Day 5

From Nourata to Bukhara - Exploring World Heritage

• After a rustic breakfast, you’ll continue your journey to the historic city of Bukhara.
• The journey takes 3 hours, but you’ll make a first stop at the Fortress of Nourata, an ancient bastion reconstructed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. Here, you’ll also see the sacred Tchachma Spring, which, according to legend, was created by the prophet Job, and is still considered a place of healing by locals and remains a pilgrimage site for Muslims.
• You’ll make a 1-hour visit to the captivating Sarmishsay Gorge, an open-air gallery of ancient petroglyphs that have puzzled historians and scientists for decades. This UNESCO-protected site, the largest and most important rock monument in Uzbekistan, is often referred to as Uzbekistan’s “Stone Age Art Museum” because it boasts over 10,000 rock carvings, some dating back as far as 9,000 years.
• The next stop will be in the city of Navoiy, where you’ll have time to take lunch.
• Finally, around 4:00 PM, you’ll arrive in Bukhara, where you’ll stay in a charming hotel located in the city’s historic center.
• You’ll have free time to relax and stroll through the cobblestone streets, soaking in the unique atmosphere of this ancient city before enjoying dinner at a traditional restaurant, where the taste of history blends with local cuisine and you can enjoy typical dishes like khingal.