From Almaty: 7-Day Tour to Shymkent and Astana

Name: From Almaty: 7-Day Tour to Shymkent and Astana
Address: Kazakhstan

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Discover the best of Kazakhstan on a 7-day tour from Almaty to Shymkent and Astana. Visit the Charyn Canyon, UNESCO Heritages and the Modern capital of Kazakhstan.

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Highlights

Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles
Visit the Essyk Lake and the Sunkar Falcon Farm for a falcon show
Explore the city of Almaty and see the Vosnesensky orthodox cathedral
Discover the ancient city of Otrar and the architectural complex of Turkestan
Visit the Mausoleum of H.A. Yassavi and the medieval east bathhouses

Description

Explore the highlights of Almaty and Turkestan on a 7-day tour from Almaty. Visit the Charyn Canyon, Essyk Lake, and the Falcon Show at Sunkar Falcon Farm. Explore the cities of Almaty, Shymkent, and Astana. Day 1: Almaty City Tour Arrive in Almaty and transfer to your hotel. Meet your guide at the hotel and start your tour of the city. Visit the Vosnesensky Orthodox Cathedral, the Museum of Kazakh Folk Instruments, and the Green Bazaar. See Independence Square and ride the Almaty metro. Day 2: Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Almaty Explore the Charyn Canyon, often referred to as the 'little brother' of the American Grand Canyon. Visit the Valley of Castles and walk along the Charyn River. Return to Almaty for the night. Day 3: Essyk Lake + Falcon Show + Koktobe Hill – Train Station Transfer to Essyk Lake, a picturesque alpine lake surrounded by dense forests and flower fields. In the afternoon, return to the city to visit the Falcon Show at Sunkar Falcon Farm. In the evening, visit Koktobe Hill. Transfer to the train station for your night train to Shymkent. Day 4: Shymkent - Otrar - Turkestan Arrive in Shymkent and take a city tour. Depart to Turkestan via Otrar Old City. Explore the settlement on the former location of Otyrar, which dates back to the 1st century AD. Continue to Turkestan and check into your hotel. Day 5: Turkestan City Tour – Shymkent Airport – Astana City Explore Turkestan and visit the Mausoleum of H.A. Yassavi. Visit the medieval east bathhouses, the underground mosque, and the history museum. Walk around the Karavan Sarai area. Return to Shymkent and transfer to the airport for your flight to Astana. Day 6: Astana City Start your city tour by walking in the old part of the capital. Visit Independence Square, the National Museum, and the Water-Green Boulevard. See the Astana-Baiterek Monument and the Khan Shatyr Mall. Return to your hotel. Day 7: Airport Transfer Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Includes

Accommodation in hotels on DBL/TWN sharing Check-in: 14:00, check-out: noon. All early/late check-ins / check-outs are paid separately and on the spot to the hotels. Breakfasts at the hotels Services of A/C comfortable transport with a professional driver as per the program: 1-2 pax – Sedan car 3-7 pax – Minivan 8-19 pax – Minibus 20+ pax - Bus Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle English-speaking local guide services for excursions only Entrance fees for all the above-mentioned monuments Museum of Kazakh folk instruments Charyn canyon Essyk lake Falcon show Koktobe cable car round trip Otrar old city Mausoleum H.A.YASSAVI National museum (without Golden room – supplement 3 USD per person) Baiterek monument Domestic train tickets (1 compartment in 4 beds coupe )

Important Information

Check-in at hotels is at 14:00. The train cabin is shared by up to 4 people. Bring your passport for hotel check-ins and domestic flights. Expect significant walking during tours. Weather can vary, dress in layers. Local currency is tenge, USD should be changed at the local exhangers. English speaking guides provided. Night train travel involved, consider comfort needs.