Package Nine Detail
Package #9
04 Days / 03 Nights:
Alat/ Farap-Turkmenabat-Mary-Merv – Ashgabat-Nisa – Gypjak – Ashgabat – Turkmenabat-Farap/Alat
Trip Details
Days
Itinerary
Program
Transport
Meals
Accommodation
The 1st day
Alat/ Farap– Turkmenabad–Merv- Mary
Meet with your local guide at Alat/Farap border point. Upon arrival to the border point go through custom procedures and continue drive to Mary province.
Lunch in Turkmenabad city. Continue driving to Mary. On the way to Mary city visit an Ancient Merv. Merv was located at the road crossing of the Great Silk Road and quickly became one of the largest and biggest cities of the ancient world and was one of the most important capitals of Islam along with Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus. Guided tour:Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, SoltanSanjar Mausoleum, IbnZeid Mausoleum. Then, drive to Mary.
Regular-Minibus
Lunch – at the local restaurant.
Dinner – at the local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel – Merv-3* or similar
The 2nd day
Mary – Ashgabat – Nisa – Gypjak – Ashgabat
In early morning transfer to the airport to a local flight to Ashgabat at 07:55/08:35am.
Upon arrival to Ashgabat, proceed with sightseeing: one of the most beautiful cities of the world. Drive to Gypchak village – to view mausoleum and mosque, continue to OldNissa-The Sanctuary of Parhian Kings, Nisa was the capital of Parthian Empire, which lasted 600 years and was greatest enemy of Rome Empire. After excursions in Old Nisa, proceed to Monuments of Archabil avenue and discover new part of Ashgabat: Health Path of Turkmenbashy built on mountains, Monument of Constitution “Alem” Culture and Recreation Center. In the afternoon we’ll transfer to hotel and check in. Then continue with sightseeing of Ashgabat, visiting: Park dedicated to Turkmen horses-the pride of Turkmen, Gulistan Bazar, Monument for the Victims of the Earthquake of 1948, Monument of Lenin, Ertogrul Gazy Mosque.
A night tour, driving along the main streets of Ashgabat making stop near Palace of Happiness.
Regular-Minibus
Breakfast –at the hotel. Lunch – at the local restaurant.
Dinner – at the local restaurant
Overnight at the hotel Menzil-3* or similar
The 3rd day
Ashgabat
Today after breakfast will have another full day of sightseeing in Ashgabat includes Ashgabat’s famous “AltynAsyr” Oriental Bazar- Jygyldyk bazaar – one of the biggest bazaar in Central Asia. After bazaar, visit Horse Farm. Turkmen Horses – Akhalteke. After lunch continue National Museum of History highly recommendable: one of the biggest museums in Central Asia. Drive to Arch of Neutrality– famous rocket and tripod style built building symbolizing neutral status of Turkmenistan. Its’ height is over 300 feet including 40 feet rotating statue of first President of Turkmenistan: Saparmyrat Nyyazow (Turkmenbashy). Enjoy short walking tour within the Park of Independency along the hundreds of fountains and statutes with stops to visit Monuments of Independency and Ruhnama.
Regular-Minibus
Breakfast –at the hotel. Lunch – at the local restaurant.
Dinner – at the local restaurant
Overnight at the hotel Menzil-3* or similar
The 4th day
Ashgabat-Turkmenabad-Farap/ Alat
Morning transfer to airport for a local flight to Turkmenabad. (T5 – 173, 10:15/11:05). Drive to Farap border Pass. Cross-into Uzbekistan at around 12:00
Transfer-Bus
Breakfast –at the hotel.
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