Bukhara Tour: Explore the Seven Saints of Sufism

Embark on a full-day private guided tour to the Islamic 7 Saints of Bukhara, exploring the rich history and spiritual significance of this ancient city in Central Asia.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gijduvon - Gizhduvan- the birthplace of the first saint of the seven - Abdalhalika Gijduvani (1103-1179). He is the founder of an independent school of mysticism in Maverannahr known as Hadzhagan (Path of teachers).
    Al Gijduvani continued the spiritual teaching of Yusuf al-Hamadani, introduced the silent dhikr, and formulated the eight rules, the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Licensed guide
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Entrance tickets to all monuments
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Photo/Video fees to be paid directly at Museum entrance $1-$2/site
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Bukhara, a city with a history of 2500 years, is one of the most ancient settlements in Central Asia. Due to its prominence as a spiritual hub in the medieval ages, with 360 mosques and 80 madrassas, it has earned the titles of ‘Star of the Islamic world’ and ‘The Holy city of Central Asia’. Legend has it that a divine light graces all Muslim cities and…

Location
Hotel Malika-Bukhara
Gavkushon Road
Meet at the Hotel Malika-Bukhara on the reception.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Zaw_c
May 30, 2024
Insightful and passionate guide, Friendly Driver - We had a good tour with Hamza. He was quite knowledgeable and passionate to share about the history of Uzbekistan, Sufism and about all the Xojas. He has provided valuable insights on Islamic culture and historic background as well. Our driver was very friendly and well mannered. Overall it was a good tour and a good ride.
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Jm675876
May 21, 2023
Pilgrimage to the 7 Sufis Tombs of Bukhara - This is a specialized tour that will appeal to a subset of Western visitors. The tour consists of visiting the tombs of the seven main Sufis who established the Naqsbandi tradition in Bukhara. The sites are scattered around the area so I wouldn't advise trying to rent a car and do it yourself unless you are fluent in Uzbek and know the surrounding towns. During the Soviet years the sites were neglected and only the actual tombs remained. But the government has built up each site into beautifully landscaped areas consisting of the tomb, mosque, gardens, etc. covering several acres. An imam is present at each site and offers prayers whenever a small group gathers. You're free to wander around, pray (or not pray), etc. as you wish. Most sites have an unattended donation box but there isn't any pressure to contribute. Some people bring bread or other food to donate - feel free to take some if you're hungry. Uzbeks make this pilgrimage several times throughout their lifetimes. If a person sick and wants healing they make the pilgrimage. Healed? Make the pilgrimage to show gratitude. Wand a child? Make the pilgrimage. Pregnant? Give thanks by doing the pilgrimage again. You get the process. Shakhnoza was a terrific guide. She gave me information about each saint and answered all my questions. She helped me purchase items at the gift shops, told me about local customs, and was generally helpful in all aspects of the tour. I highly recommend her. The description says 7-8 hours. We took a solid 7 hours, but didn't stop for lunch. If I had asked I'm sure they would have accommodated my need for food. If you're the kind of person who can sense the spiritual energy at sites like these, you will find that these Sufis were/are amazing beings. If you're more of a general tourist you can skip this tour. Perhaps just go to the Bakhautdin Naqsband Mausoleum (the 7th stop on the tour) if you want a taste of what a Sufi site is like. A Yandex ride will cost $2-4 USD depending on where start from. The only downside to the tour is the price. I was charged $180 USD and they've since raised it to $250 USD. This is outrageously expensively for Uzbekistan. By comparison, in Samarkand a friend and I paid $80 per day (total) for a guide and driver. The alternative is to see if your hotel can arrange a guide and driver for you.
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Noorah301
Aug 30, 2024
Great tour! - Shahnoza is a great tour guide with a lot of knowledge about the 7 saints. She shared many interesting stories with us which really made it special getting know the different saints and the miracles associated with them. She was also a very fun person and gave us few additional facts here and there about other things to do with Uzbekistan. The car was also comfortable and spacious, not to mention the very courteous and polite driver. You may ask them to stop for lunch on the way if you would like to- we had really delicious pilof and tea. Definitely a must visit for people interested in sufism and who have a deep connection to learning and knowing about saints in islam.
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From $80
up to 7 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).