Merv Tours

Merv City Tour
Ancient Merv, which once held a place of prominence along the Great Silk Road and was one of the largest cities in the world in the 12th-13th centuries, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with layers of enduring city walls, fortresses, mausoleums and ancient dwellings. The Merv City Tour will unearth these stories as you travel to this hard-to-access site with a private driver and professional local guide, who will relate detailed historical information, popular legends and ongoing discoveries with you as you tour the area together.

Merv, Margush and Gonur Depe
from US$ 120 The Merv, Margush and Gonur Depe Tour is two days of archaeological exploration at Merv and Gonur Depe in Margush. This tour is a great option for history buffs and amateur explorers alike, and is unique in that it begins both days from the city of Mary, from which you can quickly reach both excavation sites with a private guide and a driver experienced on the roads of outback Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan Classic Tour
from US$ 680 This 4-day classic tour to one of the world's most closed countries, Turkmenistan, offers a unique opportunity to explore its culture, traditions, sights, and cuisine. Experience both architectural marvels and natural beauty.

Turkmenistan UNESCO Sites Tour
from US$ 740 The 4-day Turkmenistan UNESCO sites tour takes you to some of the oldest and most iconic sites in Central Asia, including the incredible Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the "Door to Hell".

Turkmenistan Transit Tour - Uzbekistan to Iran
from US$ 680 This tour is perfect for travelers heading to Iran after visiting Uzbekistan. The 4-day Turkmenistan transit tour will take you across the Karakum Desert, where you'll explore ancient fortresses and mausoleums in Merv. The tour concludes with a visit to the modern capital, Ashgabat, renowned for its grand architecture.

Turkmenistan Transit Tour - Iran to Uzbekistan (Bukhara)
from US$ 650 A fantastic 4-day Turkmenistan transit tour awaits you. Traveling from Iran to Uzbekistan, you will visit two of Turkmenistan’s most iconic sites – the stunning white marble city of Ashgabat and the ancient, long-abandoned ruins of Merv, with its thousand-year-old fortresses.

Discover Turkmenistan
from US$ 710 Our Discover Turkmenistan Tour will acquaint you with some of Turkmenistan’s key historical sites at Old Nisa, Merv and Mary without compromising on adequate time spent in Ashgabat to see its eccentric landmarks firsthand. As you visit one of the least-visited countries on earth, you’ll have accommodation in hotels each night and be accompanied on your city tours by a local guide eager to answer your questions along the way.

Silk Road in Turkmenistan Tour
from US$ 650 Turkmenistan was once host to some of the greatest destinations along the Great Silk Road, and on the Silk Road in Turkmenistan Tour you’ll retrace the steps of countless merchants and explorers who passed through Turkmenistan’s barren lands in days of old. Explore Ashgabat to experience firsthand how the city has developed through the centuries; wander among the ruins of Nisa, capital of the mighty Parthian Empire; and allow the somber stillness of Merv’s expansive ruins to transport your imagination to its days of Silk Road splendor.

Best of Turkmenistan
from US$ 1,050 The Best of Turkmenistan Tour delivers precisely what it promises, an adventure-packed trek into Turkmenistan’s most acclaimed and must-see locales. Perfect for travelers passing through on a transit visa or tourists who wish to combine Turkmenistan with onward travels into wider Central Asia, it combines trips to Mary, Merv, Ashgabat, Darvaza and Kunya-Urgench with personalized tours of each destination and well-organized transport for an unforgettable, 5-day experience of this desert land.

Ancient Cities of Turkmenistan
from US$ 1,160 The Ancient Cities of Turkmenistan Tour is an intriguing glimpse into the ancient and modern history of this nation, a 6-day journey through its key historical sites that will educate and fascinate visitors. Roam the ancient cities of Merv, Old Nisa and Kunya-Urgench; visit a nomadic village where traditions have been passed down for centuries; see the development of the nation in futuristic Ashgabat; and camp out at the famed Darvaza Gas Crater, surrounded by the same desert sands that have weathered the rise and fall of civilizations for millennia.

Turkmenistan Highlights Tour
from US$ 1,160 The Turkmenistan Highlights Tour is a carefully crafted trip based on the favorite experiences and recommended routes of past travelers, with guided excursions to Ashgabat, Merv, Kunya-Urgench and Darwaza Gas Crater in the Karakum Desert. This tour also includes special stops at the Anau and Abiverd ruins, historically significant cities visited by very few tourists, and extra free time in the capital city for the rare opportunity to explore Turkmenistan independently.

Explore Turkmenistan Tour
from US$ 1,575 Explore Turkmenistan Tour is the ultimate escapade across this peculiar nation, an adventurous blend of history, culture, nature and beachside resort. This travel package includes tours of Turkmenistan’s most popular destinations – Ashgabat, Merv and Darvaza – plus a trip out west to swim in the Caspian Sea, wander through Yangykala Canyon, visit an underground lake, experience small-town Turkmenistan and drive through the rugged Kopet Dag Mountains.

11-Day Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan Tour
On the 11-Day Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan Tour you’ll traverse the boundless desert by train and car as you travel to historical Nissa, Merv, Kunya-Urgench and Mary, whose spellbinding remains invite exploration and discovery. Meanwhile Bukhara, Khiva and Samarkand offer dazzling medieval architecture, narrow Old City alleyways and Uzbek culture at its finest. Begin and end your trip in capital cities Ashgabat and Tashkent, whose lush parks, fine restaurants and clean, shady streets will refresh your body and soul.

12-Day Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan Tour
Join us on the 12-Day Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan Tour to travel by plane, train, car and foot through boundless deserts outposts and the glories of well-preserved masterpieces in Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Roam the enduring bazaars of Ashgabat and Tashkent in search of tasty fruits and handcrafted souvenirs. Stand mesmerized by the forlorn remains of Merv and Kunya-Urgench and the fiery depths of Darvaza Gas Crater. Yet the greatest treasure to be discovered in these lands is the enduring, heartfelt hospitality of its citizens.