After breakfast, visit Old Nisa, the ancient sanctuary of the Parthian kings and a UNESCO World Heritage site, dating from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD. Then drive to Darvaza-Gas crater which is a huge flaming crater. On the way stop to see the village Bahardok observe the rural life of Turkmen people. Continue with moving to the Water, Clay and Gas Crater. In the evening camping, enjoy the spectacular and fascinating view of the gas crater.

After breakfast, drive to Mary upon arrival a brief city tour, including the local market, city center, and other notable sights. Continue to the Historical Park of Ancient Merv, a major hub on the Silk Road. Explore key landmarks with a guided tour, including Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, the Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar, Ashby, Yusup-Hamadani, and the Ibn Zeid Mausoleum. Conclude the day with a visit to the Museum of History.

The day is given to Bukhara's old town. The tour begins at the Ismail Samani Mausoleum in Samanid Park, the oldest standing structure in Bukhara. From there you continue to the Chashma Ayub Mausoleum and the Bolo-Hauz Mosque, the former Friday mosque of the emirs. After lunch (own arrangement), the tour resumes at Po-i-Kalyan square: the Kalyan Minaret rising 47 metres, the Kalyan Mosque opposite, and the working Mir-i Arab Madrasah. The day ends in the domed bazaars - Toki Sarrafon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and Toki Zargaron.

A second day in Samarkand for the city's major sites that the previous afternoon could not cover. The morning begins at Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, a narrow alley of tilework that holds tombs of Timurid royalty and the supposed grave of Qusam ibn Abbas. The tour continues to the Gur-e-Amir, the mausoleum. Then visit the Ulugh Beg Observatory ruins on the city's northern edge, the remains of a 15th-century astronomical instrument that allowed Ulugh Beg to calculate the year length to within one minute of the modern figure. The afternoon is free for the Siyob Bazaar behind Bibi-Khanym, or independent exploration of the old town. After we transfer you to Samarkand railway station for the Afrosiyob train to Tashkent (18:15-20:30 or 18:49-21:04 2hrs 10m). On arrival you check in to your hotel and rest.

Discover the modern, Soviet-era, and contemporary side of the city. Start at Amir Timur Square, the main square of the city with a statue of Amir Timur. Visit the Amir Timur Museum and learn about the history of the Timurid Empire. Walk along Broadway Alley Tashkent, a popular pedestrian street with artists, cafes, and souvenirs. Explore Independence Square, the largest square in Uzbekistan, symbolizing independence. Visit the Tashkent Metro, famous for its beautiful and uniquely designed stations. Relax at Magic City Park or take a walk in Tashkent City Park.