Often travelers, exploring Bukhara, limit themselves to only the main attractions. My task is to discover for you no less interesting and significant monuments that tourists rarely get to. You will understand the structure of an Uzbek house in the museum of Fayzulla Khodjaev, visit colorful mosques and learn about the path of the legendary Sufi Sayfiddin Boharzi. Individual excursion for 1-4 people Duration 4.5 hours Children Allowed with children How it goes By car € 78 per excursion Price for 1-4 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
Life of a traditional Uzbek house In the house-museum of Fayzulla Khodjaev, you will get acquainted with the life of a wealthy city dweller of Bukhara of the 19th century, see the surviving female half of the house, appreciate the rich plaster carvings and complex ornaments that adorn the rooms. Of course, we will also talk about the owner of the house, a prominent statesman of the Uzbek SSR, who participated in the revolution of the early 20th century. And in conclusion, you can arrange a photo session against the background of authentic interiors in a traditional Uzbek costume
Chronicles of Zindan Prison Next we will go to the Zindan-prison of the mid-18th century: once this building was a place of imprisonment of debtors and especially dangerous criminals. Here I will talk about the legal proceedings of the Bukhara Emirate in the 19th - 20th centuries and share the sensational story of European prisoners who visited this gloomy place
Sacred Bukhara: in the footsteps of Sufis and theologians You will truly discover the culture of Uzbekistan in the amazing mosques of Bukhara. In the historic quarter of the city, we will visit the beautiful Khonako-Mosque of Khoja-Zainiddin of the 16th century with an excellently preserved interior. We will go to the active mosque, where the 500-year-old sardoba reservoir is kept. Let's take a look at the Shiite mosque of Khoja Mir Ali, which is visited by local Iranians. And in the mausoleum of Sayfiddin Boharzi, we will talk about the life of one of the most influential Sufis of Central Asia and the spiritual mentor of the Mongolian khan Buyan Kuli.
Organizational details
- The excursion for you will be led by me or one of the guides of our professional team
- Car-pedestrian excursion, transfer is included in the price
- Entrance tickets are additionally paid: about $ 5 per person
Venue
The tour starts at your hotel. You will know the exact meeting point immediately after booking.
