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A mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks, a body of water, and a small settlement. 1
A mosque with two green domes and a minaret. 2
An arched doorway with intricate blue and yellow floral patterns. 3
A historic building with a large dome and a tall tower. 4
An ornate interior with detailed ceiling patterns, arched doorways, and a central dome. 5
By Samaria Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$179 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Day trip to Shakhrisabz from Samarkand avoids the hassle of renting a car and allows travellers to explore the beautiful landscapes and historical monuments beyond the city through a convenient 7-hour excursion, during which they can enjoy the stunning nature outside of Samarkand, breathe fresh mountain air, observe the unusual shapes of mountain stones, visit the market located at the top of the mountain, and discover the remarkable historical monuments in Shakhrisabz

Activity location

  • Tahtakaracha Pass
    • Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tahtakaracha Pass
    • Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan

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Day trip to Shakhrisabz from Samarkand

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$160.78 x 1 AdultNZ$160.78
Paid at activityNZ$17.86
Total
Price is NZ$178.64
Until Fri, 16 Oct

With Eng. Guide

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$250.10 x 1 AdultNZ$250.10
Paid at activityNZ$17.86
Total
Price is NZ$267.96
Until Fri, 16 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • Inclusions
    Water 0,5 per person
  • Inclusions
    Pick up and drop off
  • Exclusions
    English speaking local guide in Shakhrisabz (if option selected)
  • Exclusions
    Entrance tickets to the monuments
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Tahtakaracha Pass

  • 40m
The first stop is a photo opportunity to capture the unusual shapes of the stones, among which the heart-shaped stone is particularly well-known. This site is also popular among local residents, functioning as a small recreational park that offers activities such as a short zip line, sliding, and archery. During the Soviet era, this location was used as a filming site for the film Apache. Travellers can also enjoy views of the snow-capped mountains, with snow typically visible from November to March.

Tahtakaracha Pass

  • 30m
The second stop is the local market situated at the top of the Takhtakaracha Pass, where travellers can find a variety of dried fruits, mountain herbs, and traditional dried cheese. It is an excellent place to shop for local products or capture photographs of the vibrant market atmosphere. The peak of the pass stands at an elevation of more than 1,620 metres.

Tahtakaracha Pass

  • 30m
The third stop, on a clear day, offers a scenic panoramic viewpoint overlooking the town of Kitob in the Kashkadarya province, situated just beyond the peak of the pass.

The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Ak Saray Palace (“a white palace” in Uzbek) built in 1380-1404. Amir Temur gathered its craftsmen to his hometown to build his greatest palace, similar in structure to Samarkand’s Bibi Khanum Mosque. The name Ak-Serai (White Palace) symbolises his noble descent, not the dominant colour, for blue, green and gold patterned the vast mosaics.

Statue of Amir Timur

  • 20m
Statue of Amir Temur— there are three huge statues of Temur: one is in Samarkand, one is in Tashkent and the third is in his hometown Shakhrisabz in standing position. The bronze statue weighs 20 tonnes and 9 metres high built after the Independence (1991).

Dor Us-Siyodat

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Complex of Dor-us Siyadat (“place of sadness” in Uzbek) from XIV century. It arose on the death of his eldest and favourite son Jahangir, killed in 1375 (aged only 22). When another son, Umar Sheikh, joined Jahangir in 1394, Temur even built himself a crypt.

Dorut Tilovat

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Dor-ut Tilavat (“place of praying” In Uzbek) from XIV-XV centuries, contains the Kok Gumbaz Mosque (1435) built by grandson of Temur Mirzo Ulugbek, the mausoleum constructed by Amir Temur in 1373-1374 for Sheikh Shamseddin Kulyal, a Sufic leader and spiritual advisor of Temur’s father , Taraghay.

Samarkand

  • 2h
After the trip drive back to Samarkand

Location

Activity location

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    Tahtakaracha Pass
    • Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Tahtakaracha Pass
    • Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan

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