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Private City Tour: Explore Ancient History
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Samarqand
On this day trip you see the most the city has to offer and explore new areas and hear all about ancient history from your local guide. Go at your own pace on this private tour. Feel free to customize this tour based on the interests of your private group.
On this day trip you see the most the city has to offer and explore new areas and hear all about ancient history from your local guide. Go at your own pace on this private tour. Feel free to customize this tour based on the interests of your private group.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ulugh Beg Observatory - Constructed by the astronomer-king Ulugbek, grandson of Amir Temur, in the 15th century.
- Shah-i-Zinda - The Shahi Zinda complex, meaning “alive king” in Uzbek, spans from the 12th to the 20th centuries. It serves as the burial site for royalty and nobles and is one of Uzbekistan’s most spiritual locations.
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- Ulugh Beg Observatory - Constructed by the astronomer-king Ulugbek, grandson of Amir Temur, in the 15th century.
- Shah-i-Zinda - The Shahi Zinda complex, meaning “alive king” in Uzbek, spans from the 12th to the 20th centuries. It serves as the burial site for royalty and nobles and is one of Uzbekistan’s most spiritual locations.
- Bibi Khanym Mosque - Built in the 15th century, the Bibi Khanym Mosque was erected in honor of Temur’s principal wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.
- Siyob Bozor - The local Siab market, translating to “black river” in Uzbek, is optional based on the interests of your private group and is closed on Mondays.
- Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Complex - The Gur-Amir mausoleum, meaning “the tomb of the king” in Uzbek, dates back to the 15th century.
- Registan - Registan Square, meaning “sandy place” in Uzbek, dates from the 15th to the 17th centuries. It features stunning architectural ensembles with exquisite Islamic designs and calligraphy adorning the facades of its mosques and madrassahs.

What's Included
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking tour guide for the day trip
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking tour guide for the day trip
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Photo and video charges (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Photo and video charges (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Total duration of the tour is 7 hours which includes driving from one sightseeing place into other which takes 10-15 minutes each and lunch time. On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women…
- Total duration of the tour is 7 hours which includes driving from one sightseeing place into other which takes 10-15 minutes each and lunch time. On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places.
Location
Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
Бўстонсарой кўчаси
In front of Gur-Emir mausoleum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Delvidian
Aug 13, 2024
Pricey but very good tour content - We enjoyed our trip with the very friendly and knowledgeable Zainab and a car and driver. But I feel it was overpriced (more than double the cost of a similar trip in Bokhara with no car) although I am not sure of the entry tickets' contribution. A little too much stopping for shopping for me but my partner was happy with that, and almost every place one visits in Uzbekistan is a tourist marketplace.
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