Ak-saray, Shakhrisabz
One-day tour to Shakhrisabz: a day itinerary to one of the oldest cities in Central Asia that is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. According to historical sources, ancient settlements existed here in 1700 BC. The city is world-famous as the capital of the Temurid dynasty and homeland of Temur the Great.
Nowadays, Shakhrisabz is under threat of destruction - the Ak-Saray palace doesn't feel so well, and is slowly collapsing. Dishes, served in Shakhrisabz, have a certain taste of mixed-up local spices, especially red pepper. But still, Ak-Saroy and the garden have a lot to impress with. Just need to book our one-day tour, and you're ready to go!
08:00 Meet up with our driver in the chosen Samarkand hotel's lobby and transfer to Shakhrisabz town (90km).
09:30 Arrival in Shakhrisabz. Start the excursion tour in Shakhrisabz, which includes visiting.
- Ak Saray Palace (“White Palace”), the ruins of the summer palace of Tamerlane. During his reign, Shahrisabz flourished and experienced the significant patronage of the great conqueror. The palace was constructed and decorated by skilled builders, masters, and artisans who were deported from conquered Khorezm. Some parts of the gate tower have survived to the present day. Among the well-preserved fragments of blue, white, and gold mosaics above the entry of Ak-Saray, there are big letters saying: "If you are going to challenge our power – look at our buildings!"
- Mausoleum of Dorus-Saodat ("The Place of Power", 14th century) contains the tomb of Eldest and favorite Tamerlane’s son, Jahangir.
- Visit Kok Gumbaz, the so-called “House of Meditation” and Ensemble Dorus-Tilyavat built by Ulugbek in honor of his father Shahrukh, and the mausoleum Gumbazi-Seyidon of the 16th century, where the descendants of Ulugbek are buried.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
After the excursion, we will transfer back to Samarkand. The end of the tour.
- After the publication date, any changes in hotel prices, increases in air and train ticket prices, tax increases and exchange rate fluctuations may affect the base price of the tour;
- All changes in the main itinerary must be agreed upon, changes in flights or departure/arrival times of international flights and pre-confirmed by tourists;
- Anur Tour is not responsible for force majeure circumstances (weather conditions during the tour, repair and restoration work on some sections of roads, government restrictions).
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