Samarkand The Great History

Day 1: Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Samarkand, Uzbekistan

At 08:00 meeting in the hotel lobby and transfer to the train station. Departure to Samarkand by speed train “Afrosiab” where You will be met by guide and transport services and start excursion of ancient Samarkand with its majestic monuments: Gur Emir - as a conqueror there are few that are Tamerlane’s equal, both in territory and legacy left. Today one can visit his tomb in the beautifully reconstructed Gur-Emir Mausoleum (1404-1405, 15-17 centuries) and reflect on his life while looking at the largest piece of jade (greenstone) in the world. Bibi Khanum Mausoleum - named after the wife of Temur and built between 1399-1404 – is one of best-known architectural attractions of Central Asia. Registan Square – Registan became the city square when the life in Afrosiab stopped. Since that time Registan was reconstructed several times. Today it is surrounded by the three medreses Shakhi Zinda - (9 -14, 19 centuries) situated on southeastern mound of Afrosiab. This architectural complex consists of 44 tombs in more than 20 mausoleums. Ulugh Beg Observatory – observatory of Timur's grandson. Only the foundations remain but it is truly extraordinary. Ulugbek was an astronomer, scientist and architect. At 19:00 transfer to the train station for the fast train “Afrosiab” departure to Tashkent city. After arriving – transfer to the hotel. End of the tour.