Day 1
Almaty – Turkestan
Transfer to railway station – departure to Turkestan. Overnight in the train.
Turkistan Ancient city Tour /4 days/
Short description
4-day Turkestan Pilgrimage Tour to the places related to the name of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi one of the most respected in the Islamic World of sufis and poets. Within the tour to the South of Kazakhstan, travelers will visit Turkestan, an old capital of Kazakh Khanate where one can see Islamic architectural complexes and in the first of all the grand mausoleum of Ahmed Yasawi. Besides you will have a unique opportunity to visit ‘night bazaar’. In the suburbs of Shymkent, the third largest city of Kazakhstan, there are many pearls of architecture and holy sites scattered around. Pilgrimage to Turkestan will gift its visitors some thrilled moments at the sacred places that they will carry in their memories forever.
- Category: Short tours
- Available: Year Araound
- Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
- Destination: South part of Kazakhstan
Tour itinerary
Day 2
Turkistan city
Arrival to Turkestan.Visiting of Azret-Sultan historical - architectural complex - Khoja Ahmed Yasawi mausoleum, Turkestan town necropolis, oriental baths and underground mosque. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Turkestan – Shymkent – Almaty
Early in the morning transfer to Shymkent. On the way visiting of Arystan-Bab (Khoja Ahmed Yasawi's teacher's mausoleum) and Otrar town excavations. Arrival to Shymkent. The rest of the day excursion to Sayram village: “Ibragim-Ata” mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi's father; “Kharashash-Ana” mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi's mother; Middle ages minaret. After lunch continue excursion to Kemekalgan village - so called “forgiving sins “Adam&Eve” cliffs”, stone made statues of animals, water from healing strings. In the evening transfer to Shymkent railway station. Train back to Almaty. Overnight in the train.
Day 4
Almaty city
Arrival to Almaty. Transfer to the hotel/ your place. The end of the tour.
Essentials
GUIDE
A Chinese, English or Russian speaking Kazakh guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Kazakh person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.
TRANSPORT
This trip you have a two choice. First one is a highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. And second choice is Russian 4x4 Van. Also with experience drives.
MEALS
In Kazakhstan, you will be dining at fine American, European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Kazakhstan's diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from our cook.
PERSONAL THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a rain jacket, gloves and hiking booth. Don’t forgot first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you). All your camera equipment.
Tour route
Day 1
Almaty > Turkistan
Distance: 850 km, Time: 8 hours
Day 2
Turkistan city
Distance: n/a, Time: n/a
Day 3
Turkistan>Shymkent
Distance: 165 km, Time: 2 hours
Day 3
Shymkent>Almaty
Distance: 700km, Time: 6 hours
Tour Package Price
Including package
Excluding package
Include service of Meals
Including package
- All transfers;
- Accommodation based on twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Sightseeing tour program as per itinerary with English-speaking guides/translators;
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
- Economy class ticket for flight Almaty – Kyzyl-Orda – Almaty/Nur-Sultan;
- Full-board;
- Permission to visit Baikonur cosmodrome;
- Permission to photograph objects as per itinerary;
- Tour assistant to accompany travellers from Almaty.
Excluding package
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Kazakhstan visa support letter and visa fee;
- Travel insurance;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour.
Include service of Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Per day 1 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/
- One time Kazakh traditional food /lamb with vegetables/
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