Darvaza crater
Darvaza crater
Minaret of Mamun
Mausoleum of Sultan Tekesh
Il-Arslan Mausoleum
Ruins of Old Nisa
Akhal-Teke horses
Ashgabat
4 day Turkmenistan Tour from Uzbekistan is a short itinerary starting from Khiva to historical Kunya Urgench and stunning Darwaza gas crater, a visit to Ahalteke horse stable, ancient Nisa, capital city of Ashgabat to discover world-famous sights of Turkmenistan.
Book the tour to explore Turkmenistan highlights!
08:00 Morning transfer from Khiva/ Urgench to the Uzbek-Turkmen border pass "Shavat" (60 km).
Arrival at the border pass office. Border formalities on both sides.
Meet by Turkmenistan guide and transfer to Kunya Urgench (100 km), the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once an important stronghold of the Achaemenid Empire, it once contained the city of Khorezm, whose stunning ruins and amazing architecture draw visitors today.
Excursion in Kunya Urgench with visits to the Mausoleum of Turabek Khanum, Minaret of Kutlug Timur, Mausoleum of Sultan Tekesh, Mausoleum of Il-Arslan, Najamuddin Kubra Mausoleum, and others.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
After lunch, transfer to the Karakum desert, directly to the gas crater Darvaza (4 hrs).
In 1971, geologists accidentally found an underground cavern filled with natural gas. The ground beneath the drilling rig collapsed, leaving a large hole with a diameter of about 50-100 meters. To avoid poisonous gas discharge, it was decided to burn the gas. Geologists had hoped the fire would go out in a few days, but it has been burning ever since. Locals have named the cavern The Gate to Hell, and the sight of the crater at night indeed gives a somewhat spooky feel.
The views are most impressive in the dark.
Barbecue dinner and overnight in a yurt or tents.
Breakfast in the yurt camp.
09:00 Transfer to Ashgabat; the road changes from off-road to asphalt road.
- A trip to ancient Nissa (18km from Ashgabad), which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the ruins of the ancient city (the date of foundation of the 1st millennium BC).
On arrival in Ashgabat, start relaxed sightseeing in Ashgabat:
- Ertogrul Gazy Mosque, Independence Park with Monument of Independence (it's a 118m column that is considered the highest building in the country),
- Neutrality Arch - a unique composition that rotates slowly after the sun;
- National Museum, where you can see more than 166 unique exhibits from Ancient Merv and Nissa.
-Turkmenbashi Mosque – Mausoleum. It is considered the biggest in Central Asia (tens of thousands of people). There are beautiful fountains and a garden near the mosque.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;
- Please note that the tour price does not include seasonal VAT 15 %, VAT can be added to the basic tour price.
- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;
- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;
- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;
- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;
- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).
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