Samarkand: Unexplored Crossroad of Civilization!

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Second day in Samarkand: unexplored places reshaping civilization!
In this tour program we offer you what you can do on the second day.
According to the standard, guests spend the first day in the Old Town, where they can learn about:
- the history of Amir Temur and the period of the Timurid Empire;
- beautiful Persian style, history of Islam and etc.

But in this tour program you will get to know a completely new part of Samarkand. You can see beautiful historical and cultural places such as:

- Afrosiab Museum;

- Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar;

-Observatory of Ulugbek;

- Samarkand Bukhara Silk Carpets factory;

- Church Of St. Alexius Metropolitan Of Moscow;

- Konigil – tourist village;

And at the end, as additional options we offer you:

- Khovrenko Winery in Samarkand;

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
A Professional Guide Service
Parking Fees
You can choose, consist of your interest, any kind of restaurant in Samarkand city.

Meeting and pickup

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

We can pick you up from any place in Samarkand city by your request.

Drop-off point

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Afrasiyab Museum

    The Afrosiab Museum is located in the north of Samarkand, near the ancient settlement of Afrosiab. The museum presented its modern appearance to visitors in 1970. In 1894, archaeological excavations began at this site, as a result of which many artifacts were discovered, which later formed the museum’s exposition.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Saint Daniel's Tomb

    The Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar is called by Muslims, or the biblical prophet Daniel - as Christians call him, or Daniel - one of the four great Jewish prophets, located next to the Siab River, between the hills of Afrosiab. This stunning place, where peace and all-consuming faith reigns, is known, on the one hand, as the burial place of a holy person, which is a cult, and on the other hand, because there are still disputes around it - whose body exactly rests in this mausoleum.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ulugh Beg Observatory

    Observatory of Ulugbek was built by order of Amir Timur's grandson Muhammad Taragayom, better known as Ulugbek. It should be noted that “Ziji Jadidi Guragani” or “New Guragan astronomical tables” - the main scientific work of Ulugbek, was created as a result of research at this observatory.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Samarkand Bukhara Silk Carpets factory, where you can see and touch how real Samarkand silk carpets are prepared. Founded in 1992 to revive traditional techniques, the workshop produces around 400 handmade carpets a year.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The Orthodox Cathedral of St. Alexis of Moscow was built in Samarkand between 1909 and 1911 according to the designs of military engineer F.V. Smirnov as the city's main military cathedral and consecrated in 1912 in honor of the miracle worker St. Alexis. This design became the standard for the construction of military churches in Turkestan.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    An ecologically clean area on the banks of the ancient Siab canal. Explore an ethnic village recreated to show all aspects of the life of a typical Uzbek village. The highlight of the village is the workshop for hand-making traditional Samarkand silk paper using revived ancient techniques.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    You can, consist of your interest, visit the Khovrenko Winery, the oldest wine factory in Central Asia. The tasting room is organized in a historical building of the late 19th century, the house of Russian merchant Filatov who founded the first winery in Uzbekistan in 1868.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car 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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