Samarkand Classic City Tour with Transport

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Travelers will visit Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, the majestic resting place of Amir Temur (Tamerlane), one of the most powerful rulers in Central Asian history. This iconic monument is considered the prototype of later Mughal architecture, including the Taj Mahal.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Registan

  Walk across the legendary Registan Square, surrounded by three monumental madrasahs • Visit Ulugh Beg Madrasa, learning about medieval science, astronomy, and education • Explore Sher-Dor Madrasa, famous for its unique lion mosaics symbolizing power and courage • Enter Tillya-Kori Madrasa, admired for its richly decorated mosque with gold-leaf interiors • Hear engaging stories about Silk Road life, scholars, merchants, and rulers

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3

  Travelers will visit the monumental Bibi-Khanum Mosque, one of the largest and most ambitious mosque complexes ever built in the Islamic world. Commissioned by Amir Temur in the 14th century, the mosque was intended to symbolize the power and glory of his empire.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Siab Bazaar

  Travelers will experience the lively atmosphere of Siab Bazaar, the largest and oldest traditional market in Samarkand, located near Bibi-Khanum Mosque. This bustling bazaar offers a true glimpse into everyday local life and Silk Road trading traditions. During the visit, guests will: • Walk through colorful market alleys filled with local activity • See and taste famous Samarkand bread, baked in traditional ovens • Explore stalls selling fresh fruits, dried fruits, nuts, spices, and sweets • Observe local vendors and learn about Uzbek food culture

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5

  Travelers will visit the historic Hazrat Khizr Mosque, one of the oldest religious sites in Samarkand, located on a hill overlooking the old city. The mosque is dedicated to Hazrat Khizr (Al-Khidr), a revered spiritual figure in Islamic tradition associated with wisdom and protection

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Shah-i-Zinda

  Travelers will explore the remarkable Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, one of the most sacred and visually stunning sites in Samarkand. This unique complex is a narrow avenue of mausoleums dating from the 9th to 15th centuries, showcasing the finest tilework of the Timurid era. During this visit, guests will: • Walk along the famous processional pathway lined with ancient mausoleums • Admire intricate blue and turquoise tilework, mosaics, and glazed terracotta • Learn about Qusam ibn Abbas, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, whose tomb makes this site a major pilgrimage destination • Hear stories about Timurid royalty, nobles, and artisans buried here

  1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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