Shakhrisabz One Day Tour From Samarkand

Overview of the tour in Samarkand

Samarkand - Shakhrisabz (80 km, ±4 hours round trip)

Departure: Samarkand (hotel/airport/railway station)

Route: Samarkand - Takhtakaracha Pass - Shakhrisabz - Samarkand

Duration: 5-6 hours
Description: Departure at 08:00 / 09:00

- Takhtakaracha Pass: stop for Panoramic view from ±1600 m. In addition you can see many restaurants here that cook only lamb on clay ovens which is a local traditional dish and was a favorite food of Tamerlan .

- Shakhrisabz: Tamerlane's hometown where by his order was built the largest residence in Central Asia from which today remain only the ruins of a huge entrance portal.
- Aksaray Residence
- Dorut Tilovat Complex (the mausoleum of Tamerlane's
mentor and father)
- Dorus Saodat Complex (the mausoleum of
Tamerlane's beloved son)
- Crypt of Tamerlan. The place where Timur himself also should have been buried, but sudden death forced the heirs to be buried in Samarkand, but Timur prepared a crypt for himself that has still been preserved but without burial.

- Lunch and departure

Arrival in Samarkand (hotel/airport/railway station).

On arrival

Pick-up at 08:00 / 09:00 from hotel/airport/railway station of Samarkand. Useful tips: Cap or hat are recommended in summer. Sunglasses could be helpful as well. Warm jacket is needed in early spring and late autumn seasons. Local cuisine is usually based on beef or lamb meat, may contain rice, wheat or sorgo dough and many vegetables. Make sure to let us know if you prefer vegetarian cuisine or have any other preferences.

Things to note

Included: Professional guide. -Round trip A/C vehicle (basic english driver). -All Fees and Taxes.

Not Included: -Entrance tickets to monuments. -Other and personal expenses which are not specified in the program

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.