Day 1. Almaty
Arrival to Almaty, meeting with guide, transfer to hotel for accommodation. Almaty city excursion, including 28 Panfilovtzev park, Zenkov Cathedral, Museum of Musical Instruments, Republic Square, Central Mosque. Excursion to Kok-Tobe mountain where TV-tower is located.
In the evening transfer to the airport for flight to Aktau at 23:15.

Day 2. Almaty - Aktau
Arrival to Aktau, Meeting at the airport, transfer to hotel, accommodation. Aktau city excursion named "The Marine Capital of Kazakhstan" (3-4 h), visit to the Historical Museum, Picture Gallery etc.
Drive back to hotel, overnight.

Day 3. Aktau - Karagiye hollow (320 km)
After breakfast excursion named "Along the old caravan ways.." (12 h) The road leads through Karagiye hollow, crossing the old caravan ways and finishes at the territory of an ancient city, one of the biggest c of X-XII on Mangyshlak peninsula. Rest at the foothills of Sherkala mountain - the unique creation of nature, widely spoken about in legends.

Day 4. Aktau
After breakfast excursion named "The Hoary Antiquity of Mangystau" (12 h). During the excursion you will be able to listen to the history of Muslim religion and visit several necropolises which are dated IX-XI centuries AD.
Mysterious atmosphere and former greatness of mausoleums, severe silence of kurgans and stone sculptures will provide an indelible impression upon strangers. Rest in the picturesque canyon Sultan-Epesay, which is rich with different kinds of grass, bushes, trees and flowers. Return to hotel. Overnight.

Day 5. Aktau - Shokpak-Ata necropolis (130 km)
After breakfast excursion named "From the Depth of Centuries" (12 h) - about customs and traditions of Kazakh people. Visit to the necropolis "Shokpak-Ata" (130 km), cultural and historical memorial of the X century.
The sanctuary is hidden from the people's eye by thick and huge walls, which are covered with different paintings and signs of our ancestors. Rest either at the sea or canyon (depends on season). Overnight at hotel.

Day 6. Aktau - Almaty
Check-out hotel and transfer to the airport for flight to Almaty at 10:10. Arrival to Almaty at 13:55. Transfer to hotel for accommodation. In the evening - transfer to the local jeweller's house with guide, where you'll be offered national Kazakh cuisine for dinner, jewellery show or baursak show (preparation of national Kazakh food). On the way visit ot the falcon farm. Return to hotel, overnight

Day 7. Departure
Transfer to the airport, departure from Almaty at night.