The Name of tour: Turkmenistan classic tour
Duration: 6 days
Visiting landmarks: Ashgabat, Darwaza, Mary, Gonurdepe, Merv
Day 1: Ashgabat
This day you will arrive to the amazing capital of Turkmenistan- Ashgabat. You will get acquainted with the local guide at International Airport and then you will be transferred to hotel check in and rest. Today you will explore in the tour the most interesting highlight called as popular “Nisa”. You will be able to explore the unique site of Nisa, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. In the past, Nisa was the capital of the Parthian kingdom and its ruins stretch for 18 km to the west of Ashgabat. You can find out that the destroyed settlement is divided into 2 parts: Old Nisa and New Nisa. Also, New Nisa in the 3rd century BC was the capital of Parthia, and Old Nisa played the role of the residence of the monarch. This day you will also explore the interesting attractions as a mosque and mausoleum of the late President of Turkmenistan in Gypjak.
Day 2: Ashgabat – Darwaza – Ashgabat
This day you will have a fascinating tour in the National Museum of History and Museum Carpet, where the guests of the country will have a chance to explore the history, discover the interesting facts. Then you will continue the tour with driving to fabulous natural attraction the Gas Crater - Darwaza. You will transfer about 240 km. This lunch will be near the Gas Crater. You will have a great chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery, explore the desert, and take beautiful photos. In the tour, you can find out that this gas crater has been burning for a long time and has been fascinating with its views for 40 years. During the tour, you will be able to stay in the small village of nomadic Erbent. After that you will transfer back to Ashgabat.
Day 3: Ashgabat – Mary – Gonurdepe
In the morning you will have a chance to discover the amazing 5th center of civilization Margush/ Gonurdepe. During the tour you will travel to the North-East and 90 km from Marie city. This place fascinates with interesting information and ancient culture, the dream of every traveler. Our guests will be able to explore that there are about 5 ancient cities of different eras left on the territory. In the tour you will be able to explore what is the country of Margush which is considered as one of the most ancient civilizations on earth. As historians suggest, it stands alongside such cultural centers of the world as Egypt, China and India. In the caravan route of the Great Silk Road, it was the capital of Margian. The name of the city in the Holy Book of the Zoroastrians " Avesta "is designated as "Mouru". Later the name changed-Margush, Margiana and Merv. After that you will discover the National History and Ethnology Museum.
Day 4: Mary – Merv – Ashgabat
After breakfast you will travel to Ancient Merv. Numerous caravans with goods from China, India and Europe came here. Here there are powerful fortress walls, with hundreds of towers, ancient Merv was in the past on the most important trading place of the caravan routes of the Great Silk Road, which had many caravanserais and numerous bazaars. During the tour you will have a chance to discover the highlight tour and explore such attractions as Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, SoltanSanjar Mausoleum, IbnZeid Mausoleum. After that you will travel to Mary city. The tour you will continue with transferring to Ashgabat city. After that you will have a break in the city.
Day 5: Ashgabat
In the morning you will transfer to the fascinating highlight that is the real brilliant of Turkmen people Akhal Teke horse in the horse farm. You are going to see the master class of horse riding and admire the views of the horses. Don’t miss a chance in the tour to observe the memorial complex and the Russian market. You will stroll in the Russian Bazaar, see the souvenirs, buy national attributes of Turkmenistan, bargain and marvel at the color of the Bazaar. Our team is very glad to provide you the fascinating tour in Turkmenistan.
Day 6: Flight
The tour program in Turkmenistan is over. Have a safe flight!
Transport – Sedan, Minibus
Price per person:
02 pax – 945 $
04 pax – 695 $
06 pax – 600 $
08 pax – 555 $
10 pax – 560 $
Single – 65 $
Early check-in – 40 $
Single early check-in – 65 $
Half board – 65 $
Full board – 120 $
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Ashgabat – “Menzil” Hotel 3*
Darwaza – Tents with dinner
Mary – “Merv” Hotel 3*
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Museum admissions
- Mineral water supply
- Domestic flights and trains (if any)
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (12 $)
- Fee for using cameras on monuments
Note: Availability of 2 photos (5×6) for each traveller to be presented at the points of entry.