Arrival in Almaty. Meet at the airport and further transfer to the hotel for accommodation and rest.
After breakfast, the sightseeing tour in Almaty. Visit the following sites: Park of 28 Panfilov soldiers; the Ascension Cathedral - Russian Orthodox wooden church that magically withstood a strong earthquake in XX century; Museum of musical instruments. Further visit of another tourist site of Almaty - Green Bazaar (food tasting including). After lunch time continuation of the city tour: visit Ili Alatau mountains and the local National Park - main attraction of this place is Medeo skating rink, located at the height of 1,690 meters. Another attraction of the same place is Shymbulak - a popular mountain resort with high-level equipment and infrastructure. The last point of Almaty city tour will be Kok Tobe park, located at the height of 1100 meters on the green hill. From here it will be possible to take a ride on a comfortable cable car and within 10 minutes admire the magnificent panoramic view of the city. 
Further transfer to the hotel in Almaty. Rest, dinner and overnight.

After breakfast at 08:00, continue to Ash-tree Grove on the Temerlik River. Here you will explore the surroundings and have a picnic. If you travel down Charyn and Temirlik River, you will be able to see the rare kind of Sogdian Ash-tree is growing, which is famous in Kazakhstan. According to specialists, it is a thousand years old tree. Drive further to famous Charyn Canyon. It is an otherworldly monument. The most popular part is called “Valley of Castles”. The history of the canyons goes to Paleogene period. It is also similar to the Grand Canyon in North America, probably that’s why Charyn is called as a little brother of it. The height of Charyn Canyon reaches to 150-300 meters. The erosion of the natural forces depicted giant castles, magical creatures and figures millions of years ago during the tour. It will take hours to explore the stunning beauty of this pure museum of the nature. After surprising beauty, drive to Saty settlement. Night in a hotel.

After breakfast, check out from the guesthouse and travel up to the Kaindy Gorge for a tour. The lake Kaindy is located on the top of the gorge among the evergreen fir trees at the altitude of 2000m. The history of the lake goes back to the earthquake in 1911. Due to cascading during the earthquake, the natural dam blocked mountain water flowing down and make turquoise lake on the port of the forest. Even in the hot summer days, the water of the lake is extremely cold, making needles of flooded trees well preserved in Kazakhstan. The dried-out trunks of the trees rise above the surface of the water, looking like the masts of sunken ships. This charming scenery cannot be fully described by words; you will see on your own and remember it in your heart.

After enjoying the surrounding, return to Almaty train station, night train TALGO to Shymkent 025T Almaty 2 – Shymkent 22:04 – 08:57 (schedule is subject to change for 2025) daily (2pax in wagon)

Upon arrival in Shymkent breakfast at local restaurant with coffee. Transfer by road to Turkestan, Upon arrival explore the Azret-Sultan State Historical and Cultural Reserve, including the Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Mausoleum. Then visit the Turkestan Necropolis, the Hilvet Semi underground mosque, and a hammam, as well as seeing a fragment of the fortress wall and the gates of the old citadel. Continue to Otrar. In addition to exploring the archaeological site of this ancient oasis settlement, visit the local history museum and the Mausoleum of Arystan-Bab (Khoja Ahmed Yasawi’s teacher and spiritual mentor).

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and overnight stay in Turkestan.

Today we make a trip to Shymkent via Otrar ancient city. Being a part of the ancient Silk Road, this place attracts many history-lovers from different parts of the world. En route to Shymkent visit the Museum in the Shoulder village and Mausoleum of Arystan-bab of XII century – one of Muslim shrines in Central Asia that is also famous as a pilgrimage place for Muslims. Upon arrival in Shymkent drive to visit the cave of Akmeshit – its length is of 25 meters and the ancient legend says that it used to be a shelter for up to 10 thousand warriors. Return to Shymkent, accommodation at the hotel and overnight.

Transfer in the morning to airport DV709 CIT (Shymkent) – SCO (Aktau) 10:40 -13:00 Daily (subject could be change).