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Mary Tour

Tour 1: Mary Tour
Duration: 4 days
In short: Ashgabat, Mary − Merv − Ashgabat

Day 1: Ashgabat
Local guide will meet you at the Ashgabat International Airport. During city tour in Ashgabat you will visit highlighted sightseeing such as parks and monuments, impressive mosque and other insignia buildings.  After lunch you will drive to “Old Nisa”- The Sanctuary of Parhian Kings. This sight is under protection of UNESCO that declared fortress as World Heritage Site in 2007. Your next destinations are “Gypjak” Mosque and Mausoleum of the late President of Turkmenistan.

Day 2: Ashgabat – Mary/Merv
You will have hotel check out after having breakfast. Tour’s next destination is Mary city. At Annau there will be stop for visiting remains Seyit Jamal-ad-Din Mosque dated back to 15th century. An ancient Sassanian city in modern Turkmenistan is Abiward or Abi-ward. Archaeological excavations in the ancient city were carried out in the last century. It was 8 km west of Kakhka station on an area of 12,000 m2. The central tell is 60 feet high and 700 feet round.After it we will continue our way to Mary city. Ancient Merv is UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most important sites of Central Asia. Merv played great role in developing Great Silk Road for 2 000 years. The magnificent XII century Mausoleums of the Sultan Sanjar and Muhammad Ibn Zayd, show exquisite Seljuk brickwork and architectural decor. 

Day 3: Mary – Ashgabat
Today tour will start by visiting museum. There you can see a lot of an extensive ethnography section, including large collection of Turkmen jewelry, carpets, and stuffed animals, fully decorated yurt and pottery from the time of the Mongol occupation. The archaeological section of this museum is the most important and interesting. This section has exhibits such as pottery, weapons, household implements and jewelry were excavated at Merv and Margush. After this you will be drove back to Ashgabat city. And in the Ashgabat city you will visit Russian Bazaar, Ertogrul mosque. Dinner with folklore show if you want.

Day 4: Flight
In the morning is transfer to airport.

Hotels 3*,
Price per person:
02 pax – 580 $
04 pax – 440 $
06 pax – 365 $
08 pax – 330 $
10 pax – 340 $
Single – 75 $ 

Hotels 4*,
Price per person:
02 pax – 640 $
04 pax – 500 $
06 pax – 425 $
08 pax – 390 $
10 pax – 400  $
Single – 105 $ 

Half board – 30 $
Full board – 60 $
 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Ashgabat – “Menzil” Hotel 3*/ “Ak Altyn” Hotel 4*
Mary – “Merv” Hotel 3*/ “Mary” Hotel 4*
- Visa support
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
- Domestic flights and trains (if any)            

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Single rooms           
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Migration tax (16 $)
- Fee for using cameras on monuments

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

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