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Visit Bayterek tower, then stroll down Nur Boulevard to Khan Shatyr – another city landmark in the shape of a giant transparent tent. Visit Nur-Astana Mosque – with its capacity of 5000 worshippers inside and an additional 2000 outside, it’s one of the largest mosques in Central Asia. Then, you'll stop at the Palace of Peace & Reconciliation – a pyramid-shaped conference hall considered Astana's symbolic centre. This afternoon, why not find some horse meat dishes or plov (a popular rice dish with chunks of lamb, onions and carrots) for lunch. After, you’ll met back up with your group and visit a renowned local jeweller and his workshop to learn about his craft. 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On the way back to Almaty, stop by a winery, where you’ll meet with a local craft winemaker and sample some raw wine, craft cheese and tuck into a hearty lunch. Included Activities: -<description>Almaty – Winery visit and wine tasting</description> -<description>Almaty – Turgen Gorge</description> -<description>Almaty – Lake Issyk</description>","lat":"43.277743","lng":"76.896029"},{"title":"Day 6: Almaty","name":"Almaty","description":"Today, you’ll take a city tour of Almaty with a local guide. This former capital of Kazakhstan now has a completely different vibrancy to Astana, with its wide tree-lined streets, numerous parks and the view of the snow-capped mountains. Visit Central Square and the colourful Zenkoff Cathedral in Panfilov Park, dedicated to the 28 guardsmen who died defending Moscow against German tanks in WWII. Check out the fascinating Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments, which features a great collection of ancient relics. Finally, visit Zelenyi Bazaar and experience the vibrant market scene before returning to the hotel to rest and recharge. Included Activities: -<description>Almaty - Zenkov Cathedral</description> -<description>Almaty - Panfilov Park</description> -<description>Almaty - Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments</description> -<description>Almaty - Zelenyi Bazaar</description>","lat":"43.277743","lng":"76.896029"},{"title":"Day 7: Kolsay Lakes National Park","name":"Kolsay Lakes National Park","description":"This morning, drive to Saty Village, stopping at the spectacular Charyn Canyon along the way. The richly coloured canyon carves a path through the surrounding landscape, with vivid tones of oranges and browns shifting and changing as the sun travels across the sky. Enjoy some time here to marvel at the natural wonder and grab some photos before continuing to Saty Village, where you’ll check into your homestay and experience a taste of local life in the Tien Shan Mountain Range. 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Continue to Dubovy Park, and wander among the open-air galleries before strolling between the century-old oaks along Freedom Avenue. In the afternoon, you'll have some free time to further explore Bishkek. Quite the contrast to the relaxed quiet streets, square and parks in the city centre, Osh Market is noisy, crowded, and a perfect peek into local life. You'll find all kinds of things on sale here, from spices and fruits to clothes and carpets. Included Activities: -<description>Bishkek - City walking tour</description> Optional Activities: -<description>Bishkek - State Historical Museum</description>","lat":"42.871","lng":"74.5879"},{"title":"Day 15: Song-Kol Lake (3016 metres)","name":"Song-Kol Lake (3016 metres)","description":"Back on the road and travel to Song-Kol Lake, another alpine stunner that is considered a sacred place to many Kyrgyz people, as well as one of the best summer pastures for nomadic herders. 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Arrive at tonight's accommodation which is part of the local community based tourism network in Toktogul sometime in the early evening. ","lat":"40.261592","lng":"72.931292"},{"title":"Day 18: Osh","name":"Osh","description":"After breakfast, get ready for another all-day journey to Osh, the second-largest city in Kyrgystan. Stop en route at Uzgen, an ancient trading town and handicrafts centre along the Silk Road. Although much of the ancient city has been destroyed, a minaret and three mosques that have survived remain important examples of medieval Central Asian architecture. Continue to Osh. Located in the Fergana Valley in the south of the country, Osh is often referred to as the 'Capital of the South' and is the oldest city in the country. 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Located on the ancient Silk Road, Bukhara was an important regional and world hub for many, many years and has a long, fascinating history featuring invasions by both Genghis Khan and the Soviet Red Army. Explore this fascinating city with your tour leader on an orientation walk after arrival and head to the Lyabi-Haus area, a busy 17th-century plaza with hundreds-years-old trees and there is time to wander the small craft studios tucked into the nearby madrasas and trading domes.","lat":"39.765869","lng":"64.422348"},{"title":"Day 23: Bukhara","name":"Bukhara","description":"Enjoy a day of sightseeing in beautiful Bukhara. First visit the Sitorai Mohi Khosa, once the summer residence of the last Emir. Designed by Russian architects, it has interiors decorated with traditional filigree plaster, mirrored surfaces and delicate floral wall paintings by local artisans, then visit the Ark Fortress, the symbol of Bukhara before getting to one of Central Asia's oldest and most exquisite structures, the tenth-century Ismail Samani Mausoleum, the superb decorative brickwork of which has survived 1000 years of rugged history. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this ancient Silk Road town. Maybe visit Bolo Haus Mosque, Chor Minor, Kalon Mosque and Minaret, or Ulukbek Madrassah and Abdulaziz Khan Madrassa. Included Activities: -<description>Bukhara - Sitorai Mohi Hosa Palace</description> -<description>Bukhara - Ismail Samani Mausoleum</description> -<description>Bukhara - Ark Fortress</description> Optional Activities: -<description>Bukhara - Kalon Minaret & Mosque</description>","lat":"39.765869","lng":"64.422348"},{"title":"Day 24: Samarkand","name":"Samarkand","description":"Have a free morning to yourself for some further exploration of Bukhara. In the late afternoon,transfer to the station for train to fabled Samarkand. This city is located at the very centre of the ancient Silk Road. Arrival early evening and follow your leader on a short city orientation walk and maybe an optional dinner together. Included Activities: -<description>Samarkand - Leader-led orientation walk</description>","lat":"39.657581","lng":"66.947601"},{"title":"Day 25: Samarkand","name":"Samarkand","description":"Enjoy a tour of Samarkand. First up is the central square called the Registan, which features mosques and mausoleums that are true pinnacles of Islamic architecture. Continue to Guri-Amir, where Tamerlane is buried, and then the enormous Bibi-Khanum Mosque. Visit Shak-i-Zinda, a necropolis that features a series of gleaming blue-tiled mausoleums. This sacred site has monuments from the 14th–19th century, reflecting the development of the monumental art and architecture of the Timurid dynasty onwards. It is photo worthy at every turn, just remember to be respectful as pilgrims visit the complex. In the evening, you’ll visit a local family to learn the secrets of plov cuisine during a cooking demonstration in the evening. Included Activities: -<description>Samarkand - Bibi-Khanym Mosque</description> -<description>Samarkand - Registan Square</description> -<description>Samarkand - Shakh-I-Zinda</description> -<description>Samarkand - Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum</description> -<description>Samarkand - Plov cooking demonstration & family visit</description> Optional Activities: -<description>Samarkand - Afrosiab Museum</description> -<description>Samarkand - Ulugbek's Observatory</description>","lat":"39.657581","lng":"66.947601"},{"title":"Day 26: Tashkent","name":"Tashkent","description":"This morning, take the train back to Tashkent. Enjoy a free afternoon and why not celebrate this great adventure with an optional farewell dinner tonight?","lat":"41.266667","lng":"69.216667"},{"title":"Day 27: Tashkent","name":"Tashkent","description":"There are no activities planned today and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time after check out.","lat":"41.266667","lng":"69.216667"}]

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