Turkmenistan miracle: Tour 5 Destination: Turkmenistan Duration: 3 days Places to visit: Ashgabat - Mary - Merv - Farap - Ashgabat - Darwaza - Damla - Ashgabat
Day 1: Ashgabat In course of Turkmenistan miracle: Tour 5 you will be met and transferred to the capital of Turkmenistan for sightseeing tour. You will visit the most prominent sights of Ashgabat like parks and monuments, impressive mosque and other iconic building. Later on you will visit the famous "Old Nisa" that is also known as the Sanctuary of Parhian Kings. It is also a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then you will travel to "Gypjak" Mosque and Mausoleum of the late President of Turkmenistan.
Day 2: Ashgabat - Mary/ Merv In course of the Turkmenistan miracle: Tour 5 you will drive to Mary city. During the tour you will explore an Annau. It is the ruins of the 15th century of Seyit Jamal-ad-Din Mosque, at Abiward or Abi-ward. It used to be an ancient Sassanid city that was located on the territory of modern-day Turkmenistan. This city was found in last century to about 8 km west of the Kahka station in an area of 12,000 m2. The size of it will impress you by the central tell is 60 feet high and 700 feet round. Then you will continue your travel to Mary city. Here you will enjoy to witness the Ancient Merv that is also a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the major sites of Central Asia due to its influence for developing the Silk Road for more than 2 000 years. Here you will enjoy the Sultan Sanjar and Muhammed ibn-Zeyd of XII c. mausoleums that show you the exquisite Seljuk period brickwork and architectural décor.
Day 3: Mary - Ashgabat - Darwaza In course of the your you will have a local airport flight to Ashgabat. Upon arrival you will cross the road that goes through the Karakum desert to Darwaza. On the way to it you will explore the main attraction as well as witnessing the traditional life style of Turkmen people. After it you will be transferred to the place tours to which are known as the breathtaking, the Gas Crater. Here you will enjoy the fairy view at night as well as enjoying the wind and the sound that this giant oven creates.
Day 4: Darwaza - Damla Morning drive to Damla village where you will explore the major sights. The road to it is go through the Karakum desert. After it you will visit the Ak Molla village. Overnight is in a guest house.
Day 5: Damla - Ashgabat In course of the tour you will travel to Murze Chirla village. During the tour you will have a break to take a lot of colorful photos. Then you will drive back to Ashgabat to have an evening excursion of the capital of Turkmenistan. Night is in a hotel.
Day 6: Flight In the morning is transfer to the airport.
Early check-in - 30 $ Single early check-in - 45 $
Half board -50 $ Full board - 100 $
Service includes: - Transport - Accommodation: Ashgabat - "Menzil" Hotel 3* Mary - "Dayanch" Hotel 3* Darwaza - Tents with dinner Damla - Homestay - Visa support - English speaking guide - Entrances to all museums - Mineral water during the tour - Domestic flights Mary- Ashgabat
Service does not include: - Visa - Full board - Single rooms - Early check-in - Travel insurance - Migration tax (12$) - Fee for using cameras on monuments