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<title>The Pearl of Central Asia</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:10:45 +0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Duration: 6 days / 5 nights<br>Itinerary: Farap border- Mary – Ashgabat – Darvaza - Koneurgench – Dashoguz - Dashoguz border <br>Meeting at the border Farap]]></description>
<turbo:content><![CDATA[ Day 1 <br>Meeting at the border Farap <br>Drive to Mary city (285 km – 4 hours)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Sightseeing of ancient Merv<br> Ancient Merv - Oasis Merv (40 km east of the city of Mary) is one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.<br>- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuk Soltan (XII century)<br>- Small and Big Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, the manor-fortress was one of the important trading points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Sardoba - place of pilgrimage (XII century)<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Overnight in the hotel<br><br>Day 2<br>Breakfast at the hotel.<br>Drive to Ashgabat – 370 km 4 hours<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial Complex<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Overnight in the hotel<br><br>Day 3<br>Breakfast at the hotel<br>Excursion to the State Historical Museum<br>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.<br>Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan, the largest single-domed mosque in Turkmenistan, where 10,000 people can pray at one time. (20 min)<br>En route visit place of pilgrimage Seyitjemaleddin Mosque<br>Visit local market “Gulistan” (Russian bazaar)<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Overnight in the hotel<br><br>Day 4<br>Breakfast at the hotel <br>Excursion to the State Carpet Museum<br>Visit Gokdepe private horse farm<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Drive through the Karakum desert to the most famous place in Turkmenistan Darvaza gas crater (280 km -4 hours)<br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br>Overnight in Turkmen yurt<br><br>Day 5<br>Breakfast at the spot<br>Drive to Dashoguz city (280 km – 5 hours)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Transfer to KoneUrgech city (1.5 hour)<br>Excursion at the historical sites of Kunya Urgench (UNESCO 2005): <br>Il Arslan mausoleum - the oldest building in the city (XI century)<br>Fahraddin Razi Mausoleum XII C….<br>Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum XII C <br>Kutlug Timur minaret - (XII-XIV centuries) - the highest minaret in Central Asia<br>Turabek Hanum mausoleum - (XII-XIV centuries) <br>Have a dinner at local restaurant<br>Overnight in the hotel<br><br>Day 6<br>Breakfast at the hotel <br>Transfer to the Dashoguz border for departure<br>End of the tour ]]></turbo:content>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Day 1 <br>Meeting at the border Farap <br>Drive to Mary city (285 km – 4 hours)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Sightseeing of ancient Merv<br> Ancient Merv - Oasis Merv (40 km east of the city of Mary) is one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.<br>- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuk Soltan (XII century)<br>- Small and Big Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, the manor-fortress was one of the important trading points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Sardoba - place of pilgrimage (XII century)<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Overnight in the hotel<br><br>Day 2<br>Breakfast at the hotel.<br>Drive to Ashgabat – 370 km 4 hours<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial Complex<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Overnight in the hotel<br><br>Day 3<br>Breakfast at the hotel<br>Excursion to the State Historical Museum<br>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.<br>Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan, the largest single-domed mosque in Turkmenistan, where 10,000 people can pray at one time. (20 min)<br>En route visit place of pilgrimage Seyitjemaleddin Mosque<br>Visit local market “Gulistan” (Russian bazaar)<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Overnight in the hotel<br><br>Day 4<br>Breakfast at the hotel <br>Excursion to the State Carpet Museum<br>Visit Gokdepe private horse farm<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Drive through the Karakum desert to the most famous place in Turkmenistan Darvaza gas crater (280 km -4 hours)<br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br>Overnight in Turkmen yurt<br><br>Day 5<br>Breakfast at the spot<br>Drive to Dashoguz city (280 km – 5 hours)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Transfer to KoneUrgech city (1.5 hour)<br>Excursion at the historical sites of Kunya Urgench (UNESCO 2005): <br>Il Arslan mausoleum - the oldest building in the city (XI century)<br>Fahraddin Razi Mausoleum XII C….<br>Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum XII C <br>Kutlug Timur minaret - (XII-XIV centuries) - the highest minaret in Central Asia<br>Turabek Hanum mausoleum - (XII-XIV centuries) <br>Have a dinner at local restaurant<br>Overnight in the hotel<br><br>Day 6<br>Breakfast at the hotel <br>Transfer to the Dashoguz border for departure<br>End of the tour ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Legends of the Great Silk Road</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:56:27 +0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Duration: 5 days / 4 nights <br>Itinerary: Ashgabat – Darvaza – Mary - Ashgabat <br>Meeting at the international airport in Ashgabat]]></description>
<turbo:content><![CDATA[ Day 1 <br>Meeting at the international airport of Ashgabat. <br>Transfer and check-in to the hotel<br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>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.<br><br>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)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant in traditional yurta<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex<br>Dinner at the local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel <br><br>Day 2 <br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Visit Gokdepe private horse farm<br><br>Drive to Underground lake Kov-ata - a natural underground lake. The name translated from Turkmen means “father of caves”. Located 100 kilometers from Ashgabat. The water temperature is from +33 to +38 ° C all year round.<br>Have a lunch at the local café<br>Drive back to Ashgabat<br>Excursion to the State Carpet museum<br>Visit local market “Gulistan” (Russian bazaar)<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Overnight in hotel <br><br><br>Day 3 <br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Lunch at local restaurant<br>Drive through the Karakum desert to Darvaza gas crater (280 km)<br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br>Drive from Darvaza Gas crater back to Ashgabat<br>Overnight at the hotel <br>Day 4 <br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Drive from Ashgabat to Mary city<br>Lunch at the local restaurant<br>Sightseeing of ancient Merv<br> Ancient Merv - Oasis Merv (40 km east of the city of Mary) is one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.<br>- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuk Soltan (XII century)<br>- Small and Big Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, the manor-fortress was one of the important trading points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Sardoba - place of pilgrimage (XII century)<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala<br>Dinner at a local restaurant<br>Overnight at the hotel <br><br>Day 5<br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Drive from Mary back to Ashgabat<br>En route visit historical sites: Abiverd, Seyitjemaleddin Mosque<br>Lunch at the local restaurant <br>Free time<br>Transfer to the airport for departure ]]></turbo:content>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Day 1 <br>Meeting at the international airport of Ashgabat. <br>Transfer and check-in to the hotel<br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>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.<br><br>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)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant in traditional yurta<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex<br>Dinner at the local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel <br><br>Day 2 <br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Visit Gokdepe private horse farm<br><br>Drive to Underground lake Kov-ata - a natural underground lake. The name translated from Turkmen means “father of caves”. Located 100 kilometers from Ashgabat. The water temperature is from +33 to +38 ° C all year round.<br>Have a lunch at the local café<br>Drive back to Ashgabat<br>Excursion to the State Carpet museum<br>Visit local market “Gulistan” (Russian bazaar)<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Overnight in hotel <br><br><br>Day 3 <br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Lunch at local restaurant<br>Drive through the Karakum desert to Darvaza gas crater (280 km)<br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br>Drive from Darvaza Gas crater back to Ashgabat<br>Overnight at the hotel <br>Day 4 <br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Drive from Ashgabat to Mary city<br>Lunch at the local restaurant<br>Sightseeing of ancient Merv<br> Ancient Merv - Oasis Merv (40 km east of the city of Mary) is one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.<br>- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuk Soltan (XII century)<br>- Small and Big Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, the manor-fortress was one of the important trading points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Sardoba - place of pilgrimage (XII century)<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala<br>Dinner at a local restaurant<br>Overnight at the hotel <br><br>Day 5<br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Drive from Mary back to Ashgabat<br>En route visit historical sites: Abiverd, Seyitjemaleddin Mosque<br>Lunch at the local restaurant <br>Free time<br>Transfer to the airport for departure ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>The heart of the Karakum desert</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:44:20 +0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Duration: 4 days / 3 nights<br>Itinerary: Dashoguz border - Dashoguz – Darvaza - Ashgabat – Mary – Turkmenabat - Farap border<br>Meeting at the border “Dashoguz”]]></description>
<turbo:content><![CDATA[ Day 1<br>Meeting at the border “Dashoguz” Customs procedure (app. 2 hour). <br>Have lunch at local restaurant<br>Drive through the Karakum desert to the most famous place in Turkmenistan Darvaza gas crater (280 km -5 hours)<br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br><br>Overnight in Turkmen yurt<br><br>Day 2 <br>Breakfast at the yurt camp<br>Drive to Ashgabat (267 km – 4 hours)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower<br>Visit local market “Gulistan” (Russian bazaar)<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Overnight in the hotel<br><br>Day 3<br>Breakfast at the hotel<br>Excursion to the State Historical Museum<br>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.<br>Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan, where 10,000 people can pray at one time. (20 min)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Drive to Mary city (370 km – 3 hours)<br>Sightseeing of ancient Merv<br> Ancient Merv - Oasis Merv (40 km east of the city of Mary) is one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.<br>- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuk Soltan (XII century)<br>- Small and Big Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, the manor-fortress was one of the important trading points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Sardoba - place of pilgrimage (XII century)<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Rest in the hotel<br><br>Day 4<br>Breakfast at the hotel<br>Drive to Turkmenabat city (4 hours)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Transfer to the Farab border for departure (30 min) ]]></turbo:content>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Day 1<br>Meeting at the border “Dashoguz” Customs procedure (app. 2 hour). <br>Have lunch at local restaurant<br>Drive through the Karakum desert to the most famous place in Turkmenistan Darvaza gas crater (280 km -5 hours)<br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br><br>Overnight in Turkmen yurt<br><br>Day 2 <br>Breakfast at the yurt camp<br>Drive to Ashgabat (267 km – 4 hours)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower<br>Visit local market “Gulistan” (Russian bazaar)<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Overnight in the hotel<br><br>Day 3<br>Breakfast at the hotel<br>Excursion to the State Historical Museum<br>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.<br>Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan, where 10,000 people can pray at one time. (20 min)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Drive to Mary city (370 km – 3 hours)<br>Sightseeing of ancient Merv<br> Ancient Merv - Oasis Merv (40 km east of the city of Mary) is one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.<br>- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuk Soltan (XII century)<br>- Small and Big Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, the manor-fortress was one of the important trading points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Sardoba - place of pilgrimage (XII century)<br>Dinner at the local restaurant<br>Rest in the hotel<br><br>Day 4<br>Breakfast at the hotel<br>Drive to Turkmenabat city (4 hours)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant<br>Transfer to the Farab border for departure (30 min) ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Shadows of ancient Merv</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:02:29 +0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Duration: 3 days / 2 nights <br>Itinerary: Ashgabat – Darvaza – Mary - Ashgabat <br>Meeting at the international airport in Ashgabat]]></description>
<turbo:content><![CDATA[ Day 1 <br>Meeting at the international airport of Ashgabat. <br>Transfer and check-in to the hotel<br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>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.<br>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)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant in traditional yurta<br>Drive through the Karakum desert to Darvaza gas crater (280 km)<br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br>Drive from Darvaza Gas crater back to Ashgabat<br>Overnight at the hotel<br>Day 2 <br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex<br>Have a lunch at the local café<br>Drive from Ashgabat to Mary city<br>En route visit historical sites: Abiverd, Seyitjemaleddin Mosque<br>Dinner at a local restaurant<br>Overnight at the hotel <br>Day 3 <br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Sightseeing of ancient Merv<br> Ancient Merv - Oasis Merv (40 km east of the city of Mary) is one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.<br>- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuk Soltan (XII century)<br>- Small and Big Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, the manor-fortress was one of the important trading points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Sardoba - place of pilgrimage (XII century)<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala<br>Lunch at the local restaurant<br>Drive from Mary back to Ashgabat<br>Visit local market “Gulistan” (Russian bazaar)<br>Dinner at a local restaurant<br>Free time<br>Transfer to the airport for departure ]]></turbo:content>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Day 1 <br>Meeting at the international airport of Ashgabat. <br>Transfer and check-in to the hotel<br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>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.<br>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)<br>Have a lunch at local restaurant in traditional yurta<br>Drive through the Karakum desert to Darvaza gas crater (280 km)<br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br>Drive from Darvaza Gas crater back to Ashgabat<br>Overnight at the hotel<br>Day 2 <br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex<br>Have a lunch at the local café<br>Drive from Ashgabat to Mary city<br>En route visit historical sites: Abiverd, Seyitjemaleddin Mosque<br>Dinner at a local restaurant<br>Overnight at the hotel <br>Day 3 <br>Have a breakfast at the hotel.<br>Sightseeing of ancient Merv<br> Ancient Merv - Oasis Merv (40 km east of the city of Mary) is one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.<br>- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuk Soltan (XII century)<br>- Small and Big Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, the manor-fortress was one of the important trading points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Sardoba - place of pilgrimage (XII century)<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala<br>Lunch at the local restaurant<br>Drive from Mary back to Ashgabat<br>Visit local market “Gulistan” (Russian bazaar)<br>Dinner at a local restaurant<br>Free time<br>Transfer to the airport for departure ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Turkmenistan is a land of fire and desert</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:18:16 +0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Duration: 3 days / 2 nights <br>Itinerary: Ashgabat – Darvaza – Kunya Urgench<br>Meeting at the international airport in Ashgabat]]></description>
<turbo:content><![CDATA[ Day 1 <br>Meeting at the international airport of Ashgabat. <br>Transfer and check-in to the hotel<br>Excursion to the State Carpet museum<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality,<br>Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex <br> <br><br>Day 2 <br> Have an excursion to Old Nisa - included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, <br>is one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire <br>Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan <br>Excursion to the Kov-Ata underground lake, a unique cave with thermal waters. <br>Drive through the Karakum desert to Darvaza gas crater (280 km)<br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br>Overnight in yurt.<br><br><br><br>Day 3<br>Breakfast at the Gas crater on the open air.<br>Drive from Darvaza Gas crater to Kunya Urgench<br>Transfer to the Kunya Urgench border for departure. ]]></turbo:content>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Day 1 <br>Meeting at the international airport of Ashgabat. <br>Transfer and check-in to the hotel<br>Excursion to the State Carpet museum<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality,<br>Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex <br> <br><br>Day 2 <br> Have an excursion to Old Nisa - included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, <br>is one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire <br>Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan <br>Excursion to the Kov-Ata underground lake, a unique cave with thermal waters. <br>Drive through the Karakum desert to Darvaza gas crater (280 km)<br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br>Overnight in yurt.<br><br><br><br>Day 3<br>Breakfast at the Gas crater on the open air.<br>Drive from Darvaza Gas crater to Kunya Urgench<br>Transfer to the Kunya Urgench border for departure. ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Turkmenistan: Land of Contrasts</title>
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<dc:creator>Ruslan</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 17:50:17 +0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Duration: 5 days / 4 nights <br>Itinerary: Koneurgench – Darvaza - Ashgabat – Yangikala – Nokhur - Kowata - Mary – Farap border<br>Meeting at Dashoguz border]]></description>
<turbo:content><![CDATA[ <b>Day 1</b> <br>Meeting at the border “Dashoguz”<br>Excursion at the historical sites of Kunya Urgench (UNESCO 2005): <br>Sightseeing of the most famous place in Turkmenistan Darvaza gas crater<br>Traditional dinner and overnight in Turkmen yurt<br> <br><b>Day 2</b> <br>Drive to Ashgabat<br>Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex<br><br><b>Day 3</b><br>Transfer to the airport to fly to Turkmenbashi<br>Sightseeing and lunch at Yangikala canyon <br>Drive to Balkanabat city<br><br><b>Day 4</b><br>Visit Nohur tribal mountain village its tribal cemetery, a waterfall, an old tree “chynar”<br>Drive to a natural Underground Lake Kov-ata<br>Arrive to Ashgabat<br><br><b>Day 5</b><br>Morning transfer to airport to catch flight to Mary<br>Sightseeing of Ancient Merv - one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.<br>- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum <br>- Small and Big Gyz-Kala <br>- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala<br>Transfer to the Farap border for departure ]]></turbo:content>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <b>Day 1</b> <br>Meeting at the border “Dashoguz”<br>Excursion at the historical sites of Kunya Urgench (UNESCO 2005): <br>Sightseeing of the most famous place in Turkmenistan Darvaza gas crater<br>Traditional dinner and overnight in Turkmen yurt<br> <br><b>Day 2</b> <br>Drive to Ashgabat<br>Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex<br><br><b>Day 3</b><br>Transfer to the airport to fly to Turkmenbashi<br>Sightseeing and lunch at Yangikala canyon <br>Drive to Balkanabat city<br><br><b>Day 4</b><br>Visit Nohur tribal mountain village its tribal cemetery, a waterfall, an old tree “chynar”<br>Drive to a natural Underground Lake Kov-ata<br>Arrive to Ashgabat<br><br><b>Day 5</b><br>Morning transfer to airport to catch flight to Mary<br>Sightseeing of Ancient Merv - one of the most ancient regions of Central Asia.<br>- Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum <br>- Small and Big Gyz-Kala <br>- Ibn Zeid Mausoleum<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala<br>Transfer to the Farap border for departure ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Tour to Turkmenistan</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 17:21:01 +0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Duration: 7 days / 6 nights <br>Itinerary: Ashgabat – Mary - Darvaza – Nokhur - Ashgabat <br>Meeting at the international airport in Ashgabat]]></description>
<turbo:content><![CDATA[ <b>Day 1</b><br>Meeting at the international airport of Ashgabat. <br>Transfer and check-in to the hotel<br>Have an excursion to Old Nisa - included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire <br>Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan<br> <br><b>Day 2</b> <br>Drive from Ashgabat to Mary city<br>En route visit historical sites: Abiverd, Seyitjemaleddin Mosque<br>Sightseeing of Ancient Merv: Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum, Small and Big Gyz-Kala, Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala<br>Transfer to the airport to depart to Ashgabat<br><br><b>Day 3</b> <br>Excursion to the State Carpet museum<br>Drive through the Karakum desert to Darvaza gas crater (280 km) <br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br>Drive from Darvaza Gas crater back to Ashgabat<br><br><b>Day 4</b><br>Visit local market “Gulistan” (Russian bazaar) <br>Visit Gokdepe private horse farm<br>Drive to Underground lake Kov-ata - a natural underground lake. <br><br><b>Day 5</b><br>Visit local bazaar “Altyn Asyr” (Tolkuchka)<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality,<br>Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex<br><br><b>Day 6</b><br>Visit Nohur tribal mountain village its tribal cemetery, a waterfall, an old tree “chynar” <br>Night city tour<br><br><b>Day 7</b><br>Visit “Berkarar”, “Ashgabat” shopping and entertainment centers<br>Transfer to the airport for departure ]]></turbo:content>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <b>Day 1</b><br>Meeting at the international airport of Ashgabat. <br>Transfer and check-in to the hotel<br>Have an excursion to Old Nisa - included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire <br>Visit the Mosque of Turkmenbashi Ruhy - main mosque in Turkmenistan<br> <br><b>Day 2</b> <br>Drive from Ashgabat to Mary city<br>En route visit historical sites: Abiverd, Seyitjemaleddin Mosque<br>Sightseeing of Ancient Merv: Soltan Sanzhar Mausoleum, Small and Big Gyz-Kala, Ibn Zeid Mausoleum, Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala<br>Transfer to the airport to depart to Ashgabat<br><br><b>Day 3</b> <br>Excursion to the State Carpet museum<br>Drive through the Karakum desert to Darvaza gas crater (280 km) <br>Sightseeing tour and a walk around the Spark of Karakum <br>Traditional dinner in Darvaza<br>Drive from Darvaza Gas crater back to Ashgabat<br><br><b>Day 4</b><br>Visit local market “Gulistan” (Russian bazaar) <br>Visit Gokdepe private horse farm<br>Drive to Underground lake Kov-ata - a natural underground lake. <br><br><b>Day 5</b><br>Visit local bazaar “Altyn Asyr” (Tolkuchka)<br>Ashgabat city tour: Wedding palace, Arch of Neutrality,<br>Independence Park, Ferries Wheel, Constitution tower, Memorial complex<br><br><b>Day 6</b><br>Visit Nohur tribal mountain village its tribal cemetery, a waterfall, an old tree “chynar” <br>Night city tour<br><br><b>Day 7</b><br>Visit “Berkarar”, “Ashgabat” shopping and entertainment centers<br>Transfer to the airport for departure ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Turkmenistan in All Its Splendor</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:04:49 +0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Duration: 7 days / 7 nights<br>Route: Ashgabat – Mary – Ashgabat – Darvaza – Dashoguz – Ashgabat – Kov-Ata – Nokhur – Turkmenbashi – Yangykala – Turkmenbashi – Ashgabat<br>Meeting guests at the international airport of Ashgabat city.]]></description>
<turbo:content><![CDATA[ <b>Day 1</b><br>Meeting of tourists at the international airport of Ashgabat.<br>Check-in at the hotel.<br>City tour of Ashgabat: Wedding Palace, Neutrality Arch, Independence Park, Ferris Wheel, Constitution Tower, Memorial Complex.<br>Lunch at a local restaurant.<br>Excursion to Old Nisa - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire (3rd century BC - 3rd century AD), one of the largest states of the ancient world.<br>Visit to Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque - the main mosque of Turkmenistan, the largest in Central Asia, where 10,000 people can pray simultaneously (20 minutes).<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 2</b><br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Mary at 06:20.<br>Excursion to Ancient Merv (40 km east of Mary) - one of the oldest regions of Central Asia.<br>- Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuks, Sultan (12th century).<br>- Small and Great Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, this fortress-residence was one of the important trade points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Mausoleum of Ibn Zeid, Sardoba - a place of pilgrimage (12th century).<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala.<br>Lunch at a local restaurant.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat at 19:35.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 3</b><br>In the second half of the day, a trip through the Karakum Desert to the most famous place in Turkmenistan - the Darvaza Gas Crater (280 km).<br>Sightseeing tour and walk around the "Door to Hell" in the Karakum Desert.<br>Dinner.<br>Overnight in a Turkmen yurt.<br><br><b>Day 4</b><br>Breakfast.<br>Trip to the city of Old Konye-Urgench (4 hours).<br>Lunch at a local cafe.<br>Excursion to the historical sites of Kunya-Urgench (UNESCO 2005):<br>- Mausoleum of Il-Arslan - the oldest building in the city (11th century).<br>- Mausoleum of Sultan Tekesh XII century.<br>- Kutlug-Timur Minaret - (12th-14th centuries) - the tallest minaret in Central Asia.<br>- Mausoleum of Turabek Khanum - (12th-14th centuries).<br>- Mausoleum of Najmuddin Kubra and Sultan Ali.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat at 20:00.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 5</b><br>Breakfast at the hotel.<br>Trip to the mountain village of the Nokhur tribe with a visit to the tribal cemetery, waterfall, and an old "chyndar" tree (3 hours).<br>Lunch with a local family.<br>Trip to the natural underground lake Kov-Ata (1 hour).<br>Return to Ashgabat.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 6</b><br>Early transfer to the airport for a flight to Turkmenbashi at 06:30.<br>After arriving, head to Yangykala Canyon (3 hours).<br>Lunch by the fire.<br>Return to Turkmenbashi.<br>Dinner.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 7</b><br>Breakfast at the hotel.<br>Free time.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat. ]]></turbo:content>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <b>Day 1</b><br>Meeting of tourists at the international airport of Ashgabat.<br>Check-in at the hotel.<br>City tour of Ashgabat: Wedding Palace, Neutrality Arch, Independence Park, Ferris Wheel, Constitution Tower, Memorial Complex.<br>Lunch at a local restaurant.<br>Excursion to Old Nisa - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire (3rd century BC - 3rd century AD), one of the largest states of the ancient world.<br>Visit to Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque - the main mosque of Turkmenistan, the largest in Central Asia, where 10,000 people can pray simultaneously (20 minutes).<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 2</b><br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Mary at 06:20.<br>Excursion to Ancient Merv (40 km east of Mary) - one of the oldest regions of Central Asia.<br>- Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuks, Sultan (12th century).<br>- Small and Great Gyz-Kala - From the 6th century, this fortress-residence was one of the important trade points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Mausoleum of Ibn Zeid, Sardoba - a place of pilgrimage (12th century).<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala.<br>Lunch at a local restaurant.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat at 19:35.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 3</b><br>In the second half of the day, a trip through the Karakum Desert to the most famous place in Turkmenistan - the Darvaza Gas Crater (280 km).<br>Sightseeing tour and walk around the "Door to Hell" in the Karakum Desert.<br>Dinner.<br>Overnight in a Turkmen yurt.<br><br><b>Day 4</b><br>Breakfast.<br>Trip to the city of Old Konye-Urgench (4 hours).<br>Lunch at a local cafe.<br>Excursion to the historical sites of Kunya-Urgench (UNESCO 2005):<br>- Mausoleum of Il-Arslan - the oldest building in the city (11th century).<br>- Mausoleum of Sultan Tekesh XII century.<br>- Kutlug-Timur Minaret - (12th-14th centuries) - the tallest minaret in Central Asia.<br>- Mausoleum of Turabek Khanum - (12th-14th centuries).<br>- Mausoleum of Najmuddin Kubra and Sultan Ali.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat at 20:00.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 5</b><br>Breakfast at the hotel.<br>Trip to the mountain village of the Nokhur tribe with a visit to the tribal cemetery, waterfall, and an old "chyndar" tree (3 hours).<br>Lunch with a local family.<br>Trip to the natural underground lake Kov-Ata (1 hour).<br>Return to Ashgabat.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 6</b><br>Early transfer to the airport for a flight to Turkmenbashi at 06:30.<br>After arriving, head to Yangykala Canyon (3 hours).<br>Lunch by the fire.<br>Return to Turkmenbashi.<br>Dinner.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 7</b><br>Breakfast at the hotel.<br>Free time.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat. ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>The Great Journey to the Heart of Asia: Turkmenistan</title>
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<dc:creator>Ruslan</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:44:19 +0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Duration: 7 days / 6 nights<br>Route: Ashgabat - Mary - Ashgabat - Darvaza - Nokhur - Ashgabat<br>Meeting Point: Ashgabat International Airport]]></description>
<turbo:content><![CDATA[ <b>Day 1</b><br>Meeting of tourists at the international airport of Ashgabat.<br>Check-in at the hotel.<br>City tour of Ashgabat: Wedding Palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferris Wheel, Constitution Tower, Memorial Complex.<br>Lunch at a local restaurant.<br>Excursion to Old Nisa - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire.<br>Visit to the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque - the main mosque of Turkmenistan, the largest in Central Asia, accommodating 10,000 worshippers at a time.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 2</b><br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Mary at 06:20.<br>Excursion to Ancient Merv (40 km east of Mary) - one of the oldest regions in Central Asia.<br>- Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuks, Sultan (12th century).<br>- Little and Great Gyz Kala - from the 6th century, the estate-fortress was one of the important trade points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Mausoleum of Ibn Zeid, Sardoba - a pilgrimage site (12th century).<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala.<br>Lunch at a local restaurant.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat at 19:35.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 3</b><br>In the afternoon, drive through the Karakum Desert to the famous Darvaza Gas Crater (280 km).<br>Sightseeing tour and walk around the "Door to Hell" - Darvaza Gas Crater.<br>Dinner.<br>Overnight in a Turkmen yurt.<br><br><b>Day 4</b><br>Breakfast.<br>Drive to the city of Old Konye-Urgench (4 hours).<br>Lunch at a local cafe.<br>Excursion to the historical sites of Konye-Urgench (UNESCO 2005):<br>- Mausoleum of Il-Arslan - the oldest building in the city (11th century).<br>- Mausoleum of Sultan Tekesh (12th century).<br>- Kutlug-Timur Minaret - (12th-14th centuries) - the tallest minaret in Central Asia.<br>- Mausoleum of Turabek Khanum (12th-14th centuries).<br>- Mausoleum of Najmuddin Kubra and Sultan Ali.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat at 20:00.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 5</b><br>Breakfast at the hotel.<br>Drive to the mountain village of the Nokhur tribe with a visit to the tribal cemetery, waterfall, and the old "chinar" tree (3 hours).<br>Lunch with a local family.<br>Drive to the natural underground lake Kov-Ata (1 hour).<br>Arrival in Ashgabat.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 6</b><br>Early transfer to the airport for a flight to Turkmenbashi at 06:30.<br>Upon arrival, depart for the Yangykala Canyon (3 hours).<br>Lunch by the fire.<br>Return to Turkmenbashi.<br>Dinner.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 7</b><br>Breakfast at the hotel.<br>Free time.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat. ]]></turbo:content>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <b>Day 1</b><br>Meeting of tourists at the international airport of Ashgabat.<br>Check-in at the hotel.<br>City tour of Ashgabat: Wedding Palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Ferris Wheel, Constitution Tower, Memorial Complex.<br>Lunch at a local restaurant.<br>Excursion to Old Nisa - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire.<br>Visit to the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque - the main mosque of Turkmenistan, the largest in Central Asia, accommodating 10,000 worshippers at a time.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 2</b><br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Mary at 06:20.<br>Excursion to Ancient Merv (40 km east of Mary) - one of the oldest regions in Central Asia.<br>- Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar - the mausoleum of one of the most famous Seljuks, Sultan (12th century).<br>- Little and Great Gyz Kala - from the 6th century, the estate-fortress was one of the important trade points on the Great Silk Road.<br>- Mausoleum of Ibn Zeid, Sardoba - a pilgrimage site (12th century).<br>- Erk-Kala and Gyaur-Kala.<br>Lunch at a local restaurant.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat at 19:35.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 3</b><br>In the afternoon, drive through the Karakum Desert to the famous Darvaza Gas Crater (280 km).<br>Sightseeing tour and walk around the "Door to Hell" - Darvaza Gas Crater.<br>Dinner.<br>Overnight in a Turkmen yurt.<br><br><b>Day 4</b><br>Breakfast.<br>Drive to the city of Old Konye-Urgench (4 hours).<br>Lunch at a local cafe.<br>Excursion to the historical sites of Konye-Urgench (UNESCO 2005):<br>- Mausoleum of Il-Arslan - the oldest building in the city (11th century).<br>- Mausoleum of Sultan Tekesh (12th century).<br>- Kutlug-Timur Minaret - (12th-14th centuries) - the tallest minaret in Central Asia.<br>- Mausoleum of Turabek Khanum (12th-14th centuries).<br>- Mausoleum of Najmuddin Kubra and Sultan Ali.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat at 20:00.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 5</b><br>Breakfast at the hotel.<br>Drive to the mountain village of the Nokhur tribe with a visit to the tribal cemetery, waterfall, and the old "chinar" tree (3 hours).<br>Lunch with a local family.<br>Drive to the natural underground lake Kov-Ata (1 hour).<br>Arrival in Ashgabat.<br>Dinner at a local restaurant.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 6</b><br>Early transfer to the airport for a flight to Turkmenbashi at 06:30.<br>Upon arrival, depart for the Yangykala Canyon (3 hours).<br>Lunch by the fire.<br>Return to Turkmenbashi.<br>Dinner.<br>Overnight at the hotel.<br><br><b>Day 7</b><br>Breakfast at the hotel.<br>Free time.<br>Transfer to the airport for a flight to Ashgabat. ]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Following the Ancient Caravan Trails of Turkmenistan</title>
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<dc:creator>Ruslan</dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:45:41 +0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Duration: 4 days / 3 nights<br>Route: Ashgabat - Mary - Ashgabat - Darvaza - Ashgabat<br>Meeting point: Ashgabat International Airport]]></description>
<turbo:content><![CDATA[ <b>Day 1</b><br>Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport.<br>Transfer and check-in at the hotel.<br>Excursion to Old Nisa - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire.<br>Visit to the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque - the main mosque of Turkmenistan.<br>City tour of Ashgabat: Wedding Palace, Neutrality Arch, Independence Park, Observation Wheel, Constitution Tower, and Memorial Complex.<br><br><b>Day 2</b><br>Travel from Ashgabat to the city of Mary.<br>En route, visit historical monuments: Abiverd and Seyit Jemaluddin Mosque.<br>Sightseeing tour of Ancient Merv:<br>- Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum<br>- Small and Great Gyz Kala<br>- Mausoleum of Ibn Zeid<br>- Gaur Kala and Erk Kala.<br>Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Ashgabat.<br><br><b>Day 3</b><br>Visit to the private horse farm "Gokdepe."<br>Tour of the State Carpet Museum.<br>Drive through the Karakum Desert to the Darvaza Gas Crater (280 km).<br>Sightseeing and a walk around the "Door to Hell."<br>Traditional dinner at Darvaza.<br>Overnight stay in a yurt.<br><br><b>Day 4</b><br>Breakfast in the fresh air by the gas crater.<br>Return journey from Darvaza Gas Crater to Ashgabat.<br>Visit the local "Gulistan" market (Russian Bazaar).<br>Night sightseeing tour of the city.<br>Transfer to the airport for departure. ]]></turbo:content>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <b>Day 1</b><br>Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport.<br>Transfer and check-in at the hotel.<br>Excursion to Old Nisa - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the first capitals of the Parthian Empire.<br>Visit to the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque - the main mosque of Turkmenistan.<br>City tour of Ashgabat: Wedding Palace, Neutrality Arch, Independence Park, Observation Wheel, Constitution Tower, and Memorial Complex.<br><br><b>Day 2</b><br>Travel from Ashgabat to the city of Mary.<br>En route, visit historical monuments: Abiverd and Seyit Jemaluddin Mosque.<br>Sightseeing tour of Ancient Merv:<br>- Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum<br>- Small and Great Gyz Kala<br>- Mausoleum of Ibn Zeid<br>- Gaur Kala and Erk Kala.<br>Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Ashgabat.<br><br><b>Day 3</b><br>Visit to the private horse farm "Gokdepe."<br>Tour of the State Carpet Museum.<br>Drive through the Karakum Desert to the Darvaza Gas Crater (280 km).<br>Sightseeing and a walk around the "Door to Hell."<br>Traditional dinner at Darvaza.<br>Overnight stay in a yurt.<br><br><b>Day 4</b><br>Breakfast in the fresh air by the gas crater.<br>Return journey from Darvaza Gas Crater to Ashgabat.<br>Visit the local "Gulistan" market (Russian Bazaar).<br>Night sightseeing tour of the city.<br>Transfer to the airport for departure. ]]></content:encoded>
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