Upon arrival in Ashgabat, you will be met inside the airport before passport control and personally assisted through all arrival formalities.

Your first introduction to Turkmen hospitality begins at the airport itself, where local hosts dressed in traditional attire welcome guests with music, sweets and a warm reception.

Transfer to the iconic Yyldyz Hotel, one of Ashgabat’s most distinctive properties, offering panoramic views across the city.

This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at one of the capital’s finest restaurants.

A special guest from Turkmenistan’s contemporary fashion world will join the evening, providing a fascinating introduction to the country’s evolving design scene. Through informal conversation, guests will gain insight into the influence of traditional dress, embroidery, symbolism and textile heritage on modern Turkmen fashion.

After dinner, enjoy an illuminated evening tour of Ashgabat. As darkness falls, the city reveals its most striking character: vast marble boulevards, monumental architecture and dramatic lighting create one of the most unusual urban landscapes in Central Asia.

Accommodation: Yyldyz Hotel 5★
Meals: Welcome Dinner

Begin the day with an introduction to one of the most enduring elements of Turkmen women’s culture: the silk scarf.

Visit a specialist boutique showcasing fine silk scarves, shawls and contemporary accessories inspired by traditional Turkmen motifs and textile traditions.

Continue with a private cultural workshop exploring the symbolism, history and social significance of the scarf in Turkmen society. Guests will learn various traditional styling techniques and experience how these garments remain part of everyday life and ceremonial culture.

In the afternoon, enter the fascinating world of Turkmen carpets.

Recognised internationally as one of the country’s most important cultural symbols, Turkmen carpets are admired for their craftsmanship, symbolism and artistic value.

Visit a specialist carpet gallery featuring contemporary creations, rare vintage examples, tribal carpets from different regions and exquisite hand-knotted silk pieces.

Experts will explain the meaning behind traditional motifs, the weaving process, collecting practices and practical aspects of international transportation and export.

Guests interested in acquiring a carpet for their home or private collection may arrange individual consultations.

Accommodation: Yyldyz Hotel 5★
Meals: Breakfast

This morning, visit Altyn Asyr Bazaar, one of the largest markets in Central Asia.

Far more than a marketplace, it offers a vivid introduction to daily life, craftsmanship and trading traditions. Browse stalls displaying handcrafted silver jewellery, traditional textiles, embroidery, camel wool products, national dress and silk fabrics.

Enjoy time at leisure for shopping and exploration.

Following lunch in a traditional yurt-style restaurant, spend the afternoon discovering Turkmenistan’s contemporary fashion scene.

A curated programme of visits to private studios, designer showrooms and creative spaces provides rare access to the country’s emerging design industry.

Meet leading figures from the local fashion community and learn how traditional embroidery, weaving, symbolism and craftsmanship continue to inspire contemporary collections.

Guests will have opportunities to view exclusive collections, gain insight into the creative process and purchase unique garments, accessories and textiles directly from their creators.

Accommodation: Yyldyz Hotel 5★
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, visit one of Ashgabat’s most engaging contemporary art spaces.

Discover the work of leading Turkmen artists whose exhibitions and projects have been presented both nationally and internationally.

Through a guided introduction, learn about the development of contemporary art in Turkmenistan and the dialogue between tradition and modern creative expression.

The visit concludes with tea and an informal gathering with artists, providing an opportunity for conversation about culture, creativity and life in modern Turkmenistan.

Transfer to Ashgabat International Airport.

End of tour.

Meals: Breakfast

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