Astana Pre-tour to Scheduled Central Asia / Silk Road Tour

2-day Astana Pre-tour2 days | Private | Astana (Kazakhstan)

Discover the glittering modern capital of Kazakhstan, Astana, with its skyscrapers, grandiose designs, and wide boulevards. A trip to the top of the famous Bayterek Monument will provide travelers with the best views of the city.
The tour is an ideal addition to Central Asia or Silk Road group tours, where you will see Astana, the present capital city with glimmering buildings, and compare with ex capital city of Kazakhstan where you can feel Soviet period mood.

Tour itinerary:

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Day 1, Su: Astana – arrival (Kazakhstan)

Arrival in Astana. Transfer to the hotel to leave luggage. Check-in at noon. Meet your guide in the hotel lobby to start sightseeing in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Visit the “Old Center”, a town of the merchants of the past. Visit the Millennium Axis Line — named by Kisho Kurokawa, chief architect and creator of the general layout of Astana. Visit the Opera Building and the Round Square’s numerous fountains. Continue to Nurzhol and Green Water Boulevards to see skyscrapers of exceptional architectural form. Go up the Bayterek Monument and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view from the observation tower. The city tour will be conclude with a visit to Khan-Shatyr — a shopping and entertainment center. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours

Day 2, Mo: Astana - Almaty

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Almaty. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Price includes:

All transfers 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-4 pax by van type car, as per itinerary;
Accommodation at 4* hotel, breakfast included;
Sightseeing tour program in Astana with local English-speaking guide;
Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
Economy-class air ticket for flight Astana – Almaty.