Itinerary
- Palace of Moon-like Stars (Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa): Situated near Bukhara, the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace was once the country residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, Seyid Alim-khan. Constructed in 1918, the well-preserved building now houses a museum of arts and crafts. Visitors are drawn not only to the museum's collection but also to the palace's exquisite interior design.
- Located in a suburb of Bukhara, the Bahauddin Naqshbandi Memorial Complex comprises a mausoleum, two mosques, a minaret, and a madrasa. Naqshbandi, a renowned 14th-century theologian, founded the Naqshbandiya Sufi order and served as the spiritual guide to Tamerlane (Amir Timur). He completed the pilgrimage to Mecca 32 times. Muslims regard this site as the Mecca of Central Asia, attracting visitors from the CIS countries and other nations worldwide. It is believed that walking from Bukhara to the Naqshbandi mausoleum three times holds the same merit as completing the hajj.
- Chor-Bakr necropolis: Chor-Bakr, a necropolis situated near Bukhara, is considered the largest in Central Asia. Known as the city of the dead, it was constructed in the 16th century. Many prominent individuals are interred here, such as Abu Bakr Saad, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, who is believed to be among the first buried at the site.
- Fayzulla Khujayev House: The house-museum of Fayzulla Khodzhayev is located in the center of Bukhara. Its owner was first Ubaydullo Khoja Kasym Khodjaev – a famous merchant, and then the house passed to his son-heir Fayzulla Khodjaev. The house was purchased in the late 80s of the XIX century, it was a large plot with an area of three hectares. On this square, the merchant built several houses, counting on his large family.
Includes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
- Lunch
- There are some museums inside of the historical buildings which are included to our tour and if the guest want to see the historical buildings from inside, they have to pay entrance fee.
Details
Throughout its history, Bukhara has been a coveted city for many rulers, changing hands from one conqueror to another. In pre-Islamic times, it served as a cultural hub for Central Asia.
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All places require entrance fees, since there are museums inside of them. If travelers want to see them from inside, they have to pay enrance fee on the place in local currency.
