Mary Tour from Bukhara

Tour itinerary: Bukhara → Mary → Bukhara

Season: All year round | Duration: 2 Days | 1 Night

Day 1 – Bukhara → Mary

• 08:00 – Transfer to Uzbek-Turkmen border Alat/Farab (100 km, 2 hrs).
• Border crossing (1–2 hours).
• Meet the Turkmen guide & driver, continue to Mary.
• City tour in Mary:
• History Museum of Merv Region
• Central Bazaar
• Russian Orthodox Church
• Juma Mosque
• Overnight at hotel in Mary.

Day 2 – Mary → Bukhara

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage):
• Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
• Mohammed ibn Said Mausoleum
• Gyz Gala & Erk Gala Fortresses
• Kesk Fortresses (6th–7th centuries)
• Transfer back to Farab/Alat border (250 km, 3.5 hrs).
• Return to Uzbekistan side & transfer to Bukhara.
• End of the tour.

Tour Price (Per Person)

Booking & Requests:

Price Includes

• Turkmenistan visa support (LOI, state registration, travel pass)
• Accommodation in Mary (standard double/twin rooms)
• Transport throughout the tour
• Licensed English-speaking guides in Mary
• Breakfast at hotel
• Entry tickets to all mentioned sites
• Tourist tax
• 1L bottled water per day in Mary

Not Included

• Accommodation in Bukhara (optional)
• Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan visa fees
• Turkmen visa fee ($85 + $4), migration tax ($10 + $4)
• International flights
• Lunches & dinners
• Photo/video fees (professional cameras)
• Insurance, VAT, tips, personal expenses

Important Notes

• Tour published: December 04, 2024 — valid 180 days.
• Prices may change due to hotel/ticket/tax/exchange fluctuations.
• Similar category hotels will be provided if listed ones unavailable.
• Border crossing times vary depending on queues.
• Passport must be valid at least 6 months.
• Turkmen visa requires LOI — apply minimum 1.5 months prior.
• Drivers may speak basic or no English.
• VAT 12% not included (can be added).

Accommodation