We usually look straight at attractions, but "phone-neck" wins battle. This time is different. Raise your head countless times in UNESCO-listed Samarkand, Uzbekistan. As the world’s earliest "internet," Silk Road allowed East and West to meet at this crossroads of civilization.
Our Uzbekistan team has walked every "plaza and alley" of Samarkand. Our multilingual guides, clean hotels, and safe transport are ready for you. Use our Samarkand Tour Package to decode how this ancient capital has layered three millennia of glory.
Timur's Capital + Silk Road Hub + Rome of the East = Our Samarkand Tour
Registan Square (Red Square of Central Asia): Visit the heart of Samarkand and the icon of Uzbekistan. These three magnificent madrasahs, inlaid with gold and azure tiles, once served as "Harvard of Central Asia."
Timur's Tomb (Blueprint of the Taj Mahal): Under a luxurious dome of gold and jade lies Timur, one of history's greatest conquerors. He still watches over his capital.
Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis (Blue 1001 Nights Labyrinth): Visit the world's most beautiful "blue maze." Every inch of these mausoleums for Timur's female relatives is covered in exquisite blue mosaics.
Bibi-Khanym Mosque (Tribute to Timur's Wife): Visit mosque built by Timur to honor his beloved wife, challenging the limits of 15th-century architecture.
Siyob Bazaar (Living Silk Road Window): Experience local life that has survived since the Silk Road era. Browse piles of spices, dried fruits, and silks.
Our Samarkand Tour Packages offer budget-friendly group tours and flexible private tours including Tashkent, Bukhara and Khiva. We also arrange cross-border extensions to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan. Our team's footprint covers Central Asia like a spiderweb. Check the routes below!
Best highlights with staying on budget. Here is our best group tour, including a Bukhara to Samarkand day tour.
In 5 days, you will gain a deep impression of Samarkand VS Bukhara: Samarkand is the "face of the empire" (grand tombs, blue domes), while Bukhara is the "soul of Central Asia" (medieval old town, local bazaars, and spiritual landmarks). Our small groups of 1-16 people ensure everyone is taken care of safely and comfortably.
Prefer private tours? We have flexible Uzbekistan Silk Road Tours that include Samarkand. Explore Soviet-style Tashkent, the medieval old town of Bukhara, and the desert fortress of Khiva to learn about Silk Road history in 6 to 8 days.
Samarkand Tours from Tashkent can be adjusted to your own pace. Our experiences go beyond just Islamic architecture. Fun activities like handmade carpet weaving and local cooking classes are waiting for you to try.
From Samarkand, it is easy to reach other stunning "Stans" from any direction. Here are the Central Asia cross-border tours - Kazakhstan ("Switzerland of Central Asia"), wild Kyrgyzstan, mysterious Turkmenistan, hospitable Tajikistan, the "Roof of Central Asia."
All routes include Samarkand as a key middle stop, ranging from 10 to 18 days. Choose from 2-Stan (Uzbekistan plus Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, or Turkmenistan), 3-Stan, or 4-Stan (including Tajikistan) options. 5-Stan tour covers the entire region. Contact us to customize your own combination.
We’ve designed specialized travel packages tailored to different countries to ensure you get the most out of your Uzbekistan adventure! Whether you're traveling from USA, Dubai, India, South Africa, or Pakistan, we offer tours that cater to your unique travel interests and preferences.
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With 50+ local experts and thousands of hours spent exploring every corner of Central Asia, we specialize in seamless cross-border expeditions across all 5 Stans: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Join 10,000+ travelers who have trusted us to bring the Silk Road to life.