Turkmen wonder tour: Tour 6

Turkmen wonder tour: Tour 6
Destination: Turkmenistan
Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Ashgabat – Turkmenbashy – Yangykala – Ashgabat 

Day 1: Ashgabat
The group will meet you at the International Airport and transfer to a hotel. Afterwards is free time to explore city. Transfer to a hotel for sleep. 

Day 2: Ashgabat – Turkmenbashy
Today is a trip from the Nisa the ancient settlement of Parthians. In the period when Parthian Empire was a world power, Old Nisa was named as Mitridatkert after the name of king Mitridate I (171-138 BC) who well-ordered to build this city. The capital was relocated to Asia Minor, but a superior attitude to Old Nisa was engaged. Being there you can see tombs of the ruling Arsacids dynasty members, the kings came to Nisa to have grand festivals and assemble proposing detriments. Continue by visiting the Ertugrul Gazi mosque. It is the largest one in Ashgabat and can accommodate up to 5,000 people. It was built in Turkish style and dedicated oguzkhan Ertogrul – Osman I, the father of Osman Empire first ruler. In the afternoon we will explore carpet museum and see the collection of carpets of different ages. Drive to the Russian market. In the evening we will have train to the Turkmenbashy region. Overnight is in a train.

Day 3: Turkmenbashy – Yangykala
Travel to the Yangykala fire fortress and get inspiration of the attractive view. See a great landscape with rock walls as tall as 60-100meters highlighted with pink, red and yellow colors. A scenery that was shaped more than 5.5 million years ago, full of massive coral reefs from the pre-historical Parathetys Sea. Afterwards see view of the Yangykala and drive to the Gozli Ata pilgrimage place where you can involvement the method of Turkmen traditional. Night is in a hotel.

Day 4: Turkmenbashi – Ashgabat
In the morning we will drive to the Kamil Ata pilgrimage and nature place where you can see the huge stones. The Huge stones prompts you the Giants. We will return to the city. In the evening is a train to Ashgabat. Overnight in is a train.

Day 5: Ashgabat
Upon arrival we will drive to see a horse farm famous for unique Akhal Teke horses. See more than 250 breeds of horses found by man over many centuries. The Akhal Teke breed stands apart as the patriarch of horse-breeding. It acquired more than three millennia to create this breed. About Akhal Teke breed's first appearance is unknown, but original references go back to the 4th-3rd century B.C. Bucephalus, the beloved horse of Alexander the Great, was Akhal Teke. In the Gokdepe village visit the Gokdepe fortress where was the inordinate battle between Russian army and Turkmen tribes. We will drive to the city. Seenthe Cultural and entertainment center Alem. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 6: Flight
Transfer to the Ashgabat International Airport. Have a safe flight!

Transport:
02 pax – Sedan
04-08 pax – Minibus
10 pax – Bus

Price per person:
02 pax – 820 $
04 pax – 610 $
06 pax – 500 $
08 pax – 445 $
10 pax – 410 $
Single – 110 $

Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 50 $ 

Half board – 45 $
Full board – 80 $

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
      Ashgabat – “Menzil” Hotel 3*
      Yangykala - Guest house
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
- Tickets for train-Ashgabat-Turkmenbashy-Ashgabat

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms           
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (12$)
- Fee for using cameras on monuments 

Note: Each Traveler should have 2 photos (5×6) to be presented at the points of entry.