About this experience
Bukhara is perhaps the only city in Uzbekistan where the atmosphere of antiquity is best felt. The city is almost 3000 years old, and if you know the routes, you can find the heritage of every era on its streets. I will guide you through these paths and tell you the most important facts about the past and present of Bukhara, so that its history will come together in a clear picture and the buildings and monuments will gain meaning. Sacred, golden, noble Bukhara - these are the epithets our city has been awarded, and on my tour you will understand why.
Program
We will walk through the old part of the city, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here you will not only get acquainted with outstanding architectural monuments, but also feel the atmosphere of past epochs.
- I will tell the history in an accessible way, briefly and interestingly, with legends and humor. You will learn about the main events of Bukhara, about the heritage of different dynasties, about lively trade during the Great Silk Road and about the city's development.
- You will also learn about modern life - what the population is occupied with, what professions and crafts exist now, about the economy, education, rich cuisine and colorful traditions of Bukhara.
- In the mosques and madrasahs, I will talk about the peculiarities and traditions of Uzbekistan's religion.
- At the city's large picturesque bazaars, you will be able to imagine how trade was conducted in ancient times, learn which merchants visited Bukhara, who the money changers were and what the traders sell now.
- In addition to the iconic attractions, I will show you unique monuments off the tourist routes, for example, abandoned mosques where antique interiors have been preserved.
This way you will learn about the city and its residents, admire the wealth of open-air monuments and gain a better understanding of the vibrant culture of Uzbekistan and all of Central Asia. Welcome!
Route
- Samaniid Mausoleum
- Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum (Job's Well)
- Bolo-Hauz Mosque
- Ark Fortress
- Poi Kalon Complex
- Ulugbek Madrasah
- Abdullaziz-Khan Madrasah
- Covered Markets: Tok-i Zargaron, Tim Abdulla-Khan, Tok-i Telpak Furushon, Tok-i Sarrafon
- Magoki Attari Mosque
- Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble
- Chor-Minor Madrasah
Organizational Details
- Additional expenses: entrance tickets to some sites - around $7 per person.
- I can also arrange masterclasses on cooking Uzbek plov or on traditional carpet weaving for all interested participants.
