Surreptitious Talisman

Program’s name: Surreptitious Talisman

Quantity of the days: 5 days

Day 1: Ashgabat
Welcome to “Surreptitious Talisman” tour! Ashgabat is a city where you can enjoy the flavor of Eastern bazaars, as well as admire the beauty of modern architecture. Upon arrival to Ashgabat international airport, you will get acquainted with tour guide and drive to the hotel. Rest until lunch. After lunch you will explore the tourist attractions: discover the fascinating parks and squares of the capital, Ertogrul Ghazi mosque,one of the most fabulous moques, the archeological site “Nisa” served as the residence of the monarch. During the heyday of the Parthian Empire, old Nisa was called Mithridatkert, in honor of the ruling king who, according to legend, founded this city. After you will explore Turkmenbashy spiritual mosque in Kipchak, that is  fully corresponds to the image of a classical Muslim monastery and is equipped with 4 minarets. Arrival in Ashgabat.

Day 2: Ashgabat – Kow-Ata – Nokhur – Balkanabat
The  day starts with exploring Kov-Ata – Underground Lake. Underground lake Kov-ATA is of natural origin. It is located in the Baharden cave (at a depth of 60 m), 100 km from Ashgabat. One of the largest underground lakes in the world. The total length of the cave where the lake is located is 750 m, the lake itself is 80 m, the average width is 23 m, and the depth is up to 16 m. then you will transfer to Nokhur. In the West of the Kopetdag range, there is an extraordinary region in its beauty and culture, inhabited by the Turkmens of the Nohur mountain tribe, who have preserved their unique culture, traditional crafts and unique architecture through the centuries. Nohur was included in the list of "100 most romantic places in the world". In Nohura grows a huge centuries-old plane tree, in the hollow of which can fit several people. Then proceed your tour to Balkanabat.

Day 3: Balkanabat – Yangykala – Gozli-Ata – Turkmenbashy – Awaza
This day you will transfer Yangykala. The word “yangikala” is translated from Turkmen as “fire fortresses”. For thousands of years, all four elements — water, earth, air, and fire — have taken part in their creation-the most skilful masters of nature. The most beautiful view of canyons you can see during sunset, when everything is painted in a red-hot color. Stunning multi-colored cliffs towering 60-100 meters.  After you will visit “Gozli Ata” pilgrimage place. In these lands, Turkmen soldiers courageously defended themselves against the troops of the Khan of Khiva, defending their independence. Further you will transfer to Turkmenbashy. On our way we’ll look round tourist zone Awaza. Avaza is a national tourist zone that stretches along the coast of the Caspian sea. Rest on the shore of the Caspian Sea. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 4: Awaza – Ashgabat
Until lunch rest on the beach of the Caspian Sea. Then you will drive to Turkmenbashy airport then flight to Ashgabat city.  In the evening you will have a city tour (evening Ashgabat)

Day 5: Flight
Night transfer to the Ashgabat International Airport to board a flight to next destination.