Meet your guide at the Turkmen–Uzbek border (Dashoguz / Shavat) and continue to Dashoguz.After lunch, visit Kunya Urgench,the former capital of Khorezm. Explore its main monuments, including the mausoleums of Najm al-Din al-Kubra Mausoleum, Turabek Khanum Mausoleum, Il Arslan Mausoleum, Tekesh Mausoleum, and the Kutlug Timur Minaret.Continue to the Darvaza Gas Crater, known as the “Door to Hell.” Enjoy the view of the burning crater by day and at night.BBQ dinner in the desert. Overnight in traditional yurts.

After breakfast, early morning drive to Ashgabat and hotel check-in. After a short rest, visit Old Nisa, the ancient sanctuary of Parthian kings dating from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD.Continue with a city tour of Ashgabat, including Gulistan Bazaar, Independence Monument, Neutrality Arch, Earthquake Monument, and Ertogrul Gazi Mosque.Then visit Berkarar Shopping Center.In the evening, enjoy a night tour of the city with a stop at the illuminated Palace of Happiness.Overnight at the hotel in Ashgabat.

After breakfast, visit the Turkmen Carpet Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of Turkmen carpets, featuring masterpieces from medieval times to the 20th century, including over 1000 carpets from the 18th–19th centuries.Continue to an Akhal-Teke Horse Farm to experience the pride of Turkmenistan — the legendary Akhal-Teke horses. Enjoy a traditional tea break, a short horse show, and observe these elegant animals up close.Next, visit the Gypjak Mosque and the mausoleum of Turkmenistan’s first president.In the evening, drive to Mary. Check in to the hotel.

After breakfast, visit the ancient city of Ancient Merv, once a major Silk Road metropolis and one of the greatest cities of the Islamic world.Enjoy a guided tour of its key monuments, including Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, the Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar, and the mausoleums of Yusup Hamadani and Ibn Zeid.After the excursion, drive to the Turkmen–Uzbek border (Farap / Alat).