4-day Tour To Explore Turkmenistan
About this tour
Join us for 4-day journey to Turkmenistan. Begin your day with a visit to Nisa, the legendary residence of Parthian Kings. Explore the National History Museum to uncover Turkmenistan's rich heritage. Admire the intricate designs of Turkmen carpets at the Carpet Museum. Discover modern landmarks like the Arch of Neutrality and the "Turkmenistan" TV tower. End your day with a transfer back to your hotel, having experienced the blend of ancient history and contemporary culture in Ashgabat.
Explore the ancient residence of Parthian Kings at Nisa
Immerse yourself in Turkmen History at the National History Museum
Admire the artistry of Turkmen Carpets at the Carpet Museum
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ashgabat International Airport, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Sport Hotel, Aşgabat, Turkmenistan
Meet the local guide at the Ashgabat International Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Rest time. Lunch at a local restaurant (not included in the tour price). Proceed to Nisa, the residence of Parthian Kings (III BC-III AD), located 15 km from Ashgabat. In the IV century BC, the Achaemenid Empire was ruined by the strikes of Alexander’s troops. During the period of the Seleucids, the successors of Alexander, three independent states were established: Bactria, Khorezm, and Parthia. Among these three states, Parthia existed for a long time, from the 3rd century BC till the 3rd century AD. During its existence, Parthia had several capital cities. Nisa was one of the legendary and mysterious cities in the Kingdom of Parthia. Seyit Jemaletdin Mosque National History Museum. Monument of Independence. Further city visit: Turkmen Carpet Museum: Archaeological data places carpet making on the territory of Turkmenistan as early as the 6th century B.C. The remains of a carpet that archaeologists found in the 1940s at Altai are two-thousand-five hundred years old. Research shows that the design is very similar to the carpets of today. It took centuries for these designs to develop, and the decoration of the carpets is extremely original, reflecting stylized articles of the real world surrounding nomadic livestock breeders. Ornaments are geometric, and a love of deep, rich red is an artistic tradition of the carpets. Arch of Neutrality. Health road. “Turkmenistan” TV tower. 18:00 - Transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Altyn Asyr Bazar, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Darvaza Gas Crater - "Door to Hell", Derweze, Turkmenistan
Meet the local guide at the hotel lobby. 9:00 after breakfast visit The eastern bazaar “Altyn Asyr” is the first largest market in Ashgabat and Turkmenistan and the 5th largest in Central Asia. Located in the suburbs of Ashgabat, in the Choganly residential area. Built in a shape reminiscent of a carpet göl of the Ahal velayat, a huge area of 154 hectares. Afternoon, have lunch at a local restaurant ( lunch not included in tour price). Continue driving through the Karakum desert to Darvaza, in the afternoon at 15:00 trip to Darvaza – Gas Crater, which is a huge flaming crater located 270 km to the north of Ashgabat. Visiting one of the villages, Bahardok or Erbentto, observe the rural life of Turkmen people. Continue with moving to the Water, Clay and Gas Crater. In the evening, enjoy the spectacular and fascinating view of the gas crater.Visit the Gas Crater. Stay in a camp with tasty catering; 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. Accommodation - Overnight in a tent under the starry sky
Day 3: Monument of Akhal-Teke horses, Aşgabat, Turkmenistan to Gokdepe Museum, Gokdepe, Turkmenistan
Eat a picnic-style breakfast at the Gas Crater drive to Ashgabat (250 km). On the way, stop at Yerbent village, a very colourful and bright example of the former nomadic life of Turkmen tribes. Accommodate in a hotel and have lunch and Rest time. Drive to Horse Farm to see a national proud of Turkmen people - Akhalteke horses, the most excellent horses in the world. 5000 years ago, Turkmens began to breed Akhalteke horses. The world’s unique breed was never mixed with other breeds. Such illustrious Emperors like Alexander the Great and Darius I desired to own Ahalteke horses. There are Many beautiful horses on the farm. Per superstition, every sick person who touches an Ahalteke horse will get well soon. Then drive to Gokdepe Castle Historical Fortress was attacked in December 1880 by the Russian Empire Army. The siege of Gokdepe lasted 23 days, after which the city was taken by storm. Then overnight at a hotel. Further city visit Ashgabat (If time is left) 18:00 - Transfer to the hotel.
Day 4: Mary, Turkmenistan to Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan
Early morning checkout from the Hotel, transfer to the airport for a local flight T5-127 Ashgabat-Mary at 06:15/06:55. From Mary airport, drive to Old Merv (UNESCO World Heritage). Merv was located at the road crossing of the Great Silk Road and quickly became one of the largest and biggest cities of the ancient world. Guided tour: Merv Gala ,. Drive to Turkmenabat city, continue with moving to the Turkmen-Uzbek border Farap/Alat (Uzbekistan). Meals - breakfast at a local restaurant / Lunch at a local traditional restaurant (not included in tour price)
What's included
Our package (LOI, registration fee, permit fee) Hotel stay (3 nights) Local flight Guide (4 days) Transport (4 days) Meals (FB) Hotel breakfast and Daily water Transfers during the entire route Entry Tickets: Nisa, Museum in Mary, Ancient Merv
Meals, services, folklore concerts, and shows Private expenses and gratuities Insurance Fee for using cameras at monuments Tips for driver and guide You have to pay extra for the visa fee, migration tax, and bank fee. Total =120$ If you want to stay at the hotel in different rooms, you have to do an extra payment of for each night +60 USD
What to know
Note: Each traveller should have 2 photos (5x6) to be presented at entry points.
Route & locations
Ashgabat International Airport, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Sport Hotel, Aşgabat, Turkmenistan