Turkmenistan tour package

Day 1: Shavat Border – Kunya-Urgench – Dashoguz
Meet the guide at Dshoguz (Shavat) border and assist with border formalities.
The meeting time (with guide) depends on what time you cross the border
Drive to Kunya-Urgench province (UNESCO World Heritage Site) historical reserve. (1,5 hours by car)
Sightseeing:
Kutlug Timur Minaret – the tallest minaret in Central Asia.
Turabek-Khanym Mausoleum – famous for its unique turquoise dome.
Mausoleums of Najmuddin Kubra and Sultan Tekesh.
Lunch in local restaurant.
Continue to Darvaza – Gas Crater, which is a huge flaming crater located 270 km (4-5 hours).
In the evening, enjoy the spectacular and fascinating view of the Gas Crater. In order to truly enjoy this end of the world, it is best to arrive at the Gate at the sunset. Arrive at Darvaza Gas Crater in the evening – known as the “Door to Hell”.
Watch the stunning flames at sunset and after dark.
Dinner cooked over fire at desert camp.
Overnight stay in traditional yurts near the crater.

Day 2: Dashoguz – Ashgabat
Breakfast at the camp.
Departure from the camp to Ashgabat city (4 hours by car).
Arrival in Ashgabat. Transfer to hotel, check in and short rest.
Drive 18 km west to Old Nissa, ancient Parthian capital and UNESCO site.
Temple of Atasarya – center of religious life in the Parthian era.
Royal Mausoleums – tombs of Parthian kings.
City walls and fortifications – ancient defensive architecture.
Visit the museum on site with Parthian artifacts.
City tour in Ashgabat:
Independence Monument
Neutrality Arch
Ertugrul Gazi Mosque
National Museum of History
Ashgabat City panorama with white-marble architecture.
Evening visit to one of the city’s shopping and entertainment centers – Berkarar, Arkach and etc.
Dinner at traditional restaurant.
Overnight: Hotel in Ashgabat.

Day 3: Ashgabat – Mary/Merv – Farap Border (exit)

Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Mary city by car (3 hours).
Short city tour of Mary city: Central Park, local bazaar.
Excursion to Ancient Merv (UNESCO site) – one of the most important cities along the Silk
Road:
Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
Kyz Kala (Fortresses)
Erk Kala & Gyaur Kala (ancient citadels)
Lunch in Mary.
Transfer to Farap border (3–4 hours by car).
Border formalities and departure to Uzbekistan (Bukhara).

Notes:

• All travelers visiting Turkmenistan are required to obtain a visa. “Jahana Syyahat” is authorized to provide visa support and issue official invitation letters.
• The standard approval process for an invitation letter usually takes 10 working days, while urgent processing requires 5 working days.
• Once the approved invitation letter has been issued, travelers may obtain their visa at the nearest Embassy of Turkmenistan, or upon arrival at the airport or any land border checkpoint.
• Please bring only cash USD for your local expenses in Turkmenistan, no EURO
  and no credit cards
• Please be aware that a member of staff of our agency will need to take your original
  passport for several hours for registration
• Please be aware that there may be various vehicles and drivers used during your tour,
  depending on the route section and type of transport needed on that section