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By Visit Uzbekistan 17
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$495 per traveller

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Feel the spiritual energy of the Hazrat Daud Cave in Samarkand
    • Climb 1303 steps or ride a horse to the top for panoramic views
    • See the mosque and viewing platform at 1280 metres above sea level
    • Walk along the tunnel to see the handprints and footprints of David
    • Enjoy a guided tour with transport and a horse or donkey ride included

Activity location

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Check availability

Private Tour up to 3 people

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$495.38 x 1 TravellerNZ$495.38
Total
Price is NZ$495.38

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport throughout the tour
  • Inclusions
    Horse or donkey to climb the mountain
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues

What you can expect

  • Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Samarkand. Depart for Aksay village, located 40 km (25 miles) from Samarkand. Upon arrival, choose between two roads leading to the top: 1303 steps or a horse road. Walking up the stairs takes more time, so it is better to choose the latter and get to the top on horses or donkeys.

    After riding a horse for half an hour, reach the mosque and viewing platform (at the height of 1280m) where you will have an excellent panoramic view of the Samarkand valley. After seeing the mosque and enjoying wonderful views, go down (200 steps) to Hazrat Daud Cave.

    Enjoy the view of the cave and walk along the tunnel until you reach the fingerprints of palms and feet of Hazrat Daud. Then, return to the mosque and go down the stairs (1300 steps) to Aksay village. Finish your tour by returning to Samarkand.

Location

Activity location

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan