Explore Samarkand, the famous capital of the 14th-century Timurid Empire, on this guided, 1-day sightseeing tour from Tashkent. Samarkand is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia, prospering from its location on the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean. Roam Samarkand's streets in search of its famous mosques and mausoleums. Also, visit Registan Square in the heart of Samarkand, plus the Ulugbek Observatory, the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, and much more. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tashkent, plus all entry fees are included on this small-group tour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Entrance ticket of Monuments
✔ Driver or English speaking guidedriver
✔ Lunch
✔ Train tickets(fast,ordin,car) if there are problems with train tickets we use car or mini bus servic
✔ Local guide or English speaking guidedriver
✖ Drinks
✖ All Fees and Taxes
Pickup Locations
1. Hyatt Regency Tashkent
2. Hotel Uzbekistan
3. Wyndham Tashkent
4. Rakat Plaza
5. Lotte City Hotels Tashkent Palace
Additional Info: We pick up all travelers from hotels, airport and train stations in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Itinerary
1
Bibi Khanym Mosque
This full day of sightseeing begins with a 7:15am pickup from any hotel in Tashkent. Travel to the railway station to catch an 8am, high-speed train departing for Samarkand. After arriving in Samarkand at 10:30am, the local tour guide and driver will be waiting upon arrival to introduce some of the most popular attractions in Samarkand.
Some of the attractions and points of interest to see include:
• Bibi Khanum Mosque - Named in honor of the eldest wife of Great Timur (14th century)
Duration: 45 minutes
2
Gur Emir Mausoleum
• Gur-Emir Mausoleum - The burial place of Amir Temur and his dynasty
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Registan
• Registan Square (15th-17th century) – Located in the heart of Samarkand, Register Square consists of three madrassahs: Madrassah Uughbek, MadrassahTillakari, and Madrassah Sherdar
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Shah-i-Zinda
• Shah-i-Zinda necropolis (12th-15th century) - The burial place of Kusamibn ibn Abbas, the cousin to the prophet Muhammad
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Ulugbek Madrasah
• Registan Square (15th-17th century) – Located in the heart of Samarkand, Register Square consists of three madrassahs: Madrassah Uughbek, MadrassahTillakari, and Madrassah Sherdar
Duration: 50 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of two people per booking is required
