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Bukhara
Private Tour in 3 top Places Outside of Bukhara City
- Duration3 hours
- Max Travelers10 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryArchaeology Tours, Bus Tours
Overview
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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What's included
Entrance tickets to the monuments
Air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking tour guide with you for the day trip
What's Not included
Lunch
Photo and video charges 3 usd (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
Gratuities
Itinerary
Chor Minoru2014 an unusual madrassah in Bukhara. The name means u201cFour Minaretsu201d. Each tower has a different decoration.
Naqshbandi Sufism complexu2014 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.
The summer palace of Bukharau2019s emirsu2014 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 Necropolisu2014In 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.
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 adultu2019s 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. Itu2019s 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.