Uzbekistan · Architecture

1-Day Samarkand Highlights Tour with Registan and Shah-i-Zinda

1 Day Round trip from Registon kochasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Registan Square, the grand heart of medieval Samarkand framed by three madrassas
02 Visit the Mausoleum of Tamerlane, founder of the Timurid Empire
03 See the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Central Asia
04 Walk through the Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, an impressive ensemble of mausolea and mosques
05 Discover Afrasiab Museum's pre-Islamic frescos and archaeological artifacts

Spend a day exploring the architectural highlights of Samarkand, a city in Uzbekistan known for its magnificent mosques and mausoleums. Discover why this historic city is called the Pearl of the East as you visit the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the medieval Observatory of Ulugbek, and other famous landmarks.

Discover why this historic city is called the Pearl of the East as you visit the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the medieval Observatory of Ulugbek, and other famous landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Samarkand

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Samarkand's Architectural and Historic Landmarks

Visit the following places with your tour guide:

Registan Square, surrounded by three madrassas and a central square reminiscent of medieval Samarkand.
The Mausoleum of Tamerlane, the Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire across modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia, and became the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty.
The Bibi-Khanym Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Central Asia.
Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, a vast ensemble of mausolea, mosques, and cells for hermits.
The medieval Observatory of Ulugbek.
Afrasiab, the archaeology museum famous for its pre-Islamic frescos and artifacts.
The Tomb of Saint Daniel.