Meeting Point

At the hotel

Afrosiab Museum

The Afrasiab Museum is one of the most important historical museums in Samarkand. Opened in 1970, the museum is dedicated to the city's history and archaeological finds uncovered during excavations. Among the museum's most famous exhibits are ancient 7th-century frescoes found in the ruler's palace. The Afrasiab Museum helps visitors better understand Samarkand's rich history and its importance in the development of culture and trade in Central Asia.

Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar

Next, visit the Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar, known as the biblical prophet Daniel to Christians and one of the four great Jewish prophets. Located next to the Siab River, between the hills of Afrosiab, this site is a significant religious and historical landmark.

Observatory of Ulugbek

The Ulugh Beg Observatory was built in the 15th century by order of the great ruler and scholar Ulugh Beg. It was one of the largest and most accurate astronomical observatories of its time. The observatory's centerpiece was a huge astronomical instrument—a gigantic sextant—which scientists used to observe the movements of stars and planets. The museum chronicles Ulugh Beg's scientific activities and his contributions to world science.

Lunch

You can have a lunch at any good restaurant in Samarkand that suits your interests.

Samarkand Bukhara Silk Carpets factory

hen, head to the 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.

Church Of St. Alexius Metropolitan Of Moscow

Church Of St. Alexius Metropolitan 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.

Samarkand's tourist village of Konigil

Afterward, visit the tourist village of Konigil, 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.

Museum of Wine-Making named after Khovrenko

Finally, 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.

Ending Point

At the hotel