Two Day Tour in Bukhara: Old Town and Countryside

Explore Bukhara’s ancient city, historical monuments, and countryside life. Discover medieval trading, crafts, and Sufism principles in this two-day immersive tour.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

The Old Town Tour

Lyab-i-Hauz - This ensemble includes three monuments: Devonbegi Madrasah, Devonbegi Khanaka, and the Devonbegi pond. It highlights the importance of ponds and khanakas (shelters for dervishes) in ancient Bukhara.

Taqi-Sarrafon Market - A trading dome that specialized in currency exchange. It showcases the methods of money exchange and lending.

Magoki Attori Mosque - A well-preserved mosque with roots in Buddhism and Zoroastrianism.

Taqi-Telpakfurushon Market - A trading dome located at the intersection of five trading streets, featuring a 16th-century mosque and bathhouse.

Ulugbek Madrasah - The oldest preserved school in the old town, known for producing astronomy scholars.

Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah - A uniquely decorated madrasah that reflects the philosophy of its era.

Taqi-Zargaron - A 16th-century trading dome specializing in jewelry. It highlights the significance of the jewelry-making industry in the lives of local people.

Mir-i-Arab Madrasa - A 500-year-old religious school that was once renowned in the Middle East and continues to provide religious education.

Minorai-Kalon Hotel - A landmark of Bukhara that has witnessed centuries of history.

Kalan Mosque - The largest mosque in the ancient cities, serving as a major center for prayers.

Ark of Bukhara - The ancient citadel of Bukhara, which served as the residence of Emirs and the royal court.

Moschea Bolo-khauz - A 300-year-old functioning mosque with remarkable wooden columns, situated in a relaxing square with benches and trees.

The Countryside Tour

Bakhautdin Naqsband Mausoleum - A centuries-old ensemble honoring governors, marking the rise of Sufism in Bukhara.

Palace of Moon-like Stars (Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa) - The summer residence of the last emir, blending European and traditional architecture.

Chor-Bakr necropolis - A complex of esteemed structures built for four noble individuals of Bukhara.

Chor-Minor - A uniquely designed school with four minarets adorned with blue glaze.

Samanid Mausoleum - The only preserved structure from Bukhara’s most prosperous period, this over 1000-year-old mausoleum combines architectural styles from three religions.

Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum - The well of Prophet Ayub (PUH) and the story of its origin.

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Admission to Magoki-Attori carpet museum - 1.6 USD
  • Entrance to the Abdulazizkhan madrasah - 1.6 USD
  • Entrance to the Kalon mosque - 1.6 USD
  • Entrance to the Ark of Bukhara - 3.5 USD
  • Entrance to the Bahouddin Naqshband Complex - 1.6 USD
  • Entrance to the Palace of Moon-like Stars (Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa) - 3.5 USD
  • Entrance to the Chor-Bakr necropolis - 1.6 USD
  • Entrance to the Samanid Mausoleum - 1.6 USD
  • Entrance to the Chashmai Ayub - water supply museum - 1.6 USD
Additional Information

Two-day experience of an ancient city with a medieval trading and urban atmosphere, eye-catching historical monuments, centuries-old crafts, richly inherited culture in the old town and the influence of suburban life featuring the old habits of Emirs in their countryside residence, the homeland to Sufism principles of human perfection, and the noble ground facilitating people’s prosperity.

Cancellation Policy

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