Tours from Bukhara
UNESCO old town, Nuratau Mountains homestay, yurt camp transfer to Samarkand.
All Bukhara tours →Samarkand is the best base for seeing Uzbekistan. From here you can take a day trip to Shahrisabz, the Urgut silk bazaar and Konigil paper mill, or Imam al-Bukhari; cross into Tajikistan for the Seven Lakes; or head into the Kyzylkum desert to hike the Nuratau mountains and spend a night in an Aydarkul yurt camp. Hotel pickup is included; the end city and guide arrangements are shown on each tour. Prices are per person and depend on party size.
Day Trips, Hikes & Cultural Tours from Samarkand
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2 days 1 night · Samarkand → Bukhara
A night in a desert yurt by Aydarkul Lake, a sunset camel ride, then Nurata and Gijduvan on the way to Bukhara.
- Ends at your Bukhara hotel
- Separate guide not included — driver handles logistics
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2 days 1 night · Samarkand round trip
A guided hike in the Nuratau mountains, then a night with a village family in Asraf, eating what they cook.
- Moderate hike — about 12 km, 4 hours
- Family homestay, all meals included
- From $130/person with 6 travelers
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Day trip · Samarkand round trip
A long day over the Tajik border into the Shing valley, with Sarazm and Penjikent on the way in.
- This day route does not visit all seven lakes
- International border — you cross on foot with your passport
- From $120/person with 3 travelers
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HALF DAY
Ziyarat at the tomb of Imam al-Bukhari, compiler of the Sahih al-Bukhari, in the newly rebuilt complex at Khartang — with the Naqshbandi Sufi shrine of Makhdumi A’zam at Dahbed on the way back.
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DAY TOUR
This day tour offers the unique experience to explore the local art and craft by visiting the Samarkand Silk Carpet factory, Silk Paper factory in small village Konigil and the town Urgut
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DAY TOUR
This day tour will take you over the Mountain Pass “Tahtakaracha” to Ami Temur’s birthplace - Shahrisabz. If you search for the city getaway tour then it is a perfect choice to see the nature, mountains and the rural are of Uzbekistan combined with ancient monuments
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3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
This three days trip gives you an opportunity to discover the country side of Uzbekistan and its hospitable rural people living in the remote villages of Nuratau Mountains
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4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
This four days tour is complemented with an overnight stay in a desert yurt camp, camel riding and visit to the Lake Aydarkul. Start the journey to the mountain and desert landscapes of Uzbekistan along with its overwhelmingly hospitable rural people living in the remote Nuratau Mountain villages
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Day tour
Go back in time and let yourself be amazed by the Heart of Samarkand - Registan and the legendary city Afrosiab. Magical and full of history, the capital of the one of greatest conquerors of the world Amir Timu
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2 days 1 night
Combine the hiking tour in Aman Kutan and the cultural visit to historic Shahrisabz the birthplace of the great conqueror Amir Temur
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10 DAYS
Visit three iconic Silk Road cities in one trip. Explore Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva over 10 unforgettable days. See stunning mosques, ancient markets and blue-tiled monuments. Our most popular tour for first-time visitors.
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13 DAYS 12 NIGHTS
Follow the ancient Silk Road through the heart of Central Asia. This 13-day tour covers Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva — three cities that shaped world trade for centuries. Walk through old bazaars, visit grand mosques and enjoy local cuisine.
Tours from Samarkand — common questions
What day trips can I take from Samarkand?
The most popular day trips are Shahrisabz (Amir Timur’s birthplace), the Urgut silk bazaar and Konigil paper mill, Imam al-Bukhari, and the Seven Lakes in Tajikistan. The Nuratau mountains and Aydarkul yurt camp are usually done as a two-day trip.
Are your tours private or group?
All tours are private — just your party. Guide arrangements vary: most tours include a local English-speaking guide, while transfer-based routes such as the yurt camp are driver-only, and each tour page says which. The price on each tour page depends on the size of your party.
How many days do I need in Samarkand?
One to two days covers Samarkand’s main sights — Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Shah-i-Zinda and Bibi-Khanym. Add a day trip or a Nuratau / yurt overnight to see the countryside beyond the city.
Do you include hotel pickup?
These tours include pickup at your Samarkand hotel. Round trips return to Samarkand; one-way tours finish in the city shown on the tour page — the yurt camp tour, for example, ends at your Bukhara hotel.
Do I book directly with you?
Yes. Jahongir Travel is a local operator based in Samarkand, so you book direct with our own team rather than through a third-party platform.
Plan Your Samarkand Base Trip
Helpful travel guides and background reading for choosing the best day trips, cultural tours, and mountain escapes from Samarkand.
Continue your journey across Uzbekistan
Combine cities for a complete Silk Road itinerary. Most travellers pair Samarkand with one or more of these.
Tours from Khiva
Ichan Kala open-air museum and ancient Khorezm desert fortresses.
All Khiva tours →
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