Through The Bronze Age Of Turkmenistan
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
Today right after breakfast we say good-bye to Uzbekistan as we make our way to Turkmenistan border Alat/Farap. Upon arrival to the border point, go through custom procedures and continue drive to Mary province about 4 hrs. (270km), the group have a lunch at 12pm at the local restaurant of Turkmenabat. In the afternoon we will visit 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. Continue driving to Mary city accommodate at the hotel and dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Mary, Turkmenistan
After the breakfast, the group will visit the 5th center of civilization Margush/Gonurdepe. A remarkable Bronze Age civilization existed here, known variously as Margush, meaning 'lowland', or by the Greek name of Margiana. It has been gradually uncovered since the early 1970s by belated Professor Viktor Sarianidi - the leader of Margiana Archaeological Expedition. The Bronze Age sites are to be found at or beyond the northern edge of the present-day oasis, in land which is now desert. Climatic change and progressive desertification caused the abandonment of the area, with the result that the ruins of the Bronze Age settlements are well preserved beneath the desert soils. The Margiana sites seem to have had close ties with those at Bactria, in present-day northern Afghanistan. Sarianidi argues that the Bactria- Margiana complex was a major centre of ancient civilisation, and has speculated that Margiana may even have been a birthplace of Zoroastrianism. Lunch at the local restaurant. Then continue with National History and Ethnology Museum, Drive to Mary. Rest. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Mary, Turkmenistan to Serakhs, Turkmenistan
After breakfast, hotel check out, transfer to Sarahs to cross the border Turkmenistan-Iran. Cross the border at 11:00 – 12:00 pm.
What's included
* Tour package (LOI, Register fee., permit fee) * Hotel stay (2 night) * Guide (3 days) * Transport (3 days) * Meal (FB) during the all route * Transfers during the all route * Entry tickets (Margush, Museums, Merv) * Daily1.5lt water
* 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 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