Samarkand: The Greatness of the Timurids

Tour to Samarkand is a unique journey that allows you to plunge into the magical world of the East. Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia and is a real treasure of history and culture.
We'll visit the mausoleum first.

• Gur-Emir. One of the main attractions of Samarkand is the mausoleum of Gur-Emir. This is the tomb of Timur, a great conqueror and ruler who left his mark in history. The mausoleum impresses with its architecture and luxury of the interior, and is also the burial place of many members of the Timurov dynasty.

• Then you can walk or drive to Registan Square. Registan is the central square of Samarkand, which is one of the most beautiful squares of the East. There are three madrassas - Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tilla-Kari, which impress with their architecture and patterns on the facades. Registan is a real pearl of Samarkand and attracts tourists from all over the world.

After lunch can be done in a restaurant near Registan or if desired.

• After that, we will start the tour to the Bibi Khanum Mosque. Bibi Khanum Mosque is one of the largest mosques of the East, built in the XV century. The mosque impresses with its grandiose size and unique architecture. Inside the mosque you can see beautiful patterns and frescoes that create a unique atmosphere.

• On the way to Shahi-Zinda Mausoleum you can visit Siab Bazaar. Siyab Bazaar is one of the most popular markets of Samarkand, where you can buy souvenirs, textiles, jewelry and other goods. The bazaar offers a huge selection of goods and is a reflection of Eastern trading culture.

• Then we head to Shahi-Zinde - a necropolis consisting of many mausoleums and mosques. Members of the Temurid dynasty and other dignitaries are buried here. The architecture of Shahi-Zinda is striking in its beauty and uniqueness, each mausoleum is a real work of art.

• And finally, we will go to the Ulugbek Observatory. The Ulugbek Observatory is one of the oldest observatories in the world, built in the XV century. Here Ulugbek made observations of the stars and made significant discoveries in astronomy. The observatory is a monument of science and culture and is of great interest to astronomy lovers.

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• For an additional fee, the tour can be carried out in car form