Shadows of ancient Merv

Day 1
Meeting at the international airport of Ashgabat.
Transfer and check-in to the hotel
Have a breakfast at the hotel.
Have an excursion to Old Nisa - included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire (III century BC - III century AD), which is among the largest state entities of the ancient world.
Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan, the largest single-domed mosque in the world and the largest in Central Asia, where 20,000 people can pray at one time. (20 min)
Have a lunch at local restaurant in traditional yurta
Drive through the Karakum desert to Darvaza gas crater (280 km)
Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum
Traditional dinner in Darvaza
Drive from Darvaza Gas crater back to Ashgabat
Overnight at the hotel
Day 2
Have a breakfast at the hotel.
Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex
Have a lunch at the local café
Drive from Ashgabat to Mary city
En route visit historical sites: Abiverd, Seyitjemaleddin Mosque
Dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight at the hotel
Day 3
Have a breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing of ancient Merv
Ancient Merv - Oasis Merv (40 km east of the city of Mary) is one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.
- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuk Soltan (XII century)
- Small and Big Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, the manor-fortress was one of the important trading points on the Great Silk Road.
- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Sardoba - place of pilgrimage (XII century)
- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala
Lunch at the local restaurant
Drive from Mary back to Ashgabat
Visit local market “Gulistan” (Russian bazaar)
Dinner at a local restaurant
Free time
Transfer to the airport for departure