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HomeExplore The Historical Heritage Of Ashgabat, Dasoguz And Khiva In 5 Days
Description
Explore the natural beauty of eastern Lahore as you travel between the cities of Ashgabat, Dasoguz, and Khiva. See the white marbled Asgbgabat city to the Presidential Palace, Ruhyyet Palace, and Wedding Palace. Visit the Karakum desert to witness the Burning Gas Crater in Darvaza and observe the historic Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, old minarets, mausoleums, and madrassas of Kanyu Urgench.
Highlights
- Roam around the Nisa Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Head to see the Presidential Palace, Ruhyyet Palace, and Wedding Palace
- Visit the Darvaza Burning Gas Crater, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque to unfold its history
- Take your time to explore the beautiful city of Khiva
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival at Ashgabat expand_more
Get picked up by your Ashgabat tour guide from the airport. Head to the hotel in a car.
Overnight in the hotel.
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Day 2: Ashgabat Tour expand_more
Have breakfast at the hotel and drive to Nissa fortress, the sanctuary of Parthian Kings and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the afternoon, tour Ashgabat city also called the white marbled city, and head to see the Presidential Palace, Ruhyyet Palace, Wedding Palace, a modern Yildiz Hotel, Ferries Wheel, and the Constitution Monument.
Head over to see the Arch of Neutrality, Monument and park of Independence, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Ashgabat Sports and Housing facilities, and the monuments of victims of World War II.
Later, drive to the east of Ashgabat to the desert to visit the stables of Akhalteke horses, the pride of the Turkmen people.
Return to Ashgabat and spend the night here.
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Day 3: Ashgabat – Darvaza expand_more
Have breakfast at the hotel and spend the morning lazily.
In the afternoon, drive to Darvaza Gas Crater, which takes approx. 3.5 hours. Locals call it "The Door to Hell."
Enroute to Darvaza, cross the Karakum desert and stop in a small desert village, Erbent.
In the evening, watch the spectacular view of the Gas Crater as you enjoy a barbeque dinner and make camp near the gas crater.
Overnight in camp.
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Day 4: Darvaza – Koneurgench – Dashoguz expand_more
Have a picnic breakfast and drive to Kunyu Urgench.
Visit the Portal of Caravansaray, Mamun Minaret, II Arslan Mausoleum, Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum, Academy of Horezm, Kutlug Timur Minaret, Turabek khanum Mausoleum.
Drive to Dashoguz.
Overnight in a hotel in Dashoguz.
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Day 5: Dashoguz – Shovot - Khiva expand_more
Start your day with an early morning breakfast.
Drive to Khiva and explore the city.
What's Included
Invitation
Registration
Accommodation (twin or double)
Camping tents with sleeping bags
Turkmenistan tour Guide
Comfortable transport
Meals
Entrance fee
All transfers
Daily 1.5 lt water
Fee for using cameras on monuments
Insurance
What's Excluded
Visa fee
Migration tax (12$ + 2$)
Know before you go
Nissa is described as one of the first capital of the Parthians. It was founded by Arsaces I (reigned c. 250 BC – 211BC), and is reputedly the royal necropolis of the Parthian Kings, although it has neither been established that the fortress at Nisa was a royal residence nor a mausoleum.
5000 years ago, Turkmens begin to breed Akhalteke horses. The World’s unique breed was never mixed with other breeds. Illustrious Emperors like Alexander the Great, and Darius I desired to own Ahalteke horses. As per the superstition, a sick person who touches an Ahalteke horse will get well soon.
The Darwaza area is rich in natural gas. While drilling in 1971, Soviet geologists tapped into a cavern filled with natural gas. The ground beneath the drilling rig collapsed, leaving a large hole with a diameter of 70 meters. To avoid poisonous gas discharge, it was decided to burn it off. Geologists had hoped the fire would use all the fuel in a matter of days, but the gas is still burning today.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 1182 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |