Customized 9 Day Family Tour of Turkmenistan with Private Car
Duration
9 days
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Ages
12 - 80
yrs
Languages
English
Tour Overview
Welcome to our Turkmenistan Classic Tour! Your private guide and driver will take you to explore highlights of Ashgabat city. Besides, you will witness majestic Gates of Hell – an ever burning gas crater of Darwaza. Furthermore, your guide will show you the past stories about silk road on the Abiverd Silk Road Town.
Additional information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pickup
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler.
What's included
Visa support (Letter of Invitation, State Registration, TraveL Pass)
Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited.
Lunch
Service of English-speaking guides per itinerary.
Dinner
Breakfast: 8
Transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver.
Economy class airfares of Ashgabat - Turkmenbashi - Dashoguz.
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Itinerary
Welcome to Ashgabat, the enchanting capital of Turkmenistan! After landing, our guide and the driver will warmly greet you at the airport, followed by a private transfer to the hotel.
Sport Hotel Ashgabat (4 stars) or similar
After breakfast, our guide will lead you to the National History Museum, home to many artifacts from the ancient Silk Road. A variety of pottery items are predominant, including gilded pots and tableware with exquisite designs. The museum also exhibits over 40 rhytons, trumpet-shaped wine vessels made of ivory, some of which were used in sacrificial rites. You’ll be captivated by the reliefs illustrating the Twelve Greek Gods on them, reflecting the ancient Nissans’ pursuit of art and opulence.
Sport Hotel Ashgabat (4 stars) or similar
Breakfast:
Today take the an-hour flight to Turkmenbashi with the guide.
Beyik Yupel Yoly Hotel Turkmenbashi (4 stars) or similar
Breakfast:
Lunch:
After a revitalizing breakfast, kick off the day with excursions to Turkmenbashi, the westernmost city in Turkmenistan that hugs the azure shores of the Caspian Sea. Our first stop will be the Awaza Resort, a beloved summer escape since the Soviet era (1925-1991), which boasts the clearest waters of the Caspian Sea, making it a striking contrast to the surrounding desert landscapes. After observing cargo ships busily navigating through the seaport, we’ll head to the fish bazaar to explore local specialties like sturgeon and caviar.
Dashoguz Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Breakfast:
Drive to Kunya-Urgench Historical Park after breakfast. Kunya-Urgench was one of the most prosperous trade centers along the Silk Road. A series of monuments dating from the 11th to the 16th century show its outstanding achievements in architecture and craftsmanship whose influence has reached other Central Asia regions like Iran and Mogul Empire of India.
Yurt Camp in Darvaza
Breakfast:
Dinner: BBQ Dinner
Today we will drive 4 hours back to Ashgabat and admire the stunning desert landscape on route. After arrival, you could take a short break at your hotel first. Then we will tour the Russian Bazaar – the oldest and largest roofed market in the country, appreciate exquisite Turkmen carpets collected in National Carpet Museum, and visit Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex to listen to the story of victims and heroes died in the wars and earthquake.
Sport Hotel (4 stars)
Breakfast:
After breakfast, we’ll embark on a 4-hour ride to Mary and visit Seyit Jemaladdin Mosque Ruins in Annau on the way, one of the few remaining Timurid period (1370-1507) monuments in Turkmenistan. There used to be luxurious mosaic decorations above its arch, with two 8-meter (26-foot) high dragons facing each other, but unfortunately, they were destroyed by the 1948 Ashgabat Earthquake.
Mary Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Breakfast:
Today, our exploration of Ancient Merv continues! The city had witnessed the rise and fall of Persia, Mongolia, and Arab empires, while still retaining its original character, as subsequent powers usually built new fortresses nearby.
You’ll be guided to the State Historical and Cultural Park Ancient Merv, visiting the remains of mausoleums, shrines, galleries, towers, and citadels in different styles, showcasing the blending of great civilizations.
Sport Hotel Ashgabat (4 stars) or similar
Breakfast:
Here comes the end of this Turkmenistan private tour. We will send you to the airport according to your flight schedule. Thanks for booking the tour. Wish you a pleasant journey home!
Breakfast:
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