Samarkand Private Sightseeing Tour

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On this day trip you see the most the city has to offer and explore new areas and hear all about ancient history from your local guide. Go at your own pace on this private tour. Feel free to customize this tour based on the interests of your private group.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ulugh Beg Observatory - The Ulugbek Observatory, built by Amir Temur’s grandson astronomer-king Ulugbek in XV century.
Shah-i-Zinda - The complex Shahi Zinda (“alive king” in Uzbek) from XII-XX centuries. Burial place of royal persons and nobles. One of the most spiritual place in Uzbekistan.
Bibi Khanym Mosque - Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.
Siyob Bozor - Local Siab market (“black river” in Uzbek)— (optional on the interests of your private group. Closed on Monday)
Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex - Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century.
Registan - Registan square (“sandy place” in Uzbek) from XV-XVII centuries. A spectacular architectural ensembles, with fantastic Islamic designs and calligraphy etched into the facades of its mosques and madrassahs.

What's Included

Entrance tickets to the monuments
In-vehicle air conditioning
English speaking tour guide for the day trip

What's Not Included

Lunch
Photo and video charges (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
Gratuities

Additional Information

Total duration of the tour is 7 hours which includes driving from one sightseeing place into other which takes 10-15 minutes each and lunch time. On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places.

Location

Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex

Бўстонсарой кўчаси

In front of Gur-Emir mausoleum

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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