3 nights, 4 days
Bukhara 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)
A 4-day route through Bukhara grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.
Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026
The whole route at a glance
Map and place data © OpenStreetMap contributors Lines are straight connections, not actual routes.
DAY 1
Around Samanid Mausoleum · Attraction
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MorningSamanid Mausoleum
Attraction
A mausoleum just outside Bukhara's old town, built in the 10th century as a resting place for rulers of the Samanid dynasty. It's said to hold the tombs of three people, including Nasr II.
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After lunchChashma-Ayub Mausoleum
Attraction · 0.2 km from the previous stop
A structure near the Samanid Mausoleum in Bukhara, built during the Timurid era. It features a conical Khorezm-style dome, rare for Bukhara, and houses a well linked to the legend of the Prophet Job.
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AfternoonAbdullah Khan Madrasa
Attraction · 0.4 km from the previous stop
This 16th-century Islamic school in Bukhara stands at the north end of the Kosh Madrasah complex. It reflects the finest of Bukhara's architecture of its time, making it worth a visit for anyone interested in historic buildings.
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EveningModari Khan Madrasa
Attraction · 0.1 km from the previous stop
A 16th-century madrasa in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It faces the Abdullah Khan Madrasa, forming an architectural ensemble that's ideal for exploring the Islamic architecture of old Bukhara together.
DAY 2
Around Kalyan Minaret · Attraction·Temples & religious sites
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MorningKalyan Minaret
Attraction
A minaret in Bukhara's Poi Kalyan complex and the city's iconic landmark. It's a must-see stop on any trip to Uzbekistan.
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After lunchAmiralimhana madrassa
Attraction · 0 km from the previous stop
This Islamic school was built in 1915 by Alim Khan, ruler of the Bukhara Khanate, in what was then his capital, Bukhara. It offers a close look at traditional Islamic architecture.
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AfternoonMir-i-Arab madrasah
Attraction · 0.1 km from the previous stop
An Islamic seminary in Bukhara completed in 1536; after reopening in 1945, it became the foremost Islamic educational institution in the former Soviet Union. It's one of Bukhara's landmark Islamic buildings and well worth a visit.
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EveningKalan Mosque
Temples & religious sites · 0.1 km from the previous stop
A large mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, rebuilt in its current form in 1514 under the Shaybanid dynasty. It stands as one of Bukhara's foremost examples of Islamic architecture.
DAY 3
Around Ark of Bukhara · Castles & palaces·Temples & religious sites
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningArk of Bukhara
Castles & palaces
This massive fortress in Bukhara has stood since around the 5th century AD. It began taking its present form under the Shaybanid dynasty in the 16th century, functioning not just as a military stronghold but as a small city where people actually lived.
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After lunchBolo Haouz Mosque
Temples & religious sites · 0.2 km from the previous stop
Built in 1712, this historic mosque stands opposite Bukhara's famous Ark Fortress. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town, it's known for its striking gallery of slender, ornately carved wooden columns.
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AfternoonMullo Tursunjon Madrasah
Attraction · 0.6 km from the previous stop
This two-story Islamic theological school stands in Bukhara's old town. Designated as a cultural heritage site of Uzbekistan, it offers a close-up look at Bukhara's distinctive traditional architecture.
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EveningUlugh beg Madrassah
Attraction · 0.5 km from the previous stop
An Islamic school in Bukhara, built in 1417 and considered the oldest madrasa in Central Asia. It took its current form after major renovations in the late 16th century.
DAY 4
Around Chor Minor · Attraction
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MorningChor Minor
Attraction
Tucked in an alley near Lyab-i Hauz in Bukhara, this was once the gateway to a madrasa that no longer exists. As its name suggests, it is marked by four minarets and is preserved as part of Bukhara's historic district.
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After lunchIbrohim Oxund Madrasa
Attraction · 0.4 km from the previous stop
A two-story madrasa in Bukhara's old town, listed as a cultural heritage site of Uzbekistan. The building also houses the Varakhsha Archaeological Museum, which visitors can explore together.
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AfternoonIsteza madrasa
Attraction · 0.1 km from the previous stop
A two-story madrasa in the old town of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, known as the smallest madrasa in Central Asia. It is also listed among Uzbekistan's cultural heritage sites.
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EveningDomullo Hasan Madrasa
Attraction · 0.1 km from the previous stop
A two-story madrasa building in Bukhara's old town, listed as a cultural heritage site of Uzbekistan. It's now used to house traveler facilities, making it an easy, casual stop.
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Samanid Mausoleum, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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Khujra Studios
0.6 km
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Kamila
0.9 km
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Barfina
0.9 km
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Avicenna Hotel
0.9 km
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Ark Hotel
0.9 km
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Mosque Baland 1-star
0.9 km · Masjidi baland mehmonxonasi
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