Shahrisabz Private Excursion From Samarkand.

4.6
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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

One day trip to native town of Amir Timur - Shahrisabz (the green city). 90 minute drive along picturesque mountain road dotted with small villages. Once there visit the remains of colossal palace – Ak Saray (white palace), Dorus Saodat Complex, Dorut Tilavat Complex, Kok Gumbaz Mosque and centuries old national applied arts during your visit.
Short trekking over the mountains or those whose who like may walk around local colorful Bazaar.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced local guide
Lunch
photo & video Museum charge to be paid cash at entrance $1-2/sight
Entrance fees - to be paid on spot 10$/per pax for all objects

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pickup or clients at hotel they stay, Samarkand railway, airport or meeting point by Guide.

OR
Meeting point

Guide meet you at entrance with Name shield

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Shahrisabz

    Pick up & drive along the picturesque Takhat-Karacha mountain pass, 3 photo stops to capture the beauty of this mountain.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This vast complex was the burial place of the ruling family and contained a prayer hall, a mosque and accomodation for the religious community and pilgrims. The main facade was decorated with white marble and the tomb of Temur is a masterpiece of art of this period. Dorus Saodat Complex dates from the same time as Ak-Saray. Construction works began in 1379.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Dorut Tilovat

    part of the remains of Temur's memorial ensemble of burials and religious buildings. The buildings were erected mainly during the reign of Ulugbek. This complex contains the graves of Temur's father Taragay and his spiritual tutor Sheikh Shamsaddin Kulyal.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    was built in 1435 under the reign of Ulugbek opposite the mausoleum of Kulyal on the same axe. It is a large Friday mosque used for public prayers at Fridays. The name Kok Gumbaz means "blue dome

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray

    Timur’s chronicler Sherif Eddin Ali Yezdi reported that the world has not seen a similar building before the point of which extends from earth to the height of heaven. The palace was founded in the hours predicted by astrology. Its construction was begun in 1380 after Temur's conquest of Konye Urgench in Khorezm.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Samarkand

    Drive Back to Samarkand, stop by one of many tea houses for mountain herb tea

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check Uzbekistan entry requirement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Uzbekistan
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