Nurata 3-Day Tour
Samarkand – Nurata – Asraf – Bukhara
Season: March – November | Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
3 days tour into the deep Uzbek ancient life and beyond — explore the lands once conquered by Alexander the Great, and where, legend says, he might even be buried.
See the legendary pool of holy water in Nurata that no one dares to touch. Visit Asraf — a sacred village nestled between two mountain feet on the route from Samarkand to Bukhara.
Welcome to the elder Uzbekistan!
Day 1: Samarkand – Nurata – Asraf
- 09:00 – Meet your driver in Samarkand and transfer to Nurata, a town founded by Alexander the Great (as the fortified Nur settlement).
- Visit:
- Ruins of the ancient fortress and the kariz — an underground water pipeline from the spring.
- The sacred Chashma Complex and Juma Mosque over the holy spring, a major pilgrimage site.
- Continue to Asraf village, arrive around lunchtime. Enjoy a warm welcome and a delicious homemade lunch by a local family.
- Short walk and sightseeing around the village. Evening rest.
- Dinner and overnight in a cozy guesthouse.
Day 2: Asraf
- Homemade breakfast at the guesthouse.
- Easy mountain hike guided tour to Uhum village (14 km / ~7 hours) with a picnic stop.
- Visit:
- Ruins of Mongol fort ‘Qorgoni Honkeldi’
- Ruins of ‘Deh’ fortress
- Old community watermill in Upper Uhum
- Optional: Culinary masterclass — learn to cook traditional Uzbek food in the guesthouse kitchen.
- Lunch, leisure time in the afternoon, dinner, and overnight at the guesthouse.
Day 3: Asraf – Gijduvan – Bukhara
- After breakfast, depart toward Bukhara.
- En route stop in Gijduvan for a ceramics workshop tour — see the full process from wheel to kiln and visit the museum of regional ceramics.
- Optional: Masterclasses in ceramic painting, suzani embroidery, or traditional bread baking.
- Arrive in Bukhara in the afternoon. End of tour.
Tour Price per Person
| Group Size | Price (per person) |
| 1 person | $490 |
| 2–3 persons | $315 |
| 4–5 persons | $265 |
| 6–12 persons | $225 |
Single supplement: +$35
✅ Price Includes
- Accommodation: 2 nights in shared guesthouse in Asraf
- All transfers by tourist-class transport
- All meals in Asraf (breakfasts, lunches, dinners – traditional, alcohol not included)
- All entry tickets and natural site fees as per program
- Tourist tax
❌ Not Included
- Meals in Samarkand and Bukhara
- Personal expenses, tips
- Optional masterclasses (ceramics, cooking, etc.)
- Travel insurance
Accommodation
| City | Type | Nights |
|---|
| Asraf | Guesthouse | 2 |
Immerse yourself in the warmth of Uzbek hospitality, explore ancient trails, and experience a lifestyle that hasn’t changed for centuries.
Contact & Booking
WhatsApp: +998 91 974 3138
Email: asadovanilufar667@gmail.com
If you would like to send a request, please message me on WhatsApp or send an email. I’ll be happy to assist you with your booking.
Send your request to +998 91 974 3138 or asadovanilufar667@gmail.com
