Turkmenistan Tour: 9 Days Turkmenistan

Breakfast is at the hotel. City tour in Ashgabat with visits of Ertogrul Gazi Mosque it honors Ertogrul, the father of Osman I, the founder of the Ottoman Empire. Independence Park, this Park is one of the city’s attractions, embodying the spirit of modern Turkmenistan. Arch of Neutrality is a viewing platform. 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. Nissa Historical Park - located on a natural high platform at the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains, Nissa owes its importance to the early Parthian rulers who took over control of the area in III c. BC. Turkmenbashi Spiritual Mosque and Mausoleum in Kipchak. Overnight is at the hotel.

Early breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ashgabat airport, first morning flight to Mary. Upon arrival excursion to Ancient Merw – Merw, located at the former banks of the Murghab River, was the most important Silk Road hub in the region, and particularly thriving as regional capital under Seljuk governor Sanjar. Merw is the collective name of five urban centers that existed under various different names in different periods from the VI c BC up to the XVIII c AD. Returning to Mary, visiting History Museum. Visiting Gonur Depe sight - from 1971 onwards archeological teams did discoveries that reveal the importance of this area as a possible fifth center of ancient civilization, next to Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China. Afterwards transfer to Mary airport, flight for Ashgabat, arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight is at the hotel.

Breakfast is at the hotel. Half-day city tour including visits to Anau mosque ruins - Just outside Ashgabat to the east, Anau is the site of an urban settlement that existed since the Bronze Ages, but flourished particularly under Parthian and Timurid rule. Ahalteke horse stables - A variety of Ahalteke private horse farms and stables can be visited for those that want to observe these gorgeous horses from a safe distance. Carpet museum opened in 1994. It has a rich collection of Turkmen carpets from the medieval through to the 20th century, including over 1000 carpets from the 18th and 19th centuries and one of the biggest hand - made carpets in the world. Transfer to Darwaza in the Karakum desert, with visit of Erbent desert community on the way. Darwaza - The center of a gas-rich area in the heart of the Karakum desert attracts travelers from all over the world because of its unique burning crater that offers a particularly spectacular view in the dark. BBQ dinner. Return to Ashgabat after dark (slow driving). Overnight is at the hotel.

Transfer to airport for morning flight to Dashoguz. Excursion to Kunya Urgench – Kunya Urgench owes its Unesco world heritage status to the fact that it was an important Silk Road hub on the Oxus River, and capital of the Khorezm Empire (12th c AD), until its destruction by the armies of Dzhengis Khan. Several mausoleums, town wall remains, the tallest minaret in Central Asia and the Kyrk Molla pilgrim mount reflect the various roles of this historical city, which was praised by historical figures such as Biruni and Avicenna, Al-Farabi and Al- Khorezmi. Transfer to Dashouz airport for evening flight to Ashgabat. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight is at the hotel.

Breakfast is at the hotel. Transfer to Ashgabat airport for morning flight for Kerki. Upon arrival full day tour to Koyten. Koyten Dag is well known for its’ "dinosaur plateau" with 438 well-preserved fossilized dinosaur footprints, as well as for its caves, considered the most beautiful and interesting caves in the former Soviet Union. Overnight is at base lodge in Koyten.

Breakfast is at base camp. Full day tour in Koyten area. The Koytendag region is located close to the border with Uzbekistan in the east of Turkmenistan. In this area one can see the Koytendag mountains, and peak Ayry Baba, the highest point in Turkmenistan at 3,137 m above sea level; the grandiose "Umbar Dere" canyon, with 28 m waterfalls; the unique, hydrogen sulphate hot spring, "Gainar Baba"; "Kyrk gyz" canyon; and karst caves. The flora and fauna of Koytendag are both unique: on the foothills of the Kopetdag mountains one can spot the spiral horned goat, a rare Buldiara species of mountainous ram. Overnight is at base lodge in Koyten.

Breakfast is at base camp. Early departure for Turkmenabad. Visit to Astana Baba and Alamberdar mausoleums - the mausoleum of Astana-baba is a 11th - 12th-century monument of architecture. It is the place of "Zyuarat" - a regular ritual of worshipping of holy men observed by visiting pilgrims. No one knows for sure who Astana-baba was. However, the place where the mausoleum stands is considered sacred and healing. Thousands of sick people gather there annually to receive long-awaited healing. The number of pilgrims grows with each day. Evening flight to Ashgabat, upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight is at the hotel.

Breakfast is at the hotel. Transfer to the airport, registration and flight for next destination.