In the morning meeting with your guide and driver to continue your tour to the Seven Lakes in the Fann Mountains (280 km, 5-6 hours). The road runs along the M34 highway through the Anzob pass, at an altitude of 3400 meters above sea level and the best observation deck of the Fann Mountains.
Arrival at Seven Lakes (Haft Kul), where each lake, framed by rocks, has a special color. You make a stop at each lake (they take about 10-15 minutes from each other) to take pictures and learn about the general characteristics of each suitable body of water. Take a break with a 30-40 minute walk along a mountain stream between the sixth and seventh lakes, which took place at an altitude of 2300 meters above sea level. After that, go for a walk in the neighboring village, taking pictures along the way of interesting landscapes.
After Lunch at the guest house, transfer to Penjikent (70 km, 2 hours). Arrival in Penjikent to visit the ancient Penjikent and Sarazm. You will see possible sights:
- Republican Historical Museum (Rudaki Museum), eight exhibition halls dedicated to archeology, nature, history, culture, lifestyle, Tajik customs and Rudaki, the founder of the life of Tajik-Persian literature.
- Penjikent Bazaar is a bustling market at the intersection of the city's main roads, full of popular goods and Tajik souvenirs.
- Ancient Penjikent (5th century BC) - a labyrinth of walls and passages decorated with amazing frescoes, the site includes the foundations of houses, Zoroastrian fire temples, a cemetery and restored living quarters.
- Continuation of the way to the village of Sarazm (15 km, 15 min). This archaeological site has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010 and development on the development of certain places in Central Asia. The sprawling ancient city is divided into three parts and still contains the intact remains of palaces, temples, altars, houses, city walls and paved roads.
Transfer to Tajikistan - Uzbekistan Border post.
Land Border crossing !!! TAJIKISTAN- UZBEKISTAN!
Border formalities. Note that you will be going through the border by yourself. That means you will go through passport control, then go for about a mile by your feet with luggage until you reach the next country's passport and customs controls. Please note that you and your luggage might be searched!
After passing the border uniforms at the checkpoints, meeting with the driver and carrier in Samarkand (45 km, 1 hour).
Upon arrival in Samarkand, the capital of the Empire of Tamerlane, transfer to the hotel for accommodation.
Overnight in Samarkand.