Duration: | 12 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
Day 1: Full Day Exploring Margush & Ancient Merv
Morning flight to Mary from Ashgabat.
Visit the Museum of History and Ethnography of the Khorassan region in Turkmenistan. Drive by air-conditioned Toyota Siena (110km & 2,5 h) visits Margush Country (Gonur Depe - capital of Margush) - Bronze Age Civilization Sites recognized as 5th Civilization of the Earth recently & Birthplace of Zoroastrianism - Fire Worshipping (4-3 mil. BC- 6th c. BC) inscribed in the World Heritage Book.
After sightseeing Margush drives back to Mary. En route, stop to go sightseeing to Ancient Merv known as Mary ShahuJahan-King of the World for about 300 years became the biggest city in Asia, inscribed into the monuments list of World Heritage Book, protected by UNESCO.
Sightseeing of Ancient Merv includes Gyz Gala &Oglan Gala (6-7th cc.), Complex of Askhabs (8-14th cc.), Giaur Gala (4th c. BC), Buddist Complex (4-6th cc.), Erk Gala (6th c. BC), Soltan Gala (11th c.), SoltanSanjar Mausoleum (12th c.), Ibn Zeid Mausoleum (12th c.).
After the tour of Ancient Merv drive back to Mary (35 km).
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Ashgabat. Arrival and drop off at your hotel. End of tour.