Scheduled Tours
Scheduled Tours
Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
Scheduled Tours
Scheduled Tours
Your Itinerary
Ashgabat / Farap – Mary (Uzbekistan border)
Optional: Arrive at Ashgabat International Airport. Transfer to Mary to meet the group. Our representative will meet you at the Turkmen/Uzbek border “Alat” at 9:00. Transfer to Merv (253km, 5h) to meet the group. Start to explore ancient Merv – “Queen of the world”, was one of the most important capitals of Islam, along with Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus. Sightseeing of ancient Merv includes Greater Kyz Gala & Lesser Kyz Gala (VI-VII), Complex of Askhabs (VIII-XIV), Erk Gala (VI BC), Gyaur Gala (IV BC), Hoja Yusup Hamadani complex, Sultan Sanjar mausoleum, Muhamed Ibn Zeid mausoleum. After sightseeing, drive to Mary. Then you will see all the major buildings of Mary the downtown. If time permits, you will also visit Mary Bazaar to see a variety of local products and the Russian Orthodox church (one of the oldest in Turkmenistan). Overnight in Mary
Mary - Ashgabat
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Ashgabat. Upon arrival, visit to Horse Stable to see the national pride of Turkmen people – Akhalteke horses, the nicest horses in the world. 5000 years ago, Turkmens began to breed Akhalteke horses. The World’s unique breed was never mixed with other breeds. Such illustrious Emperors like Alexander the Great and Darius I desired to own Ahalteke horses. There are beautiful horses on the farm. Per superstition, every sick person who touches an Ahalteke horse will get well soon. Afternoon, you will have an Ashgabat city tour. In 2013, the Guinness Book of Records named Ashgabat a “white marbled city” – here you can see the biggest number of structures in the world made out of white marble. You will see the Wedding Palace, the modern “Yildyz” Hotel, the Ferris Wheel, the Constitution Monument, the Arch of Neutrality, the Monument and Park of Independence, Ertogrul Gazi Mosque, and Ashgabat Sports and Housing facilities. Overnight at the Hotel
Ashgabat - Darvaza
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time until noon. After lunch, transfer to the Darvaza flaming gas crater (276 km, 4 hours). The crater is also known as the "Gates of Hell." This area is rich in natural gas. In 1971, while drilling, Soviet geologists discovered a cave filled with natural gas. The ground beneath the drilling rig collapsed, forming a large sinkhole 60 meters in diameter and 20 meters deep. To prevent the release of toxic gases, a decision was made to set it on fire. The geologists hoped the fire would consume all the fuel within a few days, but the gas has been burning to this day. In the evening — a breathtaking and unforgettable view of the gas crater. BBQ dinner at the gas crater.
Darvaza – Dashoguz / Ashgabat
Picnic-style breakfast. After breakfast, drive to the Turkmen/Uzbek Border Checkpoint to cross into Uzbekistan. Optional: Drive back to Ashgabat. Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport or to the hotel for an additional night
Included
- Letter of Invitation (State Registration, Travel Pass)
- Accommodation in DBL/Twin room: Sport Hotel – 1 night Mary Hotel – 1 night
- Yurt camp (Tent/Yurt) stay – 1 night
- Guide during the all route
- Transportation as per program per AC regular road vehicles and 4x4 where terrain requires
- All Transfers, All entry Tickets
- Meals: BF at hotel, BBQ dinner at Darvaza
- 1.5 L water per person per day