2-Day Historical Tour Of Samarkand & Urgut
Description
Set foot in the magnificent place that is a land of vivid cultures, breathtaking natural contrasts, ancient history, legends of “1001 nights”, jaw-dropping art and fantastic cuisine. The warm-hearted locals make you feel like a guest, not a traveller. Visit the Chorchinor complex, where you see a garden with thousand-year-old platans, one of which was used as a classroom of the madrasah, and more on this 2-day tour.
Highlights
- Indulge in Ancient dwellings of Uzbekistan
- Visit the Mausoleum of St. Daniel
- Explore Ulugbek Observatory
- Discover Museum Afrosiob
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Day 1: Samarkand expand_more
Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location to begin with your tour.
Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour in Samarkand with your Uzbekistan tour guide:
Registan Square (XV-XVII c) consist of grandiose madrasahs of Ulugbek, Sher Dor and Tillya Kari.
Bibi Khanum mosque(XIVc), built in 5 years by Timur.
Siab Bazaar – one of the oldest markets in Central Asia.
Shahi-Zindamausoleum - (XIV-XV c.) - a complex of more than 20 unique buildings.
Guri Amirmausoleum - (XV c)Timuridsdynastic burial vault.
Ulugbek Observatory– the first observatory in the orient with a 30 m sextant built by Ulugbek to make an exact astronomical catalogue of stars.
Mausoleum of St. Daniel – It’s believed to be a mausoleum of prophet Daniel. Worshipped by Jewish, Muslim and Christians.
Museum Afrasiyab – Museum of the ancient Samarkand, which existed starting 8 century B.C. until 13 century.
Khazraty Khyzr Mosque.
End of the tour.
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Day 2: Urgut expand_more
Go shopping at the biggest market in Uzbekistan.
Visit the Chorchinor complex and see a garden with thousand-year-old platans, one of which was used as a classroom of the madrasah.
Proceed to the workshop of the famous Urgut potter.
Continue to the Silk paper factory "Konigil Meros".
End of the tour.
What's Included
Sedan vehicle on the second day with a driver
English-speaking Uzbekistan tour guide
What's Excluded
Food
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Know before you go
Price changes according to vehicle needed.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 2 | USD 120 Per Group |
This is a group tour |