Samarkand City Tour from Silk Paper Factory to Registan Square

Samarkand City Tour from Silk Paper Factory to Registan Square. Take a guided tour to explore Samarkand— a fairy tale city along the ancient Silk Road. Transportation is included through the tour. Learn the technique how in VIII century people in Samarkand made a silk paper from mulberry. Travel back in time in a famous Registan square of Samarkand.

Go at your own pace on this private tour. Feel free to customize this tour based on the interests of your private group.

What’s Included:

English speaking tour guide with you for the day trip

Air-conditioned vehicle

What To Expect:

Tourist village – Konigil. Samarkand Handmade Paper Centre— for centuries Samarkand was famous for its mulberry paper and famed for its durability and resistance to insects. Production died out in the 18th century and this UNESCO backed project in the eastern suburbs aims to revive the 2000-year-old tradition. Guests can see process of making Samarkand paper from mulberry bark.

Ulugh Beg Observatory. The Ulugbek Observatory, built by Amir Temur’s grandson astronomer-king Ulugbek in XV century.

Shah-i-Zinda. The complex Shahi Zinda (“alive king” in Uzbek) from XII-XX centuries. Burial place of royal persons and nobles. One of the most spiritual place in Uzbekistan.

Bibi Khanym Mosque. Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.

Amir Temur Square. Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century.

Registan. Registan square (“sandy place” in Uzbek) from XV-XVII centuries. A spectacular architectural ensembles, with fantastic Islamic designs and calligraphy etched into the facades of its mosques and madrassahs.

Additional Info:

Most travelers can participate

Duration of the tour is from 6 to 7 hours which includes driving from one sightseeing place into other which takes 10-15 minutes each and lunch time

On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places.