2 Days Ancient Taraz City Aisha Bibi Love Story
About this tour
A two-day tour to the ancient city of Taraz in Southern Kazakhstan, which is over 2,000 years old. The tour is conducted from Taraz itself or from Almaty or Shymkent
The penetration of Islam into the region and islamization process of cities along the Great Silk Road. The eternal conflict between the city and the nomads, the confrontation between Islam and the ancient nomadic culture using the example of the city of Taraz and the region. Unique masterpieces of ancient architecture and mysterious residential complexes of nomads.
Modern Soviet archtecture of Taraz city. Taraz is also a great place where you can still see mosaic panels and monuments of the Soviet era. Monuments to the leader of the world revolution V. Lenin, unique mosaic panels, monuments to various figures of Soviet history.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Almaty to Taraz
Day 1 Early departure from the hotel and direct drive to the archaeological excavations of Ancient Taraz in the city center. Visit to the burial place of one of the famous rulers of the city, Karakhan Ata. Lunch at the popular city restaurant "Samarkand". Departure to the opposite bank of the Talas River to the historical and memorial complex Tek Turmas. The main milestones of the region's history and the great heroes of the steppe in the steles and monuments of the complex. Mausoleums and mosques on the river bank, a beautiful view from the Talas River to the city. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Taraz to Aisha Bibi Mausoleum
Day 2 Early departure from the hotel and direct drive to the Aisha Bibi memorial complex. Aisha- Bibi memorial complex. The Aisha Bibi complex is one of the most popular places to visit for tourists and religious pilgrims. And the mausoleum where this great woman is buried is one of the most beautiful in all of Central Asia. This mausoleum is an example of a mixture of ancient Turkic culture and religious Muslim architecture. Return to the city, lunch in the local natioanl restaurant. Taraz is also a great place where you can still see mosaic panels and monuments of the Soviet era. Monuments to the leader of the world revolution V. Lenin, unique mosaic panels, monuments to various figures of Soviet history. A short tour of these historical places.
What's included
The tour includes English- speaking tour guide, transportation and fuel, entrance tickets.
Accommodation and food are not included.
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Almaty to Taraz