Explore Turkmenistan on an 8-day, 7-night journey combining Silk Road heritage, desert landscapes, mountain villages, and the marble architecture of Ashgabat. Discover three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Old Nisa, Kunya-Urgench, and Ancient Merv. Meet Akhal-Teke horses, visit Kow-Ata Underground Lake, explore Nohur village, and spend an evening near Darvaza Gas Crater.

Day 1: Arrival in Ashgabat
Meet your guide and driver at Ashgabat International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy time to rest after your journey. Overnight in Ashgabat.

Day 2: Old Nisa and Akhal-Teke Horses
After breakfast, visit Old Nisa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site associated with the ancient Parthian Empire. Explore the remains of fortifications and royal structures while discovering the site's historical significance.

Continue to a horse farm in Gokdepe to meet Akhal-Teke horses, known for their elegance and distinctive appearance. Learn about the breed's history and its importance in Turkmen culture before returning to Ashgabat. Overnight in Ashgabat.

Day 3: Kow-Ata Underground Lake and Nohur Village
Travel to Kow-Ata Underground Lake, set inside a cavern and known for its warm mineral waters. Continue into the Kopet Dag Mountains to Nohur village.

Explore the village surroundings, learn about local customs, and enjoy the mountain scenery. Return to Ashgabat after the excursion. Overnight in Ashgabat.

Day 4: Karakum Desert and Darvaza Gas Crater
Enjoy breakfast and some free time before departing for the Karakum Desert. Travel through open desert landscapes to Darvaza Gas Crater, commonly known as the “Gates of Hell.”

Visit the crater and spend the evening in the desert. Dinner near Darvaza is included, followed by an overnight stay at a specially arranged campsite. Overnight near Darvaza.

Day 5: Kunya-Urgench and Overnight Train
Leave Darvaza and continue to Kunya-Urgench, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of Khorezm. Explore its historic mausoleums, minarets, and architectural remains while discovering its role as a center of trade and culture along the Silk Road.

After sightseeing, transfer to the railway station for the overnight train journey to Ashgabat. Overnight aboard the train.

Day 6: Mary and Ancient Merv
After arriving in Ashgabat, continue by road to Mary, the gateway to the ancient Merv oasis.

Visit Ancient Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the great historical cities of the Silk Road. Explore surviving fortifications, mausoleums, and city walls that reveal the different periods of this extensive archaeological site. Overnight in Mary.

Day 7: Return to Ashgabat and City Sightseeing
Travel from Mary to Ashgabat.

Enjoy your final evening in Ashgabat before returning to the hotel. Overnight in Ashgabat.

Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Ashgabat International Airport for your departure.