Mary Tour from Bukhara to Turkmenistan in 2026 takes you to the historical treasures of the ancient oasis city of Merv. Once an important center on the Silk Road, Merv today boasts impressive fortifications, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a unique atmosphere. This short trip offers you the perfect opportunity to experience the highlights of Turkmenistan while providing an unforgettable addition to your Uzbekistan trip.
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 Meet the driver at the lobby .Transfer to Uzbek- Turkmen border post Alat.
Pass the border. Border passing formalities (passport and visa control might take 1 to 2 hrs depending on the customs formalities). Meet the guide and driver at Turkmen side.
Meeting with guide and driver at Turkmenistan side of the border.
Transfer to Mary en route visit to the Ancient Merv (UNESCO).
Sightseeing in historical park visiting
- Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum,
- Mohammed bin Said Mausoleum,
- medieval castles – “Kesk” fortresses (6-7 centuries);
- History museum of Merv region.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Mary to visit to the Ancient Merv (UNESCO) for sightseeing in the historical park:
- Mohammed ibn Said Mausoleum;
- Large and small Gyz Gala,
- Erk Gala;
- Medieval castles – “Kesk” fortresses (6-7 centuries);
Transfer to Turkmen-Uzbek border post Farab/Alat (250 km, 3,5 hrs). Border passing formalities (passport and visa control usually takes shorter to passing to Uzbekistan side).
16:00 Meeting with the driver at the Uzbekistan side of the border.
End of the tour.
Accommodation:
| Merv |
- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;
- Please note that the tour price does not include seasonal VAT 15 %, VAT can be added to the basic tour price.
- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;
- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;
- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;
- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;
- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).
