Tour Ashgabat-Mary-Gonurdepe-Mary-Ancient Merv-Ashgabat-Yangikala-Turkmenbashi-Ashgabat-Darvaza-Kone-Urgench-Ashgabat
for 9 days

An accompanying guide will meet you at the Ashgabat International Airport. Today you will have a tour of the Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, which is one of the most beautiful Muslim mosques in Turkmenistan. The mosque is very large with a capacity of up to 5,000 people at a time. It was built in the Turkish style and named after the father of the first ruler of the Ottoman Empire. Then you will visit the Independence Monument. In the afternoon, you will visit the "Old Nisa" (the Sanctuary of the Parthian Kings). Nisa was the capital of the Parthian Empire, which existed for 600 years and was the greatest enemy of the Roman Empire. It is a UNESCO site. Continue with the Jipjak Mosque and the Family Mausoleum of the first President of Turkmenistan. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, you will go to the Mary district. On the way, you will be able to see the ruins of the Seyid Jamal ad-Din mosque, built in 1456 at the expense of a certain Mohammed Hudayr. Then you will have an excursion to the ancient city of Abiverd. Abiverd is one of the eight historical reserves of Turkmenistan, comparable to Kunya-Urgench, Nyssa, Dead, and Dahistan. Today you will visit the sights of Gonur-Depe. Since 1971, archaeological groups have made a number of discoveries in these places. Gonurdep is considered the fifth center of ancient civilization, next to Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China. Then you will return to Mary. Overnight at the hotel

Today you will have an excursion to Ancient Merv, located on the former banks of the Murghab River, which was the most important node of the Silk Road. He received the highest flourishing under the Seljuk governor, Sanjar. The name Merv comes from the collective name of five urban centers that existed in different periods from the VI century BC to the XVIII century AD. You will visit the Mara History Museum. After the tour, you will return to Ashgabat. Overnight at the hotel.

Today you will have a trip to the Yangi-Kala Canyons. The road will pass through the Balkan Mountains. These are impressive white, green, and red limestone formations rising from the desert sands. At sunset, you will get a fascinating panoramic view. During this period of the day, everything is painted a fiery red. Once, the depth of the canyons was equal to the depth of the ancient sea. These areas can only be reached by a 4-wheeler passing through the Balkan Mountains and a vast mountainous area where camels, sheep, and horses graze. You can take a walk in the natural sculpture park of compressed soil crumbling in your hands. You can explore these areas by jeep or on foot.

In the morning you will go to Turkmenbashi, which is located in the east of the Caspian Sea. You will have a free day on the Caspian Sea. Overnight at the hotel.

You will fly to Ashgabat on the morning flight (10:25–11:20). After lunch, you will go to Darvaza. The path will pass through the Karakum desert. You will be able to visit the gas crater and enjoy an incredible view of it. The crater surprises with its beauty, warmth, and peaceful sounds created by this giant furnace.

After breakfast, go on an excursion to Kunya Urgench. Kunya Urgench was an important node of the Silk Road on the Oxus River and the capital of the Khorezm Empire (12th century AD) before its destruction by the armies of Dzhengiskhan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.You will be able to see several mausoleums, the remains of the city wall, the highest minaret in Central Asia and the Kyrk Mall pilgrim mountain. They reflect the history of the city. Historical figures such as Biruni and Avicenna, Al-Farabi, and Al-Khorezmi praised these places. You will also visit the mausoleums of Arslan II and Soltantekes, Necmeddin Kubra, Soltan Ali, Turabek Khanum (12th century), Kutlugtimur minaret, and Mamun II. At the end of the tour, you will return to Ashgabat on an evening flight at 16:20 or 17:10 (flight time can be changed). Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast is at the hotel. National Museum - Opened in 1998, the museum's 9 history halls houses the Turkmenistan’s major collection of artifacts discovered at various excavation sites in Turkmenistan. Lunch. Then drive to Akhalteke horse stable - A variety of Akhalteke private horse farms and stables can be visited for those that want to observe these gorgeous horses from a safe distance. Independence Park, this Park is one of the city’s attractions, embodying the spirit of modern Turkmenistan. Arch of Neutrality is a viewing platform. Dinner with folk show performance.

Transfer to airport and flight.