• Day 1: Arrival in Ashgabat
• City Landmarks: Explore the white marble capital, visiting the National Museum and the Halk Hakydasy monument to understand the nation’s journey.
• Cultural Walk: Wander through the Russian Bazaar and Ylham Park, ending with the ancient UNESCO ruins of Old Nisa.
• Day 2: Ashgabat – Merv – Mary
• Great Silk Road: Traverse the ancient crossroads of civilization at Merv, visiting historic mausoleums and the Seyit-Jemal-Ad-Din mosque.
• Day 3: Mary – Ashgabat
• Local Markets: Experience the vibrant Gok Bazaar and Mary Museum before returning to Ashgabat for a dazzling evening city tour.
• Day 4: Ashgabat – Darvaza
• Akhal-Teke Horses: Witness a majestic horse show followed by a traditional tea party.
• The Door to Hell: Drive to the Darvaza Gas Crater for a BBQ dinner and a night spent in a traditional yurt by the glowing flames.
• Day 5: Darvaza – Ashgabat
• Desert Morning: Return to the capital after breakfast in the desert.
• Carpet Museum: Deep dive into the world-famous Turkmen carpet-weaving artistry in the afternoon.
• Day 6: Ashgabat - Turkmenbashi – Yangykala – Balkanabat
• Yangykala Canyon: Fly to the coast and drive to the "Fire Fortresses," experiencing the breathtaking canyons that glow red at sunset.
• Day 7: Balkanabat – Kow Ata – Nokhur – Ashgabat
• Mountain Heritage: Visit the remote Nokhur village to see mountain life and traditional carpet weavers.
• Underground Lake: Enjoy a unique swim in the naturally warm waters of the Kow-Ata subterranean thermal lake.
• Day 8: Ashgabat – Departure
• Final Transfer: Early morning transfer to the airport for your international flight.


Hotel:
Sport Hotel (Ashgabat), Merv (Mary), Nebitchi (Balkanabat), Yurt Camp (Darvaza)