2 days · From $320
Shahrisabz: Timur's Birthplace
Overview
Shahrisabz, the 'Green City', was the birthplace of Amir Timur and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The colossal ruins of his Ak-Saray Palace, the Dorus Saodat tomb complex and the Kok Gumbaz Mosque tell the story of an empire that once stretched from Anatolia to India.
Tour Highlights
- ✦ Ak-Saray Palace ruins
- ✦ Dorus Saodat & Dorut Tilavat
- ✦ Kok Gumbaz Mosque
- ✦ Hazrati Imam shrine
- ✦ Local Kashkadarya bread
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Samarkand → Shahrisabz
Morning drive over Tahtakaracha Pass. Visit Ak-Saray Palace ruins and Dorus Saodat complex. Lunch with a local family.
Shahrisabz → Bukhara
Morning visit to Kok Gumbaz Mosque and Dorut Tilavat. Continue overland to Bukhara.
What is included
- Accommodation in 3-4★ hotels & guesthouses
- Daily breakfast and selected meals
- Licensed local guide
- All ground transport
- Entrance fees to listed sites
- Bottled water
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Optional activities
Book This Tour
From $320 / number of travellers
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