Day Tour to Penjikent (Tajikistan) from Samarkand.

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7 to 10 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Just 70 Km from Samarkand, and you have a chance to visit Penjikent, town in Tajikistan, where you may visit Ancient Penjikent - ruins of old Sogdian town founded in 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples and city bazaar are visible in the excavated ruins and Sarazm ruins - one of the ancient settlement in Central Asia with 5500 year civilization. In 2010 Sarazm was added to the list of Human heritage by UNESCO.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Tajikistan visa support letter
English speaking guide services in Tajikistan
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tajikistan E-visa: $60

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our driver will pick up from your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 10 hours (approximately)
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    Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki

    08:00 Meet with our driver in your hotel and transfer to Uzbek - Tajik border (40 km) 09:00 Arrival Uzbek - Tajik border pass. Pass the border. Meet by Tajikistan staff and transfer to Penjikent (30 km, 30 min) Arrival and start excursion program in Penjikent: - Museum of Rudaki – As Penjikent is a birthplace of Abu Abdallah Rudaki, considered by many to be the father of Persian Poetry. Before lunch we'll visit local bazaar and mosque. Lunch in a traditional Chaikhana, for the lunch you will a chance to taste Plov cooked according to Penjikent recipe. - Ancient Penjikent - ruins of old Sogdian town founded in 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples and city bazaar are visible in the excavated ruins - Sarazm ruins - one of the ancient settlement in Central Asia with 5500 year civilization. In 2010 Sarazm was added to the list of Human heritage by UNESCO. In the evening back Tajik - Uzbek border pass. Pass to Uzbekistan and meet with driver and transfer back to Samarkand. End of the tour.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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