Old car in Samarkand

Journey · 1 day

Samarkand - Bukhara

Continue exploring the city of Samarkand

SamarkandBukhara
Drive
280 km
Train
280 km
Season
Year-Round
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Journey route

The route

  1. 01
    OriginSamarkand
  2. 02
    DestinationBukhara

Journey notes

About this Journey

Today, the exploration of the city of Samarkand will continue. The visit will include the city's most famous sites, such as Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Gur-e-Amir mausoleum, and Bibi-Khanym mosque. Registan Square is a complex of three madrasahs that captivate with their appearance and date back to the 15th-17th centuries. It is the main attraction of Samarkand, whose beauty and grandeur never cease to amaze. The Shah-i-Zinda architectural complex is a series of mausoleums from the 11th-15th centuries, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Bibi-Khanym mosque was built in honor of Tamerlane's beloved wife after his successful campaign in India. Following this, the visit will continue to the city of Bukhara.

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