Turkmen melody Tour 1

 

Turkmen melody Tour 1
Destination: Turkmenistan
Duration: 4 days
Places to visit: Ashgabat - Mary - Merv - Ashgabat

Day 1: Ashgabat
Upon arrival to Ashgabat International Airport you will be met and transferred to the city. In course of the tour you will visit the most prominent sights of the city like parks and monuments, impressive mosque and other important buildings. Then you will drive to another destination that is known as "Old Nisa" or The Sanctuary of Parhian Kings. It is important to note that this sight is listed to UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. After it you will explore "Gypjak" Mosque and Mausoleum of the late President of Turkmenistan.

Day 2: Ashgabat - Mary/Merv
In the morning you will have a tour to Mary city. On the way to it you will have a break to investigate Annau. You will be able to visit remains of Seyit Jamal-ad-Din Mosque of 15th century. It is an ancient Sassanian city in modern Turkmenistan is Abiward or Abi-ward. This city was found in last century in 8 km west of Kakhka station on an area of 12,000 m2. The central tell is 60 feet high and 700 feet round. Then you will continue your way to Mary city. You will explore the city that was added to UNESCO World Heritage Site. Due to the location this city had great impact on development on Greta Silk Road for 2 000 years. Here you will be able to enjoy the magnificent XII century Mausoleums of the Sultan Sanjar and Muhammad Ibn Zayd, show exquisite Seljuk brickwork and architectural decor. 

Day 3: Mary - Ashgabat
During the travel you will start your tour by visiting the museum. Here you will see the great samples of extensive ethnography section, including large collection of Turkmen jewelry, carpets, and stuffed animals, fully decorated yurt and pottery from the time of the Mongol occupation. Even so the most interesting part of this sight is archaeological section. Tours to this section will amaze you by such exhibits as pottery, weapons, household implements and jewelry were excavated at Merv and Margush. Later on you will return to Ashgabat city. Upon arrival you will have time to explore Russian Bazaar, Ertogrul mosque. Night is in the hotel.

Day 4: Flight
In the morning is transfer to airport.

 
Transport:
02-04 pax - Hyundai Starex
06-08 pax - 2 cars: Hyundai Starex
10 pax - 3 cars: Hyundai Starex 

Hotels 3*,
Price per person:
02 pax - 580 $
04 pax - 440 $
06 pax - 365 $
08 pax - 330 $
10 pax - 340 $
Single - 75 $

Hotels 4*,
Price per person:
02 pax - 640 $
04 pax - 500 $
06 pax - 425 $
08 pax - 390 $
10 pax - 400  $
Single - 105 $

Half board - 30 $
Full board - 60 $

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Ashgabat - "Menzil" Hotel 3*/ "Ak Altyn" Hotel 4*
Mary - "Merv" Hotel 3*/ "Mary" Hotel 4*
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
- Domestic flights and trains (if any)                                            

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms             
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (16 $)
- Fee for using cameras on monuments

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