A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East

Itinerary 1 itinerary

Day 1

Meet at meeting point: Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex Samarqand tumani,Samarqand viloyati,Uzbekistan From monument of Amir Timur you need to go to the right side till the entrance gate of Mausoleum of Amir Temur. A guide will wait you at the entrance and a black umbrella will be on his hands.
Attractions and Activities: Gur Emir Mausoleum (At your own expense) Amir Timur and his beloved grandchildren Muhammad Sultan, Ulugbek and other family members are buried here. I will tell you about the architectural solutions of this place, about the affairs and fate of Timur and about the interior decoration of the tomb - I'm sure you will be captivated by the “starry sky”! We will see from inside! 50 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Registan Square (At your own expense) In the 15th-17th centuries it was the educational and spiritual center of the city. You will examine in detail the madrassas located on it: Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tallyakari. And I will share the features of the brilliant architecture of the Timurid era. You will imagine the times when these buildings served as religious schools and scientific centers, “read” the plots of the facades and simply enjoy the beauty of the complex. We will see from outside! 45 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Bibi-Khanym Mosque (At your own expense) Here we will talk about Amir Tamer again. He dreamed of building the best mosque in the world - inside you will learn more about this and discover ancient legends. We will see from outside! 40 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Hazrat Khizr Mosque (Ticket included) Hazrat Khizr Mosque was reconstructed in the 19th century, replacing the one destroyed in the 13th century. The original mosque on this site dates back to the 8th century and this Mosque was built on the site of a Zoroastrian temple. We will see from inside! 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Shah-i-Zinda necropolis (At your own expense) The memorial complex Shakhi-Zinda is one of the mysterious architectural monuments of Samarkand. It is believed that this is where the grave of Kusam ibn Abbas, an associate of the Prophet Muhammad himself, is located. We will see from outside! 45 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Shah-i-Zinda necropolisEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Samarkand District,Samarqand Region,Uzbekistan Our tour ends at the Shahi Zinda Mausoleum


*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.