Day 1: Journey Through the Ages

Meeting at the Dashoguz border. After crossing the border, we head to the ancient city of Kunya-Urgench, where the echoes of distant history can be heard at every step. We will see the grand mausoleums and majestic minarets that are part of the UNESCO heritage. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, we embark on an exciting journey through the Karakum Desert to the fiery Darvaza gas crater. Dinner by the crater under the starry sky and an overnight stay in a traditional Turkmen yurt make for a truly magical evening.

Day 2: Charm of Ashgabat

Early breakfast and departure to the capital – Ashgabat. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and have lunch. After some rest, we start a city tour of the main attractions: Wedding Palace, Arch of Neutrality, Independence Park, Constitution Tower, and the Ferris Wheel – wonderful modern symbols of Turkmenistan.

Dinner at a local restaurant, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel..

Day 3: In the Heart of Nature

In the morning, we head to the airport for a short flight to Turkmenbashi. From there, our adventure begins in the unique Yangikala Canyon, where the landscape seems to be from another planet, featuring colorful cliffs and unusual shapes. After lunch at the site, we travel to the city of Balkanabat, where we will spend the evening having dinner and overnighting in the hotel.

Day 4: Nohur – The Village of Traditions

Breakfast at the hotel and a trip to the mountain village of Nohur, hidden away in the mountains. We will visit a tribal cemetery, see the ancient chinar tree, and a waterfall. Lunch with a local family immerses us in an atmosphere of hospitality and ancient traditions. After that, we will visit the amazing Kowata underground lake, where we can swim in its healing waters. In the evening, we return to Ashgabat for dinner and an overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 5: Ancient Merv – Gates to the Past

Morning flight to Mary and a tour of ancient Merv – one of the most important cities on the Great Silk Road. We will see magnificent fortresses, mausoleums, and historical buildings that transport us back thousands of years. After the tour, we will have lunch and transfer to the Farap border, where our journey concludes.