Kazakh treasure 1

 

Kazakh treasure 1
Country: Kazakhstan 
Time of the tour: 4 days
Places to visit: Almaty - Shymkent - Turkestan - Almaty

Day 1: Almaty - Shymkent
We are glad to meet you on Kazakh treasure 1! Here you will get acquainted the wonderful city tour in Shymkent. It will take about 4 hours. This city is located on the Great Silk Road. Visit the ancient cities of the Middle Ages as Otar, Turkestan, Syganak, Sauran and others. In Shymkent you will see the historical and cultural center in the south of Kazakhstan and walk along the Memory Alley in Park named after Sh. Kaldayakov, Monument "Jer An", Ordabasy Square, Park "20th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan", Museum of political repression victims, Obelisk of Glory, Walk of Fame, Eternal Fire to the fallen in the Second World War, Arboretum and historical museum of local lore. We hope you like them on tours. Transfer to hotel.  

Day 2: Shymkent - Turkestan - Shymkent
The next day of our tour will start by travelling to the ancient city of Turkestan. It was appeared in the 500 AD at the crossroads of caravan roads from Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva to northern Kazakhstan. It is the spiritual and political center of the Turkic-speaking people belonging to the XVI-XVIII centuries. In past times it was the Kazakh Khanate. Turkestan was searched by Sufi sheikh and philosopher Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, who was buried in a small mausoleum over there in 1166. The mausoleum was placed after 233 years at the time of his death by the leader Emir Tamerlane. Today, Turkestan became the famous city for Muslim pilgrimage. According to legend, the walls of mausoleum botched saying that it was destroyed by the big storm, other sources say it was a green bull who derived and ruined all. Tamerlan had a dream where a prophet said that at first you should to build a mausoleum above the grave of Arystan Bab, who was teacher and spiritual mentor of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. Later on he built the tomb of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi where nowadays pilgrims visit the mausoleum of Arystan Bab, and then Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. It is like a small Hajj to Mecca. In Turkestan you will visit "Azret-Sultan" historical and architectural complex, Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Turkestan ancient settlement, Necropolis, a splinter of the fortress wall, Citadel with gates, Hammam, Hilvet underground mosque and other places of wonder. After a long day, you will rest in a hotel.

Day 3: Shymkent - Almaty
In the morning, you will have flight in Almaty. On arrival, you will have the city tour where you can acquaint with its history and development of Kazakhstan. It will take for about 5 - 6 hours. At first, visit the famous Green Bazaar. It is best place for bargaining and fresh fruits and vegetables. For sure you will like it on tours. In the afternoon, you can visit Almaty parks as Panfilov Park as well as Zenkov Cathedral as well as walk to the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame. It is dedicated to brave heroes who lost their lives for freedom and independence of Kazakhstan. Then, we will drive to the Medeo Gorge and see the highest mountain skating rink in the world. We will move on to the next destination of our tour as the Kok-Tobe hill. Over there you will see the biggest TV tower in the world. Travelers can inspire panorama views and take vibrant photos. Your tour will end by seeing the whole city by the famous Almaty cableway. Night is in a hotel. 

Day 4: Flight
Transfer to the airport. Kazakh treasure 1 is finished. Thank you!

 

Transport:
02 pax - Sedan economy
04 pax - Minivan
06-10 pax - Minibus

Price per person:
02 pax - 665 $
04 pax - 425 $
06 pax - 315 $
08 pax - 275 $
10 pax - 240 $
Single - 40 $

Early check-in - 20 $ 
Single early check-in - 30 $  

Half board - 55 $
Full board - 100 $ 

English speaking guide - 130 $ per group

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Almaty - "Kazakhstan" Hotel 3*
Shymkent - "Shymkent" Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour            

Service does not include:
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide