History & Heritage
Day trip by private car
Samarkand to Shakhrisabz day trip by private car
Amir Timur's home town, over the mountains from Samarkand. Your driver takes you there, waits while you explore and brings you back.
- Price per car, not per person
- Free cancellation 24h
- Advance payment by Visa card before we confirm
- Reply on WhatsApp & Telegram
Price
from $110
per vehicle
Journey time
1.5–2 hours each way
by road, approx.
Distance
≈ 90 km
depends on pickup point
Trip type
Return day trip
Day trip from Samarkand, return with waiting time
Samarkand to Shakhrisabz prices
Choose by group size and luggage. One price for the whole vehicle.
Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and are confirmed in writing before your trip. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. Message us on WhatsApp, Telegram or email to cancel.
Stops along the way
Make the drive part of the trip
Long drives are part of the trip here. Tick the places you want to see on the way and your driver plans the day around them. Short roadside stops are included in the transfer price; longer visits are added to your quote before you confirm.
Nature · about 20 min
Takhtakaracha pass viewpoint
The mountain road between Samarkand and Shakhrisabz crosses the Zarafshan range. Stop at the top for the views and fruit from the roadside stalls.
Included in the transfer price
Book this transferThe Samarkand to Shakhrisabz day trip
Shakhrisabz is about 90 km south of Samarkand, 1.5 to 2 hours each way. The road climbs over the Takhtakaracha Pass in the Zarafshan mountains, one of the most scenic drives near Samarkand.
The town was the birthplace of Amir Timur. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site: the huge gateway of the Ak-Saray Palace, the Dorut Tilavat complex and the Kok Gumbaz Mosque.
The price is for a return trip from Samarkand with waiting time, so you can spend a few hours in the town and be back in Samarkand for the evening.
More about getting around Shakhrisabz and getting around Samarkand.
Read before you go
Plan your time in Shakhrisabz
What's included
- Private car and driver for your group only
- Pickup at your hotel, the airport, or the railway station
- Return to Samarkand, with the driver waiting while you explore
- Space for your luggage (see vehicle guide)
- Short stops for photos, food and rest
- Price per vehicle, confirmed before the trip
Who it's for
- Travellers staying two or more nights in Samarkand
- History lovers following the story of Amir Timur
- Photographers who want the mountain pass as well as the town
- Families who want one car for the whole day
Tips. Leave Samarkand in the morning to see Shakhrisabz before the midday heat. The mountain pass can be slow in bad weather — your driver will advise on the day.
Things to experience when you arrive
While you're in Shakhrisabz
Once you arrive, experience Shakhrisabz through its people, food, crafts and traditions.
Samarkand to Shakhrisabz: questions
How much is a day trip from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz?
The price is per vehicle for the return trip with waiting time: sedan $110, SUV $140, minivan $170 and microbus $235.
How long is the drive from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz?
About 1.5 to 2 hours each way for roughly 90 km, over the mountain pass.
Can I stop in Shakhrisabz on the way to Bukhara instead?
Yes. Mention it when you request your Samarkand to Bukhara transfer and we'll include the detour in the quote.
Is a guide included?
The price covers the car and driver. You can add a local guide for the historic centre — see the Shakhrisabz historic city walk.
Samarkand to Shakhrisabz, sorted.
Tell us where and when. We'll confirm the vehicle, the price and your pickup details.