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Day Tour to Penjikent (Tajikistan) from Samarkand.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
$375
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Panjikent, located just 70 km from Samarkand, offers a glimpse into the ancient past of Tajikistan. This one-day tour covers remarkable historical sites, including the ruins of an old Sogdian town and UNESCO-listed Sarazm.
- 🚌 Pickup included from your hotel for a hassle-free start to your adventure.
- 🌍 Enjoy the scenic drive to the Uzbek-Tajik border, approximately 40 km away.
- 📅 Meet the Tajikistan staff upon crossing the border for a seamless transition to Penjikent.
- 🏛️ Visit the Museum of Rudaki, dedicated to the birthplace of the father of Persian Poetry.
- 🍽️ Savor a traditional lunch at a local Chaikhana, featuring Plov prepared using a local recipe.
- 🏺 Explore the Ancient Penjikent ruins, including foundations of houses, a citadel, Zoroastrian fire temples, and a city bazaar.
- 🗿 Discover the Sarazm ruins, a settlement with a civilization that dates back 5,500 years and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- 🚗 Return journey includes passing through the Tajik-Uzbek border with your driver for a smooth trip back to Samarkand.
- 🚙 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour.
- 📄 Receive Tajikistan visa support letter for your travel convenience (E-visa costs $60).
Perfect for history enthusiasts, Tinggly offers a sustainable way to gift this cultural journey, with instant e-delivery and no expiration on vouchers, allowing recipients the freedom to choose their adventure globally.
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One day Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- English speaking guide services in Tajikistan
- Tajikistan visa support letter
- Other
- Tajikistan E-visa: $60
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Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki08:00 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.
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.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
$375
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!