Tour itinerary:
Bukhara – Mary – Ashgabat
Season:
all the year round
Days:
3 |
Nights:
2
Short tour from Bukhara to discover historical trasures of Turkmenistan and enjoy sightseeing in ancient Merw and modern capital Ashgabat.
Welcome to Turkmenistan!
Meet the driver at hotel lobby.
08:00 Transfer to the border post "Olot – Farab". Border passing formalities (passport and visa control might take 1 to 2 hrs depending on the customs formalities). Meet the guide and driver at Turkmen side of the border.
Transfer to Ancient Merv (UNESCO) visiting:
- Historical park with Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum;
- Mohammed bin Said Mausoleum,
- Medieval castles – “Kesk” fortresses (6-7 centuries) and others.
Return to Mary.
- Visit the History Museum of Merv region.
Transfer to the airport.
Departure for Ashagbat by evening flight (40 min).
Arrival in Ashgabat.
Transfer to the hotel. Check-in.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast.
09:00 Start Ashgabat city tour with visiting:
- Ertogrul Gazy Mosque with four minarets reminding the Blu Mosque of Istanbul was built in honor Ertogrul the father of the Osman I, the founder of Ottoman Empire,
- Independence Park with Monument of Independence (it's a 118m column that is considered the highest building in the country);
- Neutrality Arch - a unique composition that rotates slowly after the sun;
- National Museum, where you can see more than 166 unique expositions from Ancient Merv and Nissa.
- Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum. It is considered the biggest in Central Asia (10 thousands of people). There are a beautiful garden and fountains near the mosque.
- Ancient Nissa (18km from Ashgabad) UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the ruins of the ancient city (the date of foundation of I millennium BC - I millennium BC).
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport.
Morning departure flight from Ashgabat.
End of the tour.
- Turkmenistan Visa support (Letter of Invitation, State Registration, Travel Pass);
- Accommodation in standard double/twin rooms in Ashgabat;
- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class as per road conditions including transfers to-from border Alat/ Farap;
- Turkmenistan: English-speaking escorting guide (D 1 – D2);
- Meals: breakfast at hotels;
- Single entry tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums as per program;
- Internal flight Mary – Ashgabat (economy class);
- Tourist tax per person.
- International flights, return flight from Ashgabat;
- Hotel accommodation in Bukhara ( can be added by request);
-E-visa to Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan tourist visa from 85+4 USD per person (subject to change; nationality dependent) and migration tax 10+4 USD per person (subject to change; nationality dependent);
- PCR test at Turkmenistan land border ( from 33 USD per person, proce subject to change);
- Photo/video fees (professional camera);
- Transport/guide service for free time after the standard city tours;
- Meals: lunches and dinners;
- VAT, personal/travel insurance; portage, tips, personal expenses, and other services not specified in the Included section.
The tour is published on January 14, 2025 and the rates as per program and conditions specified are actual for 180 days ( 6 month) from the date of publication.
All the rates will be subject to change if the request is after 180 days from date of publication because any changes in the seasonal tariffs for hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may cause the increase of rates.
- Any changes in the basic itinerary and service content may cause the change of the tour prices.
- If the hotels, noted in the program are fully booked or not available for the dates or in case of late / last-minute booking, the tour company reserves the right to book the other hotels of the same category and similar service as per room availability.
- Please note that during the national holidays, during the big summits, fairs, festivals, major sport and cultural events, some parts of the roads can be temporarily blocked for delegations and events as per government decrees.
- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;
- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;
- Please note yurt camps, guesthouses, and homestays offer homemade/camp-style traditional meals; there are quite basic toilet and shower conditions.
- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;
- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;
- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;
- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).
ACCOMMODATION
CITY
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STANDARD HOTELS
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COMFORT HOTELS
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ASHGABAT
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Ak Altyn
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Sport
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Or other hotels of the same category depending on room availability
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