Treasures of the Ancient Silk Road: Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

  • Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan

10

Days

1560

USD

Route
1 Tashkent
2 Samarkand
3 Bukhara
4 Turkmenabat
5 Mary
6 Gonurdepe
7 Ancient Merv
8 Ashgabat
9 Darvaza
10 Kunya Urgench
11 Dashoguz
Overview
An incredible 10-day journey into the heart of Central Asia, where ancient trading cities, breathtaking desert landscapes, and rich cultural heritage converge.

Itinerary

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Airport transfer and hotel check-in.
Independence Square, Broadway, the metro, Old City bazaars, then an evening train.
Registan Square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Guri Emir, the bazaar, then an evening train.
Citadel Ark, the Samanids' mausoleum, the Poi Kalon complex, border crossing, and a desert drive.
The Gonurdepe temple city, ancient Merv ruins, and a cultural experience.
Flight to Ashgabat, monument tours, Nissa fortress, and the Ruhy Mosque.
Ertogrul Gazi Mosque, markets, then a 280km drive to the flaming gas crater.
Kunya Urgench UNESCO sites and historical monuments.
Nokhur village, the Kov-Ata underground lake, and the Gokdepe fortress and horse farm.
Transfer to the airport.
Trip Cost Breakdown
  • Included:
  • Hotel accommodation plus one night in a yurt camp
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
  • Air-conditioned transport with a professional driver
  • Domestic flights as listed in the itinerary
  • High-speed train tickets between cities
  • Daily drinking water
  • 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

Frequently Ask Questions

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