The Golden Way of Tamerlane: Samarkand and Shakhrisabz
Description:
The tour will last 2 days:
The first day-tour to the main sights of Samarkand (pedestrian tour).
The mausoleum of Gur-Emir is a majestic structure, which is the burial place of the Timurid ruler Tamerlane and his descendants.
Shahi Zinda is a unique architectural complex consisting of numerous mausoleums, which are holy places for Muslims and attract many tourists.
Registan is one of the most famous squares of Samarkand, impressive for its beauty and architectural splendor.
Bibi Khanum Mosque is a majestic historical building built in honor of the wife of the Timurid ruler Tamerlane, which is famous for its beauty and unique architectural style.
Siyab Bazaar is a lively shopping area where you can find a variety of goods, from spices and souvenirs to textiles and jewelry, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a real oriental bazaar.
The second day of the tour in Shakhrisabz, where you can visit: (by car)
Ak-Saray Palace and Kulyala Mausoleum. We will appreciate the luxurious palace of Tamerlane Ak-Saray and find on the portal his message to descendants: "If you doubt my greatness, look at my creations." There is also a mosque with a giant blue dome of Kok-Gumbaz and a modest mausoleum of Sheikh Kulyal, where the father of Amir Temur and his spiritual mentor rest.
Dorus Saodat complex. We will visit the Dorus Saodat memorial complex, where two sons of Tamerlane are buried: Jahangir and Omar Sheikh. Here we will see the crypt intended for Amir Temur himself.
On the way to Shakhrisabz you can see the Demon plateau and the picturesque mountain pass of Takhta Karacha, where you can try tandyr-gusht, mumakai-jiz, chalop.
The price includes:
- guide
- transport Samarkand-Shakhrisabz-Samarkand
Comes to: Individual , Group , Review , By car , Pedestrian
Photographs (10)
