SEVEN DAYS, SEVEN WONDERS OF TURKMENISTAN
Start:
ASHGABAT
- 29 Mar 2026
End:
ASHGABAT
- 04 Apr 2026
Type tour:
07 DAYS // 06 NIGHTS
Payments:
By request
Group:
2
About tour
HIGHLIGHTS: Ashgabat: The White Marble Capital, UNESCO-listed Old Nisa ruins once the Parthian Empires capital, Explore the lively Tolkuchka Bazaar for carpets and local crafts, Kov Ata a warm mineral rich underground lake hidden in a cave, Seyitjemaleddin Mosque a 15th-century architectural gem, Abiverd a medieval Silk Road city with ruins of caravanserais and mosques, Ancient Merv (UNESCO site)-Erk Kala, Gyaur Kala, Sultan Sanjar, Soltan Kala, Ibn Zeid mausoleum and Hoja Yusup Hemadany Mosque , Gonurdepe the capital of the Bronze Age Margiana civilization located in the Karakum Desert, Karakum desert the flaming gas crater in Darvaza,
Itinerary
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Arrival to Ashgabat international airport. Tour guide will meet you and transfer to the hotel. Upon arrival check in and overnight at the hotel. We will begin our tour in Ashgabat. Ashgabat is a relatively young city in 25.05.2013 city was included Gunnies Book of records as a white marbled city on the world. Today you will see Ruhyyet Palace, Wedding Palace, modern Yildyz Hotel, Ferries Wheel, Constitution Monument, Arch of Neutrality, Monument and park of Independence. Night at the hotel.
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Breakfast at the hotel. You meet your guide and then begin your journey. Drive to the Nissa Historical Park - located on a natural high platform at the foot of the Kopetdag Mountains. Nissa owes its importance to the early Parthian rulers, who took control of the area in the 3rd century. B.C. Then visit the underground lake Kov-Ata, located 107 km from Ashgabat.The Turkmen name Kov-Ata means Father of Caves. At first glance, this underground space looks like a magnificent auditorium: the total length of the cave is 230 m, the height reaches 20 m, and the width in some places reaches 57 m.The bottom of the cave is covered with lumps of dissolved limestone (stalagmites), and the warm, gushing water is clear and emerald in color. The water has a constant temperature of 33-37°C. (You should take a swim in the lake). Night at the hotel.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Mary velayat 350 km. On the way visit Seyitjemaleddin Mosque. Located in the city of Anau, 12 km east of Ashgabat along the Ashgabat-Mary highway. The Seyit-Jemallidin Mosque is a complex structure that once included a mosque, madrasah and the mausoleum of Sheikh Jemal ad-Din.On the Turkmen land the famous Seyit-Jemallidin mosque, widely known as “Seyit-Jemal ad-Din”, a well-known monument that preserves the unique architectural traditions and artistic styles of the Iron Age. The monument was built in the 15th century during the reign of Abul Qasim Babur, a Timurid descendant in Khorasan. This mosque amazed many Muslim architects of the East with its external beauty and architectural features. Then visit Abiverd.One of the most important cities of Northern Khorasan is a medieval settlement Abiverd. Hafiz-i-Abru said that Abiverd settlement consisted of dozens of villages and several cities. The city wall is a rectangular area of 42 hectares.There also were found ancient coins, ceramics products of IX-XII centuries, as well as a lot of metal handicrafts: various women's jewelries, buckles. According by them, we can say that there were shops of jewelers and tinkers. During the excavations archeologists found huge wells and reservoirs, indicating a highly-developed irrigation of Abiverd. The first investigation was took place in 1928 under the lidership A.A. Semenov, who first made a plan of the city, citadel and remains of the city wall. In addition to Semenov’s scientific works, there are also archeological materials collected by the members of the expedition from different parts of Abiverd. Arrival in Mary city. Check-in hotel. Visit to Ancient Merv. It was located at the crossroads of the Silk Road, quickly became one of the largest and largest cities of the ancient world and was one of the most important capitals of Islam along with Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus.Excursion: Kyz Kala (VIII-IX centuries AD), Erk Kala (VI century BC), Gyaur-Kala (V century BC - 7th century AD), Sultan Kala (XI century –XII century), mausoleum of Soltan Sanjar (XII century), mausoleum of Ibn Zeid and mausoleum of Khoja Yusuf Hamadani (XII century). Return to the city of Mary. Night at the hotel.
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Today you will travel to the one of the ancient and most prominent sites - Margush/ Gonurdepe that was existed in 5th center. This Bronze Age civilization is well known as Margush or from the Greek name of Margiana. Professor Viktor Sarianidi found this significant sight in the early 1970s. He was the leader of Margiana Archaeological Expedition. Moreover this place of Bronze Age was found beyond the northern edge of the modern oasis, where you can find the desert. Due to the climatic changes made this place uninhabited and due to it the ruins of the Bronze Age were well-preserved underneath the desert soils. The prominent site also has relation to that at Bactria that now situated in northern Afghanistan. Due to it can be said that the Bactria- Margiana complex was the main center of ancient civilization. In addition there is a theory that Margiana was the place where Zoroastrianism appeared.In the afternoon, we enjoy an immersive cultural experience at Gadymy Turkmen Ojak, an ethno guesthouse where we savor freshly baked Turkmen bread, witness traditional cuisine preparation, embroidery, wool spinning, and carpet making. We’ll also enjoy a folk-dance performance espacially organized for the group. Night at the hotel.
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Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, transfer to Mary airport, then flight to Ashgabat (flight time is subject to change). Today you will be transferred to the horse farm to see the pride of the Turkmen people - famous Ahalteke horses. Here you will enjoy the horse riding master class. After spending some time with horses you will drive to explore the memorial complex and the Russian market. While visiting Russian market you will immerse in that atmosphere as well as large variety of design and goods as well as the mix of Russian and Turkmen traditional ornaments. Night at the hotel.
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Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Carpet Museum was established in 1993 to preserve and develop the traditions of Turkmen carpet weaving. More than two thousand carpets made by hand are awaiting to amaze their visitors. Both ancient and modern carpets are on display here, including one of 301 square meters that entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest of the world. After drive to Darvaza in the Karakum desert (280 km), along the way visiting the Erbent desert community. Darvaza, the center of a gas-rich area in the heart of the Karakum Desert, attracts travelers from all over the world with its unique burning crater, which offers especially spectacular views in the dark. Farewell dinner is served in a yurt. Return to Ashgabat after dark (slow driving). Overnight at the hotel.
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Transfer to the Ashgabat International Airport for flight to next destination.
Included
- Accommodation in mentioned hotels on DBL/TWIN sharing
- Ashgabat - "Sport" Hotel - 4 nights
- Mary - "Margush" Hotel - 2 nights
- Breakfasts at the hotels
- Services of A/C comfortable transport with professional driver as per the program
- * 1-2 pax - Sedan car up to 4 seats
- 4-6 Days 4 WD car
- English speaking local guide
- Domestic air ticket: Mary-Ashgabat
- Daily two bottles of 0.5l water per person
- Full Board meals: 6 Lunches / 6 Dinners
- BBQ style dinner at Darvaza crater
- Entrance fees to mentioned sights per program (excluding photo and video charges at sights)
- Visa support to Turkmenistan, registration and travel pass
- Porter services
- Handmade souvenir per person
Excluded
- Visa consular fees and processing expenses 80+15 USD per person, when obtained at land border (subject to change, nationality dependent)
- Turkmenistan migration tax 14 USD per person
- PCR nose test 33 USD (subject to change)
- Photo and video charges at sights
- An early check-in hotel
- A tax of 2 USD per night paid to the hotel upon check out
- Beverages
- International air tickets to / out of Ashgabat
- Travel Insurance
- Extras, not indicated in inclusions
Additional info
Check-in after 14:00, check-out before 12:00
Set menu includes salad, soup, main course, bread, tea, coffee & water
We offer at Darvaza Gas Crater BBQ style menu
If you are vegetarian, please let us know in advance
Our company also organizes a folklore performance. If you want to watch a folklore performance, you have to pay extra.
Child policy:
Child 0-2 years old -No extra bed, free charge
Child 3-6 years old- with bed, 50 % charge of the tour cost
Child 7 years old and above -with bed 100 % charge of the tour cost
Payment:
Tour payment should be made not less than 10 days prior to tourist group arrival to our bank account as per sent invoice
Cansellation prior to 30 days - no charges apply
Cansellation prior to 29-20 days 50% charge of the tour price
Cansellation prior to 19-10 days - 100 % charge of the tour price
Notes:
If the traveler stays more than 3 working days in Turkmenistan, the travel agency will register and stamp your passport on a local Tourist Board
An express PCR test for Covid-19 will be taken upon arrival. It costs 33 USD (subject to change)
Breakfast box in case of very early morning departures
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