Samarkand In One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

Day 1: Observatory of Ulugbek, Samarqand, Uzbekistan to Registan Square, Samarqand, Uzbekistan

Tour starts at 09:00 (starting time can be change by request) from your hotel / airport / railway station in Samarkand. (Please contact us to let us know the exact pickup location for the tour) The sightseeing in Samarkand city: • The Ulugbek Observatory (Ulugh Beg Observatory), built by Amir Temur’s grandson astronomer-king Ulugbek in XV century. • The complex Shahi Zinda (“alive king” in Uzbek) from XII-XX centuries. Burial place of royal persons and nobles. One of the most spiritual place in Uzbekistan. • Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum. • Local Siab market (“black river” in Uzbek)— (optional on the interests of your private group) • Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century. • Registan square (“sandy place” in Uzbek) from XV-XVII centuries. A spectacular architectural ensembles, with fantastic Islamic designs and calligraphy etched into the facades of its mosques and madrassahs. Why Travelers Choose This Tour 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.