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Istanbul & Kazakhstan - Between the Bosphorus and the Silk Road (including flight)

15 days
From Istanbul to Almaty
4.3 (62 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 2 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Frankfurt to Istanbul

    Frankfurt to Istanbul
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blue Mosque
    • View Hippodrome Square with historic monuments
    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Tour Topkapi Palace
    • Explore Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Blue Mosque
    Hippodrome Square
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Grand Bazaar
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  3. Day 3

    Istanbul to Almaty

    Istanbul to Almaty
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Süleymaniye Mosque
    • Explore Egyptian Bazaar
    • Bosphorus boat tour
    • Funicular ride to Galata district
    Landmarks
    Süleymaniye Mosque
    Egyptian Bazaar
    Galata
  4. Day 4

    Almaty

    Almaty

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Almaty
    • Visit Green Bazaar
    • Visit Park of the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
    • Visit Cathedral of the Ascension of Christ
    • Visit Museum of National Musical Instruments
    Landmarks
    Green Bazaar
    Park of the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
    Cathedral of the Ascension of Christ
    Museum of National Musical Instruments
  5. Day 5

    Almaty to Turkestan

    Almaty to Turkestan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Homemade dinner with Kazakh family)

    Included Activities

    • Prepare traditional tandyr nan bread with Kazakh family
    • Enjoy homemade dinner with Kazakh family
    • Learn about traditional leatherworking and saddlery crafts
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  6. Day 6

    Turkestan

    Turkestan

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
    • Tour underground Hilvet Mosque
    • Visit woodcarver's workshop
    • Multimedia presentation at Karavansaray complex
    • Watch boat show "Kyz Zhibek and Tolegen"
    Landmarks
    Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
    Hilvet Mosque
  7. Day 7

    Turkestan - Otrar - Akmeshit Cave - Shymkent

    Turkestan - Otrar - Akmeshit Cave - Shymkent

    Included Activities

    • Visit archaeological site of Otrar
    • Visit mausoleum of Arystan Bab
    • Visit Akmeshit Cave
    Landmarks
    Otrar
    Mausoleum of Arystan Bab
    Akmeshit Cave
  8. Day 8

    Shymkent

    Shymkent

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ethnographic Museum
    • Traditional music demonstration
    • Pottery workshop
    • Visit Altyn Orda Art Gallery
    • Dry felt craft workshop
    Landmarks
    Ethnographic Museum
    Altyn Orda Art Gallery
  9. Day 9

    Shymkent

    Shymkent
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic)

    Included Activities

    • Aksu Canyon tour by SUV
    • Panoramic views from lookouts
    • Picnic in nature
    • Sayram-Ugam National Park exploration
    Landmarks
    Aksu Canyon
    Sayram-Ugam National Park
  10. Day 10

    Shymkent to Almaty

    Shymkent to Almaty
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Museum of Modern Art
    • View sculpture "Nades"
    • Visit Abai Theater for Opera and Ballet
    • Stroll through Panfilov pedestrian zone
    Landmarks
    Museum of Modern Art
    Abai Theater for Opera and Ballet
    Panfilov pedestrian zone
  11. Day 11

    Almaty to Altyn-Emel National Park - Singing Dune - Basshi

    Almaty to Altyn-Emel National Park - Singing Dune - Basshi
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Altyn-Emel National Park tour by SUV
    • Singing Dune hike
    • View Oshaktas steles
    Landmarks
    Altyn-Emel National Park
    Singing Dune
  12. Day 12

    Basshi

    Basshi
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic)

    Included Activities

    • Aktau chalk hills exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Easy walk through Aktau chalk hills
    Landmarks
    Aktau Chalk Hills
  13. Day 13

    Basshi - Zharkent - Charyn Canyon - Saty

    Basshi - Zharkent - Charyn Canyon - Saty
    Meals
    Lunch (Uyghur cuisine at family-run café)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zharkent Mosque
    • Sample Uyghur cuisine at family-run café
    • Watch homemade noodle preparation
    • Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles" hike
    Landmarks
    Zharkent Mosque
    Charyn National Park
    Charyn Canyon
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  14. Day 14

    Saty - Charyn National Park - Almaty

    Saty - Charyn National Park - Almaty
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Lake Kaindy hike
    • Visit first Kolsai Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Off-road minibus to upper parking lot at Lake Kaindy
    Landmarks
    Lake Kaindy
    Kolsai Lakes
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  15. Day 15

    Almaty to Frankfurt

    Almaty to Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kazakhstan.Turkey. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kazakhstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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