Bukhara City Tour
Bukhara · 1 day
This tour offers you to see the best in Bukhara in one day. With the UNESCO world heritage site which encompasses the whole center of the city, Bukhara has preserved the ancient ambiance of mid-centuries. It is one of the best sites to feel the spirit and mood of the Muslim architecture in Uzbekistan
Sightseeing highlights
- Ark Fortress - residence of Rulers in Bukhara
- Mausoleum of Samanids - one of uniques and ancient buildings in Uzbekistan
- Kalyan minaret and mosque
- Lyabi Hauz square with the spectacular Nadir Divan Begi Madrassahs
- Trading domes of Bukhara - best to explore the art and craft of Uzbekistan
- Lyabi Hauz - historical center of Bukhara
TOUR PROGRAMME
1Bolo Hauz mosque
Bolo Hauz mosque
After the breakfast you will set out to visit the Bolo – Khauz mosque. The monument’s unique feature is the columns on the iwan (terrace) which is decorated with “muqarnas” a form of ornamented vaulting in Islamic architecture.
2Ark fortress
Ark fortress
From the mosque, you will head off to the Ark of Bukhara which was the military fortress and residence for Emirs of Bukhara until 1920.
3Ismail Samani mausoleum
Ismail Samani mausoleum
Mausoleum of Samanids is the shrine of Ismail Samani the founder of Samanid dynasty one of the last Persian dynasties ruled in Central Asia in 9-10th centuries
4Chashma Ayub mausoleum
Chashma Ayub mausoleum
Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum is a 12th century monument connected with the legend of prophet Job striking the ground with his staff causing a spring to emerge.
5Poi-Kalyan Ensemble
Poi-Kalyan Ensemble
The one of main ensembles which is located in the center of Bukhara and with its the symbol of the old Bukhara – 47 meter minaret Kalyan.
6Madrasah of Ulugbek
Madrasah of Ulugbek
Ulugbek was one of the greatest astronomers and patron of the education so he ordered to build another madrasah in Bukhara.
7Magoki-Attori Mosque
Magoki-Attori Mosque
Magoki-Attori Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Bukhara dating back to 9th century AD.
8Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble
Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble
Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble is the historical center of Bukhara consisting of three buildings with a large pond in the middle.
What's included
- Guided sightseeing tour
Not included
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch or any meal
- Tips or other expenses
- Photo, video fees in the monuments and museums
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