1-Day Sightseeing Tour in Samarkand
Highlights
Samarkand
architectural, archaeological, cultural
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
Russian
Description
Visit one of the oldest cities of Central Asia to admire the many heritage sites that hold within it the tales of the days gone by. Explore the "Dalniy Lager” bazaar, Siab bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the world and a local market with second-hand animal and antique sections. Pay your respects at the Mausoleum of St. Daniel, visit Ulugbek Observatory and continue to the ancient Museum Afrosiob.
Itinerary
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Samarkand Highlights
- Embark on a sightseeing tour with your Samarkand guide.
Visit Registan Square (XV-XVII c), which consists of grandiose madrasahs of Ulugbek, Sher Dor and Tillya Kari.
Go to Bibi Khanum mosque(XIVc), built in the duration of 5 years by Timur.
Explore Siab Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in Central Asia.
See a complex of more than 20 unique buildings at Shahi-Zindamausoleum (XIV-XV c.).
Move to Guri Amirmausoleum (XV c) Timuridsdynastic burial vault.
Visit Ulugbek Observatory, the first observatory in the orient, with a 30 m sextant built by Ulugbek to make an exact astronomical catalogue of stars.
Make your way to the Mausoleum of St. Daniel. It’s believed to be a mausoleum of the prophet Daniel and is worshipped by Jewish, Muslims and Christians.
Continue to Museum Afrosiob, which was the Museum of the ancient Samarkand, which existed starting 8 century B.C. until 13 century.
Pay obeisance at Khazraty Khyzr Mosque.
Stroll through Dalniy Lager bazaar, a Local market with second-hand animal and antique sections.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.