Tour Ashgabat-Seyitjemaleddin-Abiverd-Mary-Mary Museum-Ancient Merv-Mary-Mary-Gonurdepe-Mary-Ashgabat-Nokhur-Makhtumkuli (Karri-kala)-Gozli Ata pilgrimage site-Yangykala Canyon-Tourist zone Avaza-Ashgabat for 10 days

An accompanying guide will meet you at Ashgabat International Airport. Today is dedicated to a tour of the capital of Turkmenistan, founded in 1881. The city is 25 km away. north of the border with Iran, in the foothills of Kopetdag. Ashgabat in the translation from the Persian word "eshg" means "love," and "Abad," which translates as "populated, well-maintained." You will visit the "Old Nisa" (the Sanctuary of the Parthian Kings), which was the capital of the Parthian Empire, which existed for 600 years and was the greatest enemy of the Roman Empire (a UNESCO site). Continue with the mosque "Dzhipjak" and the Family Mausoleum of the first President of Turkmenistan. Return to the city of Ashgabat. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to the Mary district. On the way, you will see the ruins of the Seyid Jamal ad-Din mosque from the 15th century. The mosque was built in 1456 at the expense of a certain Mohammed Hudayr. Then head to the ancient city of Abiverd. Abiverd is one of the eight historical reserves of Turkmenistan, comparable to Kunya-Urgench, Nyssa, Dead, and Dahistan. The ruins of Abiverd are located between Ashgabat and Mary. Arrival in the city of Mary and check-in at the hotel. Mary City tour: the Central Theater, the Ruhiet Koshgi Conference Center, the Park, and the Monument to Mollanepes, the National Classic Poet. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, you will visit the Mary History Museum, and then an excursion to Ancient Merv, located on the former banks of the Murghab River, 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. Overnight at the hotel.

Today you will visit the sights of Gonur-Depe. Since 1971, archaeological groups have made a number of discoveries in these places. Gonur Depe is considered the fifth center of ancient civilization, next to Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China. Then transfer to Mary Airport for departure from Ashgabat at 18:10 or 18:50 (flight time can be changed). Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, you will go to the village of Nohur. The village itself is located in a small depression in the mountains of the Kopetdag range, and the houses are built of local boulders cemented with mud. In addition to the main street, the other streets are very narrow, which makes it difficult for transport to move through them. The local inhabitants of Nohur are very different from other Turkmen tribes. Then we will visit Sumbar Canyon. We will drive 80 km, cross the subtropical zone, and find ourselves in the village of Kara-Kala. Overnight at the hotel.

Today you will have an excursion to the city of Balkanabat. Then you will visit the pilgrimage site of Gozli Ata. Gozli Ata is distinguished by its remote place of pilgrimage to shrines in Turkmenistan and beautiful surroundings. It is located in the center of a natural bowl and is surrounded by ledges of rock. You will be able to see a panoramic view of these rocks with pink and white stripes. As mentioned in the sources, Gozli Ata was a respected Sufi. He lived in the early 14th century. Overnight at the pilgrim's house.

After breakfast, we will visit one of the most beautiful natural places in Turkmenistan – the Yangikala Canyons, located 165 km north of Balkanabat and 160 km east of Turkmenbashi. The word "yangikala" means "fiery fortresses" in Turkmen. It got its name because of the sheer cliffs of white, yellow, ochre, purple, and red. The rocks resemble stone castles from science fiction movies. 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. You can take a walk in the natural sculpture park of compressed soil crumbling in your hands. That is why, despite the opportunity to climb the motley hills, it is impossible to hold on to the support. You will spend the night in a tent.

In the morning, you will go to the national tourist zone of "Avaza". It is a district of the city of Turkmenbashi and is also a resort in the east of the Caspian Sea. It is located 12 kilometers from the center of the city of Turkmenbashi. You will have a free day on the Caspian Sea. Overnight at the hotel.

You will return to Ashgabat on the morning flight at 10:25 or 11:20 (the flight may be changed). In the afternoon, you will visit 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.

Transfer to airport and flight.