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Day Tour to Penjikent (Tajikistan) from Samarkand.
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About
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.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Day Tour to Penjikent (Tajikistan) from Samarkand.
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About
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.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
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
Itinerary
1
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.
