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One day tour from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz across mountains and back
Joined 2024
Shakhrisabz was founded around the 8th century BC during the Sogdiana civilization. It is also the hometown of Amir Timur, the legendary founder and ruler of the Timurids. You will visit the ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace, a true masterpiece of medieval architecture, the tomb of Timur's favorite son, Jahangir, and the Dorus-Tilovat memorial complex in honor of the founder of Sufism.
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 or any other place which you prefer in Samarkand city
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.
Heart-stone
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.
Ak Saray (White Palace)
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.
Darus Saodat Complex
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.
Kuk 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.
Lunch
On the way back from Shakhrisabz to Samarkand, you will admire the mountain landscapes, taste the best tandoor-gush ( lamb meat) and other local foods!
Free time in nature
You will enjoy and admire the beauty of the mountain flora and fauna on the way back to Samarkand.
Ending Point
Ending Point 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 8 USD per person, for you and guide),
Lunch (about 9 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!
$100/ per group
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