Day trip from Samarkand
Shakhrisabz, the home town of Amir Temur
Over the mountains to the town where Amir Temur was born — the giant gateway of his Ak-Saray palace, the Dorut Tilavat and Dorus Saodat complexes, and the old bazaar.
Starts from
Samarkand
pickup at your hotel
Duration
8–9 hours
door to door, approx.
Region
Kashkadarya
Uzbekistan
Price
from $110
per group, car & driver
What you'll see
- Ak-Saray palace ruins and the Amir Temur statue
- Dorut Tilavat and Kok Gumbaz mosque
- Dorus Saodat, the crypt meant for Temur
- Takhtakaracha mountain pass views
How the day goes
- Morning pickup at your hotel in Samarkand
- Drive over the Takhtakaracha pass, with a stop at the top
- Walk through the historic centre of Shakhrisabz
- Lunch in Shakhrisabz
- Drive back to Samarkand in the late afternoon
Choose your package
One price for your whole group. Nothing is charged until we confirm with you.
Basic
Car & driver
from $110per group
- Private car and driver for the whole day
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
- Driver waits while you explore
- Short stops for photos and food
Comfort
With a local guide
Quoted for your group
- Everything in Car & driver
- Licensed English-speaking guide for the day
- Guide meets you at your hotel
Premium
All-inclusive
Quoted for your group
- Everything in With a local guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant or family home
- Entrance tickets to the sights on the plan
- Bottled water in the car
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