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Shakhrisabz Private Day Tour from Samarkand
Samarkand, Central Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
$170
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Overview
Shakhrisabz, a historical gem nestled south of Samarkand, invites you to uncover its rich heritage and stunning landscapes on a captivating 7-hour private tour. Journey through the majestic Zarafshan Range and stand in awe at the Takhtakaracha Pass, where history and nature intertwine.
- 🏷️ Shakhrisabz Private Day Tour: Enjoy a seamless adventure with included transport from Samarkand and expert guidance from a local English-speaking tour guide.
- 🚐 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a pleasant journey through breathtaking scenery.
- 🏔️ Marvel at the Takhtakaracha Pass, standing over 5,300 feet (1,620 meters) high, where you can capture stunning photos of unique rock formations and snow-capped peaks.
- 🏰 Visit the magnificent Ak-Saray Palace, built between 1380 and 1404, a testament to Amir Temur's architectural vision and noble heritage.
- 🗿 Stand before the impressive bronze statue of Amir Timur in Shakhrisabz, a striking 20-ton monument celebrating the legacy of this great leader.
- 🕌 Explore the Dor Us-Siyadat complex, a poignant memorial to Amir Temur's beloved son, rich with historical significance.
- ⛪ Discover the serene Dor-ut Tilavat, home to the Kok Gumbaz Mosque and the mausoleum of Sheikh Shamseddin Kulyal, reflecting the spiritual depth of the region.
- 📸 Entrance tickets to all monuments are included, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the history and culture of Shakhrisabz.
- 🍃 The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, with options for infants and small children to join comfortably.
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Shakhrisabz Private Day Tour from Samarkand
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- English speaking local guide in Shakhrisabz
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
- Gratuities
- Photo and video charges 5 usd (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
- Lunch
Meeting point
In front of Amir Temur mausoleum
Return details
In front of Amir Temur mausoleum
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Tahtakaracha PassBeyond Samarkand, the road to the south, through Zarafshan Range, a Pamiri spur, towards the Takhtakaracha Pass. Along this major Silk Road branch marched the armies of the Greats, Alexander and Amir Temur, en route to India. Photo stop to capture unusual shape of stones and snow capped mountains (one can see snow from November to March).
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Tahtakaracha PassYou stop on top of Takhtakaracha Pass take picture of local market (the peak of the pass is more than 1620 meters in elevation).
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Tahtakaracha PassIn a clear day after the peak of the pass there is a spot of fine panorama of the town Kitob of Kashkadarya province.
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The Palace Complex of Ak-SarayAk Saray Palace (“a white palace” in Uzbek) built in 1380-1404. Amir Temur gathered its craftsmen to his hometown to build his greatest palace, similar in structure to Samarkand’s Bibi Khanum Mosque. The name Ak-Serai (White Palace) symbolizes his noble descent, not the dominant colour, for blue, green and gold patterned the vast mosaics.
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Statue of Amir TimurStatue of Amir Temur— there are three huge statues of Temur: one is in Samarkand, one is in Tashkent and the third is in his hometown Shakhrisabz in standing position. The bronze statue weighs 20 tons and 9 meters high built after the Independence (1991).
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Dor Us-SiyodatComplex of Dor-us Siyadat (“place of sadness” in Uzbek) from XIV century. It arose on the death of his eldest and favorite son Jahangir, killed in 1375 (aged only 22). When another son, Umar Sheikh, joined Jahangir in 1394, Temur even built himself a crypt.
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Dorut TilovatDor-ut Tilavat (“place of praying” In Uzbek) from XIV-XV centuries, contains the Kok Gumbaz Mosque (1435) built by grandson of Temur Mirzo Ulugbek, the mausoleum constructed by Amir Temur in 1373-1374 for Sheikh Shamseddin Kulyal, a Sufic leader and spiritual advisor of Temur’s father , Taraghay.
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Shakhrisabz Private Day Tour from Samarkand
Samarkand, Central Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
$170
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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