Silk Road Tour Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

  • Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

14

Days

Route
1 Ashgabat
2 Mary
3 Ancient Merv
4 Turkmenbashy
5 Yangykala Canyon
6 Serdar
7 Nokhur
8 Kov-Ata
9 Darvaza Gas Crater
10 Dashoguz
11 Khiva
12 Bukhara
13 Samarkand
14 Tashkent
Overview
A comprehensive 14-day journey through Central Asia's most significant historical sites, combining natural wonders like the Darvaza Gas Crater with UNESCO heritage cities.

Itinerary

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Arrive in Ashgabat; explore the white marble capital including the Turkmenbashi Mosque and Independence Park.
Travel via historic sites including the Seyitjemaleddin Mosque and the Abiverd settlement.
Visit the UNESCO Merv ruins including the Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum and fortress complexes.
Fly to the Caspian Sea resort city; a free day exploring beaches and the seafood bazaar.
Drive through the Balkan Mountains to spectacular limestone canyon formations.
Visit Kemal Ata, the Balkhan Mountains, and the Parau Bibi Mausoleum.
Explore Nokhur village, swim in the underground lake Kov-Ata, and visit the Akhal-Teke horse farm.
Travel to the "Door to Hell" burning gas crater for an overnight yurt camp experience.
Cross into Uzbekistan; explore the ancient walled city of Khiva, a UNESCO site.
Tour Khiva's Islamic Khoja Madrasah and Pahlavan Mahmud Complex; train journey to Bukhara.
Visit Bukhara's Poi Kalon Complex and Ismail Samani Mausoleum; train to Samarkand.
Explore Registan Square, the Bibi Khanym Mosque, and the Shahi-Zinda Necropolis; train to Tashkent.
Tour the capital's Khast-Imam Complex, historic bazaar, and famous Soviet-era metro system.
Transfer to the airport; tour ends.
Trip Cost Breakdown
  • Included:
  • Hotel accommodation (double/twin rooms)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Air-conditioned transport with a professional driver
  • Multilingual guide (English, Russian and other languages available)
  • Domestic flights as listed in the itinerary
  • High-speed train tickets between cities
  • Daily drinking water
  • BBQ dinner and breakfast at Darvaza
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
  • Visa support and registration
  • Handmade souvenir per person
  • Not Included:
  • Visa consular fees ($80–100 USD, nationality dependent)
  • Turkmenistan migration tax ($14 USD)
  • PCR COVID-19 test ($33 USD)
  • Uzbekistan visa costs
  • Single room supplement
  • Lunches and dinners except where specified
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Photo/video charges at sites
  • Early hotel check-in
  • Beverages
  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

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