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From Shymkent: Turkestan and Otrar Day Tour with Guide

By Open Central Asia
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$472 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step back in time as you visit the ruins of Otrar, once a key Silk Road centre
  • Explore the mausoleums of Arystan Bab and Ahmed Yasawi with a guide
  • Learn about the history of the region and the Silk Road from your guide
  • Enjoy the convenience of private transport to and from Shymkent

Activity location

    • Shymkent
    • Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Shymkent
    • Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan

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From Shymkent: Turkestan and Otrar Day Tour with Guide
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$471.54 x 1 AdultNZ$471.54
Total
Price is NZ$471.54
Until Sun, 22 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided sightseeing tour;
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to the museums, mausoleums and other sights;
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport throughout the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Water 1l per person

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

9:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel.
Transfer Shymkent – Otyrar district (~ 240 km., 3 hours). In Otyrar, visit the mausoleum of the legendary
great figure, spiritual teacher Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Arystan Baba. Arystan bab is the spiritual teacher of the
Sufis of Otrar, Sairam, Turkestan (Yasy). Next, a tour of the ruins of the Otyrar settlement. Once Otrar was
one of the main points of the Great Silk Road, and today it is only grandiose ruins that store many historical
facts and mysteries. Departure to Turkestan.
The excursion in Turkestan will begin with a visit to the ethno-village of the city, then a visit to the reserve the Azret-Sultan Museum, the mausoleum of H.A. Yasawi, the mausoleum of Rabia Sultan Begim, the
eastern bath, the underground mosque - Hilvet, the citadel of the fortress wall, a visit to the “Visit Centre
Turkistan” and the unique carpet museum. In continuation of the tour: a tour of the largest tourist complex in
Central Asia - “Karavansaray”. From the moment you plunge into the enchanting atmosphere of the
Karavansaray complex, you will find yourself in a fascinating fairy tale that glorifies the great history,
culture and eternal romance of Kazakhstan! Those who wish can visit the only 8D cinema in Kazakhstan
“Altyn Samruk”, guests of the “flying theatre” will go on a journey through time and space with the mythical
bird Samruk to the origins of Kazakh culture. Immersive 8D experience format will take you on a fantastic
flight over the sights of Kazakhstan! Those who wish can ride gondolas.
Spare time. Viewing the theatrical show of fountains “Kyz Zhibek and Tolegen”.
Departure to Shymkent (160 km). End of the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Shymkent
    • Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Shymkent
    • Shymkent, Shymkent, Kazakhstan