Overnight Train Trip To Turkestan - 4 Days
About this tour
4 Days: Turkestan, Shymkent
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan to Turkistan, Kazakhstan
Transfer to railway station – departure to Turkestan. Overnight in the train.
Day 2: Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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: Turkistan, Kazakhstan to Shymkent, Kazakhstan
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, Kazakhstan
Arrival to Almaty. Transfer to the hotel/ your place. The end of the tour.
What's included
All land transfers; Tickets for train Almaty-Turkestan, Shymkent-Almaty; Accommodation based on double room sharing, including breakfast; Sightseeing tour program in each city; English speaking guide in Shymkent and Turkestan; Entrance tickets to the sights, museums, mausoleums.
Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole period of the tour; Full board (lunch and dinner); Hotel charges for additional services; Consular fees, visa support for Kazakhstan tourist visa; Tips are not included, but would be appreciated; Personal travel insurance.
What to know
Shymkent - 1 night Aidana Plaza Single supplement: $40 extra
Route & locations
Almaty, Kazakhstan to Turkistan, Kazakhstan