4-Day Express Tour To Turkmenistan From Ashgabat
Highlights
Ashgabat, Darvaza
architectural, photography, sightseeing
Private Tour
4 Days
Medium
English, German, Japanese, Russian
Languages
English, German, Japanese, Russian
Description
Maximize your time in Turkmenistan with our express tour, hitting the must-see destinations in just 4 days. Explore the modern capital of Ashgabat, delve into the history of ancient Merv (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and witness the awe-inspiring Darvaza Gas Crater. This action-packed itinerary is designed to showcase the best of Turkmenistan in a short timeframe.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Ashgabat to Darwaza
- Early morning, meet your guide at the Ashgabat International Airport. Start the day with a city tour in Ashgabat. During the city tour, you will explore an archaeological site of Old Nisa (included in the UNESCO World Heritage list). Visit the Russian Bazaar, the Monument of Neutrality, and the newly built Independence Park. See the Ertugrul Gazi Mosque.
- Afternoon: Start driving to Darwaza. Stop at Mud & Water gas craters. Arrive at the Fiery Gas Crater for sightseeing. Camp in the area, overnight in a yurt.
- Included meal: dinner (around Gas Crater)
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Day 2: Darwaza to Ashgabat
- In the morning, depart to Ashgabat. Arrive in Ashgabat by lunchtime. After lunch, drive to Nohur village in the Kopetdag mountains. Visit tribal cemeteries and pilgrimage sites, and see silk weaving homes. Drive back to Ashgabat, transfer to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
- Included meal: lunch (in a traditional restaurant)
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Day 3: Ashgabat to Merv and back to Ashgabat
- Start at 8:00, drive to Mary for a full day of sightseeing in Mary town and Merv History Park (UNESCO sites). Excursion to Merv, an ancient city that was a major center of international trade and crafts located on the Silk Road. Discover historical parks with Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum, Large and Small Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Gyaur Gala, and Keshk Fortress. Visit the Russian Orthodox Church. Drive back to Ashgabat. Overnight in the hotel.
- Included meal: lunch (in a traditional restaurant)
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Day 4: Ashgabat to Airport
- Transfer to Airport and depart Turkmenistan.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
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| 1 to 5 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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