Overview
One day trip to native town of Amir Timur - Shahrisabz (the green city). 90 minute drive along picturesque mountain road dotted with small villages. Once there visit the remains of colossal palace – Ak Saray (white palace), Dorus Saodat Complex, Dorut Tilavat Complex, Kok Gumbaz Mosque and centuries old national applied arts during your visit.
Short trekking over the mountains or those whose who like may walk around local colorful Bazaar.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
In-vehicle air conditioning
All fees and/or taxes
Entrance tickets
Experienced local guide
Lunch
photo & video Museum charge to be paid cash at entrance $1-2/sight
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Guide meet you at entrance with Name shield
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Shahrisabz
1 hour 30 min
Pick up & drive along the picturesque Takhat-Karacha mountain pass, 3 photo stops to capture the beauty of this mountain.
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30 min
This vast complex was the burial place of the ruling family and contained a prayer hall, a mosque and accomodation for the religious community and pilgrims. The main facade was decorated with white marble and the tomb of Temur is a masterpiece of art of this period. Dorus Saodat Complex dates from the same time as Ak-Saray. Construction works began in 1379.
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Dorut Tilovat
30 min
part of the remains of Temur's memorial ensemble of burials and religious buildings. The buildings were erected mainly during the reign of Ulugbek. This complex contains the graves of Temur's father Taragay and his spiritual tutor Sheikh Shamsaddin Kulyal.
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30 min
was built in 1435 under the reign of Ulugbek opposite the mausoleum of Kulyal on the same axe. It is a large Friday mosque used for public prayers at Fridays. The name Kok Gumbaz means "blue dome
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The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray
1 hour
Timur’s chronicler Sherif Eddin Ali Yezdi reported that the world has not seen a similar building before the point of which extends from earth to the height of heaven. The palace was founded in the hours predicted by astrology. Its construction was begun in 1380 after Temur's conquest of Konye Urgench in Khorezm.
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Samarkand
1 hour 30 min
Drive Back to Samarkand, stop by one of many tea houses for mountain herb tea
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Samarkand).
Additional Information
- Please check Uzbekistan entry requirement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Uzbekistan
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Shahrisabz Private Excursion From Samarkand.
Can I cancel Shahrisabz Private Excursion From Samarkand. for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6–8 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Guide meet you at entrance with Name shield Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance tickets
- Experienced local guide
What's not included?
- Lunch
- photo & video Museum charge to be paid cash at entrance $1-2/sight
Which places does it visit?
It visits Shahrisabz, Dorut Tilovat, The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, Japanese, English, French.
Operated by Silk Tour Ltd
