Crossing The Great Silk Road Turkmenistan Tour
About this tour
On this tour, you will be able to see how the Turkmens lived in the historical era, become witnesses of the great history of our people, get acquainted with the Turkmen culture passing through the centuries.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Farab, Turkmenistan to Mary, Turkmenistan
Alat/ Farap– Turkmenabad–Merv- Mary Meet with your local guide at Alat/Farap border point. Upon arrival to the border point go through custom procedures and continue drive to Mary province. Lunch at the local restaurant of Turkmenabad city. Continue driving to Mary. On the way to Mary city visit an Ancient Merv. 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 and was one of the most important capitals of Islam along with Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus. Guided tour: Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, SoltanSanjar Mausoleum, IbnZeid Mausoleum. Then, drive to Mary. Accommodation at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Mary, Turkmenistan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Mary – Ashgabat – Nisa – Gypjak - Ashgabat In early morning transfer to the airport to a local flight to Ashgabat at 07:55/08:35am. Upon arrival to Ashgabat, proceed with sightseeing: one of the most beautiful cities of the world. Drive to Gypchak village – to view mausoleum and mosque, continue to OldNissa-The Sanctuary of Parhian Kings, Nisa was the capital of Parthian Empire, which lasted 600 years and was greatest enemy of Rome Empire. After excursions in OldNisa, proceed to Monuments of Archabil avenue and discover new part of Ashgabat: Health Path of Turkmenbashy built on mountains, Monument of Constitution “Alem” Culture and Recreation Center. In the afternoon we’ll transfer to hotel and check in. We’ll have lunch at one of the local restaurants. After lunch continue with sightseeing of Ashgabat, visiting: Park dedicated to Turkmen horses-the pride of Turkmen, Gulistan Bazar, Monument for the Victims of the Earthquake of 1948, Monument of Lenin, ErtogrulGazy Mosque. Dinner at one of the local restaurants. A night tour, driving along the main streets of Ashgabat making stop near Palace of Happiness. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Today after breakfast will have another full day of sightseeing in Ashgabat includes Ashgabat’s famous “AltynAsyr” Oriental Bazaar, Jygyldyk bazaar – one of the biggest bazaar in Central Asia. After bazaar, visit Horse Farm. Turkmen Horses – Akhalteke. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants. After lunch continue National Museum of History highly recommendable: one of the biggest museums in Central Asia. Drive to Arch of Neutrality – famous rocket and tripod style built building symbolizing neutral status of Turkmenistan. Its’ height is over 300 feet including 40 feet rotating statue of first President of Turkmenistan: Saparmyrat Nyyazow (Turkmenbashy). Enjoy short walking tour within the Park of Independency along the hundreds of fountains and statutes with stops to visit Monuments of Independency and Ruhnama. Dinner at local restaurants and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Farab, Turkmenistan
Morning transfer to airport for a local flight to Turkmenabad. (T5 - 173, 10:15/11:05). Drive to Farap border Pass. Cross-into Uzbekistan at around 12:00.
What's included
* Tour package (LOI, Registration fee, permit fee) * Hotel stay (3 nights) * Guide (4 days) * Transport (4 days) * Meal (FB) during the all route * Air tickets for domestic flights (Mary-Ashgabat, Ashgabat – Turkmenabat) * Transfers during all the route * Entry tickets to all historical sites and museums * Daily1.5 lt water
* Visa fee * Migration tax (12$) *Extra meal, services, Folklore concerts and show *Private expenses, gratuities *Insurance *Fee for using cameras on monuments * Tips to drivers and guide $5 per day per person Note:Each Traveler should have 2 photos (5x6) to be presented at the points of entry.
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Farab, Turkmenistan to Mary, Turkmenistan