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Day 03

Shakhrisabz, Crown Jewel of the Timurid Empire:
Shakhrisabz — Tilovat Complex — Kok Gumbaz Mosque — Amir Timur Square — Ak-Saray Palace — Samarkand

• After breakfast, you will visit the Dorut-Tilovat Complex. You will immerse yourself in the spirituality and history of this sacred site developed in the 14th century, where Shamsiddin Kulal, Tamerlane's mentor who helped spread Sufism in Central Asia, rests. • Then, you will visit the majestic Kok Gumbaz Mosque, also called the "Abdulatif Mosque." Built by Ulugh Beg, Tamerlane's grandson, in the 15th century, this mosque is a perfect example of Timurid architecture, with its blue dome shimmering under the equally blue sky and the opal sun of the desert. • Your next stop will take you to Amir Timur Square, the heart of Shakhrisabz, to admire the colossal statue of the most famous figure of the place, Tamerlane, whose empire stretched from Delhi to Damascus. • You will then visit the Ak-Saray Palace, undoubtedly the crown jewel of Shakhrisabz. This palace, built in the 14th century and still highly impressive, was Tamerlane's summer residence. At this UNESCO World Heritage site, you can wander through the same vestibules once traversed by embassies from around the world. By admiring the blue and green mosaics decorating its walls, let your imagination transport you to that era when imperial diplomacy hosted countless feasts. • After visiting Shakhrisabz, a two-hour journey will take you to your final destination: Samarkand, one of the most iconic cities of the Silk Road.

• After breakfast, you will visit the Dorut-Tilovat Complex. You will immerse yourself in the spirituality and history of this sacred site developed in the 14th century, where Shamsiddin Kulal, Tamerlane's mentor who helped spread Sufism in Central Asia, rests.
• Then, you will visit the majestic Kok Gumbaz Mosque, also called the "Abdulatif Mosque." Built by Ulugh Beg, Tamerlane's grandson, in the 15th century, this mosque is a perfect example of Timurid architecture, with its blue dome shimmering under the equally blue sky and the opal sun of the desert.
• Your next stop will take you to Amir Timur Square, the heart of Shakhrisabz, to admire the colossal statue of the most famous figure of the place, Tamerlane, whose empire stretched from Delhi to Damascus.
• You will then visit the Ak-Saray Palace, undoubtedly the crown jewel of Shakhrisabz. This palace, built in the 14th century and still highly impressive, was Tamerlane's summer residence. At this UNESCO World Heritage site, you can wander through the same vestibules once traversed by embassies from around the world. By admiring the blue and green mosaics decorating its walls, let your imagination transport you to that era when imperial diplomacy hosted countless feasts.
• After visiting Shakhrisabz, a two-hour journey will take you to your final destination: Samarkand, one of the most iconic cities of the Silk Road.

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