2-Day Seven Lakes & Ghazza Village Tour from Samarkand
Price
Negotable
The price is agreed individually. Tell us the ages of any children so we can prepare your quote.
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Cross from Samarkand into Tajikistan for two days of lake scenery, village life and Silk Road history. Explore the Seven Lakes, stay overnight in Ghazza and visit Voru, the Rudaki Mausoleum, ancient Panjakent and Sarazm before returning to Samarkand. The standard group size is 2–20 travelers and the proposed season is April–October. Solo arrangements and groups of 16–20 require a separate quote confirmation.
Live tour guide
Guide Information: Guiding language and guide arrangements are confirmed with your quote. The standard minimum is two travelers; contact us directly about a solo departure.
Group Size
Minimum and Maximum Participants: The tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum of 20 participants.
Highlights
- •Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains
- •One night in a Ghazza village guesthouse
- •Voru (Bory) village and traditional mountain architecture
- •Tajik plov cooking experience
- •Rudaki Mausoleum and lunch at Sayohat teahouse
- •Ancient Panjakent and the UNESCO-listed Sarazm settlement
Itinerary
Day 1 – Samarkand → Panjakent → Seven Lakes → Ghazza
After breakfast, travel from Samarkand to the border and cross into Tajikistan via Panjakent. Continue to the Marguzor valley and explore Mizhgon, Soya, Husher, Nofin, Hurdak, Marguzor and Hazorchashma lakes.
Have lunch, then drive to Ghazza in the Fann Mountains. Walk through the village and meet local residents. Dinner and overnight in a local guesthouse.
Day 2 – Ghazza → Voru → Panjakent → Samarkand
After breakfast, visit Voru (Bory) and its traditional mountain houses. Continue toward Panjakent with a stop at the Rudaki Mausoleum in Panjrud.
Have lunch at Sayohat national teahouse in Panjakent, then visit ancient Panjakent and the Sarazm archaeological settlement. Cross the border and return to Samarkand in the evening.
What's Included
- ✓Air-conditioned overland transportation along the itinerary
- ✓One night in a local guesthouse
- ✓Breakfasts, lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary
- ✓Sightseeing specified in the itinerary
What's Not Included
- ✗Visa costs, if applicable; check current entry requirements for your nationality
- ✗Camera or video fees at sights where charged
- ✗Single-room supplement
- ✗Tips
What do I need to bring?
Bring your passport, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a reusable water bottle and layers for changing temperatures. Mountain routes need warm clothing and weather protection even in summer. Confirm the packing list, entry documents and any permits for your itinerary before departure.