Ashgabat,Darvaza gas crater,Monument of Neutrality, monument of Magtymguly poet, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, newly built Independence Park and Russia bazaar with Altyn asyr shopping center.Hazrat Yousuf Hamadani mausoleum, Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Large and Small Gyz Gala, Keshk Fortress and others.Ashgabat a night:
3* cozy hotel
Darvaza - a night:
Cozy yurt staying in Stantrips yurt camp ( you can check from internet.
Day 1 Asgabat to Darvaza Gas Crater, Turkmenistan In the morning during the city tour you will explore National Museum of History, an archaeological site of Old Nisa included in UNESCO World Heritage list. Then, drive to Darvaza gas crater in the Karakum desert (270 km, 4 hours). Set up a camp. Enjoy a delicious fire-cooked meal for dinner. Overnight in tents. Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Darwaza to Ashgabat, In the morning drive to Ashgabat Start the day with a sightseeing tour in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan that has recently been noted by the Guinness Book of World Records as having more white marble buildings than any other city in the world. Intense and interesting excursion also includes a stopover at the Akhalteke horse stables/complex the Monument of Neutrality, monument of Magtymguly poet, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, newly built Independence Park and Russia bazaar with Altyn asyr shopping center. Overnight at the hotel. Meals: dinner
Day 3 Ashgabat to Bukhara border After breakfast at 7:30 drive to ancient city of Merv, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site that was a major center of international trade and crafts located on the Silk Road. Visit Hazrat Yousuf Hamadani mausoleum, Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Large and Small Gyz Gala, Keshk Fortress and others.. You will observe many camels on the site. Then after 15:00, crossing Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan border point. Go through border formalities on both checkpoints. End of the tour
Transport throughout the tour: by sedan/minivan type car Accommodation on the basis of single staying in yurt, breakfasts included; Sightseeing tour program; Visa support for Turkmenistan visa (invitation) English-speaking guide accompanying you Entrance tickets to attractions according to the itinerary in Turkmenistan, Personal Travel insurance
Full board (lunches and dinners); Charges for additional services in the hotel; Consular fees for issuing tourist visas in Turkmenistan ($100-120); Tickets for international flights before and after the tour; Tips: 5-10$ for each driver and guide, are not included and will be welcomed;
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
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