The 10 Best Shakhrisabz Day Trips from Samarkand

1.Shahrisabz Day Trip with Optional Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 7 hours · from $65Our pick

Travel from Samarkand through vineyards, farms, and mountain roads to Shahrisabz, Timur’s birthplace. Your driver handles the 100-kilometer journey, with scenic stops possible along the way. Add a local guide such as Zarshed or Shouq for a two-hour visit to the historic center.

“We love it! Our driver Yosef was kind, professional and funny. And he picked the best restaurant ever of our Uzbekistan trip. In addition we have a super guide in Shahrisabz! We totally recommend it!”

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2.Day Tour to Shahrisabz of Amir Timur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $60

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Samarkand to Shahrisabz, Amir Timur’s birthplace, with stops at Ak-Saray Palace, Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, Dorut Tilovat, and Timur’s statue. Drivers speak English, Russian, or Turkish, though a separate guide is not always included. Expect about 6 to 7 hours, including travel.

“Overall a nice day trip from Samarkand. Our driver Yusuf was very nice and safe, could speak some workable English, and let us stop for photo ops, toilet breaks, and a delicious restaurant for mountain sheep. Shahrisabz is a quaint town wiRead more”

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3.Shahrisabz Day Trip & Mountain Pass Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $95

Travel from Samarkand to Shahrisabz over the Takhtakaracha Pass, then visit Ak-Saray Palace, Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, and Dorut-Tilavat with an English or Russian guide. You can join a small group or choose a private driver, with lunch and entrance fees paid separately.

“Our tour guide Mr Bakhtiyor very good for bringing us to the place we want to explore, and he gives very good explanation about the history, daily life, and culture. And he is a good driver as well. pleasent journey.”

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4.Shahrisabz Private Excursion From Samarkand.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $75

Spend 6 to 8 hours traveling from Samarkand to Shahrisabz, Amir Timur’s hometown. Your driver takes the scenic Takhtakaracha Pass, while a local guide such as Firuza leads you through Ak-Saray, Dor Us-Siyodat, Dorut Tilavat, Kok Gumbaz Mosque, and the local bazaar.

“The scenery on the drive to and from Shahrisabz was absolutely stunning. We made multiple photo stops and climbed on some of the boulders. We also made a stop at the "Valley of Demons" / "Devils Helmet" for some very special views. The city itself was also nice, although the amount of souvenir vendors who all sell the exact same items was bothersome. We would recommend going earlier in the year as it was very hot, but still okay, just bring a lot of water. Our guide was also very nice. Overall it was a good experience.”

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5.Shakhrisabz-Samarkand One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 16 reviews · 8.5 hours

Use this private 8.5-hour transfer to visit Shakhrisabz between Bukhara and Samarkand. Your driver handles the 350-kilometer route, including the Takhtakaracha Pass. You’ll see Timur’s monuments, desert and steppe scenery, and can add lunch or request extra photo stops.

“bella l'escursione, comodo il servizio di prelievo, prezzo troppo elevato”

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6.Shakhrisabz – Bukhara One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 8.5 hours

Travel privately from Samarkand to Bukhara with a stop in Shakhrisabz, Tamerlane’s hometown. Your English or Russian-speaking driver takes you over the Takhtakaracha Pass, waits while you visit three historic complexes, and drops you at a Bukhara hotel, airport, or railway station.

“Nizam was excellent driver, he provided a lot of explantation about the country, was friendly, communicative and intellectual.”

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7.One day tour to Shakhrisabz: Motherland of Amir Temur

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $54

Travel from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz with a private English, Russian, or Persian-speaking guide such as Fayoziddin or Ikrom. See Ak Saray, Darus Saodat, Kuk Gumbaz, the Valley of Demons, and Heart-stone, with mountain views and a regional tandoor-lamb lunch.

“Good experience. The pick up from my hotel was on time, the tour was very interesting with a guide who spoke good English. Good spot for lunch on the way back too.”

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8.Private Day Trip to Shakhrisabz from Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $50Top rated

Take a private seven-hour road trip from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz through mountain passes and village scenery. Visit Amir Temur’s Ak-Saray Palace and Kok-Gumbaz Mosque in an air-conditioned vehicle, with guides such as Zarshed or Hasan available when selected.

“Perfectly organized tour to Shahrisabz - chill yet informative and rich. My guide, Zarshed was super friendly and knowledgeable. Would book with them again 👍👍”

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9.1 Day Tour to Shakhrisabz: Motherland of Amir Temur

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $45Best value

Travel privately from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz with Fayoziddin’s guide service. See Beshkal’s Valley of Demons, the heart-shaped Teshiktash stone, Ak-Saray Palace, Sultan Saodat, and Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, with mountain views and a tandoor-gush lunch stop.

“Tour to Shakrisabz. We expected a 4x4 but ended up in a tiny tiny chevrolet that had no AC and was super bump driving some of the roads. The site is decent and was empty. It would be good to have indepth information or details regarding the site and it's history. Alot of the information available is regarding Amir Temur.”

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10.Shakhrisabz Private Day Tour from Samarkand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $99

Travel from Samarkand through the Takhtakaracha Pass to Shakhrisabz in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Ak-Saray Palace, Dor-us Siyadat, Dorut Tilovat, and Amir Timur’s statue with a local guide such as Lochin or Luna. Bring snacks, as lunch may be late.

“Very interesting tour The guide (Lochin) was very helpful and attentive - giving all explanations regarding the placas visited. I would recommend it.”

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