Meet tourists at the Turkmen-Uzbek border (Dashoguz/Shavat), where our team will warmly welcome them before proceeding to Dashoguz city for a delightful lunch at a local restaurant, offering an authentic taste of Turkmen cuisine. After lunch, embark on an excursion to Kunya Urgench (96 km), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of Khorezm in the 10th-12th centuries, where visitors will explore its magnificent architectural and historical treasures, including the Mausoleum of Najm al-Din al-Kubra, the Tyurabek-Khanum Mausoleum with its exquisite tilework, the Il-Arslan and Tekesh Mausoleums—final resting places of Khorezmian rulers, and the Kutlug-Timur Minaret, the tallest minaret in Central Asia, standing as a powerful symbol of the city's glorious past. After immersing in the rich history of Kunya Urgench, continue the journey through the Karakum Desert (269 km) towards one of Turkmenistan’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Darvaza Gas Crater, often called the "Door to Hell," which has been burning for over five decades, creating an extraordinary spectacle in the vast desert landscape. Arriving before sunset, witness the dramatic transformation of the crater as daylight fades into night, feel the intense heat radiating from its fiery depths, listen to the haunting whispers of the desert wind, and experience the roaring flames that illuminate the darkness with an otherworldly glow. After taking in this breathtaking sight, enjoy a picnic-style dinner near the crater, embracing the mystical desert ambiance before settling in for a memorable overnight stay in a traditional yurt, surrounded by the tranquil silence and vastness of the Karakum Desert, gazing at the brilliant stars above.

Drive through the Karakum desert (4 hours) in the early morning after breakfast. Visiting White-Marble Ashgabat – the capital city of Turkmenistan. Lunch in a local restaurant. Checking in at a hotel, and having a rest (1 hour). Doing the city tour of Ashgabat by visiting squares and monuments of the capital. Dinner in a local restaurant. Return to the hotel.

After breakfast drive to Mary. Brief tour of Mary visiting local market, city center and other sights. After trip to the historical Park of Ancient Merv was at the intersection of the roads of the great Silk Road and quickly became one of the largest cities. The capital competed with the cities of the Islamic world such as Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus. Guided tour: Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, the Mausoleum of SoltanSanjar, Ashby, Yusup- hamadani, Ibn Zeid Mausoleum. Visit “Gadymy Turkmen Ojagy” in Merv, where you can experience the ancient Turkmen way of life, enjoy traditional cuisine and horse riding. Next Museum of History, collected many artifacts excavated on the territory of Margush and Merv. Dinner at the local restaurant.

After breakfast, drive 272 km to the city of Farap, located near the border of Uzbekistan, where you will proceed with the border crossing.