Silk Road & Desert Wonders Tour
Start:
Farap border
End:
Dashoguz border
Type tour:
Tour 03 days 02 nights
Payments:
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About tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkmenistan, where ancient history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural wonders come together in an incredible 3-days, 2-nights adventure. From the ancient city ruins of Merv to the modern marvels of Ashgabat, and the desert landscapes of Darvaza, this tour takes you through some of the most iconic destinations in Central Asia.
Itinerary
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Our representative will meet you at the Turkmen/Uzbek border. Transfer to Merv (4h) 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 City (1h). Flight to Ashgabat. Overnight at hotel.
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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. Visit Nissa fortress -the Sanctuary of Parthian Kings. UNESCO declared the fortress a World Heritage Site in 2007. Nissa is described as one of the first capitals of the Parthians. It was founded by Arsaces I (reigned c. 250 BC – 211BC), and is reputedly the royal necropolis of the Parthian Kings, although it has neither been established that the fortress at Nissa was a royal residence nor a mausoleum. Drive to visit Turkmenbashy Ruhy Mosque in Kipchak (the largest mosque in Central Asia). After lunch drive to Darvaza. On the way visit Erbent village. Erbent oasis has preserved many of the traditional nomadic customs and handicraft throughout the centuries. Watch the Teke villagers prepare a traditional Chynar-patterned felt, see how the wool is combed and beaten and help the women with their tremendous work. Watch the firing of the Tamdyr-Oven to bake the dark bread common in rural areas and join the milking of the dromedary camels to make Chal, the traditional fermented Camel milk. Take part in the set up of the summer Ak-Oy yurts together with the villagers and learn the significance of the amulets and protective Alaja strings used in this centre of everyday nomads life. Then drive to Darvaza. Enjoy a view of the sunset with the delicious fire-cooked meal for dinner near the burning gas crater. Overnight in yurta.
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After early breakfast drive ~300 km & 7-8 hours to Koneurgench-the capital of Khorezmshahs. Old City includes: Portal of Caravansaray (XI-XIV), Mamun Minaret (X-IX), Il Arslan Mausoleum (XII), Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum (XIII), Academy of Horezm (III-XIII), Kutlug Timur Minaret (XIV)-one of the tallest minarets in Central Asia, Turabek Hanum Mausoleum (XIV), Najm Ed Din Kubra (XIII) & Soltan Ali (XV) Mausoleums located near Dash Metjit/Medrese (XIX). After SS drive ~100 km & 1,5 h/d/d back to Dashoguz. Lunch at the local restaurant. After lunch transfer to "Dashoguz/Shavat" border.
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