Samarkand: Secrets of the ancient city and hidden gems
|Daily, 1 Destination |Starts from Samarkand
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Duration

daily

Max Group Size

4

Departure Type

Guaranteed

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

moderate

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Tour Overview

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the mysterious ancient Samarkand, where every street and every ancient building keep their secrets. This author's tour is designed for those who want to see the city not through the prism of standard routes, but to reveal its most hidden corners and unique stories.

SightseeingHistorical

Route

Starts from

Samarkand

Ends in

Samarkand

Pickup Location

Samarkand

Dropoff Location

Samarkand

Tour route map

Highlights

Explore the grandeur of the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the final resting place of the great conqueror Timur Marvel at the stunning architecture of Registan Square, home to the magnificent madrasahs of Ulugbek, Sherdora, and Tillya-Kari Discover the impressive Bibi Khanum Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the East Visit the vibrant Siab Bazaar, where you can experience the bustling trade culture of the East

Itinerary

  • Start of the tour 

Meeting with the guide at the hotel, train station / at the specified point.

A brief overview of the history of Samarkand.

  • Gur-Emir Mausoleum 

Tomb of Tamerlane and his dynasty.

Secrets of the burial of the great conqueror.

  • Registan Square 

Ulugbek, Sher-Dor and Tillya-Kari Madrasahs.

The history of the main square of Central Asia.

Architectural features and their sacred significance.

  • Bibi Khanim Mosque 

Legends about the construction of the mosque.

Influence on the Islamic architecture of Central Asia.

  • Siab Bazaar 

Tasting of local sweets, nuts and dried fruits.

Time to buy souvenirs.

  • Lunch in a traditional teahouse 

Uzbek cuisine: pilaf, kebabs, samsa, lagman.

  • Shahi Zinda Necropolis 

A unique ensemble of mausoleums.

The history of the holy places and the legends of the Timurid dynasty.

  • Ulugbek Observatory 

The history of the first astronomical center of Central Asia.

Grandiose discoveries of the XV century.

  • End of the tour 

Return to the hotel or train station.


Trip includes

Included

Guiding Method
Fully guided

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Excluded

sedans or minivan

Private Vehicle

Entrance fees: about 25$ per pax

Personal expenses

Dinner and lunches

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