1 Day Tour to Shakhrisabz: Motherland of Amir Temur

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

In this excursion you will get acquainted with: nature, culture, history, customs and, of course, cuisine of Shakhrisbz. You will see from the filming locations of the movie "Apache" through the mountains to the hometown of the great Amir Timur in one day.

What's Included

a guide service
a driver service
Total cost of lunch per person around: 10$
Total entrance tickets cost 10$ per person

Meeting and pickup

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

We make agreement with you about a meeting place before the excursion and the guide will wait for you at the appointed meeting place.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    - Valley of Demons. There are huge boulders there, strange stones are scattered throughout the valley, they have fantastic shapes, reminiscent of either the faces of demons, or the features of pagan deities, or the figures of wild animals.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    - “Heart-stone” - with a through hole in the shape of a heart, created by nature with the help of the wind of the currents of many years, located 30 km south of Samarkand, on the road to Amankutana.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray

    Aksaray was built by order of Amir Temur after his campaign against Khorezm. The estimated start of construction of the monument is 1379, and at the moment only two separate entrance portals, whose height is more than 40 meters, have been preserved. Entrance ticket costs 3 dollars per person and you can pay in cash or by card.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    This complex arose after the death of Amir Temur's eldest son Jahangir. Now the ensemble consists of several buildings - a mosque, a mausoleum, a room for pilgrims, three gates and tombs. Entrance ticket costs 3 dollars per person and you can pay in cash or by card.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Kok-Gumbaz Mosque

    In 1435, the largest mosque in Shakhrisabz was opened. This mosque was built on the foundation of a pre-Mongol mosque and presents a striking example of the Persian style. Entrance ticket costs 3 dollars per person and you can pay in cash or by card.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Samarkand

    After visiting all the sights, we head to Samarkand. And also on the way you will admire the mountain landscapes and taste the best tandoor-gush (lamb meat)!

    2 hours 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
Supplied by Fayoziddin

Tags

Day Trips
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Archaeology 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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