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The 15 Best Day Trips in Uzbekistan

24 tours  ·  from $25

Out at dawn, back for dinner, one city or one mountain done properly. The 15 below compare the Samarkand and Bukhara runs from Tashkent, the Shakhrisabz pass and the lakes, on price and on how much of the day is driving.

Samarkand One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent - Gur Emir Mausoleum, the best opening lesson
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Samarkand One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

1.Samarkand One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · from $219Our pick

Travel from Tashkent to Samarkand by high-speed train for a full day of Timurid sights. Hotel transfers, train tickets, admission, lunch, and a local guide are included. Guides such as Mokhigul and Shohrux are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos, though return-ticket timing can be stressful.

“well organized by the supporter, friendly random group mates, 2 well-educated tour guides. Eeverything was memorable and fantastic except the extremely hot weather (35ºC in Samarkand in late April).”

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Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour - Registan Square, Samarkand’s great public room
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Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour

2.Samarkand One Day Tour: one day walking & group tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 87 reviews · 6 hours · from $25Best value

Spend up to six hours walking Samarkand with a guide such as Elyor, Abdulla, or Adam, visiting Gur Emir, Registan, Bibi-Khanym, Siyab Bazaar, Hazrat Khizr, and Shah-i-Zinda. The group is limited to 10, but the tour has sometimes finished in three and a half to four hours.

“The guide was very nice, friendly :) we were a bit late due to traffic and he waited for us.”

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Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip with Optional Local Guide - Reaching Shahrisabz and meeting the guide
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Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip with Optional Local Guide

3.Shahrisabz Day Trip with Optional Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 7 hours · from $65

Travel from Samarkand through vineyards, farms, and mountain roads to Shahrisabz, Timur’s birthplace. Your driver handles the 100-kilometer journey, with scenic stops possible along the way. Add a local guide such as Zarshed or Shouq for a two-hour visit to the historic center.

“We love it! Our driver Yosef was kind, professional and funny. And he picked the best restaurant ever of our Uzbekistan trip. In addition we have a super guide in Shahrisabz! We totally recommend it!”

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From Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip & Mountain Pass Tour - The road over Takhtakaracha Pass
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From Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip & Mountain Pass Tour

4.Shahrisabz Day Trip & Mountain Pass Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $95

Travel from Samarkand to Shahrisabz over the Takhtakaracha Pass, then visit Ak-Saray Palace, Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, and Dorut-Tilavat with an English or Russian guide. You can join a small group or choose a private driver, with lunch and entrance fees paid separately.

“Our tour guide Mr Bakhtiyor very good for bringing us to the place we want to explore, and he gives very good explanation about the history, daily life, and culture. And he is a good driver as well. pleasent journey.”

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Bukhara One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent - The morning train from Tashkent
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Bukhara One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

5.Bukhara One Day Tour – Departure From Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $249

Travel from Tashkent to Bukhara by Afrosiyob high-speed train, tour the old city with a private guide, eat lunch, and fly back at night. You’ll visit Lyabi Khauz, the Kalyan complex, Ark Fortress, and major mausoleums, with transport and entrance fees included.

“I was told I'd be met at Bukhara with a sign GotoUzbekistan. I wasn't. 15 mins of stress and hassle from taxi drivers. Very unpleasant. Tour itself was very interesting though I felt we missed some buildings by going into shops a lot. Flight back went fine except on arrival at almoRead more”

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All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent - Gur Emir puts Samarkand’s rulers in view
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All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

6.All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $196

Travel from Tashkent to Samarkand by high-speed train, then tour the Registan, Gur Emir, Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Siab Bazaar, and more with a private guide such as Aziz, Ikrom, or Ulugbek. Lunch, entrance fees, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“The city was beautiful and the tour guide was very informative. This is a great tour for people who want to learn.”

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From Tashkent: Chimgan Valley Hiking Day Trip - Choosing the right Chimgan route
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From Tashkent: Chimgan Valley Hiking Day Trip

7.Chimgan Valley Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Spend eight hours traveling from Tashkent to Chimgan Valley for a guided Western Tian Shan hike. Guides such as Jamshid and Inom adjust the route to your fitness and scenery interests. Round-trip transport and tickets are included, while meals and drinks are not.

“The walk could have been a bit longer — the views are beautiful, though slightly urbanized due to active construction in the villages. However, the guide was excellent — knowledgeable, confident, and intelligent. He also gave us useful tips for exploring the city! Many thanks!”

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1-Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent - The 7:15am pickup and the ride to Samarkand
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1-Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

8.1-Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $196

Leave your Tashkent hotel at 7:15am, ride the 8am high-speed train to Samarkand, and tour its grand monuments with a local guide and driver. Lunch, tickets, hotel transfers, and return train travel are included. Ask about train availability, especially during holidays.

“Spectacular architecture and history. Each site we visited was several centuries old had exquisite design and detail. Learning the history from our excellent guide helped make the experience much more meaningful.”

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Bukhara-Shakhrisabz-Samarkand One Day Trip - Shakhrisabz and the remains of Aksaray
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Bukhara-Shakhrisabz-Samarkand One Day Trip

9.Shakhrisabz-Samarkand One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 16 reviews · 8.5 hours

Use this private 8.5-hour transfer to visit Shakhrisabz between Bukhara and Samarkand. Your driver handles the 350-kilometer route, including the Takhtakaracha Pass. You’ll see Timur’s monuments, desert and steppe scenery, and can add lunch or request extra photo stops.

“bella l'escursione, comodo il servizio di prelievo, prezzo troppo elevato”

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Samarkand day trip - Registan Square and its three madrasahs
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Samarkand day trip

10.Samarkand day trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $71

Spend about five hours exploring Samarkand with a private guide such as Jafar, Olimjon, Muhammed, or Olim. Visit Gur-i Amir, Registan Square, Shahi Zindah, Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siyab Bazaar, and Ulughbek Observatory, with pickup and drop-off at the station, airport, or hotel.

“Wonderful excursion with a very experienced and knowledgeable guide! Many thanks to Jafar for taking the time to point out the things we were interested in!”

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All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent - Gur Emir puts Samarkand’s rulers in view
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All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

11.All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $195

Travel from Tashkent to Samarkand by train, then follow an English, Russian, French, or Italian-speaking guide through Gur Emir, Registan, Bibi-Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda, and Ulugh Beg Observatory. Guides such as Satora and Fiyoz bring useful historical context to a tightly timed private or small-group day.

“It was great. Fayoz had amazing insights and knowledge regarding history of Samarkand and was very courteous and accommodating. He helped cover a few key places in a short time with minimum fuss and got me taste of proper local cuisine. I’d like to thank him and the company for getting this arranged.”

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Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Bukhara One Day Trip - Dorut Tilovat and the Timurid family connections
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Samarkand – Shakhrisabz – Bukhara One Day Trip

12.Shakhrisabz – Bukhara One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 8.5 hours

Travel privately from Samarkand to Bukhara with a stop in Shakhrisabz, Tamerlane’s hometown. Your English or Russian-speaking driver takes you over the Takhtakaracha Pass, waits while you visit three historic complexes, and drops you at a Bukhara hotel, airport, or railway station.

“Nizam was excellent driver, he provided a lot of explantation about the country, was friendly, communicative and intellectual.”

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Aral Sea One Day Tour from Tashkent - The Savitsky Museum and its Russian avant-garde art
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Aral Sea One Day Tour from Tashkent

13.Aral Sea One Day Tour from Tashkent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $399

Fly with your English-speaking guide from Tashkent to Nukus, visit the Savitsky Museum and Mizdakhan Necropolis, then reach Muynak’s stranded ships. Lunch, dinner, flights, hotel transfers, and private air-conditioned transport are included. The day is long, remote, and limited to eight people.

“I waited for almost an hour and no-one turned up. Tried to contact operator but no reply. Got a call @ 7:52 am to be told no tour because no return flight available. Why did they take the money and accept booking if no flights? Got a refund bRead more”

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Day Trip to Amirsoy, Chimgan Mountains & Charvak Lake - Choosing between horse riding, ATVs, and paragliding
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Day Trip to Amirsoy, Chimgan Mountains & Charvak Lake

14.Day Trip to Amirsoy, Chimgan Mountains & Charvak Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 1 day

Travel privately from Tashkent with a driver such as Doniyor, Daniyor, or Shukhrat. Ride the Amirsoy cable car, eat Uzbek food, then visit Charvak Lake for mountain views and optional horse riding, ATV driving, or paragliding.

“Thank you so much for the private tour in a comfortable car! Our driver, Daniyor, shared many interesting stories along the way and showed us the very best spots. My parents and I absolutely loved it!”

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One day tour to Shakhrisabz: Motherland of Amir Temur - Ak Saray and the scale of Amir Temur’s ambition
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One day tour to Shakhrisabz: Motherland of Amir Temur

15.One day tour to Shakhrisabz: Motherland of Amir Temur

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $54

Travel from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz with a private English, Russian, or Persian-speaking guide such as Fayoziddin or Ikrom. See Ak Saray, Darus Saodat, Kuk Gumbaz, the Valley of Demons, and Heart-stone, with mountain views and a regional tandoor-lamb lunch.

“Good experience. The pick up from my hotel was on time, the tour was very interesting with a guide who spoke good English. Good spot for lunch on the way back too.”

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Uzbekistan, by the day out

Pick a city, a monument or a kitchen.

The four cities

TashkentSamarkandBukharaKhivaShakhrisabz

Out of town

Chimgan & AmirsoyCharvak LakeSeven LakesYurt CampsThe Aral Sea

At the table

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