DISCOVER TURKMENISTAN TOUR

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Nissa Historical Park - located on a natural high platform at the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains. Nissa owes its importance to the early Parthian rulers who took over control of the area in III c. BC. Turkmenbashi Spiritual Mosque and Mausoleum in Kipchak. Akhalteke horse stable - A variety of Akhalteke private horse farms and stables can be visited for those that want to observe these gorgeous horses from a safe distance. Night at the hotel.

Breakfast is at the hotel. Half-day city tour including visits to Anau mosque ruins - Just outside Ashgabat to the east, Anau is the site of an urban settlement that existed since the Bronze Ages, but flourished particularly under Parthian and Timurid rule. Ahalteke horse stables - A variety of Ahalteke private horse farms and stables can be visited for those that want to observe these gorgeous horses from a safe distance. Transfer to Darwaza in the Karakum desert, with visit of Erbent desert community on the way. Darwaza - The center of a gas-rich area in the heart of the Karakum desert attracts travelers from all over the world because of its unique burning crater that offers a particularly spectacular view in the dark. BBQ dinner. Return to Ashgabat after dark (slow driving). Overnight is at the hotel.

Transfer to airport for morning flight to Dashoguz. Excursion to Kunya Urgench – Kunya Urgench owes its Unesco world heritage status to the fact that it was an important Silk Road hub on the Oxus River, and capital of the Khorezm Empire (12th c AD), until its destruction by the armies of Dzhengis Khan. Several mausoleums, town wall remains, the tallest minaret in Central Asia and the Kyrk Molla pilgrim mount reflect the various roles of this historical city, which was praised by historical figures such as Biruni and Avicenna, Al-Farabi and Al-Khorezmi. Transfer to Dashouz airport for evening flight to Ashgabat. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Night at the hotel.

Early morning transfer to Ashgabat airport, first morning flight to Mary at 06:20/07:00 (flight time could be changed). Upon arrival excursion to an Ancient Merv– Merv, located at the former banks of the Murghab River, was the most important Silk Road hub in the region, and particularly thriving as regional capital under Seljuk governor Sanjar. Merw is the collective name of five urban centers that existed under various different names in different periods from the VI c BC up to the XVIII c AD. The capital competed with the cities of the Islamic world such as Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus. Guided tour: Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, the Mausoleum of Soltan Sanjar, Ashabs, Yusup- Hamadani and Ibn Zeid Mausoleum. Returning to Mary, visiting History Museum. short walking tour within the central part of Mary City which has The Regional Mosque of Mary Province, The Central Theater of Mary, The Convention & Conference Center “Ruhiyet Koshgi”, Central Park & Monument of Mollanepes-the National Classic Poet who lived in Mary in XVIII-XIXcc. Night at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast transfer to Mary airport, then flight to Ashgabat (flight time could be changed). Upon arrival and visit National Museum - Opened in 1998, the museum's 9 history halls houses the Turkmenistan’s major collection of artifacts discovered at various excavation sites in Turkmenistan. Visit Carpet museum opened in 1994. It has a rich collection of Turkmen carpets from the medieval through to the 20th century, including over 1000 carpets from the 18th and 19th centuries and one of the biggest hand -made carpets in the world. Night at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast visit Kow-Ata underground lake that is located 107 km from Ashgabat. The Turkmen name Kow-Ata means Father of caves. At first glance, this underground area appears like a magnificent auditorium: the overall length of the cave is 230 m, its height reaches 20 m, and its width is at some points 57 m. The bottom of the cave is covered with lumps of dissolved limestone (stalagmites), and its warm and gushing water is clear and emerald colored. The water has a constant temperature of 33-37°C. (You should swim in a lake). Visit Nokhur village-the village itself fills a small depression valley in the mountains of the Kopet Dag Range, and the houses have been built by local boulders, cemented with mud. Apart from the main street through the middle of the town, the streets are so narrow that they only just fit a car between the high stone retaining walls on each side.TheNohkur people who populate this remote mountain village are quite different to other Turkmen tribes. They live in a handful of villages in the mountainous border area spanning Turkmenistan and Iran. Nokhur is the largest village with 1-2 thousand people. Drive to Gyzylarbat city. Upon arrival and check-in hotel. Night at the hotel.

After breakfast visit the Moon Mountains — lunar-looking, pale rounded hills near Karakala. "Moon Mountains" in Turkmenistan, also known as the Lunar Mountains, are a popular destination for tours focusing on unique landscapes and natural beauty. These mountains, located in the Sumbar Valley and near the village of Makhtumkuli, feature unusual, rounded rock formations that give the area a distinctive "lunar" appearance. Then drive to Dekhistan Historical site. Visit Explore the ancient ruins of Dehistan: two 20‑m minarets, mosque gateway (iwan) and mausoleums dating back 10th–15th c. on Silk Road. After excursion drive to Balkanabat city. Upon arrival and check-in hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast visit Gozli Ata pilgrimage place. The mausoleum of Gozli Ata, located on a low platform against the backdrop of stunning pink and red limestone rock formations, is one of the holiest pilgrim sites in Turkmenistan.The mausoleum is surrounded a large Salor tribal graveyard. Gozli Ata (literally: All-seeing Father) was a famous 12th century Sufi teacher who studied in Turkestan (present-day Kazakhstan), who was said to have the capacity to see inside people’s soul. Day trip to Yangikala Canyons via Balkan Mountains Impressive white, green and red limestone formations rise up from the desert sands. These cliffs are the remains of massive coastline and seabed of the pre-historical Parathetys Sea. This surreal landscape is impressive at any time of day, but sunset and sunrise offer particularly spectacular views. The area is reachable only by 4-wheel drive, passing through the Balkan Mountains and a vast highland area where camels, sheep and horses graze. Discover the canyons by jeep and on foot. Drive to Turkmenbashy airport, then flight to Ashgabat. Upon arrival and check-in hotel. Night at the hotel.

Transfer to the Ashgabat International Airport for flight to next destination.