Day Tour to Shahrisabz of Amir Timur
Description
Take this private tour out to Shahrisabz to check out the archaeology, culture, and history of the rural mountain area. You’ll pass vineyards, and farms, then hills, and finally reach the mountains. Not many tourists explore this part of the world, so you’ll have a rare opportunity. You’ll visit several historical places, and hear all about them from your private guide. Ride out in a private, air-conditioned car Feel free to customize this private tour Take around a half day for this tour and the rest of the day is yours Round-trip transport is provided for ease
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Itinerary
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.
In 1435, the Kok-Gumbaz mosque (the “Blue Dome”) was built opposite the Kulyal's mausoleum and on the same axis. The inscription on the portal says about its construction by Ulugbek on behalf of his father Shah Rukh. It played the role of the Juma Mosque, that is, the Friday Cathedral Mosque of Shahrisabz.
The creation of an architectural ensemble the Dorut-Tilavat madrasah mainly dates back to the reign of Ulugbek. First of all, a domed mausoleum was erected over the tomb of Sheikh Kul, on the remains of some earlier buildings. Walk around take great pictures with the gigantic blue dome over the Friday mosque and the intricate arches.
You will meet lots of local folks here, and particularly wedding parties.It is located in the center of newly bult park with the greenery and flowers and you can have an amazing ice cream in one of the "chayhanas" (traditional tea house) there with carved wooden columns.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will take you from your hotel, train station or airport
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- There is no guide, only the driver but the drivers can communicate with guests, they can speak English, Russian and Turkish.
- The total tour duration includes the travel time.
Reviews(48)
I booked this trip for my friends, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The team at the travel agency was incredibly professional, detail-oriented, and genuinely kind. They always found a way to arrange everything we requested, even when it seemed almost impossible. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Yusufjon for his exceptional support. Even though I contacted him late at night, he responded promptly and managed to confirm everything on very short notice. His dedication and willingness to help made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They truly exceeded my expectations, which is something that’s becoming increasingly rare these days. I sincerely wish the company continued success and hope they keep providing the outstanding service they’re known for.
Really well organised trip. My guide Mehrojbek was quite knowledge about the region. More than the trip I really enjoyed having lunch with him and understanding how young Uzbek’s view the country as it currently stands. If you are looking to understand the history of Uzbekistan and its current state, I would highly recommend this trip!
Dear Dream Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review. It truly means a lot to us. It was a genuine pleasure to spend the day with you and to share not only the remarkable history of Shahrisabz and Amir Timur but also conversations about modern Uzbekistan, its culture, and the perspectives of today's younger generation. We believe that meaningful travel is about more than visiting monuments—it's about connecting with people, exchanging ideas, and gaining a deeper understanding of the places we explore. Your kind words about my knowledge and our time together are sincerely appreciated and serve as great motivation for me and the entire TravelBliss team. Thank you for recommending this experience to fellow travelers. I hope to welcome you back to Uzbekistan one day for another journey filled with history, culture, and authentic local experiences. Warm regards, Mehrojbek TravelBliss LLC
A great experience and a nice tour for half a day. Highly recommended.
Dear Matteo, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day trip to Shahrisabz and had a pleasant experience exploring this historic city. Your recommendation means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue providing memorable tours for our guests. We hope to welcome you back to Uzbekistan for more wonderful experiences in the future. Best regards, TravelBliss Team
Our guide was very nice (like most Uzbeks) and very knowledgeable. He was also a pretty safe driver. Highly recommended!
Dear JunYi, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip to Shahrisabz and that Amir Timur was able to make your experience both informative and enjoyable. Your comments about his knowledge, friendliness, and safe driving mean a lot to us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Uzbekistan for another memorable journey in the future. Best regards, TravelBliss Team
Great experience, thanks for arranging this. Ride was good and driver dropped us at the location and picked us up after a couple of hours. We explored the locations.
Dear Zafar, Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re happy to hear that you had a great experience and that the ride and driver service met your expectations. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed exploring Shahrisabz and its historical sites. We hope to welcome you again in Uzbekistan for another memorable journey. Best regards, TravelBliss Uzbekistan
Well organised tour. Enjoyed the beautiful scenery on the drive from Samarkand to Shahrisabz. My driver and guide were very nice and helpful. I would have liked to have spent more time in the new part of the city. James, Ireland
Dear Lorraine, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the Shahrisabz day tour, the scenic drive, and the company of your driver and guide. Your feedback about spending more time in the new part of the city is truly appreciated — it helps us improve our programs for future guests. Thank you for choosing Travel Bliss, and we hope to welcome you back for more discoveries in Uzbekistan! Warm regards, Travel Bliss Team
Excellent driver who spoke good English and a lovely knowledgeable guide in the city when we arrived. Very well organized, everything went smooth ! Thank you :)
Dear Sandrine, Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your day trip to Shahrisabz and appreciated both the driver and the local guide. It’s wonderful to know that everything went smoothly and you had a pleasant experience. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another journey in Uzbekistan! Warm regards, Yusufjon TravelBliss Team
The driver was very punctual and picked me up on time directly from my hotel in the morning. We set off and stopped at a few scenic spots along the way. Met me the guide at Shahrisabz, who had a wealth of knowledge about each site. After an hour and a half we met again with the driver at the exit and set off for lunch at a local spot. The driver dropped my off at Samarkand train station by 13:30. Overall this is a good trip if you have an extra day in Samarkand and best for seeing life outside the Samarkand city center and visiting the sites in Shahrisabz. The sites at Shahrisabz are all centrally located and there is little information posted so I really recommend getting the guide to make the trip worthwhile.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback on your Day Tour to Shahrisabz. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip, from the punctual service of our driver to the guidance you received at the historic sites. We truly appreciate your recommendation about having a guide, as local knowledge indeed makes the visit more meaningful and helps uncover the rich history of Shahrisabz. It was our pleasure to assist you, and we look forward to welcoming you again for future journeys in Uzbekistan! Best regards, TravelBliss Team
If you have days to spare, it is a good short day trip going through the mountain pass to Shahrisabz. We booked a last minute trip with Travel Bliss via TripAdvisor, I like that on the website they let you choose the departure time and option of with or without a guide whereas with other operators you can't customize on the reservation page. The driver was punctual and nice, we were able to communicate with translator app. He picked a nice kebab restaurant for lunch. All the sites are within one big park so you don't really need a guide. We recommend Travel Bliss, good communications and follow up on our trip.
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing Travel Bliss and for sharing your kind feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the scenic mountain pass on the way to Shahrisabz and had a pleasant day with our driver. It’s also nice to know that you appreciated the flexibility of customizing your booking and the smooth communication. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Uzbekistan for more memorable journeys. Warm regards, Travel Bliss Team
Very interesting excursion that allows to see something other than the city, nice route crossing a pass, and impressive remains of the palace of Timur, as well as several mausoleum and mosque.
Chère Florence, Merci beaucoup pour votre retour positif. Nous sommes ravis que l’excursion à Shahrisabz vous ait permis de découvrir de nouveaux paysages et les impressionnants vestiges historiques liés à Amir Timur. Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir, et nous espérons vous revoir bientôt en Ouzbékistan. Cordialement, Équipe TravelBliss
