We start the day with the visit to Gur-Emir mausoleum, where Timur is buried. We will hear the stories from his life and how he started the construction of Samarkand.

Then, we go to Registan Square – Samarkand’s (and arguably Uzbekistan’s) most famous landmark. The focal point of ancient Samarkand is framed by three beautiful madrassas (religious schools) – Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillya Kori.

Next, we will stroll through the spacious courtyard of the Bibi-Khanum Mosque – a structure that legend says was a gift to Tamerlane by one of his wives. After lunch, we will have time to explore the Siab Bazaar, where fruit and vegetables grown from the rich soil of the Zarafshan Valley are sold in a colourful market. You may explore the city on your own during your free time this evening.