Tours in Turkmenistan: Tour 7

Tours in Turkmenistan: Tour 7, Tours in Turkmenistan

Tours in Turkmenistan: Tour 7
Duration:
8 days

Day 1: Ashgabat
In Turkmenistan, the local guide will see you at the Ashgabat International Airport. Today you will have a city tour and visit the parks and squares of the capital, Ertogrul Ghazi mosque, the archeological site "Nisa" (The remnants have mud brick ruins of defenses and palaces, temples, ceremony hall, treasury building). It shelters the remains of Parthian civilization, what mutual the traditional art and culture with Hellenistic and Roman elements. We will visit Turkmenbashy spiritual mosque in Kipchak. Arrive to Ashgabat. Transfer to a hotel. 

Day 2: Ashgabat - Merv - Ashgabat
The tour will start by driving to Mary city. On the way stop at Annau, the remains of the 15th century Seyit Jamal ad Din Mosque, Abiward or Abi ward, was an ancient Sassanid city in modern-day Turkmenistan. Traces at the ancient city of Abiward have been made in the last century to about 8 km west of the Kahka station in an area of 12,000 m2. The central tall is 60 feet high and 700 feet round. We will continue to Mary city. We will visit an Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Admire one of the main archaeological sites of Central Asia, Merv took an important part in the growth of the Silk Road for more than 2 000 years. The grand XII centuries mausoleums of Sultan Sanjar and Muhammed ibn Zeyd, showing fine Seljuk period brickwork. In the end of day, we will drive to local airport transfer to Ashgabat. Night is in a hotel.   

Day 3: Ashgabat - Turkmenbashi
In the morning we will travel to Turkmenbashi and visit Kow Ata. In the afternoon we will drive to Turkmenbashy and walk around tourist zone Awaza. Break on the shore of the Caspian Sea. Drive back to Turkmenbashi (30 min). Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 4: Turkmenbashi - Yaginkala - Ashgabat
The tour will start by driving to Yangykala. The word "yangikala" is translated from Turkmen as "fire fortresses". Visit the Yangikala canyon, Gozli Ata pilgrimage place and drive back to Turkmenbashi domestic airport, flight to Ashgabat. Transfer to a hotel. 

Day 5: Ashgabat - Darwaza - Kunya Urgench - Dashoguz
We will travel to the north of Ashgabat and visit the village Erbent where you can see the life of the Turkmen people. We will drive to the town Darwaza and then Kunya Urgench. On arrival you will see Old Urgench, Khorezm capital X-XII centuries as well as visit the Mausoleum of Najm al Din al Kubra, Tyurabek Khanum, Il Arslan, Tekesh Ibn Hadzhibey as the highest minaret in Central Asia Kutlyg Timur. We will drive to Dashaguz. Rest is in a hotel. 

Day 6: Dashoguz - Ashgabat
The morning will start by travelling to Dashoguz local airport and flight to Ashgabat. Then we will drive to Oriental Bazaar "Altyn Asyr", to see the attractiveness of Turkmen carpets and silver jewelry, Souvenirs. Drive to the local horse farm to see the Akhal Teke horses. Rest is in a hotel. 

Day 7: Ashgabat
In the morning is a city tour. We will visit the Ark of Neutrality, Independence Park, monument of Akhal Teke horses the memorial devoted to the earthquake, the National Museum, independence period parks and monuments. Night is in a hotel. 

Day 8: Flight
In the morning transfer to the Ashgabat International Airport


Transport:
02 pax - Sedan
04-08 pax - Minibus
10 pax - Bus
 

Price per person:
02 pax - 1 215 $
04 pax - 1 070 $
06 pax - 915 $
08 pax - 835 $
10 pax - 785 $
Single - 145 $

Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 50 $ 

Half board - 75 $
Full board - 145 $


Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Ashgabat - "Menzil" Hotel 3*
Turkmenbashi - "Sport" Hotel 3*
        Dashoguz - "Shavat" Hotel 3*
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
- Domestic flights:
       Mary-Ashgabat
       Turkmenbashi-Ashgabat
       Dashoguz Ashgabat                                            

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms             
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (12$)
- Fee for using cameras on monuments

Note: Each Traveler should have 2 photos (5×6) to be presented at the points of entry.