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SEVEN LAKES from Samarkand, One-Day tour
Tajikistan
$460.00
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Overview
The Seven Lakes tour near Samarkand showcases the breathtaking mountain and lake landscapes of the Fann Mountains in Tajikistan. This one-day adventure takes you through vibrant lakes, ancient history, and rich cultural sights.
- 🏞️ The tour visits the renowned "Haft Kul" or "Seven Lakes," featuring lakes with constantly changing colors, each with its own unique name.
- 📍 The journey begins with pickup from Samarkand, ensuring a convenient start to your exploration of these stunning natural wonders.
- 🗣️ An English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the day, sharing insights and stories about the region's history and culture.
- 🚌 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for maximum comfort during the 11-hour tour, including transfers to and from the border.
- 🌄 Visit the ancient proto-urban site of Sarazm, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back 5,500 years, showcasing well-preserved historical structures.
- 🏛️ Explore the city of Penjikent, including Central Avenue, the local bazaar, and the Rudaki Museum, dedicated to the founder of Persian-Tajik literature.
- ✨ Experience the beauty of the lakes, starting with Mijgon, the lowest lake, located at 1,640 meters, and continuing to Soya, Hushor, and Nofin.
- 🍽️ Enjoy lunch during the tour, with options for alcoholic beverages available, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.
- 🚲 Optional use of bicycles is available for those looking to explore the area at their own pace.
- ♿ This tour is wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for a wider range of travelers.
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SEVEN LAKES from Samarkand, One-Day tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 11 hours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Use of bicycle
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Travel company Marco PoloWe will pick up travelers from Samarkand and drop off to Samatkand Note: transportation in this tour to save time due to border procedures is presented in two routes: the first one picks up tourists from Samarkand and takes them to the Jarteppa / Penjikent border (Tajikistan) (back to Samarkand in the evening); the second one takes tourists from the border, where our guide/guide also meets them and then takes them to the Seven Lakes (back to the border in the evening).
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Proto-urban site of SarazmAs we have arrived Penjikent we will visit Sarazm, ancient city with 5500 year old. SARAZM - is the first World Heritage Monument in Tajikistan. This is the oldest settlement (IV—II millennium BC) located 15 km west of the district center of Penjikent, on the left bank of the Zeravshan River. Well-preserved palace and religious buildings, public and residential buildings are of great historical and cultural value. Metal and stone products were found at the excavation site, as well as numerous jewelries made of precious stones and processed seashells. The settlement is located within the Bactrian-Margian Archaeological Complex.
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PanjakentIn Panjakent we will visit Central Avenue and Bazar of the city and the Rudaki museum Penjikent Penjikent is an administrative center in the Sughd region of the Republic of Tajikistan. Penjikent is located in the valley of the Zarafshan River east of the city of Samarkand, at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. The city is rich in its sights, architectural monuments, a beautiful recreation area on the banks of the Zarafshan River If we save time we will visit MUSEUM OF RUDAKI - is located on the territory of the village of Panjrud, about 60 km east of the city of Penjikent and is one of the most famous sights of Tajikistan. The mausoleum was built for the founder of Persian-Tajik literature - Abuabdullo Rudaki, who, according to historical data, lived in the late IX – X centuries, during the reign of the Samanid dynasty. Rudaki was not only a great poet and writer, but also a talented singer and musician.
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Seven LakesIn this tour we have chance to have visit to the 4-th Lake of Seven Lakes, MIJGON Usually, the first lake that travelers see, the lowest lake — Mijgon — is located at an altitude of 1640 meters above sea level. Its name comes from the Tajik word "eyelashes". SOYA Soya Lake is named after the Tajik word "shadow" — since this lake is located between high rocks, it is in the shade almost all day. HUSHOR The third lake, Hushor is 400 meters from Soya, and when you get close to it, you will see a turbulent stream connecting them. NOFIN The distance between Lake Hushor and Lake Nofin is only 400 meters, but the route along the serpentine is a whole kilometer.
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Proto-urban site of SarazmWay back to Samarqand Cross the border Jarteppe
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SamarkandArrival Samarkand at evening time
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SEVEN LAKES from Samarkand, One-Day tour
Tajikistan
$460.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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