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Your journey through eastern Turkmenistan begins at the Farap border crossing with Uzbekistan. After completing border formalities, you will be met by your guide and driver. You will then drive through Turkmenabat and across the Karakum Desert toward the city of Mary.
On arrival, you will visit Ancient Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important cities of the Silk Road. Merv was home to several cities built side by side over more than two thousand years. You will visit the fortresses of Erk Kala and Gyaur Kala, which date back to the 6th century BC. Next, you will see the magnificent Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar, a masterpiece of 12th-century Seljuk architecture. You will also visit the Kyz Kala mansions, with their distinctive ribbed walls. Your guide will tell you about the history of Merv and its destruction by the Mongols in the 13th century. In the evening, you will check into your hotel in Mary. Dinner and overnight in Mary.
After breakfast, you will visit the Mary History Museum, which displays a rich collection of artefacts from Merv, Gonur Depe and other archaeological sites in the region. You will see pottery, jewellery, coins and other objects that tell the story of the region's long history. Your guide will explain the importance of these finds and the civilisations that created them.
After the visit, you will drive south-west toward the town of Serakhs, located on the border with Iran. The road passes through farmland, villages and semi-desert landscapes. Serakhs was once an important town on the Silk Road, linking Merv with the cities of Persia. Along the way, your guide will tell you about the history of the region and its role in the trade between Central Asia and Iran. You will have lunch at a local café along the way. On arrival at the border, your guide will assist you with the departure formalities. We hope you have enjoyed your journey through eastern Turkmenistan. Thank you for travelling with us.
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