Explore Turkmenistan’s Heritage, Culture & Historic Cities

Ashgabat

Arrive early in Ashgabat, where your guide greets you and takes you to your hotel. Spend the day exploring the capital’s famous landmarks, starting with the impressive white marble monument in the Park of Independence, often compared to the Eiffel Tower. Visit the Earthquake Museum to learn about the city’s rebuilding and the Carpet Museum to admire the fine craftsmanship of Turkmen rugs. Enjoy a leisurely pace, taking in the city’s wide boulevards, modern architecture, and cultural charm. Return to your hotel in the evening for a relaxing rest after an informative introduction to Turkmenistan’s fascinating capital city.

Ashgabat

Start the day with a visit to Old Nisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of the Parthian Empire. Spread over 14 hectares, the fortress reveals the splendour and power of this ancient civilisation. Wander among the ruins, imagining life in a bustling city over 2,000 years ago. Continue to the National Museum of History and Ethnography, where artefacts, traditional costumes, and archaeological finds tell Turkmenistan’s rich story. The exhibits provide a deeper appreciation for the country’s cultural roots. In the evening, return to your hotel in Ashgabat to relax and prepare for another day of discovery.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ashgabat

Ashgabat

Leave the city for Geok-Depe, home of the famous Akhal-Tekke horses, renowned for their beauty and strength. Visit a local stud farm to see these rare pure-blood horses up close and learn about their importance in Turkmen culture. On the way, pass historic sites such as a former Tekke fortress. Continue to Kov-Ata cave, where warm underground waters invite you for a swim in a unique natural setting. The combination of history, tradition, and nature makes for a memorable day. Return to Ashgabat in the evening for a well-earned rest at your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Mary & Merv

Fly from Ashgabat to Mary and travel to the ancient city of Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once a key Silk Road centre, Merv was one of the largest cities in the world. Explore its vast 1,200-hectare site, filled with fort ruins, old city walls, and centuries-old mausoleums. Learn about the city’s rise and fall while walking among its atmospheric remains. Later, visit the Mary History Museum, where archaeological finds trace the area’s history back to the third millennium BC. End the day with a transfer to a comfortable three-star hotel in Mary for an overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Mary & Merv

Ashgabat

After breakfast, take an early flight back to Ashgabat, then journey through the Karakum Desert to the village of Bokurdak. Experience authentic Turkmen life by meeting locals in their homes. Watch women create beautiful embroidery, help with traditional bread baking, and taste local treats like camel milk and ishlekli pastries. Enjoy warm hospitality as you learn about customs passed down for generations. This is a chance to see everyday life beyond the cities. In the evening, return to Ashgabat for your final night in Turkmenistan, reflecting on the diverse experiences of your journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ashgabat - Departure

Travel to Kunya-Urgench, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of the Khorezmshah Empire. Explore its medieval monuments, including mausoleums, fortress remains, and ancient mosques. Your guide will share stories of this once-prosperous city and its role in Central Asian history. After exploring, transfer to the Kunya-Urgench/Khojaeli border to continue your journey into your next destination.

Meals Included: Breakfast