About this experience
See Samarkand through the eyes of past travelers! Learn what European and Eastern wanderers wrote about its inhabitants, bazaars, and vineyards as they visited for various reasons. Visit Gur-Emir, Bibi-Khanym, and other important locations to feel the intersection of eras and worlds here.
What to expect
Admire the oldest architectural monuments of Samarkand, situated at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road — Gur-Emir mausoleum, Registan Square, the majestic Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the necropolis Shahi-Zinda where history echoes through mausoleums. Explore them inside and out.
We will tell you how travelers perceived the city in different eras. Hear the description of Shahi-Zinda complex with its marble columns of different colors from an Arab traveler in the 14th century. Learn what the Spanish ambassador said about the greenery of Samarkand and its craftsmen in the 15th century. Find out why Tamerlane threw copper coins into a pit during the mosque's construction and how the city's residents treated foreigners in the Middle Ages.
Logistical Details
Extra expenses: tickets for visiting attractions start from 20 euros/person.
