From Tajik Valleys to Samarkand and Bukhara — Private Group Journey
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- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Format
- Private tour
- Group size
- Up to 3 travelers
- Starts from
- Dushanbe
- Ends at
- Dushanbe
About This Tour
Follow a circuit linking Tajikistan's heritage sites with Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent. The return through Khujand adds northern Tajikistan to a journey shaped by the historic connections between these cities.
This version is arranged for a private party travelling together. The quoted services and group size are confirmed with the itinerary before travel.
Planning guides for this route
Use these practical guides to check season timing, route difficulty, logistics, and packing before you choose dates.
Route
Dushanbe
Dushanbe
Stops Along the Way
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Begin with Dushanbe and continue through the day's route toward Kharbuza Teahouse. Along the way, make time for Hisor Citadel and Old Madrasa of Hisor.
Route stops:
- Dushanbe
- Hisor Citadel
- Old Madrasa of Hisor
- Kharbuza Teahouse — exterior visit
- Dushanbe
Begin with Ismoil Somoni Memorial and continue through the day's route toward Iram Garden. Along the way, make time for National Library of Tajikistan, Palace of the Nation, Flagpole Square, National Museum of Tajikistan, Kokhi Navruz and Istiqlol Monument.
Route stops:
- Ismoil Somoni Memorial
- National Library of Tajikistan
- Palace of the Nation — exterior visit
- Flagpole Square
- National Museum of Tajikistan
- Kokhi Navruz
- Istiqlol Monument
- Iram Garden
- Mehrgon Bazaar — optional, subject to the agreed programme
Begin with Kulob and continue through the day's route toward Dushanbe. Along the way, make time for Hulbuk Fortress, Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani Complex and Kulob Local History Museum.
Route stops:
- Kulob
- Hulbuk Fortress
- Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani Complex
- Kulob Local History Museum
- Kulob
- Dushanbe
Begin with Panjakent and continue through the day's route toward Ancient Panjakent. Along the way, make time for Rudaki Memorial and Ancient Sarazm.
Route stops:
- Panjakent
- Rudaki Memorial
- Ancient Sarazm
- Ancient Panjakent
Begin with Samarkand and continue through the day's route toward Ulugbek Observatory. Along the way, make time for Registan Square, Gur e Amir Mausoleum, Rukhabad Mausoleum, Bibi Khanym Mosque and Shah i Zinda.
Route stops:
- Samarkand
- Registan Square
- Gur e Amir Mausoleum
- Rukhabad Mausoleum
- Bibi Khanym Mosque
- Shah i Zinda
- Ulugbek Observatory
Begin with Bukhara and continue through the day's route toward Poi Kalyan Complex. Along the way, make time for Bahauddin Naqshband Complex, Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum and Ark of Bukhara.
Route stops:
- Bukhara
- Bahauddin Naqshband Complex
- Ismail Samani Mausoleum
- Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
- Ark of Bukhara
- Poi Kalyan Complex
Begin with Chor Minor and continue through the day's route toward Tashkent. Along the way, make time for Lyabi Hauz and Sitorai Mohi Khosa.
Route stops:
- Chor Minor
- Lyabi Hauz
- Sitorai Mohi Khosa
- Tashkent
Begin with Minor Mosque and continue through the day's route toward Khujand. Along the way, make time for Independence Square in Tashkent, Amir Timur Square, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and Imam Bukhari Institute.
Route stops:
- Minor Mosque
- Independence Square in Tashkent
- Amir Timur Square
- Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum
- Imam Bukhari Institute
- Khujand
Begin with Khujand Citadel and continue through the day's route toward Dushanbe. Along the way, make time for Jami Mosque, Panjshanbe Bazaar, Arbob Palace and Mug Fortress.
Route stops:
- Khujand Citadel
- Jami Mosque
- Panjshanbe Bazaar
- Arbob Palace
- Mug Fortress
- Dushanbe
The main focus today is Dushanbe. Allow time to explore this part of the route at the pace agreed for your party.
Route stops:
- Dushanbe
Tour Details
Included in this programme
- Admission at the specified Dushanbe sites
- Admission at the scheduled Istaravshan sites
- Admission at the scheduled Tashkent sites
- Admission at the scheduled Khujand sites
- Basic guesthouse or hostel accommodation
- A guide for the regional circuit
- Lunch on the specified tour days
- Admission at the scheduled Hisor sites
- Admission at Sarazm
- Scheduled rail travel within Uzbekistan
- The specified airport car transfers
- Four wheel drive transport on the planned road stages
- Admission at the scheduled Bukhara sites
- Admission at the scheduled Hulbuk and Kulob sites
- Admission at Registan
- Admission at Bibi Khanym
- Admission at Gur e Amir
- Admission at Hazrat Khizr
Costs to arrange separately
- Dinner
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Horse rides
- Tourism taxes listed in the package
- Personal purchases and incidental expenses
Meeting and transfers
Meeting arrangements are agreed in the Dushanbe area. The exact address, pickup time and any border handover are confirmed before travel.
Travel window and access
Travel window: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Actual access depends on local conditions.
Price and group size
The displayed amount is per traveller; the request total changes with the number of travellers. The final services and travel arrangements are confirmed before a request becomes a booking. This format is for 2–3 travellers. Child arrangements are quoted separately; no automatic child discount is assumed.
Cross border arrangements
Confirm visa eligibility and the opening status of each planned crossing before travel. Air and rail reservations, border transfers and services in each country follow the final agreed programme.
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