Over this 2-day tour, you'll first explore Samarkand's most famous historical sites — the Imam al-Bukhari Complex, Shah-i-Zinda, the Khazrati Khizr Complex, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and Registan Square. On the second day, you'll head to Tajikistan, cross the border, visit a local bazaar, and travel through the Fann Mountains to Kulikalon Lake (~2,800 m above sea level). A picnic will be arranged amid nature, with return to Samarkand in the evening.
Highlights
Registan Square — Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tilla-Kori madrasahs
The turquoise mausoleum street of Shah-i-Zinda
The colorful mountain Kulikalon Lakes in Tajikistan (~2,800 m)
A scenic drive through the Fann Mountains
Picnic in nature
Day-by-day itinerary
Imam al-Bukhari Complex — a memorial complex dedicated to the great scholar of hadith. Shah-i-Zinda Complex — a street of mausoleums with turquoise tilework. Khazrati Khizr Complex — situated on a hill, offering views of the old city. Bibi-Khanym Mosque — a grand mosque and gate built on the order of Amir Temur. Registan Square — Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tilla-Kori madrasahs.
Morning departure toward Tajikistan by transport, accompanied by a guide. Crossing the Uzbekistan–Tajikistan border. Visit to a local bazaar in Tajikistan — getting to know national products. Journey through the Fann Mountains with scenic views. A small picnic in nature. Visit to Kulikalon Lake — a cluster of colorful mountain lakes among the Fann Mountains (~2,800 m above sea level). Return to Samarkand in the evening and transfer to the hotel.
