Fabulous Samarkand: A 7-Hour Journey to the Heart of the East
Joined 2024
Samarkand, like the tales of "A Thousand and One Nights", is full of secrets and legends. You will walk along the streets of the old city and feel the mysterious color of the past. We will show you the main sights of Samarkand: Registan Square, Shakhi Zinda necropolis, Bibi-Khanum mosque and other ancient places. You will touch the architectural heritage of your ancestors and admire its luxury and grandeur. And you will also look into old factories and learn about unique local crafts.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel, airport, railway station or Gur-Emir Mausoleum.
- Start time and place can be chosen by your request: your hotel, airport, railway station or Gur-Emir Mausoleum.
Gur-Emir Mausoleum.
The Gur Emir Mausoleum is a luxurious family tomb of the Timurids. Amir Timur, his beloved grandsons Muhammad Sultan, Ulugbek and other family members are buried here. We will tell the story of the tomb and the legend associated with it.
Registan Square
Registan Square is the “business card” of Samarkand, located in the very heart of the old city. I will show three majestic buildings of the complex, personifying the highest achievements of medieval architects - the Ulugbek Madrasah, the Sher Dor Madrasah and the Tilla Kori Madrasah.
Lunch
During lunch you will try our delicious national dishes from chefs of popular restaurants
Bibi-Khanum Mosque
Bibi-Khanum Mosque - you will see a grand mosque decorated with tiles, carved marble and paintings, a symbol of the boundless love of Timur's wife for her husband.
The Necropolis of Shahi Zinda
The Necropolis of Shahi Zinda is one of the most mysterious architectural monuments of Samarkand. You will be impressed by the string of elegant, sparkling blue tombs where royal persons and nobility are buried.
Ulugbek Observatory
Ulugbek Observatory - we will tell you about the life and scientific methods of the great scientist, mathematician and astronomer Mirzo Ulugbek. You will learn how he managed to determine the coordinates of 1018 stars, which correspond to the data now calculated using modern technology.
Ending Point
Ending Point you can be chosen by your request: your hotel, airport, railway station and etc.
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee,
private transportation - Chevrolet Tracker,
hotel pick up and drop off,
gasoline fee,
toll fees.
Entrance fees to destinations (about 18 USD per person, for you and guide),
Lunch (about 10 USD per person, for you and guide).
Tour Important Information
The price does not include: entrance tickets, food and drinks.
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
We are always ready to conduct tours for you, let’s discover our beautiful cities together!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Fayoziddin F.
Hello dear guests, welcome to Uzbekistan!
We are a team of professional guides in an ancient and beautiful Uzbekistan. We, certified guides with 8 years of experience, can speak Uzbek, Tadjik, Russian and English. We conduct tours in Samarkand, Bukhara and Shakhrisabz.
Let’s discover our beautiful cities together!
$85/ per group
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