Bukhara Day Tour — Departure from Tashkent or Samarkand
1 Day
Private
Bukhara
Language: English, Russian, Turkish and more
Overview
Short on time? This intensive private day tour makes it possible to experience the magic of Bukhara. We arrange high-speed train travel from Tashkent or Samarkand, where you'll be met by your private guide for a whirlwind tour of the city's most important sites. See the Poi Kalyan Complex, Ark Fortress, and more before your evening return.
Highlights
- Round-trip high-speed train tickets or Private Car included
- Seamless transfers to/from stations and hotels
- Private guided tour of Bukhara's highlights
- Perfect for travelers with limited time
- Private day trip to Bukhara
Included
- Round-trip train tickets or Car Transfer from Samarkand
- Professional, licensed private guide in Bukhara
- All transfers (hotel-station-hotel)
- Private Walking Tour in Bukhara
- Online Support
Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- Admission Fees around 10 USD per person
- Personal expenses and tips
Bukhara Day Tour — Departure from Tashkent or Samarkand
Pickup from Hotel: Depending on your starting City our Driver will Pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Railway Station.
Train Tickets: Roundtrip Tickets are included and will be shared one day before departure. Train arrival in Bukhara
Pickup from Railway Station: You will be welcomed by your Driver at the Exit gate of Bukhara Railway Station and transfer to the starting point of the Bukhara City Tour where you will meet your Guide. Start exploring Bukhara.
- Lyabi Khauz Ensemble - The central square of the old town with Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah, Nodir Devonbegi Khanakah and the historic pool.
- Toqi Sarrafon - An old trading dome once used by money changers.
- Magoki Attori Mosque - Now used as a Carpet Museum, believed to stand on an ancient Zoroastrian temple site.
- Toqi Telpakfurushon - An old trading dome where traditional headcovers were sold.
- Abdulazizkhan Madrasah - Known for its richly decorated walls and colorful mosaics.
- Ulugbek Madrasah - An example of Timurid architecture from the 15th century.
- Toqi Zargaron - Historic trading dome once used by jewelers.
- Miri-Arab Madrasah - A 16th-century madrasa that is still functioning today.
- Kalyan Minaret - The famous tower of Bukhara built in 1127.
- Kalyan Mosque - The largest mosque in Bukhara, once accommodating up to 10,000 worshippers.
- Ark Fortress - The ancient citadel of the Emirs and the largest museum complex in Bukhara.
- Bolo Havuz Mosque - A functioning mosque famous for its carved wooden pillars.
- Chor Minor Madrasah (By Car) - Historic madrasa with four distinctive turquoise-domed towers.
Lunch Time (Optional) have lunch at a local Teahouse and continue the walking tour inside the Old Town of Bukhara
Finish: After the excursion, transfer to the Railway Station. Depart from Bukhara to Tashkent or Samarkand as on your preference
Arrival in Samarkand / Tashkent : You will be welcomed by your Driver at the Exit gate of Railway Station and transfer back to your Hotel. End of the Tour.
Tour Duration: Approximately 11-13 hours
