Meet with your group in the morning and transfer to domestic airport for the morning flight to Mary (40 min).

Explore ancient city of Merv, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site that was a major center of international trade and crafts located on the Silk Road. Return to Mary. Visit History museum of the region.

Transfer to the airport for evening flight to Ashgabat at 19:00. Scheduled arrival is at 20:00.

Transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours

Stay overnight in Ashgabat

Start the day with a sightseeing tour in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan that has recently been noted by the Guinness Book of World Records as having more white marble buildings than any other city in the world.

During the city tour you will explore an archaeological site of Old Nisa included in UNESCO World Heritage list and Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum, one of the biggest mosques in Central Asia.

You will visit the National Museum of History, the Monument of Neutrality, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, newly built Independence Park and Bazaar. Excursion also includes a stopover at the Akhalteke Horse Stables.

In the afternoon drive to Darvaza Gas Crater located in the middle of Karakum Desert (280 km, 4h.)

Arrive at the crater, set up the camp. Enjoy a delicious fire-cooked meal for dinner near the burning gas crater.

Stay overnight in Darvaza: yurts / or a tent upon request

In the morning depart Darvaza Gas Crater and drive to Kunya-Urgench.

Visit Mausoleums of Turabek-Khanym, Sultan Tekesh, Sultan Il Arslan, Najmuddin-Kubra, Sultan Ali. Discover the Kutlug Timur Minaret and Kyrk Molla Hill.

After lunch drive to Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan border point Shavat-Dashoguz.

Upon arrival, complete border formalities. After the customs and passport control at both checkpoints, kindly proceed to the exit of the border control area. At that point, our guide/driver will be waiting for you with the sign with your name.

Meet your Uzbekistan driver and drive to Khiva (60 km, 1 h). Transfer to the hotel.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 2 hours

Stay overnight in Khiva

After breakfast sightseeing tour in Khiva.

Visit Ichan-Qala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Ichan-Qala Fortress visit Sayeed Alauddin Mausoleum, Arab-Mukhamadkhan Madrasah, Oq-Masjid Mosque, Madrasah of Hodjan Berdi-biya, Shirgazikhan Madrasah, Abdullakhan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Allakulikhan Madrasah, Tosh-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, Minaret of Islom-Khoja.

At 19:00 transfer to domestic airport flight to Bukhara at 21:00 arriving in Bukhara at 22:00.

Arrival in Bukhara, transfer to the hotel.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours

Stay overnight in Bukhara

After breakfast start walking sightseeing tour in Bukhara.

Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums. Visit a National Show at Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah.

After sightseeing, back to the hotel

Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours

Stay overnight in Bukhara

Breakfast. Start the second day with a visit to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to the Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi and Chor-Bakr Necropolis. In the afternoon depart Bukhara and drive to Samarkand (470 km, 4-5 hrs.).

Upon arrival at Samarkand check in at the hotel.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours

Stay overnight in Samarkand

After breakfast, proceed for a Samarkand sightseeing tour.

Visit spectacular Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum – the mausoleum of Amir Timur, remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory. After sightseeing, back to the hotel.

Enjoy your free time in the afternoon.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours

Stay overnight in Samarkand

Breakfast. Continue sightseeing tour in Samarkand.

You will visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel.

Then drive to Konigil Village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry.

Farewell lunch in Samarkand. Enjoy your free time in the afternoon.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours

Stay overnight in Samarkand

Early morning transfer to Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border Jartepa (50 km, 1 h).

Upon arrival at the customs and passport control on both sides, kindly proceed to the exit of the border control area. At that point, our guide/driver will be waiting for you with the sign with your name.

Meet Tajik local guide and drive to Seven Lakes (80 km, 1.5-2h). The main spot of the day is HafKul meaning seven lakes in Persian. These lakes in the mountains of Tajikistan are famous for their different colours:

1.Mijgon, 2. Soya, 3. Hushyor, 4. Nophin lakes (2139 m above sea level), Khurdak, 6.Marguzor, 7.Hazorchashma lakes (2400 m above sea level). Enjoy a picnic at the lake.

After lunch drive to Penjikent. Sightseeing in Penjikent: Museum of Rudaki considered as the father of Persian Poetry; Ancient Penjikent - ruins of old Sogdian town founded in the 5th century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. Foundations of houses, a citadel with a couple of Zoroastrian fire temples and city bazaar are visible in the excavated ruins. After sightseeing, transfer to hotel and check-in.

Stay overnight in Penjikent

Breakfast. Drive to Dushanbe via Iskanderkul Lake.

According to the legend, the Lake Iskanderkul was named after Alexander the Great, known as Iskander in the East. People say that Alexander the Great's path to India passed by this lake.

Lunch at the traditional homestay "Dilovar" will be provided.

After, you will stroll around the lake, explore Five Springs and Zmeinoe (Snake) Lake, walk to 38m high waterfall that local people compare to Niagara and call Fanskaya Niagara (Niagara of Fan).

Drive to Dushanbe, transfer to check-in at hotel.

Stay overnight in Dushanbe

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

Start sightseeing tour in the capital of Tajikistan.

Visit the Botanical garden, a very beautiful garden with many old trees, and a favorite place of Tajik people, National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan (closed on Mondays) that includes exhibits on history, natural history and art (Buddha in Nirvana is one of the most valuable exhibits of the museum), Ismail Somoni Monument, the Building of National Spirit, Rudaki Prospect and the Main Mosque of Dushanbe.

Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours

Stay overnight in Dushanbe

Check out the hotel till noon.

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home.

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE FROM ASHGABAT

• Price is per person / sharing double/twin room
• Price is for land arrangements only (escorted / shared / join-in tour for maximum 16 participants’)
• Price is subject to change without prior notice. Terms and Conditions Apply
• Price is subject to availability and confirmation at the time of booking.
• FLIGHTS ARE NOT INCLUDED (can be quoted and arranged separately)

Inclusions:

~ Accommodation based on twin/double room sharing throughout the tour [Economy Hotels];

~ Transportation throughout the tour, including airports/train stations pick up and drop offs;

~ Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides;

~ Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and other sights;

~ Economy class tickets for flights Ashgabat-Mary-Ashgabat, Urgench-Bukhara;

~ Utensils and necessary equipment for staying in tents (sleeping bags, sleeping mats, pillows, dining table, chairs);

~ Dinner with folklore show program at Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah in Bukhara, farewell lunch in Samarkand;

~ Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa and for Turkmenistan visa;

~ Camp style dinner and breakfast at Darvaza crater (days 3-4);

~ Tour leader to accompany groups of 8 and more travelers in each country;

~ Full board in Tajikistan.

Remarks:

~ Please note that itinerary and prices are subject to change due to airline and train schedule changes, currency fluctuations and other unforeseeable events.

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