Merv Tour

 

Day 1: Ashgabat

Your guide will meet you at the airport and accompany you to Ashgabat and you will start your adventurous tour in Turkmenistan. Today you will explore the capital city during your travel. The city’s story goes back to 1881. Ashgabat situated near the Iran border (25 km), on the foothills of the Kopet Dag. Ashgabat in translation from Persian language, “eshg” means love, and “abad” is popular suffix for populated land. City sightseeing will begin from worldly known marble faced buildings like Lenin’s square, Arch of Neutrality, Park of Independence (similar to a white-marble “Eiffel Tower” standing in the center of the park). Then you will have an excursion in Museum of Ethnography and Museum of Fine Arts, where you will be able to learn interesting facts about country. Overnight in a hotel.

 

Day 2: Ashgabat – Merv – Mary

Today we start your tour to explore the eastern part of Turkmenistan and go on the footsteps ancient trade road. The first site to travel is Abiverd fortress. It has the same importance as many other remarkable site like Merv, Kunya-Urgench, Nissa, Dakhistan. Abiverd lies between Ashgabat and Mary. You will see the ruins of old Seyit Jamal-ad-Din Mosque dating back to 15^th century. In 1456, Mohammed Khudaiot supported this mosque’s construction. Further, go on to Mevr. It was one of the largest and most developed cities on the Silk Road. Mevr had significant role in Islam World together with other Islamic cities Cairo, Baghdad and Damascus. In Mevr you will also see Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, Soltan Sanjar Mausoleum and Ibn Zeid Mausoleum. After excursion, drive to Mary. You spend night in a hotel.

 

Day 3: Mary – Talkhatan Baba – Yekedeshik Caves – Mary

Today you will explore the area around Mary town during the tour. The first is Talkahatan Baba Mosque, which was constructed in 1095. Its beautiful decoration belongs to Seljuk period. Further, explore the most mysterious places like Yekedeshik Caves. There are two cave settlements on the sand rock hill to travel: Tagtabazar cave and Ekedeshik cave. In translation, “Ekedeshik” means “single entrance”. There are more than 40 rooms in it, located on the two level. Except that two there are many other caves in this area, which have not explored enough by specialists. One of them is Bashdeshik, which means “Five Entrances”. Night in a hotel.

 

Day 4: Mary – Ashgabat – Darwaza

Morning flight will take to capital city to continue your tour in Turkmenistan. After arrival, you continue your journey to “Bahardok” village. It is located in the Northern Turkmenistan. Here you will have a chance to see the life Turkmen people closely. Afternoon, you will leave to the north of Ashgabat to famous Gas Crater – Darwaza. The best time for exploring this place is evening. The stunning beauty of flames will make you admire it during your travel. Night in a tent.

 

Day 5: Darwaza – Ashgabat – Nisa – Horse farm – Ashgabat

In the morning, you leave Darwaza to Nissa fortress to have a tour. On the way have a break in Ashgabat. Nissa fort was the Parthian Kings’ Sanctuary. This historical site was listed into the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. In addition, we will have opportunity to see famous Turkmen horse farms. Turkmen breed- Akhal Teke is an honor of the Turkmen; here there will be short show of graceful horses and a Traditional Tea party. After entertaining show, drive back to Ashgabat. End of travel. Rest in a hotel.

 

Day 6: Flight

In the morning, your guide and driver will accompany you to the airport.