Overnight Tour of Samarkand and Shakhrisabz
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Overnight Tour of Samarkand and Shakhrisabz
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Samarkand and Shakhrisabz two important cities of the period of Timur’s (Tamerlane’s) empire. Samarkand was a capital of Timur's empire and Shakrisabz his native town and summer residence. During this short but interesting trip you will visit two beloved cities of Timur.
Itinerary
Tashkent – Samarkand
Samarqand Province
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTashkent – Samarkand Transfer from hotel"XXXX" in Tashkent to the railway Station at 07:45. Departure to Samarkand with train "Afrosiyob" at 08:30 or ordinary train if not by car or mini bus. Samarkand is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and is of the same age as Rome, Athens and Babylon- The age of Samarkand is more than 2700 years. Europeans called it the “The Land of Scientists”. A majestic and beautiful city, Samarkand is the city of legends. When Alexander the Great first time saw Samarkand, he said “ All that I heard about the beauty of Samarkand is true, but Samarkand is more beautiful than I imagined”. Arrival in Samarkand at 10:00 or 12:00Gur Emir Mausoleum
45 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedGur-Emir Mausoleum - the burial place of the Great Amir Temur and his dynasty (XIV-XV c.)Registan
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedRegistan Square - the main square of Samarkand. It consists of Madrassah Ulugbek (XV c.)Bibikhonim Street
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBibi Khanum mosque - was named for the honour of the eldest wife of Great Timur (XIV c.).Shah-i-Zinda
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedShahi-Zinda necropolis - taste the best breads and fruits of Samarkand.- AccommodationsOvernight in Samarkand. Hotel 3***
Samarqand-Shakhrisabz
Shahrisabz
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn the morning at 08:00 drive to Shakhrisabz (1.5hrs). You will go through the pass "Takhtakaracha" (1670 m) On the road you can wath the scenery of the mountains of Shakhrisabz.Today this wonderful city is known as a native of Amir Temur (Tamerlane). He was born in the neighboring village of Hodja-Ilgar. Becoming the ruler, he turned Shakhrisabz into his summer residence. By the way, at that time Kesh was renamed to Shakhrisabz, which means “Green city"The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAk-Saray Palace - summer residence of Great Timur (XIV-XV c.).Shahrisabz
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMausoleum of Jakhongir and Omar-Shaykh - eldests and dearests sons of Great Timur (XIV c.), Mausoleum of Dorut-Tilovat where conqueror Tamerlane’s father and his spiritual tutor are buried. Amir Timur's (Tamerlane's) tomb discovered in 1943, when a child playing football fell through the ground.Qarshi
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeKok-Gumbaz mosque - was built by Ulugbek from the name of his father Shakhruh (XV c.)- AccommodationsArrival in Samarkand at16:30 to the train station or car station and transfer to Tashkent.
What's included
INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off
Professional guide
Train ticket if not we do transfer by car or by minibus
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Drinks
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
Location
Address
Uzbekistan
Provider
Salom Travel Service
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