Tour Ashgabat-Dashoguz-Konya-Urgench-Ashgabat-Koneferma-underground lake Kou-Ata-Ashgabat-Mary-Ashgabat-Darvaza-Ashgabat for 7 days

The accompanying guide will meet you at the Ashgabat International Airport. In the afternoon, the 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. Then you will visit the Ertugrul Gazi Mosque in honor of Ertugrul, the father of Ya Osman, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will go to Dashoguz, and from there you will have 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. Overnight at the hotel

In the morning, you will go to the Ruhy Mosque (a spiritual mosque) in Kipchak, built between 2002 and 2004 and one of the five largest mosques in the world. The capacity of the mosque is 20,000 people. In the afternoon, you will visit the "Old Nisa"—the Sanctuary of the Parthian Kings. Nisa existed for 600 years and was the capital of the Parthian Empire. She was the greatest enemy of the Roman Empire. At the moment, it is a UNESCO site. After lunch, visit the Annau "Seyitjemaleddin Mosque". The main attraction that remains for visitors today is the ruins of the Seyit Jamal ad-Din mosque from the 15th century. 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 the Mary region. 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. Returning to Mary, you will visit the Historical Museum. You will also 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 transfer to Mary airport for a departure from Ashgabat. 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.

Transfer to airport and flight.