Hazrat Daud Cave Private Tour from Samarkand
Day tour to Hazrat Daud Cave: Embark on a day tour to the Hazrat Daud Cave, one of Uzbekistan's most revered holy sites. This fascinating and unique destination is steeped in history and legend. According to tradition, the biblical King David sought refuge in this cave, using his immense strength to move massive rocks with his bare hands to create his sanctuary while fleeing from enemies. A visit to Hazrat Daud Cave offers both spiritual significance and a glimpse into the region's rich cultural heritage.
Tour details
| Tour duration | 5-6 hours |
| Tour date | Flexible |
| Tour type | Private |
| Tour itinerary | Samarkand → Hazrat Daud Cave → Samarkand |
| Tour language | English, Russian |
| Tour category | Culture, History, Religious, Mountains |
Tour itinerary
Samarkand → Hazrat Daud Cave → Samarkand
(Tour duration: 5-6 hours)
09:00 Meet our driver and drive to Aksay village (40 km) to visit Hazrat Daud Cave - holy place for Muslims and Christians. This village is full of legends and interesting stories. Arrive at the foot of Mirankul mountains. It takes almost 2000 steps on foot to get to the top of the mountain. It is also possible to get to the top on horses or donkeys. There is a small Muslim house on the top of the mountain. Here you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the valley. It takes 200 steps more on foot from the Muslim house to get to the Hazrat Daud Cave. There you will enjoy view of the cave.
The cave has narrow corridor with width from 0.5 to 4 meters and length of 30 meters. Its height is 15 meters. Walk along the corridor until you reach the fingerprints of palms and feet of Hazrat Daud. Go down the stairs to Aksay village and drive back to Samarkand. Drop off at the hotel. End of the tour.
Tour price includes
Transportation service during the tour according to the itinerary
24 hour customer service
*The most of the travelers take this tour without a guide with non-English speaking drivers to keep the price lower
Tour price does not include
Guide services(guide services can be arranged on request for extra charges - 60 EUR per day)
Tour price per vehicle
Tour price updated on August 18, 2025
Sedan (1-3 people)
€70
Minivan (4-7 people)
€130
Minibus (8-10 people)
On request
Bus (10+ people)
On request
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