Samarkand: Classic Half - Day Tour

A tour of Samarkand begins at the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the grand tomb of Tamerlane, featuring a large imposing dome, intricate tilework, and majestic minarets that blend Persian, Turkic, and Mongol architectural styles. Visitors then explore the historic Paper Factory, which reflects Samarkand’s long-standing tradition of paper-making dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries, highlighting the city’s importance as a center of culture, trade, and scientific knowledge along the Silk Road. The journey continues to the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, one of Central Asia’s largest and most impressive examples of Islamic architecture, commissioned by Timur in honor of his wife and renowned for its grandeur and architectural brilliance.

Travelers then experience the vibrant Siyob Bazaar, one of Samarkand’s oldest and busiest markets, offering a lively mix of local foods, spices, handicrafts, and colorful stalls, giving visitors a taste of the city’s rich culture and daily life. The tour concludes at the iconic Registan Square, historically the heart of Samarkand, where three majestic madrasas stand as stunning examples of Islamic architecture and serve as a testament to the city’s role as a major center of trade, learning, and culture along the Silk Road.