Journey · 1 day
Samarkand - Bukhara
Continue exploring the city of Samarkand
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- 280 km
- Train
- 280 km
- Season
- Year-Round
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
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Today, the exploration of the city of Samarkand will continue. The visit will include the city's most famous sites, such as Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Gur-e-Amir mausoleum, and Bibi-Khanym mosque. Registan Square is a complex of three madrasahs that captivate with their appearance and date back to the 15th-17th centuries. It is the main attraction of Samarkand, whose beauty and grandeur never cease to amaze. The Shah-i-Zinda architectural complex is a series of mausoleums from the 11th-15th centuries, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Bibi-Khanym mosque was built in honor of Tamerlane's beloved wife after his successful campaign in India. Following this, the visit will continue to the city of Bukhara.
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