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A city tour of Samarkand: the pearl of the east!

Hello dear guests of our beautiful Uzbekistan! 
In this tour program we will see some of the main popular attractions of Samarkand.

Itinerary:

The Gur-Emir Mausoleum is the burial place of Tamerlane and his descendants. You will hear related facts and legends.

Registan Square is a visiting card of Samarkand. I will tell you about the magnificent mosques and madrasahs located in it.

Bibi-Khanum Cathedral Mosque - You will admire its sky-blue dome and arch the size of the Milky Way.

Hazrat Khizr Mosque was reconstructed in the 19th century, replacing the one destroyed in the 13th century. The original mosque on this site dates back to the 8th century.

The memorial complex Shakhi-Zinda is one of the mysterious architectural monuments of Samarkand. It is believed that this is where the grave of Kusam ibn Abbas, an associate of the Prophet Muhammad himself, is located.

The tour lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes
Available in English and Russian

Fayoziddin
Guide: Fayoziddin
PRO
Guiding since 2023
Hello dear guests, welcome to Uzbekistan! My name is Fayoziddin and I am a tour guide in ancient and beautiful cities of Uzbekistan. I, a certified guide with 10 years of experience, can speak English, Russian, Persian and Uzbek languages. I with my team conduct individual and group tours in Samarkand, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz and Tadjikistan. Let’s discover our beautiful sightseeings and nature together!

5 stops
2.6 km walking
3 hours and 30 minutes
Meeting point:1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Бўстонсарой кўчаси, Samarqand, UzbekistanOur a meeting place will be Mausoleum of Amir Temur ( Gur-e Amir).Open in Google Maps
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Entry not included
Gur-e AmirAmir Timur and his beloved grandchildren Muhammad Sultan, Ulugbek and other family members are buried here. I will tell you about the architectural solutions of this place, about the affairs and fate of Timur and about the interior decoration of the tomb - I’m sure you will be captivated by the “starry sky”!
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Outside visit
RegisterIn the 15th-17th centuries it was the educational and spiritual center of the city. You will examine in detail the madrassas located on it: Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tallyakari. And I will share the features of the brilliant architecture of the Timurid era. You will imagine the times when these buildings served as religious schools and scientific centers, “read” the plots of the facades and simply enjoy the beauty of the complex.
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Outside visit
Bibi-Khanym MosqueHere we will talk about Amir Tamer again. He dreamed of building the best mosque in the world - inside you will learn more about this and discover ancient legends.

A city tour of Samarkand: the pearl of the east! 🇬🇧🇷🇺


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