Explore the birthplace of Timur, the legendary warrior and founder of the Timurid Empire. Today, Shakhrisabz is home to the ruins of Timur’s palace, Ak-Saray, which took 24 years to build, and the tomb of Dzhahongir, Timur’s favorite son. Finish up the tour with the Kok-Gumbaz Mosque and the Dor-ut Tilavat Ensemble, dedicated to a religious leader of the region.
Tour itinerary:
Our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Samarkand. Depart Samarkand and drive to Shakhrisabz (90 km, 2 h.). Have a short city tour in Shakhrisabz. Visit Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex, remains of Ak-Saray Palace, Dor-ut Tilavat Ensemble with Kok-Gumbaz Mosque and burial vault of Tamerlane’s father. In the afternoon return to Samarkand. End of the one-day tour to Shakhrisabz from Samarkand.
Duration of sightseeing: 2 hours
Duration of the tour: 6 hours
Price includes:
- Guided sightseeing tour;
- Entrance fees to the museums, mausoleums and other sights;
- Transport throughout the city tour (1-3 pax 1 sedan car).
Prices, per person
Prices are for 2025 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
Tour Enquiry
The tour is private with your personal guide. There will be no other people joining the tour.
Our guides will follow your own pace.
The starting time of the tour is up to you and may vary from 09.00 am to 16.00 pm.
We are happy to offer this tour for air/train passengers too. Our guide will meet you at the arrival station.
Tour to Shakhrisabz from Samarkand Reviews
Author: Dragos Serban | Rating: 531 May 2017
Gulsanam was excellent, efficient. You are lucky to have such a person in the company. Advantour is a very good choice for having somebody to help you in any aspects of your Uzbekistan visit. Mavluda in Shakhrisabz was a very nice guide.
Visited May 2017
Visited May 2017
