Khujand One Day Tour from Tashkent
Khujand - "Alexandria Eshata"
The city which founded in the VII - VI century B.C. is considered one of the most ancient cities in Central Asia. The city was once called "Kyropolis", after the conquest of Alexander the great began to be called as "Distant Alexandria".
Transfer to border with Tajikistan, Check point Oybek (100 km, 2 hrs)
Customs procedures, transfer to Khujand, (70 km, 1.5 hrs).
Arrival in Khujand Start the tour.
- Arbob - visit to one of the great architectural curiosities of Khudjant is Palace "Arbob" which was built on the initiative of Saidhodzha Urunhodzhaev, in 1959.
- Khodjand Fortress (VII-VIII century) and its Archeology Museum
- Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene (1884)
- Mosque and Mausoleum of Sheykh Muslihiddin
- Panjshanbe, the famous Oriental Bazaar
Transfer to the border with Uzbekistan, Check point Oybek (70 km, 1.5 hrs).
Customs procedures, transfer to Tashkent (100 km, 2 hrs).
Arrival in Tashkent. End of services.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Khujand, Khujand, Sughd Province
Khujand city is located 170 km from Tashkent
After crossing the border we will pass 70 km and continue our tour in Khujand.
One of the main cities on the Great Silk Road which connected the fabulous Samarkand with the Ferghana valley and then with China
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Masjidi Jami Mosque, Panjshanbe Square, Khujand Tajikistan
Masjidi Jami - the main mosque of the city which is located opposite the Bazaar and near you can visit the mausoleum of one of the representatives of Sufism
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Panjshanbe Market, Sharq street Panjshanbe Bazaar, Khujand 735700 Tajikistan
Panjshanbe - main Bazaar of the city and one of the most wonderful examples of Soviet architecture where you can buy the most famous Sogd dried apricots and other dried fruits
Earlier in Muslim countries a short day was Thursday and the name of this ancient Bazaar has kept this name
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kompleks Istiklol, Khujand, Tajikistan
One of the modern historical and cultural monuments of the city where suddenly opens a panoramic view of the ridges of Turkestan which belong to the Hissar-Alai mountain systems
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Khujand, Khujand, Sughd Province
In addition, in Khujand we will visit:
- Fortress of Khujand
- Opera theatre (outside)
- Samani monument
- Orthodox Church (tsarist period)
- cable cars
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Arbob Cultural Palace, Lenin St., Khujand 735700 Tajikistan
Arbob - visit to one of the great architectural curiosities of Khudjant is Palace "Arbob" which was built on the initiative of Saidhodzha Urunhodzhaev, in 1959. The building is just a replica of the building in St. Petersburg's Petergof which Saidhodzhi Urunhodzhaev had seen and decided to build similar in his homeland. In this palace was organized the 16th historical session of the General Assembly of TRSS.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 7 To 9 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick-up tourists within a 7 km radius of Tashkent city. From airport pick-up from 06:30 till 08:30
Airports- Vostochny Airport, Tashkent Uzbekistan
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.