Panjakent Day Trip from Samarkand

Discover ancient Panjakent and Sarazm on a day trip from Samarkand. Explore Sogdian ruins, historic mausoleums, and World Heritage Sites.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mausoleum of Mukhammad Bashoro - Located east of Panjakent, off the main highway, lies the Mausoleum of Mukhammad Bashoro in the small village of Mazari Sharif. This mausoleum, built around the 11th or 12th centuries, honors the Islamic scholar Mukhammad Bashoro, an expert in ‘khadises’.
  • Ancient Town of Panjakent - The ancient town of…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • Other
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Step into the ancient city of Penjikent, once a flourishing hub along the Great Silk Road. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Sogdians, an ancient civilization that thrived from the 5th to 8th century AD. Explore the ruins of Ancient Panjakent and witness the remnants of a bygone era. Visit mausoleum of Muhammad Bashoro is an architectural…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lee_h
Aug 15, 2025
Penjakent Day - Outstanding one day familiarisation with Tadzhikstan. Guide knowledgeable. Our conversation carried on all day.
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Eb0222
Jul 28, 2025
Great Day Trip - We were hesitant to book this tour initially due to the higher cost and low amount of reviews, but we were so happy we ended up booking it! Dont let any of that stuff stop you from booking this tour, it is definitely worth it. Everything was so well organized and everything is covered for you throughout the entire trip. The driver takes you to the Uzbek side of the border, you walk through immigration, and your guide meets you right at the gate on the Tajik side, super easy and seamless process. The tour is amazing and covers all bases. It is a great introductory trip to Tajikistan and you get to get feel for the hospitality, food, history, and culture. We enjoyed our time so much we are planning another trip to central asia so we can travel Tajikistan fully. Our guide Shamsiddin and our driver from the Uzbek side were absolutely amazing, they made our experience a 10/10. I really wish i had written down the name of our driver, he was one of my favorite people ive gotten to meet on my travels, he was an absolute legend. If you have a free day get your passport stamped and take this trip!
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Hannah_o
Mar 19, 2025
Lovely Day Trip - It was a lovely day trip with well executed logistics. The border crossing went smoothly. Umar, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and spoke English very well. It was a wonderful introduction to Tajikistan!
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Hannahmcilhenny
Mar 19, 2025
Lovely Day Trip - It was a lovely day trip with well executed logistics. The border crossing went smoothly. Umar, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and spoke English very well. It was a wonderful introduction to Tajikistan!
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From $50
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).