Shakhrisabz Private Tour

Learn about the glorious past of the Uzbek city of Shahrisabz, and discover its most important palaces, temples, and monuments, with this fantastic private tour from Samarkand.

Private Tour Details

Pick-up will be at your hotel in Samarkand at the scheduled time, followed by a journey to Shahrisabz, one of Uzbekistan's historic cities. The trip lasts approximately one hour and thirty minutes, passing through the scenic Zerafshan valley and various cotton plantations.

Upon arrival, exploration begins in Shahrisabz, the birthplace of national leader Amir Timur. We will learn about his history in the grand square named after him and continue to the old town, a designated World Heritage Site.

We will walk through the central neighborhoods that flourished during the Timurid dynasty. Key highlights include the Kok Gumbaz Mosque, built in 1437 and a prominent tourist attraction, followed by a visit to the adjacent mausoleum. Nearby, we will explore the Hazrat-i Imam complex, which contains the tomb of Timur's firstborn son, rich in historical significance. Following this, we will visit the White Palace, Timur's summer residence, now in ruins and notable for its size.

After taking in the views surrounding the palace, we will conclude our time in Shahrisabz and return to the hotels in Samarkand, with an estimated arrival six and a half hours after the start of the private tour.