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2 day tour in and around Bukhara
Joined 2023
This tour introduce you with Bukhara history , traditions, culture and unique architectures of the Silk Road. Orien is a kind of fine art - famous saying can be proved by visiting beautiful art and craft done by the locals.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the hotel
At your hotel
Start time of the tour can be changed depending on your arrival time.
Day 1 - Bukhara city
-09:00 - Mausoleum of Samanids (9—10th c.) – masterpiece of all Central Asian architectures,
- Chashma Ayub (14th c.) – Prophet Jib’s spring – pilgrimage site for all Muslims,hristians and Jews of Central Asia
- Citadel Ark (4th c. BC) – residence for all Bukhara rulers from3rd c. b.c up to 20th c.ad,
- Mosque Bolo-Khauz (beg. of 20th c.),
- Architectural complex Poi Kalon, which consist of Minaret Kalon (12th c.), Kalon mosque (12th c.), Miri Arab madrassah (16th c.) – considered as a spiritual heart of Bukhara.
13:00 - Lunch
Day1 - Lunch time (optional)
Day 1 - Bukhara city
14:00 - Trade Domes and workshops (16th c.) – Bukhara is full of craft as the motto of Bukharians is – Heart is with Allah and hands are in work.
- Ulughbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassahs (15th c.)
- Magoki Attari mosque (12th c.)- the oldest mosque of Central Asia
- Lyabi Khovuz ensemble (16-17th c.), which consist of a pool, Honako of Nodir Divan Begi, Kukeldash madrassah, Nodir Divan Begi madrassa – used to be the biggest trading center of Bukhara and was surrounded by more than 40 caravansarays and 19 c Jewish house
16:30 / 17:00 - Back to your hotel
Day 2 - Outside of Bukhara city
09:00 - Tour outside of Bukhara: Emir's Summer Residence Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa (19th c.), visit to the Bahouddin Nakshbandi mausoleum (16-19th c.) which is considered as the biggest Sufi centre in Central Asia, Chor Minor (19th c.)
13:00 - Lunch
Day 2 - Bukhara city
14:00 - Fayzulla Khodjaev house museum- ( F. Khodjaev was the first president of Bukhara Soviet People republic after collapsing Emirate of Bukhara. You will get acquainted with the life of the rich people of Bukhara and traditional house architecture and events of early 20 th century.
15:30 - End of the tour
Ending Point
At the hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee,trancport service for pick up from the airport\ railway station/hotel and during the tour, entrance fee according to the itinerary
accomodation, meal, photo and video fee
Tour Important Information
To wear comfortable shoes and to take a scarf if you have open shoulders or knees as we visit functioning Islamic buildings .
Take the sun cream with you and a cap or hat.
just let me know at least a month before if you need my guiding service in Bukhara
Important message from the supplier
I can organize masterclasses for traditional art, craft and cuisine by your proposal.
i can book transport services as well if ypou like.
i can be a tour leader in a group of 8-15 people in Uzbekistan if you pay my fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Nilufar N.
Hello,
I am Nilufar and work as a locla guide in Bukhara city of Uzbekistan. i am private licenced guide and have been working the last 17 years.
i got all my education in Bukhara city. And have bachelor dgegree on English philology and history. I am happy that have chosen guiding profession as almost every day i talk to different people, exchange ideas, share with what i know and learn a lot about different cultures and customes, etc
i was born in the traditional family , my great granddad was very educated religious persion and grand dad was a history teacher and grand ma was a craftwoman. that;s why i try to have the features which is tradition for each Bukharian - education, craft, and fallowing traditions...
If you decide to come to Bukhara i am happy to share my knowledge about Bukhara - the city of science. art and craft on the junction of the Silk Rout.
hope to see you soon!!!
$455/ per group
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