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Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion "Grand tour of the southern capital" Acquaintance with the history of the southern capital of Kazakhstan, its past and present, unique nature and favorite places of rest for citizens - all in one excursion! The route begins with a sightseeing tour around the central part of the city, during which you will get acquainted with the history of the origin and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan, its main attractions. You will visit the beloved townspeople in the Green Bazaar, where you can not restrain yourself from buying, listening to the callers shouting sellers. This is a unique opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of this Asian bazaar, its bright colors and smells, and, of course, its gambling trade. You can buy the famous oriental sweets, just do not forget to bargain necessarily ... Then the tour will continue in one of the oldest parks of the city - Park them. 28 Panfilov guardsmen, where you will see one of the most beautiful wooden buildings in the world - the Holy Ascension Cathedral, and also visit the Memorial of Glory and the Eternal Fire, dedicated to the memory of fighters who died for freedom and independence of the country. After visiting the park you will continue to get acquainted with the sports, cultural and business districts of the city, as well as visit the Medeo tract, where the most high-mountain skating rink in the world is surrounded by the most beautiful mountains of the Zailiysky Alatau. Further, the tour will continue on Mount Kok-Tobe, where you climb up a winding mountain road. On this mountain is the highest TV tower in the world (if you count from the sea level), which is visible from anywhere in the city. In the park Kok-Tobe you will have the opportunity to stroll along its winding paths, admire the magnificent panorama of the city from a specially equipped observation deck, and visit the national souvenir shop. The excursion ends with a descent from the top of the mountain to the very center of the megalopolis in the caravan of the famous Almaty cable car. Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

 Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion "Charyn Canyon" (9 hours) at 09:00 h. The Charyn Canyon is one of the most unique objects of nature, where, under the influence of millennial processes of weathering of sedimentary rocks, the original form of the relief took the outlines of isolated rocks, columns and towers. The travel time to the canyon is about 3 hours. On the way you will get acquainted with the history and nature of this amazing land, learn a lot of interesting things about the Kazakh people, its life and traditions, and also dine at a local cafe. As soon as you see the Charyn Canyon, you will also forget the whole long way, because the canyon will amaze you with its beauty and splendor! You can admire its grandiose panorama, and then stroll through the labyrinths of the Valley of Castles, surrounded by overhanging impregnable walls. Anyone who has ever visited the Charyn canyon, falls in love with him forever! Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

 Breakfast in the hotel. Free day in Almaty. Overnight at the hotel. On this day you can visit shopping centers and malls of the city, for example, TSUM, on the top floor of which is a real "treasury" of souvenirs, where you can buy national clothes and toys, souvenir yurts, national musical instruments, jewelry and other souvenirs. TSUM is surrounded by many shops, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, stretching on both sides of the so-called "Almaty Arbat". This is a pedestrian section of the street Zhibek Zholy, which means "Silk Road", with cozy benches and fountains. Professional and amateur artists who offer their work have chosen a place for themselves, and local television channels often shoot various scenes from the life of citizens.