The Greatness Of The Temurids: Samarkand

Day 1: Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex, Samarqand, Uzbekistan to Observatory of Ulugbek, Samarqand, Uzbekistan

A tour to Samarkand is a unique journey that allows you to plunge into the magical world of the East. The city of Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia and is a real treasure of history and culture. First we will visit the mausoleum of Gur-Emir. One of the main attractions of Samarkand is the mausoleum of Gur-Emir. This is the grave of Timur, the great conqueror and ruler who left his mark on history. The mausoleum impresses with its architecture and luxury interior, and is also the burial place of many members of the Timur dynasty. Then you can walk or drive to Registan Square. Registan is the central square of Samarkand, which is one of the most beautiful squares of the East. There are three madrasahs located here - Ulugbek, Sherdora and Tillya-Kari, which impress with their architecture and patterns on the facades. Registan is a real pearl of Samarkand and attracts tourists from all over the world. After lunch, you can do it in a restaurant near the Registan or on request. After that, we will start the tour at the Bibi Khanum Mosque. The Bibi Khanum Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the East, built in the XV century. The mosque impresses with its grandiose size and unique architecture. Inside the mosque you can see beautiful patterns and frescoes that create a unique atmosphere. On the way to the Shahi-Zinda Mausoleum, you can visit Siab Bazaar. Siyab Bazaar is one of the most popular markets in Samarkand, where you can buy souvenirs, textiles, jewelry and other goods. The bazaar offers a huge selection of goods and is a reflection of the Eastern trade culture. Then we will head to Shahi-Zinda - a necropolis consisting of many mausoleums and mosques. Members of the Temurid dynasty and other dignitaries are buried here. The architecture of Shahi-Zinda impresses with its beauty and uniqueness, each mausoleum is a real work of art. And finally we will go to the Ulugbek Observatory. The Ulugbek Observatory is one of the oldest observatories in the world, built in the XV century. Here Ulugbek made observations of the stars and made significant discoveries in astronomy. The observatory is a monument of science and culture and is of great interest to fans of astronomy.