Day Tour to Shahrisabz of Amir Timur

4.7
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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Take this private tour out to Shahrisabz to check out the archaeology, culture, and history of the rural mountain area. You’ll pass vineyards, and farms, then hills, and finally reach the mountains. Not many tourists explore this part of the world, so you’ll have a rare opportunity. You’ll visit several historical places, and hear all about them from your private guide.

Ride out in a private, air-conditioned car
Feel free to customize this private tour
Take around a half day for this tour and the rest of the day is yours
Round-trip transport is provided for ease

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray 21000 UZS per person
Kok-Gumbaz Mosque 21000 UZS per person
Dorut Tilovat 21000 UZS per person

Meeting and pickup

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

We will take you from your hotel, train station or airport

OR
Meeting point

we also will take you from your hotel, train station or airport

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray

    Ak Saray Palace (White Palace). The dimensions of the building can be perceived when looking at the gate towers: the two towers were 50 m high and had an arch with a span of 22 m. The buildings were destroyed in the 16th cent. by order of the ruler of Bukhara, Abdullah Khan.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Kok-Gumbaz Mosque

    In 1435, the Kok-Gumbaz mosque (the “Blue Dome”) was built opposite the Kulyal's mausoleum and on the same axis. The inscription on the portal says about its construction by Ulugbek on behalf of his father Shah Rukh. It played the role of the Juma Mosque, that is, the Friday Cathedral Mosque of Shahrisabz.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Dorut Tilovat

    The creation of an architectural ensemble the Dorut-Tilavat madrasah mainly dates back to the reign of Ulugbek. First of all, a domed mausoleum was erected over the tomb of Sheikh Kul, on the remains of some earlier buildings. Walk around take great pictures with the gigantic blue dome over the Friday mosque and the intricate arches.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Statue of Amir Timur

    You will meet lots of local folks here, and particularly wedding parties.It is located in the center of newly bult park with the greenery and flowers and you can have an amazing ice cream in one of the "chayhanas" (traditional tea house) there with carved wooden columns.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There is no guide, only the driver but the drivers can communicate with guests, they can speak English, Russian and Turkish.
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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