Private Tour in 3 top Places Outside of Bukhara City

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About this activity

Visit some of the top attractions outside of Bukhara on this day trip to Chor Minor— an unusual madrassah with four minarets, Naqshbandi Sufism complex— where the founder of a Sufi order which was later named Naqshbandi was buried, The summer palace of Bukhara’s emirs—where travelers can see a Soviet and Bukharian architecture and Chor Bakr Necropolis—resting place of Imam Sayid Abu Bakr and his three brothers Fazl, Ahmed and Hamed, all direct descendents of the Prophet. Bukhara, one of the most ancient cities of Central Asia, has a 2500-year-old history. Bumichkat “New Castle”, Al Madina as-sufriyya “Copper City”, Madinat at-tujjor “City of Traders”, Foxira “Honorable City” are some the names given to this unique city.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Samaria Travel

Ages: Adults (0–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance tickets to the monuments
Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: English speaking tour guide with you for the day trip

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Photo and video charges 3 usd (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Chor Minor Madrasah

30 min

Chor Minor— an unusual madrassah in Bukhara. The name means “Four Minarets”. Each tower has a different decoration.
Bakhautdin Naqsband Mausoleum

50 min Admission included

Naqshbandi Sufism complex— Islamic saint Bakhauddin Naqshband, the famous Asian philosopher and Sufi, the founder of a Sufi order which was later named Naqshbandi, lived in XIV century. He became patron saint and the complex is the holiest site in Bukhara. He made 32 times the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and local people consider this place as little Mecca.
Palace of Moon-like Stars (Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa)

50 min Admission included

The summer palace of Bukhara’s emirs— the palace was built in 1911 for the last emir, Amir Alim Khan, the building compound elements of both Russian and traditional Bukharan architecture.
Chor-Bakr necropolis

40 min Admission included

Chor Bakr Necropolis—In 970 Imam Sayid Abu Bakr and his three brothers Fazl, Ahmed and Hamed, all direct descendents of the Prophet, were laid to rest in the village of Sumitan, seven kilometers west of Bukhara. They instilled the site with an immediate sanctity that soon attracted legions of the rich and famous claim and famous clamoring to claim holiness by association.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tour starts at 09:00 (starting time can be change by request) from your hotel in Bukhara. (Please contact us to let us know the exact starting place for the tour)

End point

Tour starts at 09:00 (starting time can be change by request) from your hotel in Bukhara. (Please contact us to let us know the exact starting place for the tour)

Pickup points

Rizo Boutique hotel.
Ookhun
Samandar B&B
Hotel Breshim
Hotel New Moon
Old Karavansaray Shah Bukhara
Hotel Basilic
Miran Imran
K.Komil Travel Agency & Boutique Hotel.
Mutara Hotel
Street Mekhtar Ambar 117
Saray Hotel

and 91 more pickup points

Meet in front of Asia Bukhara hotel building.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Duration of the tour is from 3 to 4 hours which includes driving from one sightseeing place into other which takes 10-15 minutes each. On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places.