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Turkmenistan Deserts and Cultural Sites of the Silk Road - Guided Private Tour

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Start and end in Ashgabat
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  • Majestic governmental building surrounded by mountains.
  • Silhouettes of people standing at the edge of a fiery natural hole.
  • Cityscape with modern monuments and expansive mountain views.
  • Statues and modern buildings with a fountain nearby.
  • Ancient fortress ruins in a dry landscape.
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  • Grand mosque with large arches and multiple minarets.
  • Historic site with a dome structure in an arid environment.
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Operator
Ventus Touristik GmbH
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ashgabat

    Ashgabat
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Yyldyz oder ähnlich)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  2. Day 2

    Ashgabat

    Ashgabat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Yyldyz oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Ashgabat
    • Visit National Museum (entrance fee included)
    • Visit Great Mosque of Turkmenbashi
    Landmarks
    National Museum
    Great Mosque of Turkmenbashi
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Ashgabat to Mary

    Ashgabat to Mary
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Margush Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel 4* (Mary Hotel oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • Visit ruins of fortress mosque at Anau
    Landmarks
    Anau Fortress Mosque
  4. Day 4

    Mary

    Mary
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in a restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Margush Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel 4* (Mary Hotel oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Kyz Kala ruins
    • Visit Small Kyz Kala ruins
    • Explore striking ruins at Merv archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Merv Archaeological Site
    Great Kyz Kala
    Small Kyz Kala
  5. Day 5

    Mary to Gonur Depe to Ashgabat

    Mary to Gonur Depe to Ashgabat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner (Dinner in a restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Yyldyz oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • Visit excavation site of Gonur Depe
    • See excavated fire temples
    Landmarks
    Gonur Depe
  6. Day 6

    Ashgabat

    Ashgabat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Yyldyz oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tolkuchka bazaar (Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun)
    • City tour including Palace Square, Independence Park and Arch of Neutrality
    • Excursion to horse breeding farm in Goekdepe
    Landmarks
    Tolkuchka Bazaar
    Palace Square
    Independence Park
    Arch of Neutrality
  7. Day 7

    Ashgabat to Darwaza

    Ashgabat to Darwaza
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner-picnic)
    Accommodation
    (Jurtencamp Zehin (Toiletten und Duschen im Camp))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ertogrylgazi mosque
    • Travel through Erbent oasis
    • Visit burning craters at Darwaza
    • Sleep in tent in Karakum Desert
    Landmarks
    Ertogrylgazi Mosque
    Erbent Oasis
    Darwaza Burning Craters
  8. Day 8

    Darwaza to Dashoguz

    Darwaza to Dashoguz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Dashoguz Hotel oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shasenem fortress
    • Visit Diar Bekir fortress
    Landmarks
    Shasenem Fortress
    Diar Bekir Fortress
  9. Day 9

    Dashoguz

    Dashoguz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Dashoguz Hotel oder ähnlich)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Konya Urgench excavations (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Turabeg Khanum mausoleum
    • Visit Kutlug Timur minaret
    • Visit mausoleum of Sultan Tekesch
    • Visit Il-Arslan mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Konya Urgench
    Turabeg Khanum Mausoleum
    Kutlug Timur Minaret
    Mausoleum of Sultan Tekesch
    Il-Arslan Mausoleum
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  10. Day 10

    Konya Urgench to Ashgabat

    Konya Urgench to Ashgabat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a restaurant or at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Yyldyz oder ähnlich)

    Optional Activities

    • Individual sightseeing in Ashgabat
    • Stroll through the city
  11. Day 11

    Ashgabat to Germany

    Ashgabat to Germany

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel Yyldyz oder ähnlich

    Hotel 4*
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  • Margush Hotel oder ähnlich

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  • Jurtencamp Zehin (Toiletten und Duschen im Camp)

    day 7

  • Dashoguz Hotel oder ähnlich

    Hotel 4*
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Turkmenistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Ventus Touristik GmbH. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 55 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Ventus Touristik GmbH will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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