Samarkand Tours & Holidays

Samarkand Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays

Samarkand is the evocative, mythical name of one of the key trading cities of the ancient Silk Road. With a history dating back 2,700 years, Samarkand became famous as the capital of the vast state created by Timur Lang (known in English as Tamerlane) and later ruled by his grandson Ulugbek in the 14th and 15th centuries. Some of the most magnificent architecture in the Islamic world can be found in Samarkand including some wonderful mosques, mausoleums and madrassahs. Samarkand sits on the banks ...

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OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY

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Dilimah Premium Luxury, Samarkand

Featuring an outdoor pool (seasonal) and a garden, the Dilimah Premium Luxury is a great four-star option within the city of Samarkand. Its 41 rooms come with modern amenities and are decorated in a…
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Hotel Bibikhanum, Samarkand

The Bibikhanum in Samarkand is set right in the heart of the historic town, only a short walk to Bibi Khanum Mosque, Registan Square and Siyab bazaar. The towering and impressive sights of Samarkand…
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Hotel Emirkhan, Samarkand

Hotel Emir Han offers a good mixture of charm and tranquillity within the Silk Road city of Samarkand. The décor of the hotel is elegant and grand with a blend of rich colours, oriental motifs and…
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Hotel Platan, Samarkand

The Platan is set on a quiet street, slightly away from the city centre. The hotel has a free shuttle from and to the railway station which should be arranged ahead of your arrival. Throughout the…
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Rabat Boutique Hotel, Samarkand

The Rabat Boutique Hotel has a historic yet homely atmosphere with traditional Uzbek décor and welcoming hosts. The hotel is set around an inner courtyard of a building originally built in 1906, hidden…

TOURS FEATURING Samarkand

Travel to Uzbekistan with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.

Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan: Cities of the Silk Road
Signature Trip
GROUP TOUR

Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan: Cities of the Silk Road

Take in the Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, and the art museum of Nukus in Uzbekistan, and ancient Merv, Gonur Depe, Ashgabat and the Darvaza Gas Crater in Turkmenistan.
15 days from A$8,976
Silk Road: The Five Stans of Central Asia
GROUP TOUR

Silk Road: The Five Stans of Central Asia

Explore the Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva in Uzbekistan, enjoy homestays in the mountains of Tajikistan, the breathtaking scenery of Kyrgyzstan, ancient sites in Turkmenistan and Almaty in Kazakhstan.
29 days from A$16,265
The Great Silk Road Adventure: Xi'an to Istanbul
GROUP TOUR

The Great Silk Road Adventure: Xi'an to Istanbul

Travel the full length of the Silk Road from Xian to Istanbul on this once-in-a-lifetime trip, taking in iconic sights like Xi’an’s Terracotta Army, Samarkand’s Registan Square and Istanbul’s Blue Mosque.
48 days from A$31,702