Margush tour

Program’s name: Margush tour

Quantity of days: 5

Day 1: Ashgabat
After meeting your local guide at the airport, embark for sightseeing in Ashgabat. Ashgabat, the capital city located near the Iran Border( only 25 km), close to Kopet Dag Mountain. The history of foundation goes back to 1881. The name of the city from Persian language means “city of love”, “eshg” – love and “abad” is widely used suffix for populated places. Moreover, Ashgabat is famous for its marble-faced public buildings. City tour will travelling to Lenin’s square, Park of Independence and Arch of Neutrality. Afternoon, deep excursion in Museum of Ethnography and Museum of Fine Arts will be the highlight of the day. These museums are treasure trove of Turkmen culture and history. Night in a hotel.

Day 2: Ashgabat – Merv – Mary
In the morning, we will depart to eastern part of Turkmenistan to continue your tours. The first place will be Abiverd fortress. This historical heritage has the same importance as other eight remarkable sites like Kunya-Urgench, Nissa, Merv, Dakhistan. It is situated on the way from Ashgabat to Mary. Furthermore, there are ruins of old Seyit Jamal-ad-Din Mosque (15^th century). According to historical information, the Mohammed Khudaiot constructed it in 1456. Further, continue travelling  to Mevr. It was one of the most developed and flourished cities on the Silk Road in this area. Mevr had significant role in Islam World together with other cities like Baghdad, Cairo and Damascus. In ancient time, it rapidly became the largest and important city. In Mevr you will visit Gyz Gala, Erk Gala, Soltan Gala, Soltan Sanjar Mausoleum, Ibn Zeid Mausoleum. After excursion, carry on to Mary and stay in a hotel.

Day 3: Mary – Margiana (Margush) – Mary
Today you will go to ancient time, in the morning depart to Margush, the center of development in 5^th century. This site was the human populated place early than Achaemenian period, famous in Turkmenistan. According to researches, it is the Bronze Age civilization during your tour. Moreover it is known by various name: Margush, which means “lowland” of Margiana, how Greeks used to call. Until 1970s, there were no information about this site. Much thing were discovered by Margiana Archaeological Expedition lead by Professor Viktor Sarianidi. Most of the Bronze Age settlements were located in the north part of today’s oasis, which is turned into a desert. It is well known fact that last century changes in climate deeply influence on abundance of some areas. In the territory where there is no human activities, the ruins of ancient settlements are preserved better. So do in Margush case. There many common facts about Margush with Bactria in nowadays Afghanistan. In accordance with Sarianidi, Bactria and Margush was the center of old civilization. There is assumption that Margush was the starting place of Zoroastrianism. Drive Mary and stay in a hotel.

Day 4: Mary – Ashgabat – Nissa – Horse farm – Ashgabat
In the morning, take a flight to Ashgabat to complete your travel in Turkmenistan. Upon arrival drive during your tour to UNESCO World Heritage Site- Nissa Fortress. It was the Sanctum of Parthian Kings. In this region, it would be a shame to miss farm of legendary horses. Akhal-Teke horse is an honor of Turkmen people. These beautiful horses are outstanding for their graceful appearance. In this farm, you can see short ride demonstration of riders. Return to the capital and rest in a hotel.

Day 5: Flight
After having breakfast, your guide will accompany you to the airport.