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From Shymkent: Turkestan and Otrar Day Tour with Guide｜Kazakhstan
From Shymkent: Turkestan and Otrar Day Tour with Guide｜Kazakhstan
From Shymkent: Turkestan and Otrar Day Tour with Guide｜Kazakhstan
From Shymkent: Turkestan and Otrar Day Tour with Guide｜Kazakhstan
From Shymkent: Turkestan and Otrar Day Tour with Guide｜Kazakhstan

From Shymkent: Turkestan and Otrar Day Tour with Guide｜Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan-Shymkent
Duration:8 hour(s)
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
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  • Visit Turkestan, a major spiritual center of Central Asia
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkestan
  • Discover the ruins of Otrar, a once-powerful Silk Road metropolis
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch or picnic-style meal in the open air
  • Learn about the history of the Silk Road from your guide
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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodHotel transfer
Tour typesGuided tour
Meal arrangementLunch included
Additional service & facilityTransfer included
Sightseeing typeHistoric site tour, Hiking
TransportCharter car, Walking

Product Info

Step back in time on a guided day tour from Shymkent to two of southern Kazakhstan’s most important historical sites: Turkestan and Otrar. This journey offers deep insight into the region’s Silk Road past and spiritual heritage.

Begin your trip with a comfortable drive to Turkestan, one of Central Asia’s most sacred cities. Visit the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, an outstanding example of Timurid architecture and an important pilgrimage site. Your guide will share stories about the life, teachings, and legacy of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, as well as the city’s historical significance.

Continue to the ruins of ancient Otrar, once a thriving Silk Road city and a center of science, trade, and culture. Walk through the archaeological remains, learn about the city’s rise and destruction, and imagine life along one of history’s most important trade routes.

This tour is ideal for travelers interested in history, culture, and architecture, offering a meaningful and educational experience within one day from Shymkent.

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  • If your package requires a pickup address, the supplier will reconfirm the address you provided. If the address cannot be accepted, we will contact you to confirm an alternative pickup location.

  • Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments

  • Not Suitable For: Wheelchair users

  • What To Bring: Hat

  • What To Bring: Camera

  • What To Bring: Sunscreen

  • What To Bring: Water

  • What To Bring: Comfortable clothes

  • Not Allowed: Alcohol and drugs

  • Not Allowed: Littering

  • Know Before You Go: Wear comfortable walking shoes for historical sites

  • Know Before You Go: Dress modestly when visiting religious locations

  • Know Before You Go: This tour includes light walking on uneven terrain

  • Know Before You Go: Bring water, snacks, and sun protection

  • Know Before You Go: Weather can be hot in summer; hats are recommended

  • Know Before You Go: Not suitable for guests with limited mobility

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