Legends of Bukhara Weekend Tour
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Bukhara is a city of extraordinary history with a great architectural and cultural heritage. Starting from the 5th century B.C., Bukhara has constantly evolved at the same place. Today, the city presents a collection of folk architecture spanning twenty-five centuries and numbering upwards of 400 magnificent examples. The monuments of Bukhara fascinate not only with their splendour but also with their mystery. Surrounding these monuments are numerous legends and mystical stories that create a special aura around them.
For those who wish to explore the most legendary and tempting sights of Bukhara, this colourful weekend trip offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the greatest must-see highlights of Bukhara. For those who plan a business trip to Uzbekistan, this weekend trip offers a breathtaking experience of one of the most amazing cities of Uzbekistan.
In the given tour, inclusions are:
- Flight fare for Tashkent - Bukhara - Tashkent
- Single (for 1 pax) or double (for 2 pax or more) accommodation based on three star hotels in Bukhara
- Full board meals
- Arrival and departure point transfers
- Transportation to all sights listed in Bukhara
- Entrance fees to all sights listed and the folklore concert at Nadir Divanbeghi Madrasah
- Guidance by professional guides at all sights listed
Note: Guidance is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Russian. Guests are requested to specify their preferences when making a booking.
- Duration: 2 day(s)
- Location: Bukhara
Day 1 - Tashkent - Bukhara
- Transfer to Tashkent airport for the departure of flight Tashkent-Bukhara at 8:50 am. After arrival at Bukhara, guests will be transferred to hotel Omar Hayam or similar accommodation
- Late breakfast at the hotel
- Start of the tour around Bukhara with visits to: Arq Citadel (17th - 20th century).
- Bolo-Khauz Mosque (1712), Ismail Samani Mausoleum (9th- 10th century)
- Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum (14th - 17th century).
- Lunch at a local restaurant "Caravan"
- Continuation of the tour with: Sitora-I Mokhi Khosa Summer Palace. The grand palace was constructed as a summer residence of Emir Ahadhan in the late 19th century.
- Bahouddin Naqshband architectural ensemble
- Dinner and folklore concert at Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 2 - Bukhara - Tashkent
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Continuation of the tour and visits to: Poi Kalyan Ensemble with Kalyan Minaret (1127), Kalyan Mosque (16th century) and Miri Arab Madrasah (16th century). The Kalyan Minaret is the most famed part of the ensemble and is one of the most legendary constructions of the city.
- Trading dome Toki Zargaron (the pavilion of jewelry) (16th century), Ulugbek Madrasah (1417), Abdullah Khan Madrasah (1652)
- Lunch at a local restaurant Lyabi Khauz
- Continuation of the tour with: Lyaby Khauz Ensemble which consists of Nadir-Divanbegi Madrasah (1622), Kukeldash Madrasah, Khanaka Nadir-Divanbegi (1620).
- Monument to Nasriddin Effendi. On the east side of the Lyubi Khauz complex, stands the statue of Nasriddin Effendi or Hoja Nasriddin. Hoja Nasriddin is a half-mystical Sufi figure, who features in popular folklore for his wise teachings.
- Magoki Attoron Mosque (12th - 16th century), trading dome of 16th century Toki Sarafon (dome of moneychangers) and Tori Tikpak Furushon (dome of hatters), Chor Minor ("four minarets") - four towers decorating the entrance to Niyaz Koul Madrasah (19th century)
- Transfer to Bukhara airport for the departure of flight Bukhara-Tashkent at 5:40 pm
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