Weekend & One-Day Tours
Samarkand in a Day — from Tashkent
$ 179
It is a city where grand architecture, legends of Tamerlane and blue domes create the feeling of a true Oriental fairy tale. *Train tickets are purchased subject to seat availability on the day of tour confirmation.
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About The Tour
A clear overview of the experience
Day trip from Tashkent
Samarkand in a Day — from Tashkent
A full day in Samarkand from Tashkent: the Registan, Timur’s tomb and Shah-i-Zinda, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included. All-inclusive — no hidden extras.
1 day
From Tashkent
Min. group 5
Programme
What you will see
- Registan Square — the three madrasahs (Ulugbek, Sher-Dor, Tilla-Kori)
- Gur-Emir Mausoleum — the tomb of Amir Timur
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque and the Siab bazaar
- Shah-i-Zinda — the “avenue of mausoleums”
- Ulugbek Observatory
Day
The route
Day 1 · Tashkent — Samarkand — Tashkent
06:00 pick-up in Tashkent, drive to Samarkand (~270 km, 4–5 hours). Breakfast on arrival, then a full-day tour: Registan Square, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the Siab bazaar, lunch with Samarkand plov, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis and the Ulugbek Observatory. Drive back to Tashkent in the evening, with dinner included.
Price
Price per person
| All-inclusive tour, min. group 5 people | $179 |
One price, no hidden extras — meals and entrance tickets are already included. Book 21+ days before departure and save 10%; inside the 21-day window, the full price applies.
- Transfers by comfortable vehicle, Tashkent–Samarkand–Tashkent
- Breakfast, lunch with Samarkand plov and dinner
- Excursion programme with a Russian-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets to the listed monuments
- Water on the road
- Photo and video fees at the monuments
- Personal expenses and tips
- An extra night in Samarkand (available on request, booked separately)
Booking
How to book
- Send a request via the form on this page, by email hello@aroundca.com or on WhatsApp, or contact your manager directly. Reply within 24 hours.
- Fixed monthly departures, minimum group 5 people — see available dates above.
- Book 21 or more days before departure and save 10%; inside the 21-day window, the full price applies.
★ “Everything was great. We were lucky with the weather and found ourselves in a wonderful city — we loved Samarkand. The guide was excellent.” — Irina, Samarkand, April 2026
Samarkand and back in a day — the essential Silk Road city from Tashkent.
What happens next
How we work — step by step
Our planning is hands-on, not automated. Here’s what to expect once you send your enquiry through.
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Send your enquiry
Form, email or WhatsApp — whichever feels easier. Free and no obligation.
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Get a reply within 24 hours
Often the same day. A real human — no bots, no call centre — with a few questions if we have any.
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Receive a tailored proposal
Route, accommodations, activities — with transparent, itemised pricing. No hidden mark-ups.
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Refine it together
Adjust the pace, swap hotels, change dates — whatever needs to fit. As many rounds as you like.
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Confirm and travel
We hold your reservations and stay on call throughout the trip — from arrival to the flight home.
Request This Tour
Send us your travel request
Share your dates, group size, and any preferences. We will reply with availability, adjustments, and the next steps for booking.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Why book with AroundCA instead of arranging it myself online?
Because a booking site gives you rooms; we give you a trip that actually works. We know which neighbourhood to stay in, which “great” hotel disappoints, how to sequence a route so you’re not backtracking, and who to call when a flight is cancelled at 11pm. You get a real person who lives in the region — not 40 open browser tabs and a gut feeling.
How much does your planning service cost?
Nothing. Our planning, proposals and revisions are free — we’re paid by the hotels and suppliers we book, at the same rates you’d pay them directly. Expert planning at no extra cost to you.
Is it more expensive than booking direct?
No. We pass through the rates our partners give us, and every proposal is itemised so you see exactly what you pay for. No hidden mark-ups, no fees buried at checkout.
Are you a licensed and insured company?
Yes — fully. We’re a licensed Uzbek tour operator (licence № 853484, registry L-41802557), issued by the Committee for Tourism of Tashkent and valid for domestic, inbound and outbound tourism. Our tour-operator civil liability is insured with APEX INSURANCE (policy EAPD № 1016716). Both documents are available on request.
How do I pay, and is it secure?
Everything is official and transparent. You can pay by bank transfer to our Uzbek company account, or through a secure payment link from our website — official internet acquiring protected by end-to-end encryption. If you prefer, you can also pay via our single company QR code. No cash-in-hand, no grey schemes.
Which destinations do you cover?
We operate across Central Asia — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan — plus the Caucasus on request, in combination with a Central Asia route. If you don’t see your destination, ask anyway.
Do you also handle flights, visas and insurance?
Yes. We cover all air tickets, visas and travel insurance within our region — your whole trip arranged in one place.
What kind of trips do you plan?
All of them, as long as they’re tailored — honeymoons and romantic getaways, family holidays, luxury and premium escapes, and organised groups, incentives and corporate/MICE programmes.
Can I change the proposal after I receive it?
Yes — that’s the point. Adjust the pace, swap hotels, move dates, tweak the budget. We refine it together over as many rounds as you need, then you confirm.
What’s your cancellation and refund policy?
It depends on your specific booking. Cancellation terms usually follow the hotels’ penalty rules, and air tickets follow the official airlines’ fare conditions. We always show you the exact terms for your trip before you confirm — no surprises.
How do we stay in touch during the trip?
You have us on call throughout — by WhatsApp, phone or email. If a reservation slips or plans change on the ground, one message and we sort it.
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