Day tour to Nurata: Visit fortress of Alexander the Great, a unique underground water pipeline system connected with the name of Alexander the Great and Holy Chashma Spring. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local guide Ruslan's guest house.
Duration: 1 day (10-11 hours)
Tour date: Flexible
Tour type: Private
Itinerary: Samarkand-Nurata-Samarkand
Language: English, Russian
Samarkand-Nurata-Samarkand (Sightseeing tour duration: 10-11 hours)
07:30 Pick up from the hotel in Samarkand and transfer to Nurata (190 km).
09:30 Arrive in Nurata. Meet with a local Guide Ruslan at the complex Chashma Spring and start the excursion. Go up to the hills to visit the remains of the fortress of Alexander the Great.
13:30 A traditional lunch in Ruslan's guset house. Watch how Ruslan's family produces handmade Suzani. Visit the Kariz - The construction of Kariz is a unique underground water pipeline system near Nurata which is also connected with the name of the Alexander the Great.
15:00 Drive back to Samarkand. Arrive in Samarkand. Transfer to the hotel.
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Number of people | Price per person, USD | Price includes: |
1 | 250 |
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2 | 150 | |
3-8 | 130 |
Transport
Number of people | Vehicle Type |
1-2 | Sedan car with a/c (Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cobalt) |
3-8 | Minivan with a/c (Hyundai Grand Starex), Minibus with a/c (King Long) |
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