Overview
The dome of Islam! The Holy city! Not without reason was said that, Samarkand is the "Pearl of the East" and Bukhara is the "Pillar of Islam". Description: - Lyabi Hauz complex: Nadir Devanbegi medrese and xanaka, Kukaldosh medrese - Jewish quarter - Magoki Attor mosque (first mosque in Uzbekistan, pre-mongol period monument) - Trading Domes (3 domes) - Traditional Mens Bath XVI th century (only reception) - Ulughbek medrese (most ancient medrese in Uzbekistan) - Abdulazizkhan medrese (the most luxurious medrese) - Poi Kalan complex: - Minaret Kalan - pre mongol monument - Kalan mosque - the biggest in this city - Miri Arab medrese - current medrese for males - Ark Citadel - Boloi Hauz mosque - Chashmai Ayub mausoleum - Samanid mausoleum (first mausoleum in Central Asia and second in Islamic World, pre-mongol monument) - Along the way we have the opportunity to see the only place in Uzbekistan where you can get acquainted with the history of Central Asian Puppets and Puppet Theater.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional guide (en, es, fr, de, ru)
What's Not Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to monuments specified in the program
- Lunch
- Other and personal expenses not specified in the program
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
The center of social life of Bukhara which is intensively animated in the evening and where you can see monuments as: - Kukeldash madrasah - Nadir Divanbegi madrassah - Hanaka (dwelling) for dervishes
Stop 2
The only place in Uzbekistan where you can get acquainted with the history of Central Asian puppet theater. In addition you can watch a 2 minute show from the master himself and most importantly if luck smiles here you can find some puppet that will be exactly like you
Stop 3
The first mosque is not only the city but the whole of Uzbekistan. Before the Islam was a place where pagans used to sell idols.
Stop 4
The oldest madrasa in Bukhara and the only monument of the Timurid period in the city
Stop 5
The most magnificent madrassah of Bukhara and the first monument where had began to use the yellow color
Stop 6
Poi Kalyan complex consisting of three monuments as: - Kalon minaret - the highest minaret of the city and one of the three monuments of the pre-Mongol invasion - Kalon mosque - the medieval largest mosque of the city was restored in the 16th century after the Mongol destruction - Mir Arab madrassah is the only higher spiritual educational institution that has never ceased to function since the founding of the former Soviet Union, to this days boys studying here
Stop 7
The winter residence of the Bukhara emirs, called Ark was considered a "city within the city".
Stop 8
The mosque which has the highest columns in the city. Also called as Chilustun (40 columns) although only has 20 columns but on the reservoir when reflected you can see something else
Stop 9
The water supply Museum of the city of Bukhara at the same time the mausoleum of "St. Jehovah".
Stop 10
The first mausoleum of Central Asia. The second mausoleum of the Islamic world. Mausoleum of the founder of the first local Emperor of Central Asia
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels