This is a journey through historical and sacred places in Turkestan and Shymkent along the Silk Road that will not leave anyone indifferent!
— 01:01 Arrival in Turkestan, transfer from the train station to the hotel
— Check-in at the Khanaka Turkestan Hotel, rest
— Breakfast at the hotel
— Departure to the village of Karnak
— The mulberry tree in the village of Karnak, which is over 1,300 years old, has long been a place of pilgrimage: people from different countries come to it to pray and ask the mulberry tree for wishes to be fulfilled.
— Departure to the Ukash-ata well, a sacred site near the mausoleum of Ukash-ata, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Its water is considered healing and accessible to those with a pure soul.
— Return to Turkestan
— Lunch at a city café
— Excursion to the Azret Sultan Museum-Reserve: the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum, the Khilvet Underground Mosque, and the Eastern Bath
— Dinner at a city café
— Theatrical water show at Karavansaray Turkistan
— Free time, rest, and a visit to the Altyn Samruk Flying Theater (additional charge)
— Breakfast at the hotel, check out
— Departure to the Otrar settlement
— The Otrar settlement is an open-air museum, an impressive archaeological site, and the ruins of one of the largest medieval cities in Central Asia, located on the Great Silk Road.
— The Arystan Baba Mausoleum is one of the main shrines and a place of pilgrimage for people from all over Central Asia.
— Lunch at Cafe
— Ak-Mosque Cave is a mysterious place, one of the largest caves in Central Asia, one of the most popular attractions in the Turkestan region. It's a unique natural phenomenon and considered a "place of power," where people make wishes and believe in healing.
— Arrival in Shymkent
— Dinner at a city café
— Check-in at the City Hotel
— Relaxation, free time, independent stroll along Arbat Street
— Breakfast at the hotel, check out, luggage remains at the hotel
— Departure for an excursion
— Citadel Hillfort—an archaeological site in the country, included in the State List of Historical and Cultural Monuments of Local Significance. It was here that Shymkent's history began.
— Turkestan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore—one of the oldest and largest museums in our country, founded in 1920.
— Shymkent Zoo—a scientific and educational center for the breeding and study of rare and endangered wild animals, and a favorite recreation spot for local residents and visitors. City
— Lunch at a city café
— Free time for shopping and exploring
— 7:00 PM: Two-hour sightseeing tour on a double-decker bus, covering the city's main sights
— 9:00 PM: Transfer to the train station, luggage pickup at the hotel
— 10:50 PM: Departure by train to Semey, arriving in Semey on May 12 at 9:05 AM
170 000 tenge per person.
Payment by installments from the bank for 6 and 12 months is possible.
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:
— 2-night accommodation at the Khanaka Turkestan Hotel, double occupancy
— 1-night accommodation at the City Hotel, double occupancy
— Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)
— Transportation in a comfortable vehicle as per the itinerary
— Entrance tickets to attractions as per the itinerary
— RedBus double-decker bus ticket
— Guide
— Insurance
— 1 liter of bottled water per day
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:
— Airfare/train tickets
— Single occupancy supplement
— Tickets to the Altyn Samruk Flying Theater
— Photo and video shooting fees
— All personal and other expenses not specified in the itinerary