The Great Silk Road From Ashgabat
About this tour
Turkmenistan is a beautiful and interesting country at any time of the year. This tour is a convenient and pleasant option to visit the historical and architectural sights, which are based on all the splendor of Turkmenistan. You can feel like a part of this civilization.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Bajgiran - Godan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Bajigiran/ Gaudan border – Evening tour of Ashgabat The meeting of group on the Turkmen-Iranian border Bajigiran - Gaudan. Accommodation at the hotel аnd rest. Evening city tour, dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Ashgabat sightseeing - Nisa This day will be devoted to sightseeing of the capital of Turkmenistan. Visit new parks, a huge complex with fountains and statues of the great men of antiquity, visit museums and mosques. After lunch, the group will travel to the village of Bagir, to visit the Parthian Fortresses of Nisa. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
An Eastern Baazar- Akhalteke horse farm After breakfast, the group will go to eastern bazaar; where in reality will be able to experience the beauty of Turkmen carpets and silver ornaments, souvenirs. After lunch, visit an equestrian base for exploring the pride of the Turkmen people - Akhal-Teke horses. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Erbent, Turkmenistan to Derweze, Turkmenistan
Village Erbent - Darwaza In the morning the group will travel to the north of Ashgabat on the way we will visit the village Erbent where can be acquainted with life of the Turkmen people. Continue with the fiery crater in the town Darwaza. Picnic style dinner and overnight at the tents and sleeping bags in Darwaza.
Day 5: Köneürgench, Turkmenistan to Dashoguz, Turkmenistan
Darwaza – Kone-Urgench-Dashoguz/Shawat border After breakfast, visit an architectural monuments of Old Urgench, Khorezm capital X-XII centuries. During the tour, visit the Mausoleum of Najm al-Din al-Kubra, TyurabekKhanum, Il-Arslan, Tekesh Ibn Hadzhibey, the highest minaret in Central Asia KutlygTimur. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to Dashoguz\ Shawat border. End of the tour.
What's included
* Tour package (invitation, registration., entry travel pass) * Hotel Accommodation (DBL) (3 nights) * The tent + sleeping bag (1 night) * Guide (5 days) * Transportation (5 days) * Transfer * Food (full board) on the whole route * Entrance fees (National Museum, KunyaUrgench, horse farm, Nissa) *Water 1.5 l
* Visa fee * Migration tax (12$) *Extra meal, services, Folklore concerts and show *Private expenses, gratuities *Insurance *Fee for using cameras on monuments * Tips for driver and guide $ 5 per person per day 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
Bajgiran - Godan to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan