Turkmenistan short tour

Name of the tour: Turkmenistan short tour 

The best attractions: Ashgabat, Darwaza, Dashoguz, Kune Urgench 

Length of the tour: 3 days 

Day 1: Ashgabat
This day you will be met by the local guide at the airport. After that you will transfer to Ashgabat city. Today you will have a chance to explore the charming Nisa fortress. In the tours you will be able to explore that Nisa is the capital of the former Parthian kingdom. You will be able to explore that this city monument is divided into 2 parts: New Nisa, and old Nisa. There were burials of members of the ruling Arshakid dynasty, palaces, temples, numerous warehouses and the Royal treasury. In 2007, Nisa was able to enter the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then you will continue the tour with exploring Turkmenbashy Ruhy Mosque. During the tour you will be able to find out that she is the main mosque of Turkmenistan. The total area of the mosque is about 18 thousand square meters., built of white marble, is 55 meters, and the height of each of the four minarets is 80 meters. The capacity of the mosque is about 10,000 people.  After that you will travel to Gokdepe horse farm. Here you will have a chance to observe Akhal-Teke Horses. After that you will drive back to the capital. This day you will also explore the Independence Park and the Palace of Happiness where you will admire the panoramic views. This night you will rest in the hotel.

Day 2: Ashgabat – Darwaza – Dashoguz
In the morning you will travel to fabulous Darwaza gas crater. Our guests during the tours will be able to explore what this natural attraction is called " The Door to Hell”, which is also called as (The Gate to Hell, the Crater of Fire). During the tour, tourists have the opportunity to explore the beautiful views of the crater, enjoy the beautiful scenery. In Turkmenistan, this is one of the most beautiful sights. Guests will also be able to learn that the crater has been burning for more than forty years, among the sands of the Karakum desert. This attraction appeared in 1971, when people were excavating to find natural gas. After that you will travel to Dashoguz town. The night you will rest in the hotel.

Day 3: Dashoguz – Kune Urgench – Khojeili border
Today you will drive to the historically important place Kune-Urgench. The city is located on the territory of ancient Khorezm, 480 km north of Ashgabat. In ancient times, it was one of the major cities of the Great Silk Road. The ancient city has a number of monuments dating mainly from the period of the XI-XVI centuries, including a mosque, a caravanserai gate, fortresses, mausoleums and a minaret. In 1986, Kune-Urgench, which was considered a settlement, received the status of a city. Now it is the administrative center of Kune-Urgench etrap of Dashoguz velayat. You will complete the tour with transferring to Khojeili border the end of the tour.

Transport:
02 pax – Sedan
04-10 pax – Minibus 14 seats

Price per person:                            
02 pax – 505 $
04 pax – 425 $
06 pax – 355 $
08 pax – 320 $
10 pax – 300 $
Single – 45 $

Half board – 45 $
Full board –23 $

Service includes:
- Transport-sedan-minibus
- Accommodation:
      Ashgabat – “Menzil” Hotel 3*
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms       
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (12$)
- Fee for using cameras on monuments

Note: Each Traveler should have 2 photos (5×6) to be presented at the points of entry.