Samarkand

Period

1 days / 0 nights

Itinerary

Samarkand

Season

All year round

Tour highlights:

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Samarkand is the third largest city in Uzbekistan and the administrative center of the Samarkand region (region). The total area of the city is 120 km². The historic center of the city is the Registan Square and Ensemble. In 2001, the city and its historical architectural and archaeological monuments were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the name "Samarkand - a crossroads of cultures."

SAMARKAND

Arrival in Samarkand. Local guide and driver will meet you with a sign "BBS Travel".

Sightseeing:

Gur-Emir mausoleum, Temurids' tomb, a unique creation of Islamic architecture.

Registan Square is an ensemble of three madrasahs, an example of Persian architecture.

The complex of Shahi Zinda, which was formed over 9 centuries, in the period from XIV to XV centuries.

Bibihanum Mosque, erected by order of Tamerlane.

Ulugbek Observatory, here appeared a catalog of the starry sky, in which 1018 stars were described.

At the end of the excursion, on the way to the railway station, you will visit the famous oriental and the colorful Siab Bazaar.

  • Comfortable transport service
  • Local guide in Russian, Uzbek, English and other languages
  • Photo and video charges
  • Entrance fees to the monuments and museums
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any personal expenses
  • Other services not mentioned in the itinerary

Conditions:

  •    Transportation services
  •    Guided excursion as per program
  •    English speaking local guide services

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