4-Hour Samarkand Tour of Timurid Architecture and Ancient Legends
Highlights
Samarkand
architectural, photography, historical
Group Tour
4 Hours
Medium
English, Russian
Description
Discover the cultural and historical heart of Samarkand with this immersive 4-hour itinerary. Visit the magnificent Gur-Emir Mausoleum, admire the architectural splendor of Registan Square, and uncover the legends of Bibi-Khanym Mosque. Explore the sacred Hazrat Khizr Mosque and conclude with the mystical beauty of the Shakhi-Zinda complex. Experience the grandeur of the Timurid era and the spiritual depth of one of Central Asia’s most legendary cities.
Itinerary
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4-Hour Samarkand Trip Itinerary
Hour 1: Gur-Emir Mausoleum (Inside Visit)
Begin the tour at Gur-Emir Mausoleum.
Explore the richly decorated interior and examine the intricate tilework and grand dome.
Learn about the life of Amir Timur, his dynasty, and his grandchildren, including Ulugbek and Muhammad Sultan.
Admire the famous “starry sky” ceiling and appreciate its illusion of depth and cosmic symbolism.
Hour 2: Registan Square (Outside Visit)
Proceed to Registan Square, the heart of historic Samarkand.
Observe the monumental facades of Ulugbek, Sherdor, and Tillya-Kari Madrassas.
Discover the architectural features of the Timurid era and imagine life when these structures operated as religious schools and centers of science.
“Read” the decorative motifs and iconography on the mosaics and facades.
Hour 3: Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Hazrat Khizr Mosque
Walk or transfer to Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
Listen to stories of Timur’s ambition to build the most magnificent mosque in the Islamic world.
Reflect on its legends, history, and the symbolic role it played in Samarkand.
Proceed to the nearby Hazrat Khizr Mosque.
Explore the spiritual significance of this sacred site, reconstructed in the 19th century.
Learn about its ancient origins, tracing back to the 8th century and its Zoroastrian foundation.
Hour 4: Memorial Complex Shakhi-Zinda (Outside Visit)
Conclude the tour with a walk through the Shakhi-Zinda necropolis.
Follow the narrow pathway through the richly decorated mausoleums.
Discover the story of Kusam ibn Abbas, cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, believed to be buried here.
Reflect on the unique blend of mysticism, Islamic architecture, and color that defines this site.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 15 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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