Turkistan, Sauran, Otrar and Arystan Bab in two days
- 2 daysDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 16 people
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A two-day programme covering the main historic sites of Turkistan region, with a night in Turkistan. Day one: the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum complex, Sauran ancient site and Keruen-Saray in the evening; day two: Arystan Bab Mausoleum, the ruins of Otrar and the Otrar museum reserve.
Highlights
- Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum and the Hilvet underground mosque
- Fortress walls of Sauran
- Arystan Bab Mausoleum and the Otrartobe ancient site
- An evening by the Keruen-Saray canals
Programme
Day 1 · Turkistan and Sauran
- 09:00Meet at the entrance of the Azret Sultan museum reserve
- 09:15Tour of the complex: Yasawi Mausoleum, Hilvet, Rabiga Sultan Begim Mausoleum, citadel walls
- 12:30Lunch and hotel check-in
- 15:00Drive to Sauran ancient site (about 45 minutes) and walk around it
- 18:00Back to Turkistan, rest
- 19:30Evening walk at Keruen-Saray, boat show if scheduled
Day 2 · Arystan Bab and Otrar
- 08:00Breakfast at the hotel, check-out
- 08:45Drive to Otrar district (about an hour)
- 09:45Arystan Bab Mausoleum
- 11:00Otrartobe ancient site: citadel ruins and the story of the Silk Road city
- 13:00Lunch, then the Otrar museum reserve (subject to opening hours)
- 16:00Back in Turkistan, end of the programme
Included
- ✓ Transport for the programme
- ✓ Guide on both days
- ✓ 1 night in a hotel in Turkistan (twin or double room)
- ✓ Breakfast on day two
- ✓ Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- ✕ Lunches and dinner
- ✕ Tickets for museums, the show and the theatre
- ✕ Single room supplement
- ✕ Donations and personal expenses
What to bring
Modest clothing for holy sites: shoulders and knees covered, a headscarf for women · Comfortable closed shoes · A hat, sunscreen and water · ID card or passport for hotel check-in
Meeting
Main entrance of the Azret Sultan museum reserve by the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum, Turkistan
Returns
You can return a ticket up to 24 hours before the start — 80% of the price comes back. Later — no return.
If the operator cancels the date or the group isn't reached, you get 100% back.
The tour runs with at least 4 people.
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