Day trip to Shakhrisabz from Samarkand

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Day trip to Shakhrisabz from Samarkand avoids the hassle of renting a car and allows travelers to explore the beautiful landscapes and historical monuments beyond the city through a convenient 7-hour excursion, during which they can enjoy the stunning nature outside of Samarkand, breathe fresh mountain air, observe the unusual shapes of mountain stones, visit the market located at the top of the mountain, and discover the remarkable historical monuments in Shakhrisabz

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle with driver
Water 0,5 per person
Pick up and drop off
English speaking local guide in Shakhrisabz (if option selected)
Entrance tickets to the monuments
Lunch
Tips

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up is at 09:00 (starting time can be change by request) from your hotel / airport / railway station in Samarkand. (Please contact us to let us know the exact pickup location for the tour)

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tahtakaracha Pass

    The first stop is a photo opportunity to capture the unusual shapes of the stones, among which the heart-shaped stone is particularly well-known. This site is also popular among local residents, functioning as a small recreational park that offers activities such as a short zip line, sliding, and archery. During the Soviet era, this location was used as a filming site for the movie Apache. Travelers can also enjoy views of the snow-capped mountains, with snow typically visible from November to March.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tahtakaracha Pass

    The second stop is the local market situated at the top of the Takhtakaracha Pass, where travelers can find a variety of dried fruits, mountain herbs, and traditional dried cheese. It is an excellent place to shop for local products or capture photographs of the vibrant market atmosphere. The peak of the pass stands at an elevation of more than 1,620 meters.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Tahtakaracha Pass

    The third stop, on a clear day, offers a scenic panoramic viewpoint overlooking the town of Kitob in the Kashkadarya province, situated just beyond the peak of the pass.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray

    Ak Saray Palace (“a white palace” in Uzbek) built in 1380-1404. Amir Temur gathered its craftsmen to his hometown to build his greatest palace, similar in structure to Samarkand’s Bibi Khanum Mosque. The name Ak-Serai (White Palace) symbolizes his noble descent, not the dominant colour, for blue, green and gold patterned the vast mosaics.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Statue of Amir Timur

    Statue of Amir Temur— there are three huge statues of Temur: one is in Samarkand, one is in Tashkent and the third is in his hometown Shakhrisabz in standing position. The bronze statue weighs 20 tons and 9 meters high built after the Independence (1991).

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Dor Us-Siyodat

    Complex of Dor-us Siyadat (“place of sadness” in Uzbek) from XIV century. It arose on the death of his eldest and favorite son Jahangir, killed in 1375 (aged only 22). When another son, Umar Sheikh, joined Jahangir in 1394, Temur even built himself a crypt.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Dorut Tilovat

    Dor-ut Tilavat (“place of praying” In Uzbek) from XIV-XV centuries, contains the Kok Gumbaz Mosque (1435) built by grandson of Temur Mirzo Ulugbek, the mausoleum constructed by Amir Temur in 1373-1374 for Sheikh Shamseddin Kulyal, a Sufic leader and spiritual advisor of Temur’s father , Taraghay.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Samarkand

    After the trip drive back to Samarkand

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Samaria Travel

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Day Trips
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Cultural Tours
Classic Car Tours
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Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

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

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