Fantasy Land
Itinerary name: Fantasy Land
Day-by-day program:
Day 1: Ashgabat
The group will be met by local guide at the airport. Transfer to the city and rest in a hotel. After dinner in traditional restaurant, enjoy free time in Ashgabat.
Day 2: Ashgabat – Turkmenbashy
Today tour embark to explore historical places of Turkmenistan. It will be the old Parthian settlement. Once it was known as Mitridatkert, while the Parthian Empire was great power. It was named for the honor of King Mitridate, who founded the city and lived during 171-138 BC. Despite the fact that capital was moved to Asia Minor, Old Nisa remained popular for the ruling dynasty. For instance, the tomb of ruling Arsacids located, king often came to Nisa for organization of festivals and other gatherings. Later continue to the Ertugrul Gazi mosque. It can host about 5000 people at once and considered to be the biggest mosque in Ashgabat. The style is finely similar to Turkish mosque and named for the honor of father of Osman Empires first ruler. After having lunch, visit the collection of outstanding Turkmen carpets. There different carpet belong to various time. then explore the Russian Bazar in the center of the city. After excursion, transfer to Turkmenbashy by night train.
Day 3: Turkmenbashy - Yangykala
Have breakfast at local restaurant. Then you will explore the interesting site of Yangykala. The colorful sand rocks made by the erosion of wind and rain create a feeling of fairytale. The height reaches 60-100 meters. This natural monument has a fantastic view during the sunset. The light make colors of white, yellow, ocher, purple and red colors more fascinating. The history of the place goes back 5,5 million years ago. In the red cliffs, you can see old coral reefs and limestones belongs to the pre-historical Parathetys Sea. You can have tea with the view of Yangykala. Later, visit place of worship ”Gozli Ata”. It is popular pilgrimage place for locals. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 4: Turkmenbashi – Ashgabat
After enjoying breakfast, visit another place of pilgrimage called Kamil Ata. Then explore natural collection of giant stones. Continue travelling to Ashgabat by train. Overnight in the train.
Day 5: Ashgabat
Arrive to Ashgabat by train in the morning. The first site to explore is pride of Turkmen people. It will be horse farm of famous Turkmen breed- Akhal Teke. It is said that there are more than 250 kind of horses in the world. The Akhal Teke considered to be the patriarch of breeding horses. There were more than 3 thousand years to get this breed. Despite the fact that there is not exact time of appearance, the horses were mentioned 4th-3th century BC. The most favorite horse of Alexander the Great, Bucephalus was Akhal Teke. On the way, visit Goktepe fortress, which is well known for the fight between Russian and Turkmens. Afternoon is dedicated to enjoy cultural center of Alem.
Day 6: Flight
Drive to airport to start new adventures.