Profusion land of Turkmenistan

Tour's name: Profusion land of Turkmenistan

The tour route: Ashgabat- Merv- Turkmenbashi - Yaginkala- Darwaza - Kunya Urgench - Dashoguz

Day 1: Ashgabat
Upon arrival you will be welcomed by the local guide at the Ashgabat International Airport. You will start exploring highlights of the city: the parks and squares of the capital, Ertogrul Ghazi mosque, the archeological site "Nisa" the Parthian city of New Nisa and the Royal fortress of Old Nisa, located on high ground. Today, these settlements are included in the UNESCO world heritage list. This place is a favorite place for tourists for visit. After you will discover Turkmenbashy spiritual mosque in Kipchak. Transfer to Ashgabat. Your night will be in the hotel.

Day 2: Ashgabat - Merv - Ashgabat
The day starts with driving to wonderful Mary city. According the route you will break at Annau, you will visit the ruins of the 15th century Seyit Jamal-ad-Din Mosque, Abiward or Abi-ward, an ancient city of the Sassanid era, located on the territory of modern Turkmenistan. It is located at the base of three mountains on the edge of the Karakum desert. It was located in the Northern part of the medieval region called " Great Khorasan". You will continue experiencing Mary city.  You will discover Merv is a powerful settlement in Central Asia that has been included in the UNESCO heritage list. Merv played an important role in the development and improvement of the great silk road for more than 2000 years. The splendid XII c. mausoleums of Sultan Sanjar the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuk sultans, Ahmad Sanjar and Muhammed ibn-Zeyd is admired for an outstanding architectural solution. In the end of the tour you will drive to domestic airport transfer to Ashgabat.

Day 3: Ashgabat - Turkmenbashi
After breakfast you will transfer to Turkmenbashi. Today you will also explore Kow-Ata. This unique underground lake is famous for its healing properties that can heal various diseases. The lake is located in the Baharden cave, and translates as the father of caves. The lake contains 3 unique elements of the periodic table. In the second part of the day you will transfer to Turkmenbashy. En route you will also visit tourist zone Awaza. Awaza is one of the most promising tourist resort areas in Turkmenistan. Resorts, cottages and guest houses are located on the territory. You will be able to enjoy spending time on the beach of the Caspian sea. Then you will transfer to Turkmenbashi (30 min). Night will be rest in the hotel.

Day 4: Turkmenbashi - Yaginkala - Ashgabat
This day you will transfer to Yangykala. Canyons are one of the most spectacular sights of Turkmenistan. In translation, they mean fire fortresses, because they are dominated by the color red of the rocks that make up the mountain ranges. In course of the tour you will discover visit Yangikala canyon, Gozli Ata pilgrimage place. Gozli-Ata is the most remote place of worship in Turkmenistan. The mausoleum is located in a beautiful place, surrounded by pink, greenish, reddish mountains of amazing shape and beauty. Then you will transfer to Turkmenbashi domestic airport, departure to Ashgabat. You will spend the night in the hotel. 

Day 5: Ashgabat - Darwaza - Kunya Urgench - Dashoguz
After breakfast you will travel to the north of Ashgabat. The route tour will take you to the village Erbent, there you will contemplate to the life of the Turkmen people amd get acquainted with some information. Aftre you will move to the fiery crater in the town Darwaza. Darwaza is one of the most unique places in Turkmenistan, "the gate to hell" has the nickname attraction. Then you will discover Kunya Urgench, exploring Old Urgench, Khorezm capital X-XII centuries. During the tour, visit the Mausoleum of Najm al-Din al-Kubra, TyurabekKhanum, Il-Arslan, Tekesh Ibn Hadzhibey, the highest minaret in Central Asia KutlygTimur. In the end of the tour you will direct to Dashoguz. Your night will be in the hotel.

Day 6: Dashoguz - Ashgabat
After breakfast you will transfer to Dashoguz domestic airport, have a flight to Ashgabat. After landing you will drive to amazing sight Oriental Bazaar "Altyn Asyr", where you will admore the beauty of of Turkmen carpets and silver jewelry, souvenirs. You will also visit the local horse farm where you will enjoy the beauty of the Akhal-Teke horses. The exact date of the first appearance of the Akhal-Teke breed is unknown, but the earliest mentions belong to the IV-III centuries BC. You will rest the night in the hotel. 

Day 7: Ashgabat
Today you are going to have a city tour. You are going to explore main highlights of the capital: the Ark of Neutrality, Independence Park, monument of Akhal- Teke horses the memorial dedicated to the earthquake, the National Museum, independence period parks and monuments. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Flight
In the morning transfer to the Ashgabat International Airport.

Price per person:
02 pax - 1 215 $
04 pax - 1 070 $
06 pax - 915 $
08 pax - 835 $
10 pax - 785 $
Single - 145 $

Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 50 $ 

Half board - 75 $
Full board - 145 $
 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Ashgabat - "Menzil" Hotel 3*
Turkmenbashi - "Sport" Hotel 3*
Dashoguz - "Shavat" Hotel 3*
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
- Domestic flights:
Mary-Ashgabat
Turkmenbashi-Ashgabat
Dashoguz Ashgabat                                            

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms             
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (12$)
- Fee for using cameras on monuments

Note: Each Traveler should have 2 photos (5×6) to be presented at the points of entry.