A Day trip to magnificent Samarkand

Day 1 (Saturday): Tashkent – Samarkand — Tashkent

07:20 meeting at the VOSTOCHNIY TRAIN STATION, and take an express train to Samarkand.

10:15 arrival to Samarkand  — the Eden of ancient East, the most precious pearl in the Islamic world. Samarkand  — called Marakanda in the 4th century BC, whoever tried to conquer it! During the centuries the city has been invaded by troops of Alexander the Great, Arabian invaders, Chenghes Khan and Tamerlane. Today romance of Samarkand still works its magic, alluring the travelers with a dreamlike quality.

Minivan (Istana 14 seater) will pick-up from the station and take to the city, and start city tour:

Registan square (XV – XVII c)  — consist of grand madrassah of Ulugbek, Sher Dor & Tillya Kari

Ulugbek’s Observatory (XV c) – 1st observatory in Orient with 30m sextant built by Ulugbek to make exact astronomical catalogue.

Shahi — Zinda mausoleum (XIV — XVc)  — 'Nown of Dead' a complex of more than 20 unique buildings.

14:00 Hotel check-in.

Lunch in a Local restaurant.

Continue city tour:

Gur Amir Mausoleum (XV c)  — Timurids dynastic burial vault, unique monument of architecture. Pay a visit the Tomb of Tamerlane, visit the tomb of Mir Seyid Bereke, Tamerlane's spiritual tutor.  Bibi Khanum mosque (XIVc)  — Architects, craftsmen & painters re-constructed it in 5 years.

16:00 finish the tour and car will take back to the train station to Take a train back to Tashkent.

17:00 Departure from Samarkand.

19:20 Arrival back to Tashkent. Then End of the TOUR.

 AC Comfortable transportation for whole trip  Tour operator will make you feel comfortable and assist you in case of problem 24/7  Professional English speaking guides in Samarkand city  Train tickets Tashkent – Samarkand – Tashkent

 Entrance fee to historical Places according to the program  Fees for the use of cameras and videos in the monuments and tourist sites  Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone, fax, internet, beverages, camera / video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.  Local payments in domestic currency, such as tips and gratuities  Expenses for things which are not listed in the tour package  Drinks and Meals

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.