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An ancient city tour of Samarkand: lost civilisation!

By Fayoziddin
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$32 per adult
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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 artefacts 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 civilisation!

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
AU$31.50 x 1 AdultAU$31.50
Total
Price is AU$31.50

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Visit to Hazrat Khizr Mosque
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Afrosiab Museum
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Observatory of Ulugbek
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks

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 artefacts 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

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 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