Moon Shine
Tour 10: Moon Shine
Duration: 9 days
Places to visit: Ashgabat - Old Nisa - Gypchak - Darwaza - Kunya Urgench - Dashoguz - Damla - Mary - Margush - Merv - Mary - Turkmenabad - Dayahatyn - Ashgabat
Day 1: Ashgabat - Old Nisa - Gypchak - Ashgabat
Welcome to Ashgabat! When you arrive at the Ashgabat International Airport, your guide will meet you and accompany to the hotel. After breakfast, the tour starts with sightseeing of Ashgabat. First you will travel to the Old Nisa. The famous site which is also included in the UNESCO Heritage List. It is the best opportunity to see ancient remains of the Parthian Empire found in the III millennium BC - III millennium AD. Then, you will visit the mosque and the mausoleum of president in Gypjak. Don't miss to capture them! Today you will have comfortable night is in a hotel.
Day 2: Ashgabat - Darwaza
Today's tour will be memorable and kept in mind for a long time. You will have a great idea to visit the mosque "Seyitjemaleddin". This sacred place of Turkmenistan will not leave anyone indifferent! Approximately at 15:00, you will drive to the northern parts of the country and see the village "Bahardok". On arrival you will have pleasant communication with locals. Later on, you will visit the Darwaza Gas Crater or so called "Door to Hell". It is a famous site full of mysteries. It is recommending to see it in the evening. The night is in the tent.
Day 3: Darwaza - Kunya Urgench - Dashoguz
We are glad to show you the next day of our incredible tour where you can visit the following sites as Old Urgench, Capital of Khorezm, the Mausoleum of Najm al-Din al-Kubra, Tyurabek Khanum, Il-Arslan, Tekesh Ibn Hadzhibey, which is defined to be the highest minaret in Central Asia KutlygTimur. For sure you will be impressed! After that, your night will be organized is in a hotel.
Day 4: Dashoguz - Damla
Travelers of Turkmenistan will have breakfast at 09:00 a.m. and start journey to Damla which is located in Karakum desert. Being there you will have chance to learn more about Turkmen lifestyle ans exchange culture and traditions with locals. The territory of village is located in the east and unlocks the opportunities to see sandy dunes. Thus, Damla is the perfrct place for those who want to hear singing dunes. On the way you will travel to the nearest city as Bekuri. There are a lot of animals as camels and others. In the end of day, you will have a rest and spend the night in cozy tents.
Day 5: Damla - Mary - Margush
Having breakfast in traditional style we will start a tour to the Mary City. Being there you can see Margush - Gonurdepe sites. This amazing site was found in the 5th century of the whole civilization. The site Margush is also called "lowland" and opened by Viktor Sarianidi who was the head of the Margiana Archeological Expedition. There are lots of sites belonging to the Bronze Age. In general, The Margiana sites are closely connected with Afghanistan since ancient times. Afterwards you will have comfortable night in tent.
Day 6: Margush - Merv - Mary
Today you will have a special day where you can have a guided tour of the Old Merv. It is located right at the Great Silk Road. This is a very ancient site since a long time. After that you will have a chance to travel to Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, Sanjar Mausoleum, IbnZeid Mausoleum. Afterwards is transfer to Mary city. Your night is in a hotel.
Day 7: Mary - Turkmenabad - Dayahatyn - Mary
Your wonderful day will start by having a hearty breakfast and drive to Turkmenabat city. Afterwards we will visit the Dayahatyn caravanserai which is famous for its ancient history. The site is located at the banks of the Amu Darya River and surrounds the Turkmenabat, Lebap Wilayah among Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan border. Before it was the citadel established in the 9th century and in the 11th century was the main shelter for people who crossed the Great Silk Road. The Dayahatyn caravanserai has a very unique style and attracts travelers from around the world. In the end of the day we will back to Mary city and spend night is in a hotel.
Day 8: Mary - Ashgabat
We are glad to present you today's tour of exploring Ashgabat. You will enjoy being walking in green streets and inspire by natural view of the city. You will have an excursion in the National Historical museum of Turkmenistan, Gokdepe Mosque and Russian Bazaar. They are very popular and traveler like to visit them. After an interesting tour, you will go to hotel and spend comfortable night.
Day 9: Flight
End of the tour. We wish you good luck!
