Day 7

Farewell to Bukhara and Return Journey (Bukhara — Bukhara Train Station/Tashkent)

• After breakfast, on your second day in Bukhara, you’ll explore some of the city’s lesser-known gems. You’ll visit Chor Minor, a curious monument with four towers which was once part of a madrasah, built by Khalif Niyaz-kul, a wealthy Bukhara resident of Turkmen origin in 1807. The monument is protected as a cultural heritage site and is also part of the Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• You’ll stroll through the gardens surrounding the Summer Palace of the Bukhara emirs, Sitora-i Mokhi Khosa, a luxurious complex dating from the 19th century where the emirs used to escape the city’s heat. You’ll admire the mix of architectural styles, ranging from traditional Uzbek to European, reflecting the eclecticism of the last era of the emirs, and you’ll appreciate the beautiful peacocks that make the palace their home, just as they did during the emirs’ time. Here, you can also visit the interior of the palace and the on-site museum.
• You’ll continue with a visit to the Samanid Mausoleum, a masterpiece of 10th-century Islamic architecture, known for its elegant brick design.
• You will have time to take lunch.
• After a final afternoon exploring the treasures of Bukhara, you’ll head to the train station to board the Afrasiab, the most modern high-speed train in Uzbekistan. This comfortable and fast journey will take you back to Tashkent through the landscapes you’ve explored over the past few days, allowing you to soak in the views of this beautiful country one last time and reflect on all the experiences and memories you’ve accumulated during this tour.

Back in Tashkent, the 7 days of your incredible “Eco Tour I” with S&P Travel come to an end. We hope that each landscape, cultural encounter, and moment of tranquillity has fulfilled your dreams of adventure and connection with nature. Not only have you seen monuments and landscapes, but you’ve also experienced the hospitality and warmth of a people who have welcomed travelers for centuries. We hope that Uzbekistan now feels like a second home! Thank you for choosing to travel with us! May your future adventures always be delightful!