7-tägige Tour durch Turkmenistan

Ankunft am internationalen Flughafen Aschgabat und Erledigung aller erforderlichen Einreise- und medizinischen Formalitäten. Treffen mit unseren Vertretern und Transfer zum Hotel. Frühes Einchecken und freie Zeit zur Erholung.

Mittagessen im Hotel. Nach dem Mittagessen machen wir einen Ausflug zur Festung Nissa, dem Heiligtum der Partherkönige. Im Jahr 2007 nahm die UNESCO die Festung in die Liste des Weltkulturerbes auf. Nissa, eine der ersten Hauptstädte der Parther, wurde von Arsace I. gegründet. Obwohl nicht klar ist, ob sie eine königliche Residenz oder ein Mausoleum war, ist ihre historische Bedeutung groß.

Anschließend besuchen wir die Turkmenbashi-Ruhi-Moschee in Kiptschak, die größte Moschee in Zentralasien. Es folgt ein Besuch des Nationalmuseums von Turkmenistan, wo eine reichhaltige Sammlung von Artefakten die Geschichte des Landes anhand von 500.000 Exponaten in 9 Sälen erzählt.

Zum Abschluss des Tages machen wir einen Ausflug zur Pferderennbahn, um den nationalen Stolz der Turkmenen zu bewundern - die Akhalteke-Pferde. Diese einzigartigen Pferde, die von Turkmenen vor 5000 Jahren gezüchtet wurden, gelten als die schönsten der Welt. Es wird angenommen, dass die Berührung eines Akhalteke-Pferdes die Genesung fördert.

Übernachtung in Ashgabat.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will commence the road trip to Merv. On the way, we will see the ruins of the Seyitjemaleldin Mosque in Anau, built-in 1456. Then, we will visit Abiverd, an important trading city in North Khorasan.

In Merv, we will explore such sights as the Big and Small Kyz Gala, Askhab Complex, Erk Gala, Gyaur Gala, Khoja Yusuf Hamadani Complex, Soltan Sanjar mausoleum, and other mausoleums.

After sightseeing, transfer to Hotel Margush for an overnight stay.

A full-day tour of the ancient capital of Margush, Gonur-depe, and its archaeological park with monumental Bronze Age structures Gonur-Depe was the largest Bronze Age settlement in Central Asia at the end of the 3rd–middle of the 2nd millennium BC. Gonur-Depe is a symbol of the deep roots of the Turkmen people. Its ancestors created a high culture, and scholars believe that Margush was one of the five centres of world civilization where trade and cultural ties between ancient Egypt, India, China, and Mesopotamia intersected.

We will sightsee Gonur Depe and head to Mary Airport for a domestic flight to Ashgabat.

Übernachtung in Ashgabat.

Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel. Our itinerary includes a visit to the Carpet Museum, recognized as one of the best in Central Asia. The museum showcases designs from the Tekke, Yomud, and Saryk tribes, making it a cultural gem of Turkmenistan. With around 2,000 carpet exhibits, including rare pieces, the museum features notable items such as the smallest carpet designed for holding keys and the world’s largest handmade carpet, measuring 301 m2. Woven in 2001, this carpet secured a place in the Guinness World Records in 2003.

After lunch at the hotel, enjoy a brief rest before embarking on a journey to the Darvaza Burning Gas Crater (268 km), also known as the “Door to Hell.” In the Darvaza region, there is a substantial reserve of natural gas. In 1971, Soviet scientists made an interesting discovery while drilling, stumbling upon an aperture brimming with natural gas. The land beneath the drilling machine gave way, leading to the formation of a massive hole 70 meters in width. Initially, scientists believed that the flame would die out after all the gas had burned off within a few days. However, the inferno continued to burn, presenting a mesmerizing spectacle. The fiery pit offers a breathtaking view, especially in the evening hours. Dinner featuring a barbecue will be served at the Gas Crater.

Overnight stay in a tent near the gas crater.

After a picnic breakfast near the crater, we will embark on a road trip to Kunya Urgench. After a 4-hour drive, we will arrive at the historical park Kunya Urgench, once the most prosperous and cultural centre of Central Asia. Many monuments from the XI-XVI century serve as reminders of the grand architectural achievements of people during that time.

Afterwards, our guide will escort you to Dashoguz airport for the flight back to Ashgabat. The flight duration is approximately 50 minutes.

Übernachtung in Ashgabat.

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast shopping at the local bazaars-Tolkuchka, which will bring you a little closer to the feeling of the locals.

Later in the day, we will journey to the Kowata Underground Lake, situated 107 km from Ashgabat. The Turkmen name “Kowata” translates to “father of caves.” This subterranean expanse resembles a magnificent auditorium: the cave spans 230 m in length, stands 20 m in height, and widens to 57 m at certain points. The cave floor is adorned with formations of dissolved limestone, known as stalagmites, while its warm water boasts a transparent emerald color. The water maintains a constant temperature of 33–37 °C. (You have the option to swim in the lake, which is highly beneficial for your body.)

After visiting the Gokdepe Fortress, the Geokdepe Mosque is worth a visit. Built-in 1995, this mosque symbolizes historical events and is decorated with its turquoise blue roof and white marble.

Later, a trip to a horse farm to see the national pride of the Turkmen people – Akhalteke horses, the most beautiful horses in the world. After the visit, we will return to Ashgabat, concluding our day of exploration and cultural immersion.

Vorbereitungen für den Transfer und die Abreise.

Transfer zum internationalen Flughafen Ashgabat.