Silk Road Secrets: A 15-Day Turkmenistan Expedition
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Silk Road Secrets: A 15-Day Turkmenistan Expedition
Turkmenistan
15
Days
Route
1Ashgabat
2Gokdepe
3Kov Ata
4Nokhur
5Serdar
6Balkanabad
7Yangykala Canyon
8Turkmenbashy
9Dashoguz
10Kunya Urgench
11Darvaza
12Damla
13Gonurdepe
14Ancient Merv
15Mary
Overview
A comprehensive tour exploring Turkmenistan's historical sites and natural wonders exclusively, with ancient Silk Road heritage, desert landscapes, and traditional Turkmen culture.
Itinerary
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Arrive in Ashgabat and explore Independence Park, the Arch of Neutrality, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, and the State Museum.
Visit the Akhalteke Horse Farm, Geok-Tepe fortress, the underground Kov-Ata lake, and arrive at the mountain village of Nokhur.
Drive through the Kopetdag mountains, visiting the Syunt-Khasardag nature reserve and the Lunar Mountains.
Explore the Parau Bibi mausoleum, the Gozli Ata shrine, and the dramatic Yangykala limestone formations.
Travel to the Caspian Sea port, visiting Kemal-ata hill and enjoying beach time with a seafood bazaar.
Fly to Dashoguz for a city tour of northern Turkmenistan's regional centre.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kunya Urgench with its mausoleums and minarets, then travel to the Darvaza burning crater.
Journey through the Karakum Desert across sand dunes and clay plains to a traditional pastoral village.
Drive to a desert village, sample traditional lamb dishes, and photograph daily Turkmen life.
A short drive with desert walks and lunch, experiencing oasis hospitality and traditional dress.
An all-day desert crossing with photo stops at oases and villages, reaching the Bronze Age archaeological site.
Explore the Gonur Depe temple complex (2000 BC) and the UNESCO site of Ancient Merv with its fortresses and mausoleums.
Visit the 11th-century Talkhatan Baba Mosque and explore the unique two-storey Yekedeshik cave with 44 rooms.
Tour the 18th-century fortress, medieval Abiverd settlement ruins, and the 15th-century Seyitjemaleddin Mosque en route home.
Transfer to the international airport.
Trip Cost Breakdown
Included:
English-speaking local guide
Hotel accommodation plus one night in a yurt camp
Air-conditioned transport with a professional driver
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