5-Day Nowruz Cultural Tour of Ashgabat with Nisa and Nokhur

• Arrival at Ashgabat International Airport.
• Visa processing and COVID-19 test on arrival, payable in cash in USD.
• Meet and greet with the local English-speaking guide.
• Transfer to the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Hotel check-in and time to rest after arrival.
• Evening introductory night city tour of Ashgabat.
• View illuminated white marble boulevards, fountains, and monuments.
• Observe festive Nowruz decorations across the city.
• Optional visit to a modern shopping and entertainment centre.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Ashgabat.

• Morning - Ancient Nisa
• Drive to Ancient Nisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Explore Old Nisa and New Nisa archaeological complexes.
• Visit royal fortress ruins and palace structures.
• Learn about Parthian history and ancient Nowruz traditions.
• Enjoy panoramic views of the Kopetdag Mountains.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Afternoon - Ashgabat City Tour
• Visit the Health Trail with scenic mountain views.
• Stop at the World's Tallest Flagpole, 133 metres, a Guinness World Record site.
• Explore the Olympic City complex.
• Visit the Independence Monument and surrounding park decorated for spring.
• Ascend the Neutrality Tower for panoramic city views.
• Ride the Alem Ferris Wheel, a Guinness World Record attraction.
• Photo stop at the Wedding Palace, a symbol of prosperity.
• Visit the Oguzkhan and Six Sons Fountain Ensemble, a Guinness World Record site.
• Visit Ertogrul Gazy Mosque and the Ruhnama Book Monument.
• Stop at the Earthquake Victims Memorial.
• Return to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Ashgabat.

• Morning - Kow Ata Underground Lake
• Travel to Kow Ata Underground Lake.
• Visit the natural thermal cave associated with purification and renewal.
• Nokhur Mountain Village
• Drive to Nokhur Village in the Kopetdag Mountains.
• Explore traditional village life and architecture.
• Visit the unique local cemetery.
• Observe handmade crafts and local artistry.
• Experience traditional Nowruz customs and celebrations.
• Interact with local families celebrating the Spring New Year.
• Optional experience
• Visit the Akhal Teke horse farm.
• Learn about Turkmenistan's legendary Akhal Teke horse breed.
• Lunch en route or picnic-style, depending on timing.
• Afternoon - Geok Tepe
• Visit the historic Geok Tepe Fortress.
• Explore Geok Tepe Mosque.
• Learn about Turkmen resilience, unity, and rebirth.
• Return to Ashgabat in the evening.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Ashgabat.

• Morning - Visit the Turkmen Carpet Museum.
• Admire intricate carpet patterns symbolising nature, fertility, and renewal.
• Lunch at a city restaurant.
• Afternoon - Nowruz Celebrations
• Participate in official and public Nowruz celebrations.
• Enjoy live traditional music and folk dance performances.
• Walk through streets and parks decorated with flowers and spring symbols.
• Take part in traditional games and craft workshops.
• Taste traditional Nowruz dishes including:
• Semeni, sweet wheat pudding symbolising prosperity.
• Sutluk, rice pudding representing abundance.
• Pishme, festive fried pastries.
• Visit Gulistan Russian Bazaar for shopping, local crafts, sweets, and souvenirs.
• Evening
• Leisure walk through illuminated marble avenues.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Ashgabat.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Hotel check-out.
• Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport according to your flight schedule.
• End of the tour.