Kazakh treasure 2

 

Kazakh treasure 2
Country: Kazakhstan
Time of the tour: 5 days
Places to visit: Almaty - Shymkent - Turkestan - Issyk Lake - Almaty

Day 1: Almaty - Shymkent
Our company is happy to impress you by the special Kazakh treasure 2. On arrival you will be met by the team of us and transfer to Shymkent. Meet the city tour! It will take 4 hours. It is important to note that Shymkent is the city where caravans crossed the Great Silk Road as well as the most ancient cities of the Middle Ages as Otar, Turkestan, Syganak, Sauran and others are located over there. Nowadays, Shymkent is defined to be the historical and cultural center in the south of Kazakhstan. This city is best for tours and just tourism. Visit the Alley of memory in the park named after Kaldayakov, the monument "Jer An", Ordabasy Square "20 Years of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan Park", Museum of Victims of Political Repressions, Obelisk of Glory, Walk of Fame, Eternal Flame for the Fallen in World War II, Arboretum.  Also you will visit the museum of local lore. No doubt you will be impressed by them on tours. Nigh is in a hotel. 

Day 2: Shymkent - Turkestan - Shymkent
We are glad to present the next day of our interesting tour where you will travel to the ancient Turkestan of 500 AD where caravans from Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva travelled to northern Kazakhstan. Before it was the capital of the Kazakh Khanate. The city gained a high reputation due to Sufi sheikh and philosopher Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. On the way you will a small mausoleum here for them of 1166 built by Emir Temirlan. Today, the mausoleum became the first place for pilgrimage of Muslim. The guide will share some legends that building of mausoleum was failed, whether other sources say Tamerlan had a dream where prophet said him to build a mausoleum over the grave of Arystan Bab. After that he built the tomb of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. There are a lot of peoole visit the mausoleum of Arystan Bab and Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, taking it as a small Hajj to Mecca. Being in Turkestan you will visit "Azret-Sultan" historical and architectural complex, Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Turkestan ancient reimbursement, Necropolis, a section of the fortress wall, Citadel with gates, Hammam, Hilvet underground mosque. Overnight is in the hotel

Day 3: Shymkent - Almaty
In the morning you will travel to Almaty. On arrival, you will have an opportunity to explore the town by the city tour. It is better to start from the Green Bazaar. You will be impressed by its colorful view and oriental goods. Afterwards we will visit the Panfilov Park as well as Zenkov Cathedral. They will catch your attention on tours! In the afternoon, you will drive to the Medeo gorge and try your skills on the highest mountain skating rink in the world and the dam. Then we will drive to the Kok Tobe hill and explore the tallest TV tower in the world. This is an idea for beautiful photos and joy. In addition, you will see shops and get gifts. In the end of day, you will enjoy the view of the city by famous Almaty cableway. Transfer to a hotel.

Day 4: Almaty - Issyk Lake - Almaty
The last day of the tour will be full of joy! We will drive over gorges Trans-Ili Alatau or Issyk Gorge, located at the Kuldja tract. In past times, caravans travelled over there. The guide will show the pristine nature and tell the history of this territory where you will have an opportunity to see the burial mounds of Sakas period as well as the famous "Golden Man" which today is state symbol of Kazakhstan. Afterwards we will visit the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "ISSYK" and see remains of Sakas period, counting a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapon, horse items, and model of Sakas burial mound. The tour will be continued to the Issyk Lake, located on the altitude of 1 756 meters above sea level. Visitors will like to travel along this lake and take fresh air. It is time to take memorable photos and enjoy tours. Rest is in a hotel.

Day 5: Flight
Airport transfer. We are thankful for Kazakh treasure 2!

 

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

Price per person:
02 pax - 760 $
04 pax - 515 $
06 pax - 385 $
08 pax - 335 $
10 pax - 300 $
Single - 55 $

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

Half board - 80 $
Full board - 145 $ 

English speaking guide - 235 $ per group

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Shymkent - "Shymkent" Hotel 3*
Almaty - "Kazakhstan" 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