KAZAKHSTAN SILK ROAD & CULTURE TOUR
Almaty Turkestan Shymkent
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Best season: March November
Style: Culture, History & Local Life
Arrival in Almaty
Our guide will meet you at Almaty International Airport and transfer you to your hotel.
After a short rest, we begin a guided city tour.
We will visit Panfilov Park, the wooden Zenkov Cathedral, the colorful Green Bazaar, and enjoy panoramic views from Kok-Tobe Hill.
In the evening, we enjoy dinner in a traditional Kazakh restaurant.
Overnight in Almaty.
Almaty City & Culture
Today we explore more of Almaty.
We visit museums, local markets and walk through beautiful parks.
This day gives you a deeper understanding of Kazakhstan s modern life and ancient traditions.
Overnight in Almaty.
Almaty Turkestan
After breakfast, we travel by flight or train to Turkestan, the spiritual heart of Kazakhstan.
Upon arrival, we check into our hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Overnight in Turkestan.
Turkestan The Holy City
Today we visit the legendary Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Central Asia s most important Islamic monuments.
You will learn about the Silk Road, Sufi traditions and the rich history of the region.
We also explore local bazaars and old streets.
Overnight in Turkestan.
Turkestan Shymkent
We drive to Shymkent, one of Kazakhstan s oldest cities.
Along the way, enjoy steppe landscapes and small Silk Road towns.
Overnight in Shymkent.
Shymkent City Tour
We explore Shymkent s lively bazaars, old neighborhoods and taste traditional southern Kazakh cuisine.
This city offers a perfect blend of history and everyday local life.
Overnight in Shymkent.
Shymkent
Return to Almaty by flight or train.
Free evening for shopping or rest.
Overnight in Almaty.
Departure
Transfer to Almaty International Airport.
End of tour.