Uzbekistan
Explore the Shakhrisabz, Hisorak Reservoir and Ak Saray
Take this private tour out to Shahrisabz to check out the archaeology, culture, and history of the rural mountain area. You’ll pass vineyards, and farms, then hills, and finally reach the mountains. Not many tourists explore this part of the world, so you’ll have a rare opportunity. You’ll visit several historical places, and hear all about them from your private guide.
Specifications
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Country
- Uzbekistan
- Tags
- union_day_trip
Overview
Take this private tour out to Shahrisabz to check out the archaeology, culture, and history of the rural mountain area. You’ll pass vineyards, and farms, then hills, and finally reach the mountains. Not many tourists explore this part of the world, so you’ll have a rare opportunity. You’ll visit several historical places, and hear all about them from your private guide.
Itinerary
After we pick you up from your hotel, we’ll begin our journey toward the Miraki Mountains. Along the way, you’ll encounter stunning stops perfect for capturing some beautiful photos and videos. After covering a distance of about 110 km, we’ll reach the resort area, where you can enjoy activities such as visiting the reservoir, exploring the bridge, and soaking in the surrounding nature. This part of
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray, Shahrisabz Uzbekistan
Ak Saray Palace (White Palace). The dimensions of the building can be perceived when looking at the gate towers: the two towers were 50 m high and had an arch with a span of 22 m. The buildings were destroyed in the 16th cent. by order of the ruler of Bukhara, Abdullah Khan.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, Old City, Qarshi
In 1435, the Kok-Gumbaz mosque (the “Blue Dome”) was built opposite the Kulyal's mausoleum and on the same axis. The inscription on the portal says about its construction by Ulugbek on behalf of his father Shah Rukh. It played the role of the Juma Mosque, that is, the Friday Cathedral Mosque of Shahrisabz.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dorut Tilovat, Ipak Yoli, Shahrisabz Uzbekistan
The creation of an architectural ensemble the Dorut-Tilavat madrasah mainly dates back to the reign of Ulugbek. First of all, a domed mausoleum was erected over the tomb of Sheikh Kul, on the remains of some earlier buildings. Walk around take great pictures with the gigantic blue dome over the Friday mosque and the intricate arches.
Duration: 1 hour