Discover the Wonders of Turkmenistan – A 13-Day Adventure!

After breakfast drive to Kopetdag mountains. Discover on the way Kov Ata cave lake & Ahal Teke private horse farm . Visit the Kov-Ata underground lake. Kow-Ata, Bakharden Lake is a natural underground lake. The name translated from Turkmen means “father of caves”. Located 100 kilometres from Ashgabat, the water temperature is from +33 to +38 ° C all year round. In the Middle Ages (500 to 1500 A.D.), Akhal-Tekes lived with nomadic tribesmen near the Kopet Dag Mountains in Turkmenistan. The nomads treated the horses as part of their families, tethering them near their shelters. In the early 1900s, Russians used Akhal-Tekes as cavalry horses. Today they excel in sport, particularly in racing, show jumping, dressage and endurance racing. The Akhal-Teke breed has preserved type, purity and performance abilities of its ancestors into modern times thanks to the geographically isolated area of the harsh Kara Kum desert where the horses have been bred by the Akhal-Teke tribe since ancient times. Drive to Nokhur, a remote mountain village with unique culture. Visit the Nokhur Cemetery with goat-horned tombstones. Explore hidden waterfalls and scenic landscapes. Overnight at Homestay.

After breakfast drive to Balkanabat city. On the way visit Parau Bibi mausoleum and pilgrimage, along the route. Arrive in Balkanabat city . Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast explore Gumdag, an oil-rich town with historical significance. Along the route, visit the ancient mud volcano ‘Boyadag’- Rock of colours. Leaving the asphalt road at Bugdayly, follow the Messerian plain trails to arrive at ancient town- fortress ‘Messerian’ & group of mausoleums ‘Mashad’. Drive to Ekerem. You can eat Turkmen traditional meals. Overnight in local guest house

After breakfast drive to Balkanabat. Route: Mostly desert roads, passing through remote settlements. Arrival in Balkanabat hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast drive to Yangikala Canyon. Yangiqala 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. Visit Gozli Ata pilgrimage site. Then drive to Turkmenbashy city. Check-in Charlak hotel.

Breakfast is at the hotel. Transfer to Turkmenbashy airport, flight to Ashgabat. City tour in Ashgabat with visits of Ertogrul Gazi Mosque it honors Ertogrul, the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. 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.Dinner and overnight is in tent or yurta.

Drive 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 KyrkMolla 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 Dashoguz city. Check-in hotel. Overnight is at the hotel.

Early morning breakfast and transfer to Dashouz airport for morning flight to Ashgabat. Upon arrival and drive to Mary Region. 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. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast drive to Gonurdepe historical place. (90 km) Visiting Gonurdepe sight - from 1971 onwards archeological teams did discoveries that reveal the importance of this area as a possible fifth center of ancient civilization, next to Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China. Visit to Ancient Merv. It was located at the road crossing of the Great Silk Road, quickly became one of the largest and biggest cities of the ancient world, and was one of the most important capitals of Islam along with Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus. Guided tour: Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, Soltan Sanjar Mausoleum, Ibn Zeid Mausoleum. Return to Mary city. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast visit Mary History museum . The Mary History Museum was established as the Mary Museum of History and Revolution in 1968. Its first exposition opened in 1974. When Turkmenistan gained independence, the Museum in 2008 moved into a new white-marbled building in the center of Mary. The building area is 10,000 sq. m., and the exhibition floor is 4,000 sq. m. The museum houses 6 exhibition halls, a conference hall, restoration halls, repositories and laboratories. Five halls of the Mary History Museum are occupied by permanent expositions, and another one –Temporary – is to host thematic exhibitions. All in all, the Museum has about 40,000 exhibits. Then drive to Yekegowak Cave. Yekegowak Cave Complex located Tagtabazar -is a district where once passed great caravan routes from Iran &Khorasan. Yekegowak -is a unique and spectacular cave that doesn't have any analogs anywhere else. The word "Yekegowak" from Turkmen's language means "One orifice" because it's only one entrance. According to one of the caves was dug by the legions of the Alexander Macedonian army. Consequently, people used the cave as a dwelling. Inside the cave, there are blocs of rooms similar to modern ones where one can see bedrooms, kitchens, and others. The cave consists of two floors. On the lower floor, people collected water for their needs. There are 44 rooms and the cave is still under archeological excavations nowadays. Return to Mary city. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast drive to Ashgabat city. Upon arrival in Ashgabat city. 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. visit the Eastern bazaar "Altyn Asyr" (Tolkuchka). The Eastern Bazaar is the first largest market in Ashgabat and Turkmenistan and the 5th largest in Central Asia as there are over 2,155 stores. This bazaar was also built in a carpet-like pattern of the Akhal velayat, a vast territory of 154 hectares. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport, registration and flight for next destination.