4 Day Tour Over Tajikistan From Samarkand
About this tour
Nowadays the short trips became very popular among travelers. This tour is a very reasonable choice for those tourists who are more interested in combined tours between Central Asian countries but for it they need pay double cost for companies. However it would be a cleverness choosing this tour that help you to save money . In this short period of time we have tried to make your stay very exiting, pleasant and memorable in our Paradise certainly along of the nature's fascinating aromas.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Samarkand, Uzbekistan to Seven Lakes, Tajikistan
Day 1 Samarkand – Seven lakes – Penjikent Early morning transferring from your hotel in Samarkand to Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border Jartepa (50 km, 1 h). Customs and passport control on both sides, cross the border, meet Tajik local guide and driver to Seven Lakes (80 km, 1.5-2h.). Haf Kul - lakes of different colors in mountains of Tajikistan: 1. Mijgon, 2. Soya, 3. Hushyor, 4. Nophin lakes (2139m.a.l), Khurdak, 6.Marguzor, 7.Hazorchashma lakes (2400m a.s.l.). Picnic at the lake. After lunch drive to Penjikent. Sightseeing in Penjikent: Rudaki Museum, as Penjikent is a birthplace of Abu Abdallah Rudaki, considered by many to be the father of Persian Poetry. Visit the ancient Penjikent ruins of old Sogdian town founded in the 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. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 2: Panjakent, Tajikistan to Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Day 2 Penjikent – Iskanderkul – Dushanbe Drive to Dushanbe via Iskanderkul Lake. According to the legend, the Lake Iskanderkul was named after Alexander the Great, known as Iskander in the East. People say that Alexander the Great's path to India passed by this lake. Lunch at the traditional homestay "Dilovar". After, you will stroll around the lake, explore five springs and Zmeinoe (Snake) Lake, walk to 38 m high waterfall that local people compare to Niagara and call Fanskaya Niagara (Niagara of Fan). Drive to Dushanbe. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Day 3 Dushanbe Start sightseeing in the capital of Tajikistan. Visit the Botanical garden, a very beautiful garden with many old trees, and a favorite place of Tajik people, National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan (closed on Mondays) that includes exhibits on history, natural history and art (Buddha in Nirvana is one of the most valuable exhibits of the museum), Ismail Somoni Monument, the Building of National Spirit, Rudaki Prospect and the Main Mosque of Dushanbe. Overnight at the hotel. Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Day 4:Dushanbe – departure Check-out from the hotel till noon. Transfer to Dushanbe Airport. End of the tour.
What's included
-Guide - Interpreter - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - All accommodation ; - Beverages (non-alcoholic) - Car (with driver) - Fuel, Petrol - Bus/Train tickets -taxes
-Visa, international flight; - All personal expenses (extra luggage fee, room service, medical expenses/insurance, etc.) -Tips to the guides, drivers , interpreters etc. -Single accommodation;
What to know
Choosing the starting day of tour is up to you . Depending on your convenience you can start your trip either from Jarteppa border or Dushanbe.
Route & locations
Samarkand, Uzbekistan to Seven Lakes, Tajikistan