4-day Tour Shavat Farap
About this tour
Explore UNESCO-listed Koneurgench with its 12th-century mausoleums and Kutlug Timur Minaret
Witness the spectacular Darvaza Gas Crater with a desert sunset, fire-cooked dinner, and yurt overnight
Discover Ashgabat’s white-marble architecture, including the world’s highest flagpole and Old Nisa fortress
Visit Ancient Merv, a historic Silk Road city with fortresses and archaeological treasures spanning over 2,000 years
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Köneürgench, Turkmenistan
-Meet the guide at Dashoguz border of Turkmenistan, and perhaps after crossing the border you will have to take a Covid-test costing 35$ US dollars per person. -Сash payment in US dollars. -Upon arrival to the border point go through custom procedures and drive to Koneurgench province historical reserve. -Тhe trip will take approximately 1,5 hours by car. -KoneUrgench (UNESKO 2005) ancient capital of Khorezm. -Visit mausoleums of II Arslan and SoltanTekesh, Nejmeddin Kubra, Soltan Ali, Turabek –Khanum (12th c), the mausoleum of Turabek Khanum, the Kutlug Timur Minaret. -Trip to Darvaza – Gas Crater, which is a huge flaming crater located 270 km (4-5 hours). -In the evening, enjoy the spectacular and fascinating view of the Gas Crater. -Visit the Gas Crater. -In order to truly enjoy this end of the world, it is best to arrive at the Gate before the sunset. -Stay in a camp with tasty catering – dinner at picnic style - the perfect way to enjoy this highlight. -Observe the fantastic view of the crater during daylight and at night, feel the heat, and listen to the sound that this giant oven creates. -Overnight at the camp in the yurt
Day 2: Darvaza Gas Crater, Derweze, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Darvaza – Ashgabat. - Breakfast at the camp. Departure from the camp, travel time is 4 hours, distance 270 km. - Before reaching Ashgabat we can visit the Eastern Bazaar (at your request), shopping and buying national souvenirs - all of them handmade things. - Arrival in Ashgabat. Transfer to the hotel, check in and short rest. - Excursion Ashgabat City Tour and Old Nisa fortress. Old Nissa fortress. -The Sanctuary of Parhian Kings, Nisa was the capital of Parthian Empire, which lasted 600 years and was greatest enemy of Rome Empire. - Ashgabat city tour include. -The Health trail in the mountains. -The highest flagpole in the world at 133 meters –(in the Guinness Book) The size of the giant cloth of the State Flag of Turkmenistan is 52x35 m, weight – 420 kg. -Olympic city (in the Guinness Book). -Monument and park of Independence,. -Neutrality tower,. -Magtymguly monument and park. -Ferris wheel (in the Guinness Book) you can ride on,. -Memorial Complex "People's Memory" - Earthquake victims complex + 2nd World War. -Wedding palace. -The sculptural ensemble depicting the founder of the Turkmen nation Oguzkhan and his six sons. This complex includes 27 light fountains, working synchronously thanks to special software (in the Guinness Book). -International Airport (in the Guinness Book). -Ertogrul Gazy (Turkish) mosque. –Evening visit to one of the city's shopping and entertainment centers – Berkarar, Arkach and etc. -Overnights at the hotel
Day 3: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Merv, Turkmenistan
- Breakfast at the hotel. - Ashgabat city tour continuation. - Departure from Ashgabat to Mary, transfer to the hotel, check in. - Visit an Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site). One of the major archeological sites of Central Asia, Merv played an important part in the development of the Silk Road for more than 2 000 years. On the territory of Merv there are unique fortresses that belong to different eras. They differ in size and degree of preservation. Erk-kala (VI century BC), Gyaur-kala (III century), Kyz-kala (VI century), Sultan-kala (XI century), Abdullakhan-kala (XV century), Bairamalikhan-kala (presumably eighteenth century). - Return to Mary city. - Evening detour of the city, night illumination, visit to one of the shopping and entertainment centers. - Overnights at the hotel
Day 4: Mary, Turkmenistan to Farap, Turkmenistan
– Breakfast at the hotel,. – Mary Museum of History and Local Lore in Mary Province. – Сheck out. – Drive (by car) to the Lebap province, to Turkmenabad city (5h). – Arrival to Farap border point. – Crossing border. – End of the tour.
What's included
• Tour package • LOI • Register fee • permit fee • Accommodation • Guide – 4 days • Transport – 4 days • Entry tickets to museums • Fee for using cameras on monuments • Daily water
• Visa fee 55$-85$ • Covid-test 35$ • Meal • services • Private expenses • gratuities • Insurance
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Dashoguz, Turkmenistan to Köneürgench, Turkmenistan