Turkmen treasure 3

 

Turkmen treasure 3
Country: Turkmenistan
Time of the tour: 5 days
Places to visit: Ashgabat - Darwaza - Ìary - Ancient Merv - Ashgabat

Day 1: Ashgabat - Darwaza
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the city for sightseeing. The first sight to visit will be "Old Nisa" that is also known as the Sanctuary of Parhian Kings. It is important to note that it was listed to UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later on you will visit such important sights as "Gypjak" Mosque and Mausoleum of the late President of Turkmenistan. Then is highlighted part of the tour you will have a drive through the Karakum desert to Darwaza. Here you will be able to witness the famous Gas Crater. Here you will have an opportunity to enjoy the mysterious beauty of his giant oven creates. Overnight is in a tent.

Day 2: Darwaza - Ashgabat
In the morning you will have a drive to Ashgabat. Upon arrival you will have an opportunity to continue exploration of the city by visiting such prominent sight as Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, Lenin monument and of course you will visit Russian Bazaar. The first sight to see is the Ertugrul Gazi Mosque that was built in 1990. You can find this interesting building that can accommodated up to 5 thousand people in the center of the city. Moreover you will be amazed by the décor of it that was made in the ancient Islamic-Byzantine style. In addition you will see the last preserved monument of Lenin monument in Turkmenistan in the capital city. It is located in the very center of Ashgabat. On the tour you will also visit the famous Russian Bazaar where it will be possible to witness the lifestyle of the local people. Here you can take a lot of colorful photos and try to bargain. Night is in a hotel.

Day 3: Ashgabat - Ìary/Merv
In course of the tour you will drive to Mary city. During the way you will have a stop at Annau where you can witness the remains of Seyit Jamal-ad-Din Mosque. These ruins are dating back to the 15th century. After exploring Abiward or Abi-ward you will visit the ancient city of Sassanid. This city was found in last century. It is located about 8 km west of the Kahka station on the territory of 12,000 m2. The central tell is 60 feet high and 700 feet round. Later on you will arrive to Mary city where you will explore Merv. This ancient city used to be large and prosperous due to the location where the Great Silk Road passed for 2000 years. Here you can find mausoleums of Sultan Sanjar and Muhammed ibn-Zeyd it shows incredible masterwork of 12^th century. Night is in a hotel.

Day 4: Ìary - Ashgabat
Toady you will return to Ashgabat. During the way you will learn this is pretty young city. Even so this city was included to the Guinness Book of Records as the world's highest concentration of white marble buildings in the world in 2013. It was founded in 1881. Upon arrival you will have a city tour to explore interesting places of the city such as parks and monuments, impressive mosque and other iconic building. Many tourists refer takes tours to Turkmenistan to see this beauty.  Night is in the hotel

Day 5: Flight
Transfer to the airport.

 

Transport:
02 pax - Sedan
04-08 pax - Minibus
10 pax - Bus

 

Price per person:
02 pax - 775 $
04 pax - 605 $
06 pax - 505 $
08 pax - 440 $
10 pax - 415 $
Single - 15 $ 

Early check-in 65 $
Single early check-in -50 $ 

Half board - 45 $
Full board - 85 $

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Darwaza - Tents with dinner
Ashgabat - "Menzil" Hotel 3*
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
- Domestic flights and trains (if any)                                            

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms       
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (12 + 4 $ bank fee)
- Fee for using cameras on monuments

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