What would be the cost of a private tour based on an 8-day itinerary for two people? Do you have any group tour options? What is the maximum group size? Do you have any scheduled group departures for September 2026? Would it be possible to start the tour in Tashkent instead of Ashgabat? Do you supply a letter of invitation for Turkmenistan and assist with Visa?

The trip is a group tour. Our groups are all international (in English) and up to 18 people. Available dates: Group #1: 20.05 – 27.05.2026, Group #2: 10.06 – 17.06.2026, Group #3: 02.09 – 09.09.2026, Group #4: 30.09 – 07.10.2026, Group #5: 21.10 – 28.10.2026. All tours are guaranteed from 1 traveler. This tour starts in Samarkand and ends in Ashgabat. Samarkand accepts regular flights from Istanbul. If it is easier for you to start from Tashkent, it is also possible. The supplement for extra services if you arrive in Tashkent on Sept 1 is 100 USD per person. The cost includes: accommodation in Tashkent (3* hotel) on arrival, transfers and a train ticket. If you are interested in a private trip, please let me know.

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Deserts & Domes, Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan, 8 days

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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 18
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Itinerary

Day 1
Samarkand
Start point
Самарқанд, Samarqand, Uzbekistan (International Airports)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Arba Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Registan Square with Ulugbek, Sher-Dor, and Tilla-Qori madrasahs
- Tour Gur-e Amir Mausoleum
- Explore Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- Walk through Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
- Visit Ulugbek Observatory
Landmarks
Registan Square
Ulugbek Madrasah
Sher-Dor Madrasah
Tilla-Qori Madrasah
Gur-e Amir Mausoleum
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
Ulugbek Observatory
Day 2
Samarkand
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Arba Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Afrosiab Museum and archaeological site
- Tour tomb of Saint Daniel
- Explore Khujum carpet factory
- Visit silk paper workshop
- Walk through Siab Bazaar
Landmarks
Afrosiab Museum
Afrosiab Archaeological Site
Tomb of Saint Daniel
Siab Bazaar
Day 3
Samarkand to Bukhara
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Asal Boutique Hotel 3* or similar )
Included Activities
- Train transfer from Samarkand to Bukhara (09:55–11:38)
- Visit Ismail Samani Mausoleum
- Tour Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
- Explore local bazaar
- Visit Bolo Khauz Mosque
- Tour Ark Citadel with Zindan prison
- Explore Po-i-Kalyan Complex with minaret, madrasa, and mosque
- Visit Miri Arab Madrasa
- Tour Magoki Attori Mosque
- Visit Ulugbek Madrasa
Landmarks
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
Bolo Khauz Mosque
Ark Citadel
Zindan Prison
Po-i-Kalyan Complex
Miri Arab Madrasa
Magoki Attori Mosque
Ulugbek Madrasa
Day 4
Bukhara
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with local family after plov cooking master class)
Accommodation
Hotel (Asal Boutique Hotel 3* or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace
- Explore Chor Bakr Necropolis
- Tour Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi
- Plov cooking master class at local home
- Dinner with local family
Landmarks
Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace
Chor Bakr Necropolis
Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi
Day 5
Bukhara to Merv - Mary
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mary Hotel 4* )
Included Activities
- Cross Farab land border
- Visit Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
- Explore Erk Gala citadel
- Explore Gyaur Gala citadel
- Visit Keshk fortresses
- Tour Muhammed ibn Zaid Mausoleum
Landmarks
Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
Erk Gala
Gyaur Gala
Keshk Fortresses
Muhammed ibn Zaid Mausoleum
Day 6
Mary to Ashgabat
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sport Hotel 4* or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Mary Central Bazaar
- Tour Russian Orthodox Church in Mary
- Visit Gurbanguly Haji Mosque
- Explore Anau Mosque ruins
- Visit Ahalteke horse stables
Landmarks
Mary Central Bazaar
Russian Orthodox Church
Gurbanguly Haji Mosque
Anau Mosque
Ahalteke Horse Stables
Day 7
Ashgabat
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sport Hotel 4* or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Ertogrul Ghazi Mosque
- Explore Independence Park
- Tour Rukhnama Monument
- Visit Neutrality Arch
- View statue of Magtymguly
- Explore Old Nisa
- Visit Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum
Landmarks
Ertogrul Ghazi Mosque
Independence Park
Rukhnama Monument
Neutrality Arch
Magtymguly Statue
Old Nisa
Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum
Day 8
Ashgabat
End point
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (International Airports)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Registan Square
Ulugbek Madrasah
Sher-Dor Madrasah
Tilla-Qori Madrasah
Gur-e Amir Mausoleum
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
Ulugbek Observatory

Landmarks
Afrosiab Museum
Afrosiab Archaeological Site
Tomb of Saint Daniel
Siab Bazaar

Landmarks
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
Bolo Khauz Mosque
Ark Citadel
Zindan Prison
Po-i-Kalyan Complex
Miri Arab Madrasa
Magoki Attori Mosque
Ulugbek Madrasa

Landmarks
Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace
Chor Bakr Necropolis
Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi

Landmarks
Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
Erk Gala
Gyaur Gala
Keshk Fortresses
Muhammed ibn Zaid Mausoleum

Landmarks
Mary Central Bazaar
Russian Orthodox Church
Gurbanguly Haji Mosque
Anau Mosque
Ahalteke Horse Stables

Landmarks
Ertogrul Ghazi Mosque
Independence Park
Rukhnama Monument
Neutrality Arch
Magtymguly Statue
Old Nisa
Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum

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Mary Hotel 4*
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day 5
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Gina
May 5th, 2026
Trip of a lifetime! Attentive agent planned everything well. Terrific group of people on trip. Tour guides were...
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Alice
April 29th, 2026
What an experience! 6 flights, 1 train and 3 land borders crossings! I have to say the arrangements were impeccable 👌...
What an experience! 6 flights, 1 train and 3 land borders crossings! I have to say the arrangements were impeccable 👌 everything went as planned. All the tour guides and drivers were good, helpful and friendly though good spoken English would be much appreciated 😊 The hotels were good...the Green Yard hotel in Karakol was excellent exceed my expectations 👏 All the countries are beautiful, different, diverse and special. We have a very interesting group...funny and fun 😁 that's a blessings 🙌Show more

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What would be the cost of a private tour based on an 8-day itinerary for two people? Do you have any group tour options? What is the maximum group size? Do you have any scheduled group departures for September 2026? Would it be possible to start the tour in Tashkent instead of Ashgabat? Do you supply a letter of invitation for Turkmenistan and assist with Visa?
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- Central Asia Travel LPOperator•Written January 2026
  The trip is a group tour. Our groups are all international (in English) and up to 18 people. Available dates: Group #1: 20.05 – 27.05.2026, Group #2: 10.06 – 17.06.2026, Group #3: 02.09 – 09.09.2026, Group #4: 30.09 – 07.10.2026, Group #5: 21.10 – 28.10.2026. All tours are guaranteed from 1 traveler. This tour starts in Samarkand and ends in Ashgabat. Samarkand accepts regular flights from Istanbul. If it is easier for you to start from Tashkent, it is also possible. The supplement for extra services if you arrive in Tashkent on Sept 1 is 100 USD per person. The cost includes: accommodation in Tashkent (3* hotel) on arrival, transfers and a train ticket. If you are interested in a private trip, please let me know.
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  Rebecca
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  We are after something like this for two people private tour standard accomodation is ok. Can this been down and can we please have a price?
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  Rebecca
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  What would be the price?
- Central Asia Travel LPOperator•Written January 2026
  The tour price for a group of 2 participants is USD 2,469 per person, based on double occupancy. The single supplement is USD 268. The tour price includes: Accommodation at the hotels listed in the program, or similar properties of the same category, in double/twin rooms with daily breakfasts. Early check-in on Day 1 in Tashkent is included. Standard check-in at other hotels is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00. Overnight stay at the yurt camp in Darvaza (3–4 persons per yurt; single accommodation is not available). Meals: daily breakfasts at hotels and one camp-style dinner in Darvaza. Entrance fees to all monuments and museums listed in the itinerary. Services of English-speaking local guides during sightseeing tours. Comfortable air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour, including airport–hotel–airport transfers. Railway transfers from Tashkent to Samarkand and from Samarkand to Bukhara (economy class). Domestic flight from Mary to Ashgabat (economy class). Domestic flight from Urgench to Tashkent. Visa invitation letter for Turkmenistan.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkmenistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Turkmenistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Turkmenistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Turkmenistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Turkmenistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Deserts & Domes, Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan, 8 days

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Samarkand

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Bukhara

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Bukhara to Merv - Mary

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Mary to Ashgabat

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Ashgabat

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