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On this day trip you see the most the city has to offer and explore new areas and hear all about ancient history from your local guide. Go at your own pace on this private tour. Feel free to customize this tour based on the interests of your private group.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Tour starts at 09:00 (starting time can be changed by request) from your hotel / airport / railway station in Samarkand. (Please contact us to let us know the exact pickup location for the tour)
In front of Gur-Emir mausoleum
Itinerary
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1Ulugh Beg Observatory
The Ulugbek Observatory, built by Amir Temur’s grandson astronomer-king Ulugbek in XV century.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Shah-i-Zinda
The complex Shahi Zinda (“alive king” in Uzbek) from XII-XX centuries. Burial place of royal persons and nobles. One of the most spiritual place in Uzbekistan.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Bibi Khanym Mosque
Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Local Siab market (“black river” in Uzbek)— (optional on the interests of your private group. Closed on Monday)
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Registan
Registan square (“sandy place” in Uzbek) from XV-XVII centuries. A spectacular architectural ensembles, with fantastic Islamic designs and calligraphy etched into the facades of its mosques and madrassahs.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total duration of the tour is 7 hours which includes driving from one sightseeing place into other which takes 10-15 minutes each and lunch time. On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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