Kazakhstan - An unforgettable journey along the Ancient Silk Road. In this fabulous country rich in ancient traditions, historical sites, beautiful nature, you can be surprised by the modern architecture of the big cities of Astana and Almaty. The oldest historical monuments on the territory of Kazakhstan date from the middle of the first millennium BC. The Silk Road was the main transport artery in ancient and medieval times. It was a bridge between the West and the East - the cities of China, Japan, Korea with Central Asia, Iran and from there with Russia, Byzantium, Italy and France. Music, dance art, painting, poetry, philosophy, religions spread along the Silk Road. At the end of the 14th century, the religious shrine for all Turkic-speaking peoples - Hodji Ahmed Yasavi - was built in the city of Turkestan. More than 100 nationalities live in the country, each contributing to the color of the population, their traditions and unforgettable culinary diversity. Here you can try unique specialties such as Beshbarmak - a national dish of Kazakhstan made of mutton and vegetables, horse sausage, the local hard cheese - Kurb, fried patties - Baursak and various types of pilaf, burek and baklava. On the territory of Kazakhstan, you can see a truly diverse nature: steppes, taiga, eternally snowy mountains, green pastures, canyons, high mountain plateaus and desert landscapes. The Baikonur Cosmodrome is also located here.
Program:
Day 1: Arrival at Astana International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.Free time / Information cocktail/
Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. Tour around Astana. The museum of the First President of the country, the Atameken ethno-memorial complex, the Triumph of Astana - a panoramic tour of the city, the Duman entertainment complex. Lunch. We continue to explore the city. The mosque «Khazret Sultan», Palace of peace and harmony «Pyramid», Baiterek, Singing fountains, etc. The entertainment center "Han - Shatar" (shopping on request). Free time.
Day 3: We head to Astana railway station and departure to Barubai. Breakfast on the train - a sandwich. Arrival in Barubai (National Natural Park) Noon. Tour: Zhumbaktas and Okzhetpes (huge rocks with which ancient legends of a mythical Kazakh princess are connected); The Camel – impressive rock formations that resemble a camel; Ablai Khan – the unifier of the Kazakhs; Mountain of the Sleeping Knights); The waterfall; the Forest of Dancing Birches, the Natural History Museum. Return to Astana. Accommodation at the hotel. Rest. Free time.
Day 4: Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the railway station in Astana. Departure from Astana to Almaty
Day 5: Meeting at the railway station in Almaty. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Visit to the Green Bazaar. Free time.
Day 6: Breakfast at the hotel. Exploring Almaty: The Central State Museum; Republic Square and the Independence Monument; The Opera and Ballet Theatre; Museum of folk instruments. Lunch. Climbing to Mount Koktobe and descending with the lift. Arrival at the hotel.
Day 7: Breakfast at the hotel. Climbing to the Shambulak mountain, the Medeo ice rink, a short walk. Lunch Visit to the Center of Folk Crafts. Free time.
Day 8: Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Charon Canyon. Free time.
Day 9: Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. Falconry farm in Alma-Arasan gorge. Watch an exciting show with specially trained falcons. Hunting with falcons - a typical Kazakh tradition. Gala dinner in a national yurt with a folklore program.
Day 10: Transfer to Almaty International Airport.
Kazakhstan - An unforgettable journey along the Ancient Silk Road. In this fabulous country rich in ancient traditions, historical sites, beautiful nature, you can be surprised by the modern architecture of the big cities of Astana and Almaty. The oldest historical monuments on the territory of Kazakhstan date from the middle of the first millennium BC. The Silk Road was the main transport artery in ancient and medieval times. It was a bridge between the West and the East - the cities of China, Japan, Korea with Central Asia, Iran and from there with Russia, Byzantium, Italy and France. Music, dance art, painting, poetry, philosophy, religions spread along the Silk Road. At the end of the 14th century, the religious shrine for all Turkic-speaking peoples - Hodji Ahmed Yasavi - was built in the city of Turkestan. More than 100 nationalities live in the country, each contributing to the color of the population, their traditions and unforgettable culinary diversity. Here you can try unique specialties such as Beshbarmak - a national dish of Kazakhstan made of mutton and vegetables, horse sausage, the local hard cheese - Kurb, fried patties - Baursak and various types of pilaf, burek and baklava. On the territory of Kazakhstan, you can see a truly diverse nature: steppes, taiga, eternally snowy mountains, green pastures, canyons, high mountain plateaus and desert landscapes. The Baikonur Cosmodrome is also located here.
PRICES for a group of 4 - 6 people:
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel - 937.50 EUR
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel - 1062.50 EUR
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