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In the afternoon, explore the Ili Alatau mountains and Medeu, an outdoor speed skating and bandy rink, located at the height of 1,690 metres. Go on to visit Shymbulak, a mountain resort located 2,260 metres above sea level. Continue to Kok Tobe, before taking a ride on a cable car for magnificent panoramic views of the city.<br/><br/><br/><br/>You will return to your hotel afterwards, where the remainder of the day is at leisure.","lat":"43.237976","lng":"76.882862"},{"title":"Day 10: Almaty - Dushanbe","name":"Dushanbe","description":"This morning in Almaty is yours to enjoy at your leisure. This afternoon we will transfer to the airport for an evening flight to Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan arriving in the early afternoon","lat":"38.559772","lng":"68.787038"},{"title":"Day 11: Dushanbe","name":"Dushanbe","description":"Today, visit the famous Museum of National Antiquities. Walk through the botanical gardens, Rudaki Park and stop at the Ismoili Somoni Monument. 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Bahauddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum, a famous Sufi spiritual leader of this region in the 14th century. Enjoy some downtime this afternoon.","lat":"39.768083","lng":"64.455577"},{"title":"Day 20: Bukhara - Khiva","name":"Kyzyl Kum Desert","description":"Travel across the famous Kyzyl Kum Desert today. Watch in awe as the scenery changes from saksaul trees to the Amudarya riverbank.","lat":"41.377491","lng":"64.585262"},{"title":"Day 21: Khiva","name":"Khiva","description":"Enjoy a leisurely walking tour of Khiva's most famous sights, finishing at the Friday Mosque and the 19th century Tash Hauli Palace.","lat":"41.389508","lng":"60.341453"},{"title":"Day 22: Khiva - Ashgabat","name":"Kunya-Urgench","description":"Transfer overland to Kunya-Urgench, the once-glorious capital of the Khorezmshah Empire and a now UNESCO World Heritage Site. After, transfer to Dashoguz for your evening flight to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.","lat":"42.324219","lng":"59.181854"},{"title":"Day 23: Ashgabat","name":"Ashgabat","description":"Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore Ashgabat in your own time. Afterwards, head to Arkadash stud farm and learn about the “winged” Akhal Tekkes horses. En route back to Ashgabat stop at the Kipchak Complex where the largest mosque in Turkmenistan and the family mausoleum of the country’s first president is located.","lat":"37.960077","lng":"58.326063"},{"title":"Day 24: The Ancient City of Merv","name":"Merv","description":"Rise early for your flight to Mary. From the airport you will transfer overland to the ancient city of Merv; a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous archaeological sites in Central Asia. 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