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Private Day Trip to Shakhrisabz from Samarkand

By Jahongir Premium Tours
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $105 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

Scenery and Highlights

Panoramic Views: The pass is situated in the Zarafshan Range, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. On a clear day, you can see vast expanses of rugged terrain dotted with patches of greenery.

Landscape Diversity: The landscape changes dramatically as you ascend and descend the pass. You’ll see rocky cliffs, rolling hills, and sometimes, in spring and early summer, vibrant wildflowers.

Photographic Opportunities: There are several points along the pass where you can stop and take photographs. These spots provide perfect backdrops for capturing the natural beauty of Uzbekistan.

Local Villages: As you descend towards Shakhrisabz, you might pass through or near small villages. These can be interesting to observe for a glimpse of local life.

The sightseeing in Shakhrisabz
-“The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray”
-“Kok-Gumbaz Mosque”

Activity location

  • Shahrisabz
    • Shahrisabz, Qashqadaryo Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Jahongir Premium Hotel
    • 11 Chirokchi Street
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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Tour without a guide

  • Earn $3.15
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$105.00 x 1 Adult$105.00
Total
Price is $105.00

The guided tour to Shakhrisabz

  • Earn $4.17
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

bottle of water per person
private airconditioned car
Local city guide
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$139.00 x 1 Adult$139.00
Total
Price is $139.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide (if the option is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any meals not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray 21000 UZS per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Kok-Gumbaz Mosque 21000 UZS per person

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Shahrisabz

  • 5h
Shakhrisabz, a historic city in Uzbekistan, makes for an enriching day trip from Samarkand, offering a deep dive into the region's rich cultural and architectural heritage. Getting There By Car: The drive from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, covering approximately 90 kilometers. The mountain pass between Samarkand and Shakhrisabz, specifically the Takhta-Karacha Pass, offers breathtaking views and adds an adventurous element to your journey.

The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The palece of Amir Temur Ak Saray Palace (White Palace). The dimensions of the building can be perceived when looking at the gate towers: the two towers were 50 m high and had an arch with a span of 22 m. The buildings were destroyed in the 16th cent. by order of the ruler of Bukhara, Abdullah Khan.

Kok-Gumbaz Mosque

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
This heavily renovated, large Friday mosque was completed by Ulugbek in 1434 in honour of his father Shah Rukh

Location

Activity location

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    Shahrisabz
    • Shahrisabz, Qashqadaryo Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Jahongir Premium Hotel
    • 11 Chirokchi Street
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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