Itinerary

1. Day 1: Dushanbe

   • Upon arrival at Dushanbe International Airport, meet your Tajik guide and transfer to the hotel. Guaranteed early check-in at the hotel upon your arrival.

   • Start sightseeing in the capital city of Tajikistan - Dushanbe, which is the biggest city in Tajikistan. Then, eat lunch and dinner at the best national restaurant.

   Overnight at the hotel.

2. Day 2: Dushanbe - Iskandarkul - Panjakent

   • Drive via Anzob Pass (3372m), Istiqlol tunnel and along Iskandardarya river to Iskandarkul lake. The highway is asphalted, and along the way, you can enjoy the beauties of nature, mountain landscapes and smells of spices. Iskandarkul is one of the most beautiful lakes and has an excellent panorama. The water in the lake is very cold and clear. It lies on the northern slopes of the Gissar Range in the Fann Mountains.

   • Wander around Iskandarkul and have lunch in Iskandarkul. Watch Snake lake, Five Springs and mainly the Waterfall that the tourists called the "Fan Niagara"

   • Drive to Panjakent city and enjoy dinner at the best national restaurant.

   Overnight at the hotel.

3. Day 3: Panjakent city - Samarqand border.

   • After breakfast, continue sightseeing around Panjakent city. 

   • Drive to Sarazm Settlement, which has more than 5500 years old. The Sarazm Settlement was recognized and inscribed on the UN list of world Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 2010.

   • Then, head to the Mosque of Olim-dodkhoh (XVIc); Madrasah of Olim-dodkhoh (XVIc); Minoret of Mosque of Olim-dodkhoh (XVIc); Sanjarshoh settlement. 

   • See the ruins of Old Panjakent and proceed to drive to the border for departure.