Samarkand Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in 2025/2026

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

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Uzbekistan Uncovered

4.7

(59 reviews )

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Absolutely stunning. I'm still overwhelmed by the experience.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Sleeper Train, Resort, Home-stay

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Samark

Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Kyzylkum Desert, Kungrad, Nukus

Duration15 days

From

USD 4,350

USD 4,220

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USD 131

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Highlights of Uzbekistan

(8 reviews )

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A very enjoyable and fascinating tour.

Art and architecture

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Samarkand, Aydar Kŭl

Tashkent, Samarkand, Aydar Kŭl, Bukhara, Khiva

Duration10 days

From

USD 1,779

USD 1,726

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USD 53

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Samarkand Cultural, Religious And Historic Sites Tour: Premium Uzbekistan

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Premium Uzbekistan

(1 review )

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Journey back to the days of the Great Silk Road on a 10-day Premium adventure through Uzbekistan. Explore the cosmopolitan capital of Tashkent, marvel at glorious architecture in Samarkand, discover the holy sites of Bukhara and visit the ancient monuments of Khiva. Encounter a friendly welcome at every turn, join a local family for a traditional cooking class and get to know the ins and outs of a traditional Uzbek village. From medieval cities to charismatic communities, Uzbekistan has so much to uncover.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva

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Duration10 days

From

USD 2,930

USD 2,558

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USD 372

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The Silk Road of Uzbekistan

4.4

(25 reviews )

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This holiday was a delight, so much to see and also spare time to look around on your own. Accommodation was excellent. On driving days we had plenty of comfort breaks, comfortable transport and excellent lunch stops.

Active and outdoor Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Camping

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Urgench, Khiva, Bukhar

Tashkent, Urgench, Khiva, Bukhara, Nurata, Samarkand

Duration11 days

From

USD 2,140

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The Five Stans of the Silk Road - Ashgabat to Almaty

4.9

(13 reviews )

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This was a trip full of variety and dramatic scenery, from the surreal Ashgabat, the amazing Darvaza crater, the beautiful mosques and madrasahs of Samarkand and Bukhara to the truly majestic and ever changing scenery of the Kyrgyzstan mountains. Each of the 5 countries had its own unique character. There are some long journeys but they are full of continuing interest with lots of worthwhile stops on route. 99% of the accommodation was very comfortable, spacious and spotlessly clean.

Local culture

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Almaty, Samarkand, Pen

Ashgabat, Almaty, Samarkand, Penjikent, Khujand, Jalal Abad, Arslanbob, Son Kul Lake, Issyk-Kul, Karakol, Dashoguz, Khiva, Bukhara

Duration23 days

From

USD 8,550

USD 8,294

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USD 257

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The Five Stans of the Silk Road

(8 reviews )

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This was a wonderful tour in an amazing part of the world, with stunning varied scenery, friendly people, and beautiful ancient buildings. Our G Adventures tour was excellent, and this company will be the first I consider for future travels.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay, Camping

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Kŭli Iskandar

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Kŭli Iskandarkŭl, Ghazza, Khujand, Tashkent, Samarkand, Aydar Kŭl, Bukhara, Chong Kemin, Khiva, Dashoguz, Darvaza, Song Kul, Tamga Village, Karakol, Saty Village, Almaty, Dushanbe

Duration26 days

From

USD 5,599

USD 5,431

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USD 168

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The Silk Road

4.6

(48 reviews )

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A simply amazing tour.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Sleeper Train

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Izboskan, Sam

Tashkent, Bishkek, Izboskan, Samarkand, Bukhara, Urgench, Khiva, Chon-Kemin Gorge, Djety Oguz, Karakol, Almaty, Issyk Kul, Tashkent

Duration16 days

From

USD 4,725

USD 4,583

Saving

USD 142

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The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

4.6

(7 reviews )

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My quibbles with this trip are very minor and I've told explore (update the itinerary please!) but fundamentally I loved this trip. Met lovely people. Saw amazing places and scenery. Food a bit meh but that's not why you go to either Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan. I loved the differences between the countries. Kyrgyzstan was unbelievably beautiful and Uzbekistan had amazing buildings.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Hut, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Os

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Osh, Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Yangikasgan, Karakol, Samarkand, Kochkor, Song Kul Lake, Suusamyr Valley, Toktogul Resevoir, Djalal-Abad

Duration23 days

From

USD 5,170

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Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

4.8

(11 reviews )

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Great tours in two very different and interesting countries. The CEO’s enhanced the overall experience and I would highly recommend this tour!

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping, Guest House

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Ashgabat, Darvaza, Sam

Tashkent, Ashgabat, Darvaza, Samarkand, Aydar Kŭl, Bukhara, Khiva, Dashoguz

Duration13 days

From

USD 2,699

USD 2,618

Saving

USD 81

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Bishkek to Ashgabat

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Discover Central Asia on this overland journey from the capital of Kyrgyzstan through Uzbekistan, to Tajikistan and Ashgabat. Take in the tranquil landscape of Son-Kol Lake, hike up the Sulumain-too Mountain in Osh and scale the ancient city walls of Tajikistan’s Panjakent. Explore the ancient mosques in Samarkand, see the eternal fire from the Gates of Hell and discover the sci-fi-like architecture in Ashgabat. Share a home-cooked lunch with a Tajik family, bargain in the bustling bazaars and learn about the region’s history with a local leader by your side.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Tashkent, Tas

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Tashkent, Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, Darvaza, Nohur, Mary, Issyk-Kul Lake, Song-Kol Lake, Kyzyl-Oi, Toktogul, Osh

Duration27 days

From

USD 7,435

USD 7,212

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USD 223

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Central Asia Explorer

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Traverse landscapes of alpine lakes and mountains, only interrupted by yurts, on this 17-day adventure through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Discover the ancient trading square of Registan, see the blue-tiled Madrassas in Samarkand and explore the ruins at Panjakent – once the capital of the ancient Sogdiana country on the Silk Road. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the Kokomeren River, learn how Kyzyl-Oi locals cook their favourite snack and travel along the Chychkan River, which cuts through the Tien Shan Mountain Range.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Kokand, Khuja

Tashkent, Bishkek, Kokand, Khujand, Panjakent, Samarkand, Issyk-Kul Lake, Song-Kol Lake, Kyzyl-Oi, Kok-Bel, Osh

Duration17 days

From

USD 4,315

USD 4,186

Saving

USD 129

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Multi-Stan Adventure - Bishkek to Tashkent

4.8

(10 reviews )

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Very impressed and exceeded our expectations. Great group of like minded people that were on our tour and we all got on so well. With ages spanning over 30 years that’s a pretty pleasing result!!

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Ghazza, Khuja

Tashkent, Bishkek, Ghazza, Khujand, Samarkand, Aydar Kŭl, Bukhara, Chong Kemin, Khiva, Song Kul, Tamga Village, Karakol, Saty, Almaty, Dushanbe

Duration23 days

From

USD 4,699

USD 4,558

Saving

USD 141

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Wonders of the Silk Road

4.9

(9 reviews )

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This trip was the best group tour I’ve ever taken in 25 years. It wasn’t perfect, but the combination of Itinerary, sites visited, transportation and guides/ground staff made it an excellent trip. (Victoria, Muftuna and Slava) Look the Accommodation wasn’t consistent, it was either magnificent like The Elements in Tashkent or poor like Hotel Maroqanda in Samakand but the local guides had passion for the their towns, the sites we saw over the 13 days were mind blowing and the local people we met were so friendly. A big thank you to Andrew in your UK office for keeping this trip running despite it having to run in reverse order because of the sudden change on the Turkmenistan side. Some days were very long, the pace was full on despite ‚free afternoons‘ but there was so much to see and do. The border crossing was a 4 hour challenge but we made it through. I would 100% recommend this trip and suggest you personally add a few days before and after the trip for more exploring.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Ashgabat, Samarkand, M

Tashkent, Ashgabat, Samarkand, Mary, Bukhara, Khiva

Duration13 days

From

USD 3,160

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Central Asia: Five Stans Express

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To see all five Stans in Central Asia, this epic trip will start in the grand Ashgabat of Turkmenistan, explore Samarkand in Uzbekistan, then head to Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. See the best of the Silk Road and deep dive into the fascinating history, captivating landscapes and beautiful culture that’s intertwined throughout this region. You'll stay in yurts near Lake Issyk-Kul, explore Registan Square in Samarkand and watch the eternal flame of Darvaza Crater – a 70-m-wide hole in the Karakum Desert known as ‘The Gates of Hell’. From wide open plains full of wild horses to homestays and dinners with locals, there’s so much to see, do and learn in this region – so why not spend 24 days uncovering all you can, with a local leader by your side?

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Home-stay, Hotel, Tent

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Tashkent, Khujand, Isk

Ashgabat, Tashkent, Khujand, Iskanderkul, Dushanbe, Almaty, Kolsay Lakes, Issyk-Kul Lake, Issyk-Kul, Bishkek, Darvaza, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand

Duration24 days

From

USD 7,395

USD 7,173

Saving

USD 222

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21 Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in Samarkand with 206 Reviews

Design your own personalized Cultural, religious and historic sites trip to Samarkand with help from a local expert.

21 Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in Samarkand with 206 Reviews

Uzbekistan Uncovered

Highlights of Uzbekistan

Premium Uzbekistan

The Silk Road of Uzbekistan

The Five Stans of the Silk Road - Ashgabat to Almaty

The Five Stans of the Silk Road

The Silk Road

The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

Bishkek to Ashgabat

Central Asia Explorer

Multi-Stan Adventure - Bishkek to Tashkent

Wonders of the Silk Road

Central Asia: Five Stans Express

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Design your own personalized Cultural, religious and historic sites trip to Samarkand with help from a local expert.

21 Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in Samarkand with 206 Reviews