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Samarkand City Tour from Silk Paper Factory to Registan Square
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Samarqand
About
Take a guided tour to explore Samarkand— a fairy tale city along the ancient Silk Road. Transportation is included through the tour. Learn the technique how in VIII century people in Samarkand made a silk paper from mulberry. Travel back in time in a famous Registan square of Samarkand.
Go at your own pace on this private tour. Feel free to customize this tour based on the interests of your private group.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking tour guide with you for the day trip
Lunch
Entrance tickets to the monuments
Photo and video charges 5 usd (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
In front of Gur-Emir mausoleum
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Duration of the tour is from 6 to 7 hours which includes driving from one sightseeing place into other which takes 10-15 minutes each and lunch time.
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On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Samarkand City Tour from Silk Paper Factory to Registan Square
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About
Take a guided tour to explore Samarkand— a fairy tale city along the ancient Silk Road. Transportation is included through the tour. Learn the technique how in VIII century people in Samarkand made a silk paper from mulberry. Travel back in time in a famous Registan square of Samarkand.
Go at your own pace on this private tour. Feel free to customize this tour based on the interests of your private group.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking tour guide with you for the day trip
Lunch
Entrance tickets to the monuments
Photo and video charges 5 usd (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
In front of Gur-Emir mausoleum
Return
Itinerary
1
Tourist village - Konigil
Samarkand Handmade Paper Centre— for centuries Samarkand was famous for its mulberry paper and famed for its durability and resistance to insects. Production died out in the 18th century and this UNESCO backed project in the eastern suburbs aims to revive the 2000-year-old tradition. Guests can see process of making Samarkand paper from mulberry bark.
40 minutes
2
Ulugh Beg Observatory
The Ulugbek Observatory, built by Amir Temur’s grandson astronomer-king Ulugbek in XV century.
30 minutes
3
Shah-i-Zinda
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.
50 minutes
4
Bibi Khanym Mosque
Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.
40 minutes
5
Amir Temur Square
Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century.
40 minutes
6
Registan
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.
