Samarkand Explorer Trips
Explorer trips in Samarkand. Looking to explore Samarkand on an explorer tour? We offer 20+ explorer tours through-out Samarkand, backed by 20+ reviews and offering discounts up to 27%. All our trips are offered by expert trip designers and Samarkand destination experts, with trip durations ranging from 11 to 173 days.
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10 Best Explorer Tours in Samarkand
Discover our best Explorer tours in Samarkand, based on reviews and times booked.
Retrace the footsteps of ancient traders on the "Silk Road of Uzbekistan" tour, an 11-day adventure tailored for experienced travelers who crave both history and active exploration. Kicking off and concluding in Tashkent, this small group journey sweeps you across the deserts and oases of Central Asia—through the fabled cities of Samarkand, Urgench, Nurata, and beyond.
Marvel at Khiva’s open-air museum-like streets, immerse yourself in the dazzling blue mosaics of Samarkand’s Registan Square, and experience a night under the stars in a nomadic yurt camp. Guided walks reveal the stories behind awe-inspiring Islamic architecture, while traversing remote landscapes lets you glimpse the timeless rhythms of Uzbek life.
With a moderate activity rating, you’ll enjoy a balanced itinerary of sightseeing and outdoor adventure. The tour package includes transport, accommodations, meals, and expert guidance, ensuring a seamless journey through millennia of history and diverse cultures.
The tour’s unique selling point is its authentic desert camping experience, offering a rare taste of nomadic life—a highlight for any traveler seeking an unforgettable connection to the Silk Road’s storied past.
11 days
Follow in the footsteps of Babur, great grandson of Tamerlane, last of the Timurid Dynasty of Central Asia and founder of the Moghul Empire. Discover the highlights of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva as well as the stunning landscapes of Kyrgystan and northern Pakistan. Travelling across five countries, mountain ranges, remote valleys and great deserts you will encounter lands of ancient wonder and history.
35 days
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Ever daydreamed about stepping back in time? Picture yourself wandering ancient cities built as early as 700 BCE, passing through tiled archways once crossed by Silk Road traders, and bargaining in markets that have stood for centuries. This 12-day adventure through Uzbekistan and Tajikistan takes you deep into the heart of Central Asia — where living history, breathtaking landscapes, and off-the-beaten-path charm come together for one unforgettable trip.
12 days
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Step onto the storied Silk Road and discover Uzbekistan’s rich tapestry of history, color, and hospitality on this 12-day group tour. Starting and ending in Tashkent, you’ll explore ancient cities filled with storybook architecture and bustling bazaars, where every corner reveals a new flavor or tale. Tailored for experienced travelers, the itinerary promises moderate activity: strolls through ornate squares, sampling local cuisine, and plenty of time to connect with fellow solo explorers.
The unique selling point? This isn’t just a sightseeing tour — it’s an invitation to form lasting bonds with your travel group while diving deep into Uzbekistan’s culture, creating memories as vivid and unique as the region itself.
12 days
Imagine retracing the footsteps of ancient traders across continents—on the Silk Road Railway, a 32-day guided explorer trip that journeys from Istanbul to Hong Kong. Along the way, you’ll traverse the legendary cities of Khiva, Samarkand, Urgench, and a host of other cultural crossroads, all while traveling in comfort with a small group of like-minded adventurers.
This epic tour package is a living history lesson, bringing you face-to-face with the wonders and mysteries that have captivated travelers for centuries. From bustling bazaars and UNESCO-listed cities to remote deserts and breathtaking mountain landscapes, every day offers a new revelation.
The USP? An immersive, all-inclusive trip that makes one of history’s most storied journeys accessible—and unforgettable—for modern explorers who crave both comfort and authenticity.
32 days
Journey overland from the snow-capped peaks of High Asia and follow the path beaten by centuries of traders along the Silk Road through the heart of Central Asia to the edge of Europe and the foothills of the Caucasus. This varied adventure offers something for everyone with stunning alpine landscapes, vast deserts, countless historic sites and modern cosmopolitan cities, and throughout you can't avoid the cultural diversity that shows this region's importance as a global crossroads since time immemorial.
69 days
Discover some of the oldest cities in the world steeped in history and legend, Samarkand in Uzbekistan to Baku - the largest City on the Caspian Sea or beautiful Esfahan in Iran, and on to Istanbul in Turkey. Travel through the legendary '5 Stans'. Experience the incredibly diverse landscapes from the barren desert in Turkmenistan to the high mountain passes and Pamir Highway in Tajikistan.
83 days
Beginning in the cosmopolitan and multicultural capital of Georgia, travel south through the Lower Caucasus to Yerevan. From here we will either enter Azerbaijan and cross the Caspian Sea to Turkmenistan, or, take the southern route through Iran. From Ashgabat we embark on a journey through The 'Stans', including a drive on the iconic Pamir Highway before ending at the foothills of High Asia in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. This overland adventure offers the very best of Central Asia: be it stunning mountain scenery, vast desert landscapes, or ancient historic sites, there is something for everyone.
Note: The land borders to Azerbaijan are currently closed and so we cannot operate this trip via that route. Instead we are currently taking our Iranian route. We will make a final decision on which route each departure takes a few months before it leaves, based on the current situation with border closures, the schedules & reliability of the Caspian Sea ferries, and the regional security situation.
54 days
Join this Overland adventure and follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great and Marco Polo on this groundbreaking expedition along ancient trading routes. Discover some of the oldest cities in the world steeped in history and legend, from Troy in Turkey to Baku in Azerbaijan. Visit the legendary 'Stan's' taking in the bizarre city of Ashgabat and the splendour of the Old Registan in Uzbekistan.
74 days
Join this Ultimate Expedition and follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great and Marco Polo on this ground-breaking and challenging expedition along ancient trading routes. Discover some of the oldest cities in the world steeped in history and legend, vast and varied landscapes, and unique cultures on an unforgettable journey following the Silk Road.
111 days
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Anvar KodirovTravel Expert in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan
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