Legends of the Silk Road: Tamerlane’s Legacy
Step into the world of Tamerlane the Great, the legendary conqueror known as Sakhibkiran, "the one born under a lucky star." Visit his birthplace, Shakhrisabz, where the majestic ruins of his grand palace, Ak-Saray, still stand as a testament to his once unrivaled power along the Silk Road. Journey through the heart of Tamerlane's empire, with Samarkand as its capital, where he established laws, promoted trade, and cultivated the sciences and arts that flourished under his rule.
Marvel at the grand architectural wonders commissioned by Tamerlane and his dynasty. From the towering Bibi-Khanum Mosque to the intricate Gur-Emir and Zangi-Ota Mausoleums, these stunning monuments continue to captivate visitors with their sheer grandeur and masterful craftsmanship, showcasing the lasting influence of the great empire on Uzbek culture and heritage.
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Destinations:
Tashkent - Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Bukhara - Tashkent
DAY 1
Arrival at Tashkent airport. Meet at the airport. Transfer to the hotel
Overnight in Tashkent
Tashkent
DAY 2
Breakfast.
Morning sightseeing in Tashkent: Barak-Khan and Kaffal-Shashi mausoleums (16th century), Amir Temur Museum
Lunch
Afternoon sightseeing: Zanghi-Ata complex
Transfer to Samarkand
Accommodation at the hotel
Dinner
Overnight in Samarkand
Tashkent - Samarkand
DAY 3
Breakfast
Morning sightseeing in Samarkand: Registan Ensemble (including Ulugbek Madrassah (15th century), Shir Dor and Tillya-Kari Madrassahs (17th century)), Bibi Khanum Mosque (15th century), visit to Samarkand local bazaar
Lunch
Afternoon sightseeing in Samarkand: Gur-Emir Mausoleum (15th century), Shah-i-Zinda necropolis (14-15th centuries), Ulugbek observatory (15th century)
Dinner
Overnight in Samarkand
Samarkand
DAY 4
Breakfast
Transfer to Shakhrisabz.
Sightseeing in Shakhrisabz: Ak-Sarai Palace (14-15th centuries), Dorut Tilovat complex including Kok-Gumboz Mosque (15th century), Dorus Siadat complex including Jekhangir Mausoleum and Crypt of Tamerlane (14th century)
Lunch in Shakhrisabz
Transfer to Bukhara. Arrival in Bukhara. Accommodation at the hotel
National dinner with folklore show
Overnight in Bukhara
Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Bukhara
DAY 5
Breakfast
Morning sightseeing in Bukhara: Ismael Samani mausoleum (9-10th centuries), Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums (14th century), Registan ensemble, Ark Fortress (16th century) and Bolo-Hauzcomplex (18th century)
Lunch
Afternoon sightseeing: Poli-Kalon ensemble (including Minaret (12th century), Mosque (15th century), functioning Madrassah Miri-Arab (16th century), Amir-Alim-Khan Madrassah (14th century), Taqi (trading domes), Kukeldash Madrassah (16th century)), Lyab-i-Hauz (17th century), Nadir Divanbegi (17th century), Magoki Attari (16th century),Ulugbek Madrassah (15th century), Abdul Aziz Madrassah (17th century), Chor-Minor
Dinner
Flight to Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation
Bukhara - Tashkent
DAY 6
Early breakfast
Transfer to the airport.
Tashkent