6-Hour Samarkand Sightseeing tour
Highlights
Samarkand
architectural, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
6 Hours
Medium
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Description
Welcome to Samarkand - one of the most impressive historical cities in the world! Join us on an exciting journey through this magnificent corner of Uzbekistan. Samarkand, also known as the "Pearl of the East", has a rich history stretching back over two thousand years. This city was one of the cultural and commercial centres of the Old World and served as a crossroads on the Great Silk Road. Here, you will find incredible architectural masterpieces that embody medieval Islam's greatness.
Itinerary
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A day tour in Samarkand
- A tour to Samarkand is a unique journey that allows you to plunge into the magical world of the East. The city of Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia and is a real treasure of history and culture.
- First, we will visit the Gur-Emir mausoleum. One of the main attractions of Samarkand is the Gur-Emir Mausoleum. This is the grave of Timur, the great conqueror and ruler who left his mark on history. The mausoleum is impressive in its architecture and luxurious interior, and it is also the burial place of many members of the Timur dynasty.
- Then you can walk or drive to Registan Square. Registan is the central square of Samarkand, one of the most beautiful squares in the East. Three madrasahs are located here - Ulugbek, Sherdora, and Tillya-Kari- and they are impressive with their architecture and patterns on the facades. Registan is a natural pearl of Samarkand and attracts tourists from all over the world.
- After lunch, you can do it in a restaurant near the Registan or at your request.
- After that, we will start the tour at the Bibi Khanum Mosque. The Bibi Khanum Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the East, built in the XV century. The mosque impresses with its majestic size and unique architecture. Inside the mosque, you can see beautiful patterns and frescoes that create a unique atmosphere.
- On the way to the Shahi Zinda Mausoleum, you can visit Siab Bazaar. Siyab Bazaar is one of the most popular markets in Samarkand, where you can buy souvenirs, textiles, jewellery and other goods. The bazaar offers a huge selection of goods and reflects the oriental trade culture.
- Then, we will head to Shahi Zinda, a necropolis of many mausoleums and mosques. Members of the Temurid dynasty and other dignitaries are buried here. The architecture of Shahi Zinda impresses me with its beauty and uniqueness, and each mausoleum is a real work of art.
- And finally, we will go to the Ulugbek Observatory. The Ulugbek Observatory is one of the oldest observatories in the world, built in the XV century. Here, Ulugbek made observations of the stars and made significant discoveries in astronomy. The observatory is a monument of science and culture and greatly interests astronomy enthusiasts.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
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1 to 8 | /person |
This is a group tour |