1-Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bibi Khanym Mosque, Guzarskiy Lane, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
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
Stop At: Gur Emir Mausoleum, Oksaroi St. 1, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
• Gur-Emir Mausoleum - The burial place of Amir Temur and his dynasty
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Registan St, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
• Registan Square (15th-17th century) – Located in the heart of Samarkand, Register Square consists of three madrassahs: Madrassah Uughbek, MadrassahTillakari, and Madrassah Sherdar
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand Uzbekistan
• Shah-i-Zinda necropolis (12th-15th century) - The burial place of Kusamibn ibn Abbas, the cousin to the prophet Muhammad
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ulugbek Madrasah, Registan Square, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
• 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
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A minimum of two people per booking is required"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 2 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all travelers from hotels, airport and train stations in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.