Day Tour to Shakhrisabz
09:00 Transfer to Shakhrisabz (85 km) with a driver. Drive through the Aman-Kutan Gorge and Takhta-Karacha Mountain Pass. On the way stop to take a view at Teshiktosh (Stone with hole). The film "Apachen" (1973) was shot on this location - an area that looks incredibly like the American Southwest. Short stop at the top of the mountain pass. There is a tiny market where some local dried fruits can be bought.
Arrive in Shakhrisabz. Start your self-guided walking sightseeing tour. Visit Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex, remains of Ak Saray Palace and Kok Gumbaz Mosque.
13:00 Meet your driver in the parking lot of Kok Gumbaz Mosque. Drive back to Samarkand (we recommend having lunch at the Family Restaurant KishMish).
Arrive in Samarkand. Drop off at the hotel.
| Number of people | Vehicle type |
|---|---|
| 1-3 | Sedan car with a/c (Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cobalt) |
| 4-7 | Minivan with a/c (Hyunday Grand Starex) |
| Number of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Sedan | 85 USD |
| Minivan | 150 USD |
- Transportation service during the tour according to the itinerary
*Lunch and entry fees to be paid directly by tourists at the places (entry fees ≈8 USD per person in total);
*The most of the travelers take this tour without a guide. Tour guide services can be arranged on request.
