Almaty is former capital and the biggest, enjoyable city in Kazakhstan. As cultural capital of the country, there are a lot of museums, parks and theatres. City can also offer wide ranges of shopping malls, cozy coffee shops, and many activities such as hiking, skiing, rafting, karting and many many other. During the tour, you will visit all main attractions of the city and Shymbulak Ski resort.
Tour starts at Green Bazar, the most famous market where you can see part of our culture and purchase local foods and souvenirs. Then tour is followed by Panfilov Park with memorials to WW2 and famous Zenkov Cathedral. After the fulfilling lunch, we will visit National Museum, take photo at the front of the Palace of the Republic, and go up to the Kok-Tobe Mountain to see the amazing panoramic view of the city. Tour will end with a dinner at Kazakh Restaurant where you can enjoy local food.
During the second day we will visit Medeo ice skating rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort where you can admire mountains and have lunch/coffee with amazing view.
Description
Itinerary
DAY 1 9.30 am Pick up
10.00 am Zeleniy Bazaar
The most famous market of the city where you can see part of Kazakh and Central Asian culture through its food and mode of life.
10.45 am Panfilov Park + Cathedral At this location we will have a walk at the beautiful park, visit memorial of the WWII and admire famous Zenkov Cathedral.
12:40 pm Square of the Republic
Visit of the main square of the City
1:30 pm Lunch
3:00 pm National Museum
Deep dive to Kazakh history from its foundations to modern history.
5:00 pm Palace of the Republic We will visit the square in front of the Palace where we will observe main architectural sightseeing and familiarize with Abai, famous Kazakh poet.
5:30 pm Kok-Tobe
At this location, we will have time to enjoy amazing panoramic view of the city.
7:00 pm Dinner at Kazakh restaurant
Delightful dinner at restaurant of modern Kazakh cuisine.
DAY 2
10:00 am Pick up
10:40 am Shymbulak&Medeo
Visit to the highest Ice Skating Rink in the world and famous ski resort. The greatest opportunity to see Almaty mountains.
12:00 pm
Lunch/Coffree at Shymbulak
1:00 pm
Arrival to the city
What is included
Transportation with driver
English speaking guide
Water
(2 liters per person)
Entrance tickets to Kok-Tobe, National Museum and Cable cars