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An ancient city tour of Samarkand: lost civilization!
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Step back in time as you explore the ancient city of Samarkand
- Visit the Hazrat Khizr Mosque, built on the site of a Zoroastrian temple
- Discover the Afrosiab Museum and see artifacts from the ancient city
- Explore the Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar, a site sacred to Muslims, Christians, and Jews
- Learn about the history of the state of Sogdiana and the pre-Islamic period
Activity location
- Samarkand
- Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Хужа Хидр Масжиди ва Зиёратгохи, Toshkent yo'li, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Узбекистан | We will wait for you in front of Hazrat Khizr Mosque, when you book the tour, please, contact us WhatsApp. We will explain to you in detail how you can find a guide.
- Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan
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An ancient city tour of Samarkand: lost civilization!
- 4h
Activity duration is 4 hours 4h - English
What's included, what's not
- Visit to Hazrat Khizr Mosque
What's included What's included - Visit to Afrosiab Museum
What's included What's included - Visit to Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar
What's included What's included - Visit to Observatory of Ulugbek
What's included What's included - Transportation to the meeting point
What's excluded What's excluded - Meals and drinks
What's excluded What's excluded
What you can expect
Begin your tour at the Hazrat Khizr Mosque, originally built on the site of a Zoroastrian temple in the 8th century. Marvel at its architecture and learn about its historical significance.
Next, visit the Afrosiab Museum, located near the ancient settlement of Afrosiab. Discover artifacts unearthed during 19th-century excavations and gain insight into the region's rich history.
Continue to the Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar, revered by Muslims as the resting place of the biblical prophet Daniel. Admire its serene setting next to the Siab River, nestled between the hills of Afrosiab.
Finally, explore the Observatory of Ulugbek, built by Amir Timur's grandson, Ulugbek. Learn about the creation of the “New Guragan astronomical tables,” a significant scientific achievement of its time.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Samarkand
- Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Хужа Хидр Масжиди ва Зиёратгохи, Toshkent yo'li, Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Узбекистан | We will wait for you in front of Hazrat Khizr Mosque, when you book the tour, please, contact us WhatsApp. We will explain to you in detail how you can find a guide.
- Samarqand, Samarqand viloyati, Uzbekistan