Tamerlane Treasures Tour – Samarkand & Shahrisabz from Tashkent

Tamerlane Treasures Tour

Tashkent → Samarkand → Shahrisabz → Samarkand → Tashkent
Season: All year round • Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Timurids Heritage
Samarkand Highlights
Shahrisabz Homeland of Tamerlane
Registan Square
Ak Saray Palace

This 2-day Tamerlane Treasures Tour takes you to the cities and monuments connected with the life of Timur the Great. You will visit Samarkand – the heart of the Temurids Dynasty – and Shahrisabz, the homeland of Tamerlane himself.

During the programme, you will see iconic masterpieces of medieval Islamic architecture: domes covered with blue tiles, golden decorations and enigmatic wall paintings that still preserve the spirit of the great Tamerlane Empire.

It is a perfect short itinerary for travellers who want to focus on the legacy of Timur and discover both famous sites and less touristic corners in just two days.

Itinerary Programme

Day 1 – Tashkent → Samarkand
  • Early morning departure from Tashkent to Samarkand by high-speed train (Afrosiab/Sharq).
  • Arrival in Samarkand, meet your local guide and transfer to the city centre.
  • Excursion in Samarkand including:
    • Gur Emir Mausoleum – resting place of Timur the Great and his family.
    • Registan Square – the most iconic ensemble in Uzbekistan with three madrasahs.
    • Bibi Khanum Mosque – grand mosque, a symbol of Timur’s power and love.
    • Shahi Zinda Necropolis – atmospheric alley of richly decorated mausoleums.
  • Free time in the evening.
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Samarkand.
Day 2 – Samarkand → Shahrisabz → Tashkent
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning drive to Shahrisabz, the homeland of Tamerlane.
  • Excursion in Shahrisabz including:
    • Ak Saray Palace – ruins of Tamerlane’s grand summer residence.
    • Dorut Tilovat Complex – religious complex with mosques and mausoleums.
    • Dor-us Siyadat – burial complex of Timur’s sons and relatives.
  • Drive back to Samarkand.
  • Evening high-speed train from Samarkand back to Tashkent.
  • Arrival in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel. End of the tour.

Tour Price per Person

Persons in Group Standard
1 person $400
2–3 persons $260
4–5 persons $150
6–12 persons $140

* Final price depends on travel dates, exact services and hotel category. * Special rates can be offered for larger groups and travel agencies.

Included

  • All transfers as per programme by comfortable tourist-class transport.
  • English-speaking professional local guide in Samarkand (and Shahrisabz, if specified in final programme).
  • Entrance tickets to sites, museums, mausoleums and nature fees listed in the itinerary.
  • High-speed train tickets Tashkent–Samarkand–Tashkent (economy class).
  • Tourist tax per person.
  • Bottled water during sightseeing days.

Not Included

  • International flights to/from Uzbekistan.
  • Hotel accommodation (can be added on request, in desired category).
  • Meals (lunches and dinners) not mentioned as included.
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance.
  • Any services not clearly listed in the “Included” section.

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