Kazakh treasure 7

 

Kazakh treasure 7
Country: Kazakhstan
Time of the tour: 5 days
Places to visit: Almaty - Issyk Lake - Tamgaly - Almaty - Nur-Sultan - Alzhir

Day 1: Almaty - Issyk Lake - Almaty  
Welcome to Kazakh treasure 7! You will be met and transferred to Issyk gorge that lays along the Kuldja tract. Here you will be able to see the site where once trade caravans travelled. On the way to it you will have a stop to explore the exhibits of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "ISSYK" where the you will have a chance to see the items of the history and culture of the Saka period, including a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapon, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of Saka burial mound.  Later on you will be transferred to the altitude of 1756 meters above sea level where you will see the breathtaking view of alpine lake Issyk that can be found in the valley with the same name. You will be impressed by the fact that the lake appeared about 10,000 years ago and the reason for it is the huge landslide that made the natural dam of 300 meters in height. Here you will be able to see the magnificent view of water surface and the Issyk Gorge. In addition you will be able to listen to the details of the natural disaster of 1963. After resting at the pristine nature you will head back to the southern capital of Kazakhstan for overnight in the hotel.

Day 2: Almaty - Tamgaly - Almaty
In course of the tour your road will go to the Tamgaly. During the way you will see the breathtaking view of the natural landscapes of Almaty region. Upon arrival in course of the Kazakh treasure 7 you will explore the one of the most prominent and unique sights that are known as the Tamgaly petroglyphs. They are also known as the most striking monuments of rock art of Zhetisu that was listed to UNESCO World Heritage Sights since 2004. The road from Almaty to this magnificent site takes 170 km. During the travel you will enjoy the ancient art gallery that shows the life of ancient people as well as the individual animals. You will be impressed to know that the sight preserved for 2,000 that can be seen as the images of solar deities, clowns, soldiers, married couples, pregnant women, multi-figure compositions, scenes of hunting and sacrifice that are made in style of Sakas. Many centuries this area was known as the sacred place where ritual ceremonies, magic rituals, worship of the gods and the spirits of ancestors took place. Return to hotel for overnight.

Day 3: Almaty - Nur-Sultan  
In the morning you will be transferred to Almaty for flight to Nur-Sultan. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the capital of Kazakhstan. Here in course of the travel you will have a guided city tour to see the major sights of the city. You will visit the Constitution Square, Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan* with the Golden man, as well as the largest and unique shopping center Khan Shatyr that will allow you to see the busy life of local people. After it you will reach the top of the Astana-Baiterek monument to see the breathtaking panorama view of Nur Sultan. Thenb you will cross the Ishym river in order to visit the Kazakh Eli Square as well as the unique attraction of the capital the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. Don't miss the chance to see the prominent Khazret Sultan mosque. Night is in the hotel.

Day 4: Alzhir
In course of the tour you will visit the other prominent sights of the city like Constitution Square, Museum of the First President, Congress Hall as well as the National Museum of History of Kazakhstan. Later on you will head on to the Malinovka village to witness the Museum and memorial complex "ALZHIR" is situated. During the tour you will explore the Akmola camp for the wives of traitors of Motherland that used to be one of the largest one in Soviet Union and one of the three "islands" of the "Gulag Archipelago". It is worthy to know that this place started to be a Museum and Memorial Complex of Victims of Political Repression and Totalitarianism in 2007. The camp will meet you with the "Arch of Grief" and them with two other compositions "Despair and Powerlessness" and "Fight and Hope". These prominent sights were made in memory to the families forever separated by cruel time. The tunnel on the walls depicts the tragic moments of parting with children, cruel and unfair court of the Three, a prison cell and a punishment cell, helps to plunge into the atmosphere of repressions. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 5: Flight
Transfer to the Almaty International airport and departure.

Transport:
02 pax - Sedan
04 pax - Minivan
06-10 pax - Sprinter

Price per person:
02 pax - 540 $
04 pax - 440 $
06 pax - 350 $
08 pax - 305 $
10 pax - 285 $
Single - 75 $

Early check-in - 25 $
Single early check-in - 50 $

Half board - 100 $
Full board - 180 $ 

English speaking guide - 555 $ per group 

Flight Almaty - Nur-Sultan - from 45 $ per person

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Almaty - "Kazakhstan" Hotel 3*
Nur Sultan - "Ibis" 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