The same age as Rome

The beginning of the tour – we meet at your hotel.

Samarkand is one of the oldest cities, formed in the 5th century BC. The city was formerly known as “Morokanda” and was the capital of Sogdiana. Later, the old part of Ancient Samarkand was renamed as Afrasiab. In the 14th-15th centuries Samarkad was the capital of Timur’s Empire.

The history of Samarkand goes back to the 6th century BC, when the Achaemenid dynasty ruled the empire, and in the 4th century the rule passed into the hands of the great commander Alexander the Great. In Divan Lugatiturk (11th century), Samarkand was named under the name "Semizkand", which in Uzbek means "Full City".

City tour:

• Gur-Emir Mausoleum is the tomb of Tamerlane. In the underground crypt were buried three more rulers: sons of Temur Miranshah, Shahrukh and his grandson Ulugbek (XIV-XV centuries).
• Ruhabad Mausoleum ("Abode of the Spirit") - legend says that under the dome there is a box with seven hairs of the Prophet Muhammad (XIV century).
• Registan Square (“Sand Place”) is the main square of Samarkand.
• Lunch. After lunch, the tour continues.
• Bibi Khanym Cathedral Mosque, named after Tamerlane’s eldest wife (XIV century)
• Overview of the Siyab Bazaar.
• The architectural complex of Shahi Zinda (“Living King”). The memorial on the hillside of Afrasiab is associated with the name of Kusam Ibn Abbas - cousin of the Prophet Muhammad (XI-XV centuries).
• Paper factory "Meros", the founders of which are famous masters brothers Mukhtarov. Thanks to their efforts, the ancient tradition of making paper using ancient Samarkand technologies has been revived at the local factory. It is interesting that all production is done manually and each guest of the factory can personally observe the production of paper.
• Wine tasting of Uzbekistan at the Khovrenko plant or a performance at the El Meros theater, the history of national costume.
• Dinner in the restaurant "Platan" or "New Arbat".