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Tours & day trips

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Tour in Samarkand & Bukhara with Fergana valley (8d7n)

Tour in Samarkand & Bukhara with Fergana valley (8d7n)

Activity duration is 7 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $1,795 per adult
Tour in Samarkand & Bukhara with Fergana valley (8d7n)

Food, drink & nightlife

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Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience

Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $67 per adult
Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience

Adventure & outdoor

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From Samarkand: Day Tour to the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan

From Samarkand: Day Tour to the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan

Free cancellation available
Price is CA $428 per adult*
From Samarkand: Day Tour to the Seven Lakes of Tajikistan

Popular places to visit

Bibi-Khonym Mosque

Bibi-Khonym Mosque

You can find out about the history of Samarkand with a trip to Bibi-Khonym Mosque. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Bibi-Khonym Mosque
Shakh-i-Zinda

Shakh-i-Zinda

You can find out about the history of Samarkand with a trip to Shakh-i-Zinda. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Shakh-i-Zinda

Tillya Kori Madrasah

Find out about the history of Samarkand with a stop at Tillya Kori Madrasah. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

Tillya Kori Madrasah

Samarkand sightseeing tours & attractions

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