Tour itinerary: Ashgabat – Dashoguz – Ashgabat – Mary – Ashgabat – Masshad – Shiraz – Isfahan – Tehran
Season: Spring – Summer – Fall
Days: 11 | Nights: 10
Arrival in Ashgabat.
Your driver will meet you holding a sign 'YOUR NAME'. Transfer to the hotel.
Meeting with a company representative who will provide a tour package, and you will have the opportunity to discuss the details of the program.
Resting time.
Overnight.
Breakfast in the hotel.
08:30 transfer to the airport for morning flight to Dashoguz (50 min.).
Day trip to Kunya Urgench (UNESCO).
Visiting the founder mausoleum of Sufi sects:
- "Kubra" Nadzhimetdin Kubra (XII-XIII centuries) - (Shaykh Ab al-Jann b Ahmad ibn 'Umar) was a 13th-century Persian Sufi from Khwarezmia, the founder of the Kubrawiyya or Kibruyeh Sufi order, influential in the Ilkhanid and Timurid. His method, exemplary of a "golden age" of sufi metaphysics, was related to the Illuminism of Shahab al-Din Suhrawardi as well as to Rumi's Shams Tabrizi;
- The mausoleum of Mongolian princess Torebeg-Hanym (XII-XIV centuries);
- Minaret Mamun (X-XI centuries);
- Minaret Kutlug-Timur (XII-XIV c, the highest minaret in Central Asia - 67m height);
- Mausoleum Kyrkmolla (II in BC - III A.D.);
- Mausoleum Arslan II (the oldest building in the city - date of its bookmark is roughly estimated by XI century).
Return to Dashoguz. Evening flight to Ashgabat and transfer to city.
20:30 return to hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast in the hotel.
08:30 Transfer to the airport for morning flight to Mary.
Excursion to Ancient Merv (UNESCO). Discover historical park with:
- Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum,
- Mohammed bin Said Mausoleum,
- Medieval castles – “Kesk” fortresses (6-7 centuries) and others.
Return to Mary. Visit the History museum of Merv region.
Transfer to airport for evening flight to Ashgabat.
20:30 return to the hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast.
09:00 Start city tour with visits:
- Independence Park - One of the main touristic attractions of Turkmenistan is the National Independence Park in Ashgabat. Ashgabat Park (Turkmen: Aşgabat seýilgähi) is among the oldest public parks[clarification needed] at the center of Ashgabat in Turkmenistan;
- Neutrality Arch;
- Ferris Wheel;
- Wedding Palace Viewpoint;
- Stairs of Health Park - 33-km long concrete stairway across the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains, constructed on the orders of the first president of Turkmenistan in the early nineties;
- Turkmenbashi Mosque-Mausoleum - Eleven kilometers to the west of Ashgabat there stands the largest mosque in Central Asia and main mosque of Turkmenistan – The Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque;
- Ertogrul Ghazi Mosque - The Ertugrul Gazi Mosque is one of the most beautiful Muslim mosques of Turkmenistan. Like any other buildings, erected in Ashgabat during the period of independence, the mosque strikes with its size and rich decoration;
18:00 Return to the hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast.
Transfer to Masshad, one of Iran's holiest cities.
Start Masshad city tour with visiting:
- Imam Reza Shrine (the largest mosque in the world),
- Gowhar Shad Mosque
- Nader Shah Mausoleum located in a beautiful garden setting at the heart of the city.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
Overnight in the hotel.
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport for morning flight to Shiraz.
Upon arrival start Shiraz city tour with visiting:
- Nasirol Molk Mosque that is often called as Pink Mosque due to the usage of beautiful pink color tiles for its interior design;
- Vakil Complex (Bazaar, Citadel, Bath, Pars Museum and Mosque);
- Saraye Moshir;
- Hafez Tomb that was built in memory of Persian poet Hafez and Saadi Tomb, a major tourist attraction of Shiraz.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast.
Start driving to Isfahan (484 km ~ 7-8 hours). En-route visit:
- The UNESCO world heritage Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid)
- Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rustam).
Arrival in Isfahan.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast.
Start Isfahan city tour with visiting
- Naqsh-e Jahan Square also known as Imam Square and Shah Square;
- Imam Khomeini Mosque (former Shah Mosque), one of the masterpieces of Persian Architecture;
- Sheikh Lofollah Mosque;
- Ali Qapu Palace;
- Chehelsotoon Palace, Hasht Behesht Palace & Garden.
Return to hotel.
Free time.
Overnight in the hotel.
Breakfast.
Drive to Tehran by car (450 km ~ 6-7 hours).
Arrival, hotel check-in.
Free time.
Overnight in the hotel.
Breakfast.
Full day city tour visiting:
- National Jewelry Museum (open on Saturday, Sunfay and Tuesdays);
- National Museum;
- Carpet Museum;
- Golestan Palace, Glassware & Ceramics Museum.
In the evening you will see Tehran great bazaar, communicate with local people.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
Overnight in the hotel.
Transfer to the airport flight with the Turkish Airlines.
End of the tour.
- Turkmenistan, Iran Visa support (Letter of Invitation, State Registration, Travel Pass);
- All entrance fees to the monuments and museums;
- Accommodation in standard twin- shared rooms a/c;
- Accommodation based on shared yurt (incl. sleeping mat, sleeping bag, and pillow);
- Meals: breakfast at hotels; camp-style breakfast and BBQ dinner in Darwaza camp;
- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class transport as per road conditions including transfers to- from airports, train stations, and borders;
- English speaking escorting guide in Turkmenistan and Iran;
- Single entry tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums as per program;
- Tourist tax in the hotels per person;
- International flights;
- Turkmenistan tourist visa from 85+4 USD per person (subject to change; nationality dependent) and migration tax 10+4 USD per person (subject to change; nationality dependent);
- Photo/video fees (professional camera);
- Meals: Lunches and dinners; breakfast during night train trip/s;
- Personal travel/medical insurance, portage, tips, personal expenses, and other services not specified under “Tour Price Includes”
- Turkmenistan: tourist fee 2 USD per person per night (obligatory) charged in the hotels;
Accommodation
City | Standard |
Ashgabad | Ak Altyn Plaza |
Masshad | Tehran |
Isfahan | Sheikh Bahaee |
Shiraz | Eram |
Tehran | Sayna |