Sauran ancient city and the Ukasha Ata complex
- 6 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 18 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
A trip north of Turkistan: the Sauran ancient site about 40 km from the city, with the fortress walls of a medieval town, and the Ukasha Ata pilgrimage complex with its deep well. Your guide covers Sauran's history and local legends, and at the well you can see the old custom of drawing water with a bucket.
Highlights
- Fortress walls of medieval Sauran
- Walk around the ancient site
- Ukasha Ata mausoleum and well
- Steppe scenery along the way
Programme
- 09:00Meet at the entrance of the Azret Sultan museum reserve and drive to Sauran (about 45 minutes)
- 09:45Sauran ancient site: walk along the walls and inside the town, the story of the city
- 11:30Drive to the Ukasha Ata complex
- 12:15Ukasha Ata mausoleum and well, local legends
- 13:30Snack or tea at a roadside café
- 14:15Drive back to Turkistan, finishing around 15:00
Included
- ✓ Transport for the programme
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- ✕ Meals
- ✕ Entrance fees, if charged
- ✕ Donations and personal expenses
What to bring
Modest clothing for holy sites: shoulders and knees covered, a headscarf for women · Closed shoes, as the ground at the site is uneven · A hat and sunscreen, as there is almost no shade in the steppe
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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