Things to do in Bukhara, Bukhara Province: The Best Cultural Tours

June 30, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Bukhara (Uzbek Latin: Buxoro; Uzbek Cyrillic: Бухоро) is one of the cities of Uzbekistan. Bukhara is a city-museum, with about 140 architectural monuments. The nation's fifth-largest city, it had a population of 247,644 as of 31 August 2016. People have inhabited the region around Bukhara for at least five millennia, and the city has existed for half that time. Located on the Silk Road, the city has long served as a center of trade, scholarship, culture, and religion. UNESCO has listed the historic center of Bukhara (which contains numerous mosques and madrasas) as a World Heritage Site.
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1. 11-Day Tour: Magical Cities of Uzbekistan! Discover The Great Silk Road with us!

Tashkent, Tashkent, Tashkent Province Salom Travel Service
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Uzbekistan, one of the most beautiful and special places in the world. This trip takes you to magical cities of Uzbekistan including, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva where an old saying described: "you can travel through the whole world, have a look at the pyramids and admire the smile of the Sphinx; you can listen to the soft singing of the wind at the Adriatic Sea and kneel down reverently at the ruins of the Acropolis, be dazzled by Rome with its Forum and Coliseum, be charmed by Notre Dame in Paris or by old domes of Milan; but if you have seen buildings of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, you will be enchanted by its magic forever.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, All ground transportation with comfortable A/C and professional driver., Accommodation as per itinerary

Exclusions: Local airfare from HY-Tashkent-Urgench, Lunches and dinners, Expenditure for photo/video shooting on historical objects, Single supplementary rooms, Alcohol and soft drinks

Reviewed By Lalita V

BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT. Visited in December and it was coooooooooooooooooold. Samarkand is beautiful. Shopping dry fruits, warmers worth.

2. 3 Days Tour to Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent by train

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We are glad to present you a short but very interesting train tour from Tashkent with visiting blessed Bukhara and famous Samarkand. This tour is ideal for tourists who don't have enough time but want to visit as many places as possible! Get ready to see world-famous city squares, mausoleums and madrassah.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Train tickets Tashkent - Bukhara, Bukhara - Samarkand, Samarkand - Tashkent , Hotel accommodation - twin or double room. Single supplement - extra $50; , Private transportation, Entrance tickets to monuments, 2 private excursions with licenced guide

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Reviewed By Saharxkh

After liasing with the ever so patient Elina of Anur Tours over a number of emails, it is that we booked a Ziyorat Uzbekistan Tour with a focus on holy sites throughout Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand. In creating our itinerary, Elina was very open and accommodating to our interests and requirements and, in turn, very flexible when we provided feedback for changes etc. From the moment we were met at the international airport by our driver to the time we were dropped back off, one week later, our trip was perfectly organised. Our tour guides throughout the three cities were exceptional. Not only were they extremely knowledgable and professional but also very personable, friendly and punctual. We were intrigued by the history and religious prominence of Uzbekistan and each tour guide educated us greatly on this, answering all our questions and explaining thoroughly the background to sites of interest. Logistics and travel were completely taken care of by Anur Tours, with them providing a personal driver in each city whom would pick us up from our hotel and take us to and from attractions and sites. Travel from city to city was taken care of with all train and flight bookings handled by Anur Tours, where again drivers were arranged to meet us at airports and stations etc. I cannot emphasise how convenient this was and how safe it made us feel. The standard of all hotels and quality of restaurants recommended were fantastic. We cannot thank all the members of Anur Tour who made our trip so great and memorable. We definitely wouldn’t have had such a smooth running had we have left the planning to ourselves!

3. One day tour to Bukhara

Tashkent, Uzbekistan DOCA TOURS
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This tour gives you a chance to visit Bukhara just in one day, even the distance between two cities is more than 500km. But this tour does the impossible - visiting the main sights of Bukhara while starting and ending the day in Tashkent. It is a good choice for people who have only one free day in Tashkent.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Economy-class ticket for train Tashkent-Bukhara (on rare occasions when the high-speed train), Economy-class ticket for flight Bukhara-Tashkent;, Guided sightseeing tour in Bukhara;, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Travel insurance.

Reviewed By Pouria J

I had an amazing wonderful individual tour in 6 main cities of Uzbekistan with doca tours. Tashkend_urgenj_ khive_ bukhara_ Samarkand_shahr e sabz. In all my trip I had driver and guide, they were very relax, knowledgeable, expert and cool. I had almost all type of transportation in uzbekistan, in to the town and between cities there was enough facilities and comfortable The domestic flights were great, easy and convinuent, fast train very nice, quick, comfortable and calm. The services I got from doca tours from: Accommodations, transportation, guides, foods, sightseeing all honestly were amazing. Even their guide still if I need some historical information they give me kindly. They helped me alot even they bought sim card for me with extra internet package . It's very clear and easy to understand that doca tours team is a professional team and they literally care about their tourists. I do recommended them to you. Thank you amazing doca tours. Pouriajafary

4. Cultural Treasures Of The Silk Road

Tashkent International Airport, Tashkent, Uzbekistan DOCA TOURS
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On this Uzbekistan trip, you experience the cultural diversity of this country and the magic of the Orient. In addition to the ancient cities of Uzbekistan such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, you travel to the fertile Fergana Valley, which is famous for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, silk production and traditional handicrafts. During this trip we look over the shoulder of artisans, go on culinary forays and have time for our explorations. Let yourself be carried away into the world of 1001 nights. Experience the soundscape and the scents of the oriental bazaars, architectural masterpieces, the history of the individual regions and a wide variety of cultures and traditions up close. We wish you an unforgettable trip to the land of legends.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Domestic flight Tashkent-Urgench in economy class, Round trip/excursions and transfers in air-conditioned modern vehicles, Tashkent-Kokand and Samarkand-Tashkent train journeys by fast train in economy class, 10x hotel accommodation in a double room, 1x yurt accommodation with 4 people, Sightseeing program including entrance fees according to the itinerary, Visit the paper factory - in a family business in Samarkand, Savitzki Museum (avant-garde art) in Nukus, Dinner in an old Jewish house in Bukhara, Local English speaking tour guide

Exclusions: Folklore show in the Summer Palace in Khiva on day 3: $ 15 per person, Presentation in the theatre El Merosi in Samarkand on the 8th day: $ 20 per person

Reviewed By CatieGC

My tour of Bukhara was the highlight of my trip to Uzbekistan. My guide, Lola, was arguably the best tour guide I’ve had the pleasure to sightsee with. She had an exceptional knowledge of the history and landmarks and her enthusiasm of the subject matter was infectious. She tailored the tour to my interest and was extremely patient as I nerded out taking photographs. I so enjoyed my day with her and hope to get her as a guide again on my next trip to Uzbekistan. The tour was effortless with hotel pick up and drop off. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough! Well worth it!!

5. Mysterious Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan DOCA TOURS
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Do you fancy a colourful mosaic in Uzbekistan? Then experience a lively cultural trip through Uzbekistan with us, in a small group with time and again always available. Visit the ship cemetery in Muynak, a former fishing village on the Aral Sea. Hike in the Tugai forest and enjoy lunch at Lake Amudarya! Spend a night in a traditional yurt in the Kyzyl-Kum desert and experience the starry sky from “1001 Nights” at the crackling campfire with musical accompaniment by an Akin, a folklore singer! Immerse yourself in the fairy tale world of the Silk Road: mosques and mausoleums, magnificent architecture side by side - what a contrast! Take a lot of curiosity with you and get involved in the most exciting mosaic of the Silk Road!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Domestic flight Tashkent-Nukus in economy class, Round trip/excursions and transfers in air-conditioned modern vehicles, Tashkent-Kokand and Samarkand-Tashkent train journeys with fast train in economy class, 13x hotel accommodation in a double room, 1x yurt accommodation with 4 people, Sightseeing program including entrance fees according to the itinerary, Savitski Museum (avant-garde art) in Nukus, Visit the paper factory - in a family business in Samarkand, Cooking together with the national Uzbek dish - Plov with a local family in Uzbekistan, Local English-speaking tour guide

Exclusions: Folklore show in the Summer Palace in Khiva on day 3: ¬¬ 15 USD per person, Presentation in the theatre (El Merosi) in Samarkand on the 8th day: ¬¬ 20 USD per person

Reviewed By CatieGC

My tour of Bukhara was the highlight of my trip to Uzbekistan. My guide, Lola, was arguably the best tour guide I’ve had the pleasure to sightsee with. She had an exceptional knowledge of the history and landmarks and her enthusiasm of the subject matter was infectious. She tailored the tour to my interest and was extremely patient as I nerded out taking photographs. I so enjoyed my day with her and hope to get her as a guide again on my next trip to Uzbekistan. The tour was effortless with hotel pick up and drop off. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough! Well worth it!!

6. Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour 2020-2021

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We are always searching for new destinations and new experiences for our guests, from updating and improving group tours to creating tours to meet specific needs and interests. Whether you want to join one of our small group tours (with no more than 16 people) to some of our favorite destinations, or create a personalized private tour to fit your tastes, we aim to offer the best value and service to make your trip unforgettable.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation based on double room sharing throughout the tour, breakfasts included;, Transportation throughout the tour, including airport/train station pick ups and drop offs;, Sightseeing with an English speaking guide in each city;, Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and other sights;, Economy class tickets for flights Tashkent-Urgench, Urgench-Bukhara;, Economy class tickets for trains Bukhara-Samarkand , Samarkand-Tashkent ;, Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa;, Folklore show program at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah and dinner at National house in Bukhara, , Farewell lunch in Samarkand;, English speaking tour leader from Samarkand Tours to accompany the group of 8 persons and more.

Exclusions: Travel insurance, International flight tickets before and after the tour, Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa, Full board (lunches and dinners)., Charges in hotels for additional services;

7. 3 days Desert and Mountain tour

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Explore famous ceramics workshop in Gijduvan, visit the ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress in Nurata, and experience the stay in desert yurt camp and mountain homestay with this 3 days tour to Kyzyl-Kum desert and Nuratau Mountains. You will have a great opportunity to get to know about the life and activities of local people during your stay in the homestay in Nuratau Mountains. You may also join your hosts in the preparation of traditional dish ‘Plov’. Trip Highlights • Learn about ceramics making • Ancient sights in Nurata city • Stay in a Yurt camp and ride on the camel • Swim or stroll along the shores of the Lake Aydar • Mountain homestay • Get to know the daily livelihood activities of rural people

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, 1 night homestay, 1 night Yurt Camp, 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners, Camel riding around the Yurt camp (30 min), 1 day mountain escort guide service in Sentob, Transport throughout the tour (sedan car) (Drivers with elementary English), Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

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Reviewed By 790doriss

Wonderful time with our guide in the Nuratau mountains. The guide was very professional and spoke very good english. Cared very much for us and responded to our requests. Organization such as transports, accommodations, walks and meals were perfect. Responsible travel is highly recommended. Thank you Sherali for the nice time!

8. 7-Day Tour: Under the Open Sky of Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan is the ancient cultural center and the most exciting country in Central Asia. Located between Amu Darya and Syr Darya Rivers, Uzbekistan was also at the intersection of the Great Silk Road routes along which merchants, geographers, missionaries, and later tourists traveled. Book this tour to discover ancients cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva along in Uzbekistan!

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, Breakfasts in hotels, Dinners, All ground transportation with comfortable A/C and professional driver., English speaking guide

Exclusions: Lunches, Your round trip flights to Tashkent, The Payment for photo/video shooting on historical objects, Alcohol and beverage

Reviewed By Lalita V

BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT. Visited in December and it was coooooooooooooooooold. Samarkand is beautiful. Shopping dry fruits, warmers worth.

9. 2 days Desert Yurt Camp tour

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Explore the ancient sights from the time of Alexander Great in Nurata city. Stay in the Yurt camp and explore the desert landscape walking around the dunes or riding on the camels. Take a walk to the desert village ‘Dungalak’ (4 km / one way) to get to know the daily livelihood activities and land use practices of the desert inhabitants. Ride on the camel or drive by car to explore countries largest man-made Lake Aydarkul located 8 km to the south-east from the Yurt camp.  Enjoy the evening around the camp fire listening to local bard’s traditional music performance with this 2 days tour to the desert yurt camp.  Trip Highlights • Ancient sights in Nurata city • Stay in desert Yurt camp and ride on the camel • Swim or stroll along the shores of the Lake Aydar

Inclusions: Overnight stay in the Yurt camp (1 night), Full board (1 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner), Camel riding around the Yurt camp (20 minutes), Car with driver (sedan car for up to 3 people), Registration, Traditional music performance by local bard around the fire, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Optional camel riding to Lake Aydarkul (20$ per camel), Guide service, Camera fees during the sightseeing in Nurata

Reviewed By 790doriss

Wonderful time with our guide in the Nuratau mountains. The guide was very professional and spoke very good english. Cared very much for us and responded to our requests. Organization such as transports, accommodations, walks and meals were perfect. Responsible travel is highly recommended. Thank you Sherali for the nice time!

10. Uzbekistan Tour - 6 Days 5 Nights

Go To Uzbekistan

The best opportunity for everyone to explore Uzbekistan with a lower budget with your family, friend and travel companion. Explore the Magic East!

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance tickets , Train tickets for high speed train (Economy Class): Tashkent - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent

Exclusions: Travel Insurance , Personal Expenses , Fees of trying traditional clothes to take a picture or any other purposes

Reviewed By cjubb39

Made a last minute booking (during low season) and was promptly set up with an itinerary, including transfer to/from my accommodations in Tashkent as well as train tickets to/from Samarkand. I was initially hesitant about doing a guided tour as opposed to exploring on my own but I'm glad I did! Muftana provided so much information about the history of Uzbekistan and the sights we were seeing. I wouldn't have been able to know any of that if I toured by myself. We also stopped for a delicious lunch of samsas!

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