7-Day Naqshbandiya Golden Chain Sufi Pilgrimage Tour in Uzbekistan
Highlights
Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand
religious, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
7 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Description
Discover the spiritual heritage of Central Asia on a seven-day Naqshbandiya Golden Chain Sufi tour through Uzbekistan. Journey across Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, and Kitab while visiting sacred mausoleums, historic mosques, and revered pilgrimage sites. Learn about the Seven Pirs, Sufi teachings, and dhikr practices through guided explanations. Experience centuries-old Islamic scholarship, spiritual traditions, and cultural history that shaped one of the most influential Sufi orders in the Muslim world.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent and Islamic Heritage Exploration
- Arrive in Tashkent and meet your English-speaking guide at the airport.
- Visit the Khast Imam Complex, home to the seventh-century Quran manuscript commissioned by Caliph Usman.
- Learn about the early spread of Islam and religious scholarship in Central Asia.
- Settle into the city and enjoy a traditional halal dinner.
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Day 2: Tashkent to Bukhara and Introduction to the Seven Pirs
- Travel from Tashkent to Bukhara by train while observing changing landscapes.
- Begin the ziyara pilgrimage to the Seven Pirs of Bukhara linked to the Naqshbandiya order.
- Visit the mausoleum of Abdulkhalik Gijduvaniy, founder of the Khodjagan order.
- Explore sites connected to Khodja Muhammad Orif Rigvari and Khodja Mahmud Anjir Fagnavi.
- Visit the Mir Arab Madrassah and the historic Kalon Mosque.
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Day 3: Bukhara Sacred Sites and Naqshbandi Legacy
- Continue the pilgrimage to revered Naqshbandiya figures including Khodja Azizan Ali ar-Romitani.
- Visit sites associated with Khodja Muhammad Baba as-Sammasi and Amir Kulal.
- Explore the Bakhavuddin Naqshbandi Complex, central to the order’s spiritual heritage.
- Visit the Sayfutdin Bokharzi and Chashmai Ayub mausoleums.
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Day 4: Bukhara to Samarkand via Imam al-Bukhari Complex
- Travel toward Samarkand, one of Central Asia’s most historic cities.
- Visit the Imam al-Bukhari Complex, dedicated to the author of Al Jome as-Sahih.
- Learn about the influence of Islamic scholarship in the Muslim world.
- Visit the Ubaydullah Akhrar Vali Complex in Samarkand.
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Day 5: Samarkand Pilgrimage and Historical Monuments
- Visit the Shakhi Zinda Complex, including the mausoleum of Qussam ibn Abbas.
- Explore the Saint Daniel Mausoleum, revered by three religions.
- Visit the Al-Moturudiy Mausoleum.
- Discover Registan Square and the Timurid-era mausoleums.
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Day 6: Shakhrisabz and Kitab Spiritual Journey
- Travel to Shakhrisabz, birthplace of Amir Timur.
- Visit the Dorut Tilovat Complex and the tomb of Shamsutdin Kulal.
- Continue the pilgrimage to Kitab and visit the tombs of key Sufi scholars.
- Learn about regional Sufi networks and spiritual transmission.
- Return to Samarkand after a full day of exploration.
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Day 7: Samarkand to Tashkent and Departure
- Travel from Samarkand to Tashkent by road.
- Reflect on the spiritual, historical, and cultural journey of the Naqshbandiya tradition.
- Transfer to the airport for onward departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 22 | /person |
| 23 to 32 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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