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Description
Get captivated by the magnificent city of Samarqand, the capital of Turkic ruler Tamerlane, in the 14th century. Admire the stunning Bibi Khanum Mosque, which belonged to the great ruler's wife. Know Uzbek culture in Registan Square, famous for its majolica-covered madrassas. Explore the famous Siyab Bazaar, visit Shakhizinda and Gur-e-Emir to see the architectural displays, enjoy shopping for souvenirs and do much more on this full-day tour
Highlights
- Stroll through the Siyab Bazaar
- Visit the Shakhi Zinda Necropolis, Registan Square and Ulugbek Observatory
- Explore the Amir Temur Mausoleum and Bibikhanum mosque
- Walk around the Silk Carpet Factory
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- Our city tour starts from your hotel or railway station, pick up at 9:00 am. Samarkand is waiting for us today! Samarkand is full of anticipation, and then, under the rule of Timur, it was considered one of the world's most beautiful cities.
- First, we are impressed by the palace-like mausoleum of the ruler Timur, the Gur-Emir mausoleum. Proceed to the highlight of our trip - Registan Square with three impressively huge and artistically decorated madrasahs. Afterwards, we visit the once-largest mosque in Central Asia - Bibi Khanum Mosque, which is one of the most famous sights of the city and overwhelms its visitors with its grandeur and size. After the visit, the path leads us to the colourful Siab Bazaar. All sorts of exotic, spicy smells tickle your nose. Besides, souvenirs for every taste can be found here.
- Today`s lunch is our national cuisine, Plov (optional). It is a rice pilaf with meat, carrots, onions and spices, tender chunks of meat and fluffy rice with lots of aromatic flavors. All guests who come from overseas must need to taste Plov at least one time in their life.
- In the afternoon, we explore the most glamorous stations along the Great Silk Road, a thriving cultural and commercial centre at the intersection of the caravan routes, which is now a modern city that has lost none of its appeal. We explore both the ancient and modern monuments of Samarkand today. Visit the Afrosiyob Museum, the Ulugbek Observatory, and the Shakhi-Zinda Complex.
- Towards evening, you are dropped off at your hotel or train station for your next destination, and the tour ends there.
What's Included
- Travel and transfers in modern vehicle
- Samarkand tour guide and historian
What's Excluded
- Entrance tickets
Meeting Point
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 25 | USD 90 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 25 | USD 40 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
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USD 90 / person