3-Day Tour From Ashgabat White Marble City to Darvaza Desert Fires and Kunya-Urgench
Highlights
Ashgabat, Darvaza, Dasoguz
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
3 Days
Medium
English, German, Russian
Description
Explore the highlights of Turkmenistan on this immersive 3-day private tour, combining Silk Road heritage, modern architecture, and desert landscapes. Discover Ashgabat’s white-marble city, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, and National Museum of History and Ethnography. Visit historic Geokdepe and Akhal-Teke horse stables, witness the Darvaza Gas Crater, and spend the night in a Turkmen yurt or private tent. Conclude with a visit to Kunya-Urgench UNESCO site, exploring medieval mausoleums and minarets before crossing into Uzbekistan.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Ashgabat – Ruins of Nisa and City Highlights
- Pick up from your hotel in Ashgabat in the morning.
- Visit the Ruins of Nisa, the capital of ancient Parthia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Explore the Spiritual Mosque of Turkmenbashi, the Mausoleum of Turkmenbashi, and the National Museum of History and Ethnography.
- Take a guided city tour of Ashgabat, visiting Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Monument and Park of Independence, Arch of Neutrality, Constitution Monument, Alem Cultural and Entertainment Centre, Presidential Palace, Ruhiyet Palace, and the Ashgabat 2017 Sports and Housing facilities.
- Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Ashgabat.
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Day 2: Ashgabat – Geokdepe – Darvaza
- Depart from Ashgabat after breakfast and drive to Geokdepe.
- Visit Geokdepe Fortress and the Saparmyrat Haji Mosque.
- Visit the Akhal-Teke horse stables and observe the famous Turkmen horses.
- Continue into the Karakum Desert to reach the Darvaza Gas Crater, famously known as the “Gate to Hell”.
- Settle in for an overnight stay in a traditional Turkmen yurt or private tents under the desert stars.
- Witness traditional sand bread preparation and enjoy a local dinner followed by an evening around the campfire.
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Day 3: Darvaza – Kunya-Urgench – Dashoguz – Uzbekistan Border
- After breakfast at the desert camp, depart northwards towards Kunya-Urgench, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Explore the medieval monuments of Kunya-Urgench, including:
Mausoleum of Tyurabek-Khanym (XIII–XIV c.)
Kutlug-Timur Minaret (XIV c.)
Mausoleum of Khorezmshah Il-Arslan (XII c.)
Mausoleum of Sultan Tekesh (XII c.)
Ruins of the Caravanserai portal (XII c.)
- Cross the border into Uzbekistan to conclude the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
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| 1 to 1 | /person |
| 2 to 4 | /person |
| 5 to 8 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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