Tour itinerary:
Tashkent - Bukhara - Tashkent
Season:
all the year around
Days:
1 |
Nights:
0
Bukhara-the one of the most beautiful and ancient cities in the world.
We offer this one day tour starting from Tashkent, by plane to visit the main architectural sights of Bukhara- from Lyabi Hauz to Abdullakhan's Tim, from several ancient madrasahs to Ark Fortress!
Your itinerary in Bukhara will be only walking, so prepare your favourite Nikes and cash money for street drinks (mostly green/black tea with lemon) and make sure you are ready to see it all.
We offer this tour only Wednesday and Saturdays. If you want to visit Bukhara from Tashkent in other days, please check our other tour or contact with us.
05:30 Transfer from hotel to Tashkent airport named after the first president Islom Karimov.
07:00 Fly to Bukhara by the morning flight.
08:05 Arrival in Bukhara. Come out of the terminal and meet driver and guide, who will wait for you with a sign "ANUR TOUR". Transfer to Bukhara old city and start the WALKING sightseeing program (5-6 hours)
- Ensemble Lyabi Hauz (Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa and the monument of Khodja Nasreddin);
- Magoki Attari Mosque is one of the oldest mosques survived in Bukhara from the time before the Mongolian invasion;
- Abdullakhan’s Tim with numerous handicraft shops of souvenirs, ceramics, national clothes, and carpets;
- Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara);
- There are three trading domes or so-called covered bazaars Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon and Toki Zargaron preserved from the XVI century and these bazaars were centres of silk trade, selling jewelry and even for money exchange. Today as well, one can enjoy and purchase different souvenirs in a wide range, from small souvenir magnets to the famous Bukhara carpets;
- Visit Ulughbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas or so called Kosh (pare) madrassas opposite each other with distinctive style of facade ornamental decoration;
- Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa – the heart of Bukhara, a monumental complex impresses the imagination of every visitor;
- Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel dating back to I century BC where anyone can feel the history of the great fortress covered in beautiful legends and myths.
Optionally can be added by request: Samanids mausoleum (IX century), a monument of early medieval architecture.
15:00 Transfer to the railway station.
15:50 Departure for Tashkent by speed train Afrosiab or Sharq.
19:40 Arrival in Tashkent. Meet and transfer to the hotel. End of the tour.
- Air ticket Tashkent - Bukhara;
- Train ticket Bukhara - Tashkent by trains Afrasiab/Sharq (economy class).
- Transfers in Tashkent;
- Transport in Bukhara;
- Licensed professional guide service in Bukhara;
- Entry tickets to the sites and mausoleums as per program;
- Tourist tax;
- Meals (lunch and dinner);
- Other services not specified under “Tour price includes”.
The tour is published on June 4, 2024 and the rates as per program and conditions specified are actual for 180 days ( 6 month) from the date of publication.
All the rates will be subject to change if the request is after 180 days/6 month from date of publication because any changes in the seasonal tariffs for hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may cause the increase of rates.
- Any changes in the basic itinerary and service content may cause the change of the tour prices.
- If the hotels, noted in the program are fully booked or not available for the dates or in case of late / last-minute booking, the tour company reserves the right to book the other hotels of the same category and similar service as per room availability.
- Please note that during the national holidays, during the big summits, fairs, festivals, major sport and cultural events, some parts of the roads can be temporarily blocked for delegations and events as per government decrees.
- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;
- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;
- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;
- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;
- Please note yurt camps, guesthouses, and homestays offer traditional meals; there are quite basic toilet and shower conditions. Single accommodation in the guesthouses, yurts and homestays is subjest of availability in high season;
- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).