Turkmenistan Tour: 10 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. The mosque was raised in the core of Ashgabat, in Azadi road in the 90-s of the XX century. That is the reason this structure is called the Azadi Mosque. The Azadi Mosque is the largest one in Ashgabat and can accommodate up to 5,000 people at the same time. Independence Park, this Park is one of the city’s attractions, embodying the spirit of modern Turkmenistan. Arch of Neutrality is a viewing platform. Some people see the Neutrality Monument as one of the most beautiful structures in the world; others think it is an architectural nightmare. However, they all call it one of modern Turkmenistan's brightest signs. 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. 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. Transfer to Ashgabat airport for morning flight to Turkmenbashi. Upon arrival transfer for Yangiqala Canyons via Balkan Mountains - Impressive white, green and red limestone formations rise up from the desert sands. These cliffs are the remains of massive coastline and seabed of the pre-historical Parathetys Sea. This surreal landscape is impressive at any time of day, but sunset and sunrise offer particularly spectacular views. The area is reachable only by 4-wheel drive, passing through the Balkan Mountains and a vast highland area where camels, sheep and horses graze. Picnic lunch box in canyons. Discover the canyons by jeep and on foot. Returning to Turkmenbashi, overnight is at the hotel.

Breakfast is at the hotel. City tour in Ashgabat with visits of 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. 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. Set up camp. Camp dinner and overnight is in tent.

Drive 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.