Arrival in Ashgabat International Airport. Complete the formalities (visa, payment for a PCR test, migration fee). Transfer to the hotel. Discover Ashgabat, the “City of Love,” renowned for its striking white marble architecture and grand boulevards. Begin at the UNESCO-listed ruins of Old Nisa, the former capital of the Parthian Empire, set against the scenic Kopetdag Mountains.

Enjoy a 2-hour walk from Ashgabat Park along historic Magtymguly Avenue, to Lenin Square, home to The Monument of Lenin that survived the 1948 earthquake. Continue to the lively Gulistan Bazaar (Russian Bazaar), a Soviet-era landmark, where you can experience local life and browse stalls of dried fruits, famous Turkmen melons, carpets, and traditional souvenirs. After sightseeing, meet a family dedicated to reviving women’s crafts – embroidery and felting. Dinner with the family.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ashgabat

Meals: D

Breakfast at the hotel, start the day at the Ashgabat Carpet Museum to discover the artistry and symbolism of Traditional Turkmen carpet making art (included in UNESCO, the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity), from the tiniest keychain carpet to the world’s largest handmade masterpiece. Following the museum visit, join a lecture on the art of carpet making, which can be delivered by an art historian. Embark on a photo hunt for gels in building designs during the City Quest “Find the Pattern”.

In the afternoon, visit the Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex, honoring national heroes and historic tragedies, before enjoying panoramic city views from the Palace of Happiness. Continue along Archabil Highway to see the Magtymguly monument, ending at Independence Park and the monumental buildings. Dinner at the local restaurant.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ashgabat

Meals: B, D

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Geokdepe stud-farm to see the legendary Ahalteke horses, famed for their speed, endurance, and shimmering coats, with opportunities to ride, feed, and photograph them. At the farm, join an “aladja” (an amulet from colorful threads, believed to ward off evil and bring luck) weaving master-class and churek baking.

On the way back to Ashgabat, visit an impressive complex in Kipchak village to see the biggest mosque of Turkmenistan “the Spiritual Mosque of Turkmenbashi” and “the family mausoleum of the first president”. Dinner at the local restaurant.

Distance: ~45 km | Drive: ~1 hour
Accommodation: Hotel in Ashgabat

Meals: B

After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, visit Tolkuchka open-air market, a living embodiment of traditional architecture, where you can purchase handmade silk and wool products, discover antique carpets and silver jewelry, explore traditional spices and oils. Dinner at the local restaurant.

Distance: ~10 km | Drive: ~20 min
Accommodation: Hotel in Ashgabat

Meals: B

Photo shoot in national costumes: guests will put on stunning Turkmen attire and capture the moment in photographs.

Folklore show: participants will be fully immersed in the vibrant world of Turkmen music and song, gaining a deeper understanding of the country’s rich cultural heritage.

“Kushdepi” dance master-class: participants will learn the fundamental movements of this ancient ritual dance, allowing them to connect with Turkmenistan’s traditional dance practices on a more personal level.

Accommodation: Hotel in Ashgabat
Meals: B, D

After midnight/breakfast, check out at hotel and transfer to the airport to catch your international flight.

Meals: B

NOTE: B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner.

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