Overnight Tour of Samarkand and Shakhrisabz

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2 days (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

Samarkand and Shakhrisabz two important cities of the period of Timur’s (Tamerlane’s) empire. Samarkand was a capital of Timur's empire and Shakrisabz his native town and summer residence. During this short but interesting trip you will visit two beloved cities of Timur.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off
Professional guide
Train ticket if not we do transfer by car or by minibus
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Tashkent – Samarkand

    5 stops
  • 1
    Samarqand Province

    Tashkent – Samarkand Transfer from hotel"XXXX" in Tashkent to the railway Station at 07:45. Departure to Samarkand with train "Afrosiyob" at 08:30 or ordinary train if not by car or mini bus. Samarkand is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and is of the same age as Rome, Athens and Babylon-  The age of Samarkand is more than 2700 years. Europeans called it the “The Land of Scientists”. A majestic and beautiful city, Samarkand is the city of legends. When Alexander the Great first time saw Samarkand, he said  “ All that I heard about  the beauty of Samarkand is true, but Samarkand is more beautiful than I imagined”.  Arrival in Samarkand at 10:00 or 12:00

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Gur Emir Mausoleum

    Gur-Emir Mausoleum -  the burial place of the Great Amir Temur and his dynasty (XIV-XV c.)

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Registan

    Registan Square - the main square of Samarkand. It consists of Madrassah Ulugbek (XV c.)

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Bibi Khanum mosque - was named for the honour of the eldest wife of Great Timur (XIV c.).

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Shah-i-Zinda

    Shahi-Zinda necropolis - taste the best breads and fruits of Samarkand.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    Samarqand-Shakhrisabz

    4 stops
  • 6

    In the morning at 08:00 drive to Shakhrisabz (1.5hrs). You will go through the pass "Takhtakaracha" (1670 m) On the road you can wath the scenery of the mountains of Shakhrisabz.Today this wonderful city is known as a native of Amir Temur (Tamerlane). He was born in the neighboring village of Hodja-Ilgar. Becoming the ruler, he turned Shakhrisabz into his summer residence. By the way, at that time Kesh was renamed to Shakhrisabz, which means  “Green city"

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray

    Ak-Saray Palace - summer residence of Great Timur (XIV-XV c.).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Shahrisabz

    Mausoleum of Jakhongir and Omar-Shaykh - eldests and dearests sons of Great Timur (XIV c.), Mausoleum of Dorut-Tilovat where conqueror Tamerlane’s father and his spiritual tutor are buried. Amir Timur's (Tamerlane's) tomb discovered in 1943, when a child playing football fell through the ground.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Kok-Gumbaz mosque - was built by Ulugbek from the name of his father Shakhruh (XV c.)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
Supplied by Salom Travel Service

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