2-day Samarkand Tour from Shymkent2 Days | Samarkand

Explore one of the major destinations on the Silk Road when you have come so close to it. Those medieval people knew very well how to build a legacy. You will enjoy architecture, history and legends visiting Registan Square, Bibi Khanum mosque, Shahi-Zinda necropolis, Ulugbeks observatory and others. Book Samarkand tour from Shymkent to make the best of your travel on the Silk Road.

Tour itinerary:

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Day 1: Shymkent – Tashkent – Samarkand

You will be met by Advantour driver at Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border point Chernyaevka and transferred to a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch depart Tashkent and drive to Samarkand (280km. 4h*). Arrive in Samarkand, check in to the hotel. Free time.
*The drive on vans and buses is on average an hour longer.

Day 2: Samarkand – Tashkent

After breakfast a guide and driver will meet you at the hotel to start city tour. You will visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Bibi- Khanum Mosque, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory and Siab bazaar, the central market in Samarkand. In the afternoon drive to Tashkent (280km. 4h*). Arrive in Tashkent, transfer to Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border point Chernyaevka. End of the tour.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
*The drive on vans and buses is on average an hour longer.

Price includes:

All transfers 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-7 pax by van type car;
Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides;
Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;

Price doesn't include:

Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole period of the tour;
Transfers Shymkent – Chernyaevka border point – Shymkent 200USD, Turkestan – Chernyaevak border point – Turkestan 380USD;
Full board (lunches and dinners);
Hotel charges for additional services;
Visa support and consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
Travel insurance.