Silk Road Capitals & Eternal Flame — Ashgabat to Merv

Ashgabat, Nisa, Bahardok, Darvaza, Mary, Merv,,

$1,629.00

Adventure, Cultural & Nature, Historical, Exclusive Experience, Muslim-Friendly, and Family-friendly

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Tour Synopsis

Discover Ashgabat’s museums and monuments, explore UNESCO Old Nisa, experience Turkmen village life, watch the Darvaza gas crater by night with yurt accommodation, and take a day trip to Ancient Merv (Mary). This 5-day Turkmenistan tour blends Silk Road history, cultural sites and unique desert nights.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 — Ashgabat
• Airport meet-and-greet and transfer; settle at hotel.
• State Museum of History — guided walk through Parthian artifacts, carpets, meteorite and dinosaur footprints with engaging stories.
• Ferris wheel — city panoramas and photo stop.
• Neutrality Arch, Earthquake Memorial, Wedding Palace, Independence Park — admire modern Turkmen architecture and learn civic history.
• Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 — Ashgabat – Old Nisa – Bahardok Village – Darvaza
• Old Nisa (UNESCO) — archaeological exploration with expert explanation of Parthian sanctuary.
• Gypjak Mosque & Mausoleum — observe national religious architecture.
• Bahardok village — meet locals and see authentic rural life.
• Drive to Darvaza Gas Crater — evening arrival to view the spectacular flaming crater at dusk.
• Overnight in traditional yurt near the crater.
Day 3 — Darvaza – Carpet Museum – Ashgabat
• Morning return to Ashgabat.
• Carpet Museum — guided viewing of 1,000+ carpets from medieval to modern, learning weaving traditions.
• Lenin Square & Ertogrulgazy Mosque — city landmarks and cultural context.
• Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 — Ashgabat – Mary (Merv) – Ashgabat
• Early drive to airport for local flight Ashgabat–Mary (approx. 06:00/06:50; schedule may change).
• Ancient Merv guided tour — Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, Soltan Sanjar Mausoleum, Ibn Zeid Mausoleum; learn Merv’s Silk Road importance.
• Lunch in Mary; visit Seyit Jemak Ad Din Mosque en route.
• Drive back to Ashgabat; overnight at hotel.
Day 5 — Ashgabat
• Early transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for departure; farewell from your guide.

Hotel:
Ashgabat — Sport Hotel (central Ashgabat), Darvaza — Traditional yurt camp (near crater)

Take Note

• Passport details required for visa support; allow processing time.
• Darvaza overnight is in a traditional yurt with basic facilities; bring warm layers.
• Domestic Ashgabat–Mary flight (early morning) is subject to schedule changes; be flexible.
• Modest dress required for mosques and mausoleums; follow guide instructions.
• Long drives and uneven archaeological sites; comfortable shoes and good mobility advised.

What's Included

• Visa support
• Accommodation on double-share basis at listed hotels (yurt in Darvaza)
• Transportation per program in a/c vehicles with professional drivers (vehicle type per pax band)
• Breakfasts at hotels
• Two 0.5 L bottled waters per person per day
• Dinner in Darvaza (as stated)
• English-speaking escort guide for entire tour
• Entrance fees to listed sights

What's Excluded

• Early check-in charges
• HB and FB meal supplements (optional)
• Domestic Ashgabat–Mary flight (from USD 72) unless specified in booking
• International flights to/from Ashgabat
• Travel insurance
• Extras and personal expenses not indicated in inclusions

Silk Road Capitals & Eternal Flame — Ashgabat to Merv

1 Pax

$1,629.00

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