Bukhara Day Trip — Ancient Trading City
1 day (full day) | One Exclusive Departure
Visit the magnificent Poi-Kalyan Complex
Step back in time to the ancient trading city of Bukhara.
1 day (full day) | Bukhara
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Tour Highlights
- Visit the magnificent Poi-Kalyan Complex
- See the towering Kalyan Minaret (Tower of Death)
- Explore the ancient Ark Fortress
- Stroll the enchanting Lyab-i Hauz ensemble
- Walk through covered trading domes
- Visit the unique Chor Minor (Four Minarets)
- Lunch overlooking the historic pool
- Free time for shopping and tea
Day by Day
*On rare occasions, this itinerary may change.
Day 1: Bukhara — The Noble City
Discover ancient Bukhara, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Central Asia. Known as "Bukhara the Noble," this UNESCO World Heritage city showcases over 2,000 years of continuous habitation and stunning Islamic architecture.
Activities
- 06:00 - Early morning departure from Tashkent via high-speed train (recommended) or domestic flight
- 09:30 - Arrive in Bukhara and begin with the ancient Ark Fortress — the seat of Bukharan emirs for over a millennium
- 10:30 - Visit the stunning Bolo-Hauz Mosque with its 20 carved wooden columns reflected in the ceremonial pool
- 11:30 - Explore the Ismail Samani Mausoleum — a 10th-century architectural masterpiece and one of Central Asia's oldest Islamic monuments
- 12:30 - Traditional Bukharan lunch at a historic courtyard restaurant
- 14:00 - Walk through the famous Trading Domes — Toki Sarrafon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and Toki Zargaron — medieval covered bazaars still alive with artisans
- 15:00 - Visit the Kalon Minaret and Mosque complex — the iconic "Tower of Death" that impressed even Genghis Khan
- 16:00 - Explore the Mir-i Arab Madrasa (exterior) and wander the atmospheric old quarter
- 17:00 - Tea ceremony at Lyabi-Hauz — the picturesque plaza centered around a 17th-century pool
- 17:30 - Visit local artisan workshops: miniature painting, silk weaving, or metalwork demonstrations
- 18:30 - Farewell dinner with traditional Bukharan cuisine including tandir kebab
- 20:00 - Return journey to Tashkent via evening train or flight
Meals:
Lunch: Traditional Bukharan cuisine in historic settingDinner: Tandir kebab and regional specialties
What's Included
- ✓Round-trip Afrosiyob high-speed train tickets (business class)
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tashkent
- ✓Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓All entrance fees
- ✓Traditional lunch at Lyab-i Hauz
- ✓Bottled water
Not Included
- ✗Personal expenses and souvenirs
- ✗Tips for guide
Physical Requirements
Easy. Expect 4-5 km of walking. Very early start required (6:00 AM pickup).
Your Guide
Local Bukhara Guide
Expert local guide with deep knowledge of Bukhara's history.
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$195
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