UNESCO HERITAGE & SILK ROAD TOUR
Start:
ASHGABAT
End:
ASHGABAT
Type tour:
07 DAYS // 06 NIGHTS
Payments:
By request
Group:
0
About tour
Tour Highlights: Ancient Merv (UNESCO) — The "Queen of the World": Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar: A 12th-century Seljuk masterpiece. Greater & Lesser Kyz Kala: Unique "corrugated" mud-brick fortresses (7th–12th centuries). Erk Gala & Gyaur Gala: Massive circular embankments representing the oldest layers of the city, dating back to the Achaemenid (Persian) era. Kunya-Urgench (UNESCO) — The Khorezm Capital: Located in the north near Dashoguz, this was the heart of the powerful Khorezmshahs until it was destroyed by Genghis Khan and later Tamerlane. Kutlug-Timur Minaret: At 60 meters tall, it is the highest minaret in Central Asia. Turabeg Khanum Mausoleum. Kyrk Molla Hill: A sacred pilgrimage site where locals still come to pray at the ruins of a legendary library. Old Nisa (UNESCO) — The Parthian: Located just 15 km from Ashgabat, this was the first capital of the Parthian Empire, the great rival to the Roman Empire. The Royal Fortress: Unlike the mud-brick ruins elsewhere, Nisa shows the fusion of Greek (Hellenistic).
Itinerary
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Arrival to Ashgabat international airport. Tour guide will meet you with “Ak yol travel Agency” signboard at meeting area and transfer to the hotel. Lunch at the local restaurant. In the afternoon starting tour: sightseeing tour in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan that has recently been noted by the Guinness Book of World Records as having more white marble buildings than any other city in the world. You will visit the “Alem” Ferris wheel, panoramic tour to the “Bagt Koshgi” (wedding palace). Then 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. Local restaurant dinner & Night at the hotel.
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After breakfast drive to Ruhy Mosque (spiritual mosque) at Kipchak was built between 2002 and 2004, and is one of the five largest mosques in the world . Then visiting Nissa fortress - the Sanctuary of Parthian Kings. UNESCO declared this fortress a World Heritage Site in 2007. Nissa was one of the first capitals of the Parthians. It was founded by Arsaces I (reigned 250 BC – 211 BC) and later Nissa became the royal necropolis of the Parthian Kings. After lunch visit Annau "Seyitjemaleddin Mosque", he major sight remaining for the visitor today is that of the ruins of the 15th century Seyit Jamal-ad-Din Mosque. Dinner & Night at the hotel.
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Transfer to airport for morning flight to Dashoguz . Excursion to Kunya Urgench – Kunya Urgench owes its Unescoworld 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 KyrkMolla 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. Night is at the hotel.
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After breakfast visit the Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex: greatness of memory. Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex located on a hill towering over the city, the Memorial Complex covers an area of 650 000 metres2. It includes the monument dedicated to World War II, the monuments to the heroes of World War II and the Battle of Gokdepe, and to the victims of the 1948 Ashgabat earthquake. Then visit Akhalteke Horse farm. At the horse farm you can see proud of Turkmen national Akhalteke horses. Over the 30 beautiful horses, you can see at the horse farm. 5000 years ago, Turkmens began breeding Akhalteke horses. A Unique breed in the world that’s not mixed with other breeds. Then visiting Kow-Ata underground lake . The Turkmen name Kow-Ata means Father of caves. At first glance, this underground area appears like a magnificent auditorium: the overall length of the cave is 230 m, its height reaches 20 m, and its width is at some points 57 m. The bottom of the cave is covered with lumps of dissolved limestone (stalagmites), and its warm and gushing water is clear and emerald colored. The water has a constant temperature of 33-37°C. (You should swim in a lake). Night at the hotel.
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Early breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ashgabat airport, morning flight to Mary. Upon arrival and 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. Drive to Mary city and visiting Mary History museum. Short walking tour within the central part of Mary City which has The Regional Mosque of Mary Province, The Central Theater of Mary, The Convention & Conference Center “Ruhiyet Koshgi”, Central Park & Monument of Mollanepes-the National Classic Poet who lived in Mary in XVIII-XIXcc. Afterwards transfer to Mary airport, flight for Ashgabat, arrival and transfer to your hotel. Night is at the hotel.
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Breakfast is at the hotel. Half-day city tour including visit 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. Both ancient and modern carpets are on display here, including one of 301 square meters that entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest of 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). Night is at the hotel.
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Transfer to the Ashgabat International airport for flight to next destination.
Included
- Accommodation in mentioned hotels on DBL/TWIN sharing
- Breakfasts at the hotels
- Services of A/C comfortable transport with professional driver as per the program
- English,Spanish,Italian,German,French,Russian and Chinese speaking guides
- Domestic air tickets: Ashgabat-Mary-Ashgabat, Ashgabat-Dashoguz-Ashgabat
- Daily 4 bottles of 0.5l water per person
- BBQ style dinner at Darvaza crater
- Entrance fees to mentioned sights per program (excluding photo and video charges at sights)
- Visa support to Turkmenistan, registration and travel pass
- Travel tax
- Handmade souvenir per person
Excluded
- Visa consular fees and processing expenses 80 USD per person, when obtained at land border (subject to change, nationality dependent)
- Turkmenistan migration tax 14 USD per person
- PCR nose test 33 USD
- Photo and video charges at sights
- An early check-in hotel
- Single room
- Full Board Meals
- Beverages
- International air tickets to / out of Ashgabat
- Travel Insurance
- Extras, not indicated in inclusions
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