The great silk road

Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport.

Customs clearance, receipt of visas with Letter of Invitation, collection of luggage, and meeting with the Turkmen team. Transfer to the hotel and hotel accommodation (early check in, 100% of the night).

Breakfast at the hotel.

Rest at the hotel after the transcontinental flight.

Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan, on 25 May 2013 the city was included for the fifth time in the Guinness Book of Records as the city with the most white marble in the world (543 new buildings clad in white marble). Previously, this edition included such landmarks of the Turkmen capital as the fourth tallest flagpole in the world (133 metres), the largest fountain complex (27 synchronised fountains), the largest enclosed Ferris wheel and the largest architectural image of a star: the eight-pointed star Oguz-Khana in the TV tower. PM Excursion to the National Museum of Turkmenistan (closed on Tuesdays and public holidays)

Then we will visit the Carpet Museum, the Neutrality Ark and the Independence Monument.

=>In the evening we visit the Monument “Аrkadag” and “Panoramic Viewpoint” near the Wedding Palace “Bagt Koshkgi”.

Breakfast at the hotel.

We start our day with a visit to the archaeological site of Ancient Nisa (UNESCO) which includes the fortress of Ancient Nisa and New Nisa. According to archaeologists the fortress of New Nisa was the centre of the Parthian city and existed until the 16th-17th century, while the fortress of Old Nisa was the residence of the Parthian kings. Then we visited Turkmenbashi Ruhi Mosque, one of the great mosques in Central Asia and the mausoleum of the first President’s family, after which we visited Russian Bazaar (popular bazaar for local people selling fruits and vegetables), Constitution Monument, Central Square near the President’s Palace and “Ahalteke” Monument (famous Turkmen horses).

Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for Mary on the new highway (355 km, ~4 hours drive, including stops along the way. Regular transport)
On arrival in Mary, short city tour with visits to: Gurbanguly-Haji Mosque (2009), Pokrovskaya Church (Russian Orthodox church built around 1900). Departure to Bayramaly (35 km, ~30 min drive). Visit to the State Historical and Archaeological Park “Ancient Merv” (included in the UNESCO World Heritage List) ~35 km from the city, ~25 min drive). Tour of the ancient ruined cities of Merv and its archaeological monuments. Return to Mary. Transfer to the domestic airport for flight to Ashgabat
Flight No.: T5-130 (19:35-20:15) (MYP-ASB) (Subject to change, to be confirmed in advance)
*Itinerary is subject to alterations depending on changes TURKMENISTAN AIRWAYS may make to their flight schedules and days of operation. Arrival in Ashgabat and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

We leave for last visits in Ashgabat visiting “Halk Hakydasy” Complex, which was built as a memorial for the victims of the Earthquake in 1948 and the Second World War 1941-1945, Ashgabat State Racetrack, then we have time for shopping in “Berkarar” Shopping Centre. Transfer to Darvaza Crater Gas by 4×4 (300 km, 5-6 hrs through the desert), 3 pax in each car:

Darvaza Gas Crater*, also known as the Gateway to Hell, is an ancient gas exploration site in the Karakum Desert. This 69-metre diameter, 30-metre deep crater with a temperature inside of 400°C was created following an accident in 1971 during gas exploration work by Soviet geologists, who saw their equipment and tents swallowed up by the earth. In reality, they had discovered an underground cave filled with natural gas. Fearing that the crater would cause several dangerous natural gases to escape, the team decided to set fire to it. They estimated that it would be extinguished in a few days, but it has been burning for four decades. It has been burning ever since and provides an impressive spectacle. Departure to Dashoguz (300 km, 5-7 hrs, road condition is very bad). Arrival in Dashoguz late in the evening and overnight at the hotel.Rest at the hotel.

IMPORTANT: The government of Turkmenistan is planning to extinguish Darvaza Crater Gas, which causes the combustion of a large amount of gas, the project is confirmed by the government, but when they are going to start nobody can inform. So far the campsites are working, but at any moment the government can start its work on the crater gas. In this case, the programme may be modified.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to visit Archaeological and Historical Park “Koney Urgench” (110 km, ~2 hours)The history of the town begins on the hill of Kyrkmolla, where a fort was built around the 5th century B.C. After being the regional capital, it was invaded by the Arabs in 712. The local rulers, the Afrigid dynasty, had no choice but to convert. This was the beginning of the commercial growth that led Kunya-Urgench to compete with Bukhara and even form its own Persian dynasty, the Khorezmits. However, in 1221 Genghis Khan razed the city to the ground, like so many others in Central Asia. Under the Turko-Mongols, however, Kunya-Urgench experienced a second youth. So much so that she aroused the suspicion of Tamerlane, who had settled in Samarkand. He put it under his command, but after several rebellions it took the most common route at the time: he razed everything to the ground, including the irrigation system used by the population. This and a change in the course of the Amu Darya eventually emptied the city. It was used as a cemetery by Turkmen until archaeological work began in 1929 by the Russian Alexander Yakubovsky. To cross the border to Uzbekistan, Check Point “Konya – Urgench – Khodjeyli “*, border crossing and customs clearance, neutral zone 200-250 metres, meeting with the Uzbek team. ^{*Frontera is open until 18:00 min, please arrive before closing time}. Transfer to Nukus (30 km, 45 min), arrival and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Explore Nukus, the capital of Karakalpakstan, a unique city where history, culture and art intertwine. This tour will take you to the most important sites, offering an in-depth insight into the heritage of this fascinating region.
Savitsky Museum – The Hidden Treasure of Avant-Garde Art – Our journey begins at the Savitsky Museum, home to one of the largest collections of Russian avant-garde art in the world. This incredible museum houses thousands of paintings, sculptures and artefacts that were hidden during the Soviet era. The collection also includes Karakalpako folk art, providing an insight into the traditions and craftsmanship of the region. The drive from Nukus to Khiva (~200 km, 4-5 hrs, road condition is very bad) is a fascinating adventure through the legendary Kyzylkum desert and the ancient fortresses of Khorasmia, dating back more than 2,000 years. This tour will allow you to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the region, enjoying unique landscapes and impressive historical monuments. About 30 km from Nukus, you will find the fortress of Toprak-Kala, an ancient citadel dating back to the 3rd century AD, which was the residence of the kings of Khorasmia. You can see the remains of the walls and the layout of the city with its palaces and temples. 20 km from Toprak-Kala, atop a hill, is the fortress of Ayaz-Kala, one of the most impressive in the region. Built between the 4th century BC and 7th century AD, this fortress offers a spectacular panoramic view of the desert and the surrounding dry lakes. After exploring the fortresses, we continue our journey to Khiva, one of the most beautiful cities in Uzbekistan. Upon arrival, you will enter Ichan Kala, the walled old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where magnificent minarets, madrasahs and palaces await you. Arrival in Khiva and overnight at the hotel.

Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Khiva – a lost oasis city in the Kizil-Kum desert. It has 2500 years of history and witnessed cruel battles and splendorous revivals. Although the whole city is made of mud, it captivates with its simplicity and harmony of colours. The most majestic feature of the ancient city is the walled city of Ichan Qala – the museum under the open sky, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List (12th-19th centuries) in Soviet times: Minaret Kalta Minor, a minaret that should have been the tallest in the Islamic world at the time, but kan Mohamed Amin Khan died before finishing it, it remained unfinished as we can see it today; Mohammed Amin Khan Madrasa, next to the Kalta Minor Minaret, this madrasa, built between 1845 and 1855, by order of Mohammed Amin Khan, is the largest madrasa in Khiva and once housed over 250 students, it has now been converted into the local hotel, Juma Mosque, which means Friday Mosque, is documented to have been built in the 10th century, although it was rebuilt in 1788 and is one of the oldest mosques in Khiva, Madrasa and Islom Khodja Minaret (highest minaret in Khiva, outside visit). Tash Hovli Architectural Complex (harem), a second palace in Khiva, built on the commission of Allakuli Khan, in it you will visit the courtyards, concubine’s rooms and the Kan’s room, Madrasah and Caravanserai of Allakuli Khan, Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud is one of the best works of Khorezm architecture of the XVIII and XIX centuries. Complex was built in honour of the famous Khiva poet, craftsman and invincible fighter famous for his heroic strength – Pakhlavan Mahmud (1247-1326). The poet was buried in a workshop near his house. After his death, he was venerated as PIR (patron saint) of Khiva and his humble tomb became a place of worship for the faithful. In the afternoon we continued our sightseeing, and visited the Madrasa of Mohammed Rakhim Khan, a khan who was a lover of the arts, poetry and science, then visited Kunya Ark Castle – a fortress palace built in 1686 inside the citadel surrounded by a wall to protect the khans.

=>EXPERIENCIA: Subimos al Mirador de Bastión Oq-Sheykh-Bobo donde salen mejores fotos de Khiva (con entrada)

Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

07.30 Departure for Bukhara (450 km, 7 hrs)

Arrival in Bukhara and overnight at the hotel.

Noble Bukhara – the sacred pillar of Asia. The legendary city of the Great Silk Road. The origin of the name Bukhara has many versions, but the most interesting one is “bukharaq” which means Place of Fortune. The only city in Central Asia that has almost 2 000 UNESCO World Heritage monuments and you can still feel the ancient atmosphere while strolling through the old town.In the morning to visit Lyabi Hauz Architectural Complex (16th-17th century), the heart of the city including Kukeldash Madrasa (exterior visit) and Nodir Devon Begi Madrasa, built around the largest pond in the city, then we visit the oldest mosque in Bukhara – Magoki Attory Mosque (12th century, exterior visit). Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning we leave to visit Samanidas Mausoleum (9th-10th century), where Ismail Samani, the emir who after renouncing Zoroastrianism converted to Islam and made Bukhara one of the great religious and cultural centres, Chasmai Ayub Mausoleum and Sacred Spring (14th century), also known as “the Fountain of St. Job”, is buried, Bolo-Hauz Mosque (19th century, outside visit), was built by order of Amir (king) Shah Murad outside the Ark Citadel for his exclusive use as a Friday mosque, Ark Citadel (5th-19th century), is the residence of the Amirs (kings) of Bukhara, a fortress of power and strength. It is the oldest architectural and archaeological monument in the city. The fortress is situated on a hill 20 metres high. Its area is 4.2 hectares. According to popular legends an epic hero Siyavush, who was treacherously killed and resurrected, is the founder of the citadel.

Three markets, this 16th-century complex of domes known as the First (Toki-Sarrafon), Second (Toki-Telpakfurushon) and Third Domes (Toki-Zargaron), are domed enclosures to which were attached a large number of galleries for trade and craftsmen’s workshops; Tim of Abdulla-Khan (16th century), Ulugbek Madrasa (15th century, external visit), the second madrasa built by Ulugbek, the governor of Samarkand, the grandson of the famous conqueror and founder of the Timurid dynasty – Amir Timur or Tamerlan; and Madrasa of Abdulaziz-Khan (17th century, external visit). We end our visits with the Poi-Kalon Architectural Complex, the most emblematic complex of the city which includes the Kalon Minaret, erected in 1127 and representing the history of Bukhara from the 11th-12th centuries; the Poi Kalon Mosque (12th century), one of the largest in Central Asia and the Miri Arab Madrasa (15th century, outside visit) which is still in use today as a Koranic school.

Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning free to stroll around at your leisure and to do your last shopping. We go outside Bukhara to visit Sitorai-Mokhi-Hossa Palace, the former summer residence of the emirs of Bukhara. It is located very close to the city of Bukhara and was built between 1912 and 1918. The emirs were expelled when the Bolsheviks took over the emirate (a former protectorate of the Russian Empire) in 1920.

Transfer to the station to take the AFROSIAB/SHARQ train to Samarkand (in the afternoon)*.

*Itinerary is subject to alterations depending on changes UZBEKISTAN RAILWAYS may make to its train schedules and days of operation.

*Due to the new regulations, train tickets must be nominative, that is why we require to have the passenger’s details as they appear in the passport or a copy of them, at least 62 days before the operation of the train.

*No reservation, only purchase of tickets 60 days before train operation

Arrival in Samarkand and overnight at the hotel.

Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Samarkand – the birthplace of Tamerlane. For more than two thousand years the city was a key point on the Great Silk Road between China and Europe, as well as one of the main centres of medieval eastern science. In the 14th century it became the capital of Tamerlane’s empire and the Timurid dynasty . Samarkand is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for having an enormous amount of material and spiritual values: the magnificent monuments of ancient architecture, the legacy of schools of science and art, the centres of national handicrafts glorified the city all over the world. The tour starts in the legendary city of Samarkand with the most emblematic square of the country – Registan Square with its three great madrasas: Ulugbek Madrasah (15th century), Shir-Dor Madrasah (17th century), Tilla-Kori Madrasah (17th century); Bibi-Khanum Mosque (15th century), the mosque was built by order of Tamerlane’s favourite wife, Bibi Khanum, to give him a surprise when he returned from a long military campaign in India, hiring the best experts of Central Asia to make it the largest and most beautiful temple in the Islamic world; and then we take a walk through the famous oriental bazaar –   Bazaar.

Guri Amir Mausoleum (Tamerlane’s Tomb, 14th-15th centuries) which means in Persian “Tomb of the King” containing the tomb of Tamerlane and his family. Amir Timur or Tamerlane (14th century) – one of the great conquerors of the world, who played an important role in the history of Central Asia and Caucasus. Creator of the great empire with the capital in Samarkand, founder of the Timurid dynasty.

We continue with visits to the Shakhi-Zinda Architectural Complex (9th-15th centuries), originally built in the 9th century, where the tomb of Qusam Ibn Abbas, Muhammad’s cousin in charge of bringing Islam to the lands of present-day Central Asia, is located. It is a famous place of pilgrimage for the Uzbek people, which is why it is so well preserved despite the thousands of worshippers who visit it every day.

=> In the evening we visit Plaza Reguistan at night to attend the light and music show (no entrance fee).

Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the border with Tajikistan (30 km). Check Point “Jarteppa-Sarazm” (70 km, 1.5 hrs), border crossing and customs clearance, neutral zone 200-250 meters. A trip to Tajikistan is a trip to Pamir, which is considered one of the highest and grandest mountain systems in the world. This ancient land has a rich past, as deep and ancient as time itself. Tajikistan is a country where the cultures of Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Hellenism, Islam and Pamir have developed over thousands of years.

Continuation to Pendjikent (20 km). We visit the Ruins and Excavations of the ancient city Pendjikent (Sogdiana V-VIII), Ruins of Sarazm, 5500 years of civilisation (UNESCO); Museum of Rudaki, the founder of classical Persian poetry, known in the world as Abu-Abdullo Rudaki. There is not much information about his life, it is known only that Rudaky lived in the end of the IX century – in the beginning of the X century (Samani Empire), the last days he lived in poverty and died in 941 year in the native place of Pandzhrud, near the city Pendjikent. Departure to Dushanbe via the mountains in Minivans (250 km, 5 hrs). Arrival in Dushanbe and overnight at the hotel.

Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

 We start our visits with the Museum of Antiquity (closed on Mondays), which preserves one of the largest statues of Budda in nirvana in Central Asia. We continue with visits to the Hissar Fortress (open-air museum), located 30 km from Dushanbe, the former residence of the governor general of the Emir of Bukhara. In the afternoon we pass the Central Square of Dushanbe and Ismail Samani Monument, a 40-metre monument in honour of Ismail Samani, the founder of the Samanid dynasty, and continue to Rudaki Avenue. Then we visit the main bazaar of the city and “Choyhona Navruz” which is included in the list of UNESCO cultural heritage: a palace with fabulous halls, 4 years of 24-hour work of 4 000 craftsmen. More than 60 types of stones and 90 types of wood. Millions of mirror mosaic elements, Swarovski crystals and gold leaf. Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Departure to Lake Iskanderkul (130 km, ~3 hrs) by Minivans the largest lake in the Fann Mountains which has spread widely at an altitude of 2200 metres above sea level. The name of Lake Iskanderkul comes from “Iskander”, as Alexander the Great was called in the East, and “kul”, which means “lake” in the Turkic language. In other words, this is the lake of Alexander the Great. According to a legend, during a campaign against Sogdiana and Bactria, Alexander the Great encountered the resistance of a mountain people, who resolutely did not want to submit to the great conqueror. And then Alexander ordered the riverbeds to be changed to flood the recalcitrant ones, and thus Lake Iskanderkul was formed. Continue to Khodjent (230 km, ~5 hrs). Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.

Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

 In the past scientists, poets and writers called Khodjent as “the Crown of the World”, it is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, it was conquered by Alexander the Great, who has rebuilt and strengthened the city, and named it “Alexandria Eskhata”. It was later conquered by the Arabs (8th century), and later resisted by the Chingizkhan army, but was destroyed (13th century). However, soon after the city has regenerated and became one of the largest commercial, cultural and scientific centres of the Central Asian region. We start our visits with Khodjand Fortress (7th-8th century) and its Archaeological Museum, Mosque and Mausoleum of Sheykh Muslihiddin, and famous Oriental Bazaar “Payshanba“. Then we leave (20 min) to visit one of the great architectural curiosities of Khudjant is “Arbob” Palace which was built on the initiative of Saidhodzhi Urunhodzhaev, in 1959. The building is actually a replica of the building in Petergof in St. Petersburg, which Saidhodzhi Urunhodzhaev had seen and had decided to build an analogue in his homeland. In this palace the 16th historical session of the Higher Council of USSR was organised. Transfer to Uzbekistan border, Check Point “Oybek-Fotekhobod” (70 km, 1.5 hrs), border crossing and customs clearance, neutral zone 200-250 meters, meeting with Uzbek team. Departure to Tashkent (100 km, 2 hrs), arrival and overnight at the hotel. Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Tashkent, meaning ‘stone city’, is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, a metropolis of over 2.5 million inhabitants, famous for its museums and its mix of medieval, Soviet and modern architecture. Excursion to the old part: Khasti Imam Architectural Complex (XVI-XVII centuries), including Barak Kan Madrasa, Kafal Shohi Madrasa, Tilla Sheykh Mosque and Museum of “Osman’s Koran” (VII century) – this relic is unique because on its pages the brown stains of Caliph Osman’s blood have been preserved. This holy book was brought to Samarkand by Amir Timur, but upon the arrival of the Tsarist Russians in Central Asia, this relic was sent to the imperial library in St. Petersburg. After many adventures and displacements in the early 90’s of the 20th century, the Qur’an was handed over to the spiritual board of the Muslims of Uzbekistan; Bazar Chorsu. Free afternoon. Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

 A tour of the modern part of the city: Earthquake Monument; Independence Square, formerly called Lenin Square, this square with size of twelve hectares, consists of the Monument of Independence and Humanitarianism opened in 1991; Romanov Palace (exterior visit), designed by the architects Geyntselman and Benois, and built in 1891, also called the Palace of the Grand Duke Nikolai Romanov, where he was exiled in 1874 because he had been accused of stealing several jewels of the Russian royal family; Opera and Ballet Square where the Navoi Opera Theatre is located, designed by the Soviet architect Alekséi Shchúsev and built between 1942 and 1947, with a capacity of 1.400 spectators, and we end our day with Amir Temur Square.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Bishkek (depending on the afternoon flight schedule)*.

*Itinerary is subject to alterations depending on changes UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS may make to its flight schedules and days of operation.

XX.XX Arrival at Bishkek International Airport. Customs formalities, collection of luggage. City tour by night in Bishkek: Ala-Too Central Square, Lenin Statue,  Park. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

 Departure to Tokmok city for a visit of the architectural complex “Burana Tower“, located about 75 km east of Bishkek.

The tower was built in the 11th century and is the main vestige of the ancient city of Balasagyn. Its name “Burana” derives from the mispronounced word “Monara” meaning the Minaret. This city was established in the 10th century on the site of an older settlement and was the capital of the eastern Karakhanid State in the 10th-11th centuries AD. It is famous for being the birthplace of the poet Jusup Balasugyn who wrote an epic poem called Katadgu Bilig (“The knowledge that brings happiness”), which has been translated into several languages and one of the cities on the Silk Road.

Afternoon city tour, which includes the Ala-Too Central Square, the State Historical Museum and the Changing of the Guard of Honour, the Lenin Statue and Duboviy Park, Pobeda or Victory  Square, and many other places of interest.

Return to the hotel and free time.

Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion to Ala Archa National Park located about 45 km from the city.

The park situated in the gorge of the Ala Archa River is surrounded by the Kyrgyz Ala Too Mountains and is a popular site for locals, hikers, trekkers and mountaineers. It occupies 200 km 2 and is situated at about 1500 meters at its start. We will spend the morning enjoying the breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, coniferous forest and open sky, walking and even climbing some of the peaks to admire the scenery. Return to the city. At appropriate time transfer to the airport for flight to Almaty (KC – 110). Transfer to the hotel and accommodation. Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan. The former capital of the country, Almaty remains Kazakhstan’s main commercial and cultural centre, as well as its most populous and cosmopolitan city. The city is located in the mountainous area of southern Kazakhstan, near the border with Kyrgyzstan, in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau at an altitude of 700-900 m, where the Big and Little Almatinka rivers flow into the plain. We set off to visit the city of apples, starting our visits with the Park of 28 Guardians of Panfilov, the Cathedral of Ascension – built in 1907 by the architect Andrei Zenkov all in wood, because at that time it was the best material against the continuous seismic movements that shook the city; Then transfer to Medeo Gorge (25 km from the city), the highest skating arena in the world and one of the most important sights of the city. Tourists will go up by cable car (total length 6200 m) to Shymbulak Ski Resort – which is situated in the picturesque valley of Trans-Ili Alatau at the height of 2200 m above sea level. Tourists will ascend by cable car to the Talgar Peak. In the afternoon we drive to Kok-Tobe Park, one of Almaty’s main attractions, which is located on the slopes of the mountain of the same name and rises 1130 metres above the city. It is a landscaped area with picturesque terraces and groves of trees. A wonderful panorama of the mountains and the city opens up from its viewpoints. Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Transfer to the airport for domestic flight to Astana (depending on flight operations) *.

*Itinerary is subject to alteration depending on changes KAZAHSTAN AIRWAYS may make to its train schedules and days of operation.

Arrival in Astana, the current capital of Kazakhstan, considered by UNESCO as “City of the World”. We start our visits with the National Museum of Kazakhstan with its famous collection of the “Man of Gold”, then we pass by the Independence Square where in the centre is located the Monument of “State of Kazakhstan“, in front of it is located the famous Palace of Peace and Accord (external visit) – a pyramid-shaped building, masterpiece of the British architect Mr. Norman Foster, the palace was built for the conferences of the leaders of traditional world religions and now it is one of the most important sights in the city; and then we visit the Mosque “Hazret Sultan“. Norman Foster, the palace was built for the conferences of the leaders of traditional world religions and now it is one of the most important sights in the city; and then we visit Mosque “Hazret Sultan”, translated as Holy Sultan, and named the mosque in honour of Sheikh Khoja Ahmed Yassawi from the XII century, he is considered a saint in the Muslim world and his mausoleum is located in Turkestan, South Kazakhstan. Continuation of our visits with Baiterek Tower – the symbol of the new capital of Kazakhstan, then we take a walk along Nurzhol Boulevard and pass by the Round Square, at the end of the walk, we visit Khan Shatyr, it is a centre of trade and leisure, where we have free time.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

In the morning we set off to visit the Nur-Alem Sphere, the centrepiece of the complex and the largest spherical building in the world. Its diameter is 80 metres and its height is 100 metres. The complex is a legacy of EXPO 2017, which was held during the summer of 2017 in Astana. Inside the sphere we have NUR ALEM Museum which consists of 8 floors. On the first floor there is a zone “Knowledge of Kazakhstan”. The main types of energy: space energy, solar, biomass, wind, water and kinetic energy are exhibited on the 2nd to 8th floors of the Museum. In the afternoon we visit the new largest mosque in Central Asia which is in the Guinness Book of Records – Central Mosque. Rest at the hotel.

Breakfast-box at the hotel. 

Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

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