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Shakhrisabz Private Day Tour from Samarkand
Samarkand, Central Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
$170
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Overview
The Shakhrisabz Private Day Tour from Samarkand offers a scenic journey through historical landscapes and monuments. This 7-hour tour provides comfortable transport, a knowledgeable local guide, and entrance tickets to several significant sites.
- 🏞️ Travel through the stunning Zarafshan Range towards the Takhtakaracha Pass, a major Silk Road route where historical armies marched.
- 📸 Capture breathtaking views and unique rock formations at Takhtakaracha Pass, which stands over 1620 meters high, with snow visible from November to March.
- 🌅 Enjoy panoramic vistas of Kitob in Kashkadarya province from the summit of the Takhtakaracha Pass on clear days.
- 🏰 Visit the grand Ak-Saray Palace, constructed between 1380-1404, showcasing Amir Temur’s architectural ambitions, akin to Samarkand’s Bibi Khanum Mosque.
- 🗿 Marvel at the impressive 20-ton bronze Statue of Amir Temur in Shakhrisabz, one of three located in Uzbekistan.
- 🕌 Explore the Complex of Dor-us Siyadat, a poignant site dedicated to Amir Temur's beloved son Jahangir, who died young.
- 🙏 Discover the Dor-ut Tilavat complex, which includes the historic Kok Gumbaz Mosque, built in 1435, and the mausoleum of Sheikh Shamseddin Kulyal.
- 🚍 Enjoy an air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable ride, with public transportation options available nearby.
- 🍽️ Lunch is included, ensuring you stay energized throughout your exploration of these architectural marvels.
- 👶 Infants and small children can easily join the tour as it is pram/stroller friendly.
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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?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!