Panjakent Historical Day Trip from Samarkand

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I found Fann Journey on the internet and wrote some mails with the manager, to find a good one day trip in Tajikistan. I booked a private to the seven lakes and it was such a phantastic day. Fann Journey organized a very good driver from Samarkand to the tajik border (and at the evening back to Samarkand). The driver was very good and drove safely. In Tajikistan was Jon our guide and driver. He was very friendly, we talked a lot about the country, the people and the nature. We learned a lot. During our really wonderful trip it was possible, to do some stops for photography, it was possible to walk through a local village. And at the end of the trip, he shows us one of his favorite local restaurants: We tried the qurotob. It was amazing. We said good bye at the border to Uzbekistan and hope, that we can visit Tajikistan again. And then is sure: We would like to do another trip with Fann Journey :)

★★★★★

Amazing tour operator!! We had 8 days tour in tajikistan with Fann journey with reasonable price. From the beginning, akmal was so fast respond to our questions. Our tour guide, Navruz, speak a very good english and try his best to acommodate all of our request. Like he didnt mind to make additional stop if we want to see the attractions in the middle of the street. Even in pandjakent, his hometown, he bring us to his mom house just for us to experience local hospitality, his mom cooked us homemade food and its like a feast. We are so touched by friendliness of tajikistan people. Overall, tajikistan offer incredible landscapes, it’s different view when we visit every region from northern Tajikistan to afghanistan border. People here are amazing, they are so kind and friendly. Highly recommended.

★★★★★

I had a fantastic experience with Fann Journey! Akmal, who helped arrange my trip, was incredibly helpful and kind, and always responded quickly to my messages. He even helped me find a driver for something completely unrelated to my tour, which went above and beyond and was so appreciated. The tour itself was wonderful. Tajikistan is such a beautiful country, and I loved every minute of getting to explore it. My only regret is that I only got to see a small snapshot of what the country has to offer. It left me wanting to discover so much more, and I would love to go back for a longer visit. My guide, Oqil, made the experience even better. He was kind, genuine, and a real pleasure to spend the day with. His English was excellent, and he was very knowledgeable, which helped me get so much more out of the places we visited. I really appreciated both his insight and his company throughout the day. Thank you to Akmal and Oqil for making this such a memorable trip. I’d highly recommend Fann Journey to anyone considering a visit to Tajikistan!

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I really recommended doing private tour with Fann Journey. Their guide Navruz really excellent, all smooth in planning and communication, as well as very on time everyday. During the booking process with Akmal was also very smooth, he …

★★★★★

We recently completed an amazing 8-day journey through Dushanbe, Khujand, Panjakent, and Iskanderkul as well Afgan Border with Fann Journey Travel, and it exceeded all our expectations. From the very beginning, the team was attentive, responsive, and genuinely committed to making our trip enjoyable. The hotel selections were thoughtful and well-chosen, offering comfort, convenience, and a welcoming atmosphere. They were also very accommodating to our preferences and flexible whenever adjustments were needed. A special thank you goes to Navruz, who served as both our tour guide and travel arranger. He did an outstanding job throughout the entire trip. His professionalism, extensive knowledge of Tajikistan's history and culture, and warm personality made every destination more meaningful and enjoyable. What truly set this experience apart was Navruz's genuine hospitality. One of the most memorable moments of our journey was being invited to visit his family home in Panjakent. Sharing time with his family gave us a rare opportunity to experience authentic Tajik culture and hospitality firsthand, something that cannot be found in a typical tour package. From exploring the vibrant city of Dushanbe, discovering the history of Khujand, enjoying the beauty of Panjakent, to admiring the breathtaking scenery of Iskanderkul, every part of the journey was carefully planned and flawlessly executed. We highly recommend Fann Journey Travel and especially Navruz to anyone looking for a personalized, authentic, and unforgettable travel experience in Tajikistan. Thank you for creating memories that we will cherish for a lifetime.

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We did 8 days tour with Fann Journey and everything was amazing. We contacted 4 different tours before we decided to finally chose to go with Fann Journey. At first my friend contacted this tour and Akmal responded really fast over WhatsApp and all communication was really smooth and went well untill the day we arrived. We visited a lot of cities in Tajikistan in 8 days, Dushanbe of course, Khujand, Panjakent and Iskanderkul. With the itinerary, Akmal was very flexible to accommodate our needs. The choices of hotel that was given to us, was also all fantastic. All big rooms, between 3 to 4 stars, all centrally located and all the hotel had an exceptional clean bathroom. Navruz our senior tour guide was very professional with over 10 years of experience. He was also very flexible in accomodating our needs. We passed through some sites that was not in the itinerary but he was really flexible to meet our needs. Every night, after the end of each tour, he always told us, if we need anything please do not hesitate to contact him. He was also very knowledgeable and passionate about his country. Also thanks to him, we get to see and experience how local lives as he even invited us for dinner in his mom’s place in Panjakent. Such an unforgettable personalized travel experience. It was a long drive from one city to another and we put on some music which he enjoyed as well and didn’t mind. It was my first time going to Tajikistan and definitely this country has a special place in my heart, thanks to the friendly and kind people who always welcome us well. It is really what the national tourism slogan said “Tajikistan - Feel the Friendship” as we didn’t just travel and visited the country, but we also made friends with the people. Thank you Fann Journey for this wonderful and amazing experience.

★★★★★

Thanks a lot for this great organization of my 2 day trip to Tadzhikistan. I can highly recommend Fann Journey, as it was organized perfectly. The drivers were on time and drove safely and contact to the agency worked really well. I had a great time in Tadzhikistan and can recommend this tour operator to everybody who wants a well organized tour to this beautiful country.

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We organized a private day trip from Samarkand to the 7 lakes in Tajikistan with Akmal. He was very communicative and everything went really smoothly. Jon, the English speaking guide he set us up with was really great! We would highly recommend using this agency for any plans or tours you are interested in.

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Very good service, easy to communicate

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We went to the Seven Lakes near Penjikent – ​​it was simply out of this world! The color of the water literally changed before your eyes, the views were incredible. A huge thank you to the company for organizing it: the car was excellent, the driver was careful (which is really important on mountain roads), and the guide was very warm and engaging. Lunch with a view of the mountains was a special treat. We were 100% satisfied with the trip. If you're thinking of going, definitely do so, and with these guys in particular!

★★★★★

We had a great experience with Fann Journey for our Seven Lakes Tour! Communication was smooth and easy from start to finish, our drivers were friendly and accommodating, and the seven lakes tour itself was incredibly beautiful. It was our favorite experience during our trip to Uzbekistan!

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Such a beautiful day trip with Fann Journey! 🏔️ The Seven Lakes were absolutely stunning, and everything was well organized, including the Uzbekistan–Tajikistan border crossing. It’s a long day with plenty of driving, but honestly, the views made me forget about the long hours 😂 Definitely one of my favorite experiences from Samarkand!