Embark on a captivating day trip from Samarkand to Penjikent, an ancient city along the Great Silk Road. Explore the ruins of Ancient Panjakent, visit the local market, and discover the fascinating history of Rudaki, the first great modern Tajik poet.
Embark on a captivating day trip from Samarkand to Penjikent, an ancient city along the Great Silk Road. Explore the ruins of Ancient Panjakent, visit the local market, and discover the fascinating history of Rudaki, the first great modern Tajik poet.
- Penjikent - This morning you will depart Uzbekistan/Tajikistan border (1 h). After crossing both borders you will meet your driver and Guide and drive to one of the historical and beautiful city Panjakent in Zerafshan Valley.Panjakent is a city in the Sughd province of Tajikistan on the Zeravshan River, with a population of 33,000 people. It was…
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Penjikent - This morning you will depart Uzbekistan/Tajikistan border (1 h). After crossing both borders you will meet your driver and Guide and drive to one of the historical and beautiful city Panjakent in Zerafshan Valley.Panjakent is a city in the Sughd province of Tajikistan on the Zeravshan River, with a population of 33,000 people. It was once an ancient town in Sogdiana. The ruins of the old town are on the outskirts of the modern city. The Sarazm Important Bird Area lies
downstream of the city on the tugay-vegetated floodplain of the river.
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Certified Guide
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Certified Guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Dinner
- All fees and/or taxes
Penjikent is a historical city situated in Tajikistan. It serves as the final Sogdians’ ancient city from 5-8cc AD in Zerafshan Valley with a rich historical past, located along the renowned Great Silk Road. It was destroyed during the Arabs invasion in 7-8 cc AD. Known as the birthplace of Rudaki, the premier esteemed modern Tajik poet of the 10th…
Penjikent is a historical city situated in Tajikistan. It serves as the final Sogdians’ ancient city from 5-8cc AD in Zerafshan Valley with a rich historical past, located along the renowned Great Silk Road. It was destroyed during the Arabs invasion in 7-8 cc AD. Known as the birthplace of Rudaki, the premier esteemed modern Tajik poet of the 10th Century.
In this single-day journey, you’ll explore Ancient Sarazm (a world heritage site classified by UNESCO, dating back to the Bronze Age- 5500 years), the remnants of ancient Panjakent, the local marketplace, and a tour of the Rudaki museum.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
