Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

42 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 for further details Central Asia Departures & from prices 3 May 22 £2,089 23 May 23 £2,049 24 May 22 £1,999 4 Jul 23 £2,339 23 Aug 22 £2,269 22 Aug 23 £2,339 2 May 23 £2,149 5 Sep 23 £2,249 • Upgrade to a Private Tour from £589 Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £589 Day 1: UK to Nur-Sultan Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Nur- Sultan, via Istanbul. Day 2: Nur-Sultan B/L/D Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel for a morning of leisure. After lunch, embark on a walking tour, starting at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Later, observe the Nur Alem monument, before enjoying a welcome dinner. Day 3: Nur-Sultan B/L Set off on a city tour, first visiting the majestic Palace of Peace and Accord. From here, go on to the Baiterek Tower, before visiting the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre. Day 4: Nur-Sultan to Almaty B/L Today, fly to Almaty and enjoy an afternoon tour, including visits to the iconic Independence Square, the Ascension Cathedral, Panfilov Park, and the enchanting Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments. Day 5: Almaty B/L/D After breakfast, venture to the national park, Ile Alatau with a scenic drive to the Medeo skating rink. Continue up the mountainside to the alpine resort of Shymbulak, before lastly stopping at Kok Tobe and enjoying a scenic cable car ride. Day 6: Almaty B/L After a morning at leisure, visit the only falcon farm in Kazakhstan, and delight in a spectacular show with falcons and eagles. Day 7: Almaty to Karakol, Kyrgyzstan B/L/D Today, travel to Karakol on the eastern tip of Kyrgyzstan with a stopover at the Charyn Canyon. Venture into “Valley of Castles”, before reaching the Charyn river and the eco-village. Continue onward to Karakol for an evening of leisure. Day 8: Karakol B/L/D Begin your tour at the Dungan Mosque, then visit the striking Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral. Later, drive to Jety-Oguz canyon where you can enjoy a light hike, before dinner and an evening of leisure. Day 9: Karakol to Chon Kemin B/L/D After breakfast, take a scenic drive to Chon Kemin valley along the North Shore of Issyk Kul Lake. En route, visit the Museum of Nikolai Przhevalsky. Next, visit Cholpon-Ata before, continuing your journey to the lush mountains of Chon Kemin. Day 10: Chon Kemin to Bishkek B/L/D On the way to Bishkek, make a stop near Tokmak city to visit the medieval city Balasagun and marvel at its famous Burana tower. After this, take a look at a collection of Balbals, Turkic ancient tombs. Day 11: Bishkek to Ala Archa National Park B/L/D After breakfast, embark on a city tour, visiting the Manas Monument and the State History Museum. After, take a walking tour around main Ala Too Square to watch the changing of the Guard of Honor. Finish at the Old Square, containing the sole remaining Parliament House in Central Asia. After lunch, drive to the Ala Archa National Park situated in the Tien Shan mountains. Finish with dinner and a traditional folklore show. Day 12: Bishkek to the UK B After breakfast transfer for your return flight home via Istanbul, or continue on your chosen extension. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Explorer Tour highlights ✔ Wander Karakol and Nur- Sultan, Kazakhstan’s Capital ✔ Marvel at Medeo’s skating rink and venture to the alpine resort of Shymbulak ✔ Journey through the Tien Shan mountains to Almaty Lake ✔ Experience a spectacular Falcon show ✔ Visit the Ancient Petroglyphs of Cholpon-Ata ✔ Tour Bishkek, the gateway to Ala Archa National park Tour includes • 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 7 dinners • 4 H accommodation: Nur-Sultan-Hotel Monaco or Hilton Garden Inn, Almaty-Novotel Almaty, Karakol- Karagat Hotel or Amir Hotel, Chon Kemin- Ashu Guest house, Bishkek-Plaza Hotel • Flights from London Heathrow with Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul). Regional departures available from Manchester, Gatwick and Birmingham Tour pace: Intermediate Journey from the enchanting natural beauty of the glacial mountain ranges of Almaty and Bishkek, to the magnificent desert canyons on the South of Issyk Kul Lake. Discover the intersection of the ancient and the modern in Nur-Sultan. Nur-Sultan Kazakhstan  Almaty Karakol Chom Kemin Bishkek Kyrgyzstan < <    Coach Air No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £399 Extend your tour Shymkent, Otrar & Turkistan Mini Tour, 5 nights, 4 H B&B from £829 Tashkent city stay, 4 nights, 4 H B&B from £669 Istanbul city stay, 3 nights, B&B 3 H from £249 or 4 H from £349