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The Legend of Turkestan and Ak-Mechet: Historical South

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Description

Embark on a fascinating journey through the sacred and historical sites of southern Kazakhstan! Discover the ruins of the ancient city of Otyrar, the majestic Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, the mysterious Ak-Mechet cave, and the modern Keruen-Saray complex. Dive into the legends and the magical atmosphere of the East by visiting the region's most significant shrines.

What’s Included: Hotel accommodation Full-route transfer Professional guide services Entrance tickets to the mausoleums Meals according to the program

Not Included: Voluntary insurance (optional) Meals outside the program (some breakfasts/lunches and all dinners are paid independently)

What to Bring: Mandatory: Original ID card or Passport. We also recommend bringing comfortable shoes, snacks and water for the road, a raincoat, and cash (ATMs may not be available along the route). For ladies: please make sure to bring a headscarf for visiting the sacred sites.

Tour Itinerary: Day 1 20:00 — Group gathering (Almaty, 100 Baitursynov St., between Abay Ave. and Satpayev St.) 20:30 — Departure from Almaty 23:00 — Dinner at a cafe (independently)

Day 2 08:30 — Breakfast (takeaway, independently) 09:00 — Visit to the Arystan Bab Mausoleum and the ancient city of Otyrar 11:00 — Departure to Turkestan 12:30 — Lunch at a canteen in Turkestan 14:00 — Hotel check-in 15:30 — Excursion to the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum (including the underground mosque and fortress wall), walking around the Keruen-Saray complex 18:30 — Dinner (independently) 19:00 — Free time (evening program is optional, return to the hotel independently)

Day 3 07:00 — Breakfast 08:00 — Departure 10:00 — Excursion to the Ak-Mechet Cave and the Domalak Ana Shrine 14:00 — Lunch at a cafe on the way (independently) 17:00 — Visit to the Aisha Bibi and Babaja Khatun Mausoleums 00:00 — Approximate return to Almaty (Please note: the schedule is approximate and may change depending on the group's punctuality and road conditions).

  1. Байтурсынова 100

Cancellation policy

  • No penalty — cancel more than 5 days before tour
  • 100% — cancel less than 5 days before tour
238 004 ₸Price per 1 person
InfoIconThis tour has a maximum of 9 participants
1 personKZT 238,004
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