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An accompanying guide will meet you at Ashgabat International Airport. In the afternoon, a tour of Ashgabat will begin. There are more white marble buildings in Ashgabat than in any other city in the world. Thanks to this, he was noted in the Guinness Book of Records. The tour will begin with a visit to the Ferris wheel "Alem" and conclude with a panoramic excursion to the "Bagh Koshgi" (wedding palace). Then you can take a walk near the Independence Monument and around the Renaissance Square (Galkynysh), which is located at the intersection of two avenues, Turkmenbashi and Galkynysh. Renaissance Square impresses tourists with a monument in the center—a triumphal column topped with a globe and a presidential standard. And Independence Park embodies the spirit of modern Turkmenistan. The Arch of Neutrality is an observation deck. Overnight at the hotel.

You will take the morning flight to Turkmenabat. Upon arrival, you will go to the Dayakhatyn Caravanserai. Dayakhatyn (also spelled Dayakhatyn, Daya-khatyn, or Bai Khatyn in the people) is a medieval caravanserai on the Amu Darya's left bank.It is located about 170 km northwest of the modern city of Turkmenabat in the Lebap region. This is a reinforced square fence with sides. The length is 53 meters. It is believed that Tahir ibn Husayn originally built it as a fortress in the 9th century. Then you will return to the city of Turkmenabat. Overnight at the hotel.

Today will be dedicated to a guided tour of the Koiten district. Koitendag is popular for its "dinosaur plateau" and its caves. Fossilized dinosaur tracks (438 tracks) are still preserved here. The Koytendag district is located in the east of Turkmenistan, near the border with Uzbekistan. In this area, you can see the Koytendag Mountains and Aira Baba Peak, the highest point in Turkmenistan, whose height is 3137 m above sea level; the grand canyon "Umbardere" with 28-meter waterfalls; the unique hydrogen sulfide hot spring "Gaynar Baba"; the canyon "Kyrkgyz"; and karst caves. You will be able to admire the flora and fauna of Koitendag. At the foot of the Kopetdag Mountains, you can see the spiral-horned goat, a rare Buldiar species of mountain sheep. Overnight in the base house in Koitendag.

In the morning, after breakfast, you will go to Turkmenabad. On the way, we will stop to visit the mausoleums of Astana Baba and Alamberdar. Astana Baba is an architectural monument built in the 11th and 12th centuries. This is the place of "Zuarat"-a regular ritual of worship of holy people, which is observed by visiting pilgrims. There are no exact sources about who Astana Baba was. However, the place where the mausoleum stands is considered sacred and healing. Many tourists come here in the hopes of finding the long-awaited healing.You will return to Ashgabat on the evening flight. Overnight at the hotel.

In the first half of the day, you will have a city tour. You will also visit the Carpet Museum, which opened in 1994. The museum houses a large collection of Turkmen carpets from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, including more than 1,000 carpets from the 18th and 19th centuries and one of the largest handmade carpets in the world. In the afternoon, you will have a trip to Darvaza. The path will pass through the Karakum Desert, and you will see the communities of the Erbent 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 dark, you will return to Ashgabat after dark (slow driving). Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, you will visit the fortress of Gokdepe and the horse farm. In December 1880, the Fortress of Gokdepe was attacked by the Russians under the command of General Mikhail Skobelev. The siege of Gokdepe lasted twenty-three days, after which the city was taken by storm. The Gokdepe Mosque was built in memory of the defeat. Gokdepe is popular for its mint-turquoise roof and white marble structure. You will also visit the Gokdepe Museum, dedicated to the war. At the horse farm, you can see Akhal-Teke horses. This is the pride of the Turkmen people. There are more than 30 beautiful horses on the kongeferm. In the afternoon, you will go to the underground lake Kou-Ata, which is located 107 km from Ashgabat. Kou-Ata translates as "Father of Caves". The cave will enchant you with its magnificent beauty: the total length of the cave is 230 m, its height reaches 20 m, and its width, in some places, is 57 m. The bottom of the cave is covered with blocks of dissolved limestone (stalactites). The water in the cave is warm, transparent, and emerald-colored with a temperature of 33–37 °C (you can swim in the lake there). Overnight at the hotel.

You will take the morning flight to Turkmenbashi. Upon arrival, drive 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. At the end of the tour, you will return to Turkmenbashi. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will return to Ashgabat on the morning flight. Upon arrival in Ashgabat, you will begin a tour of Ashgabat with a visit to the historical Nyssa Park. Nyssa is located on a natural high platform at the foot of the Kopetdag Mountains. In the third century BC, the Parthian rulers improved these areas. You will also visit the Spiritual Mosque and the Mausoleum of Turkmenbashi in Kipchak. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to airport and flight.