Seven Saints of Bukhara — the Etti-Pir Pilgrimage Route — 1 Day

Locals in Bukhara believe that visiting seven sacred sites around the city — the “Etti-Pir” — is equivalent to a minor pilgrimage. This isn’t a sightseeing route in the usual sense; it’s a living religious tradition followed for centuries. For travelers, it’s a rare chance to see Bukhara through its spiritual history rather than its architecture.

Route

Bukhara → the mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshbandi → the Chor-Bakr necropolis → the mausoleum of Khoja Muhammad Porso → the Khoja Zayniddin complex → the mausoleum of Sayfiddin Boharzi → Bukhara.

Why this tour

• The only tour in our catalog built around spiritual tradition rather than architecture or nature.
• Bahauddin Naqshbandi founded the Naqshbandi Sufi order, which shaped Islam across Central Asia and beyond.
• The sacred fish pond at the Khoja Zayniddin complex is still revered by locals today.
• Works as a standalone excursion or a spiritual complement to a classic Bukhara city tour.

Itinerary

Morning departure from Bukhara. The mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshbandi — the main pilgrimage site, built around the grave of the 14th-century Sufi teacher. The Chor-Bakr necropolis, a “city of the dead” with mausoleums of the Juybari dynasty. The mausoleum of Khoja Muhammad Porso within the city. The Khoja Zayniddin complex, with a revered pond said to hold sacred fish. The mausoleum of Sayfiddin Boharzi, one of Bukhara’s venerated Sufi teachers. Return to Bukhara, free evening.

Included (placeholder — confirm before publishing)

• Comfortable transport for the full day
• A guide knowledgeable in the region’s Sufi history
• Entrance tickets to listed sites

Not included

• Lunch (can be arranged on request)
• Personal donations at the shrines (optional)

Confirmed departure dates and the final price are arranged with your travel consultant at booking.