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Mary Tour from Bukhara — Ancient Merv (UNESCO)

A short cross-border getaway from Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan in 2026, focused on the ancient oasis of Merv—once a major Silk Road center. Discover impressive fortifications, iconic mausoleums, and a unique atmosphere in just 2 days.

Duration

2 days / 1 night

Season

All year round

Main highlight

Ancient Merv (UNESCO)

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Quick facts

2026

Border: Alat (UZ) / Farab (TM)
Turkmen visa support included (LOI + registration)
Hotel in Mary included (standard double rooms)
Air-conditioned tourist-class transport

Top places

Mary city + Ancient Merv

Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
Gyz Gala (large & small)
Erk Gala & “Kesk” fortresses (6–7th centuries)

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Use the booking form below. You can also add accommodation in Bukhara by request.

Tour itinerary

The program below follows the published schedule. Border times can vary depending on passport/visa control and customs formalities.

DAY 1

Bukhara → Mary

Border crossing • Mary city sightseeing

Meet driver at your hotel in Bukhara

Start of the journey
08:00 — Transfer to Alat/Farab border

~100 km • ~2 hrs

UZ → TM
- Border passing formalities may take ~1–2 hours depending on customs.
- Meet guide and driver on the Turkmenistan side.
Transfer to Mary + sightseeing

City highlights
- History Museum of Merv region
- Central Bazaar
- Russian Orthodox church
- Juma Mosque
Hotel check-in in Mary

Evening at leisure
- Resting time in the evening
- Overnight at the hotel

DAY 2

Mary → Bukhara

Ancient Merv (UNESCO) • Return transfer

Breakfast at the hotel

Included
Visit Ancient Merv (UNESCO)

Historical park sightseeing

UNESCO
- Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
- Mohammed ibn Said Mausoleum
- Large and small Gyz Gala
- Erk Gala
- Medieval castles — “Kesk” fortresses (6–7 centuries)
Transfer to Farab/Alat border

~250 km • ~3.5 hrs

TM → UZ
- Border passing formalities usually take less time on the return.
- 16:00 — Meet the driver on Uzbekistan side.
Transfer to Bukhara hotel

End of the tour

What’s included / not included

Included

Visa support to Turkmenistan (LOI, registration)
Accommodation in standard double rooms in hotels
Transfers per program in tourist-class transport with A/C
Breakfasts in hotels
Single entry tickets (sites, museums, mausoleums) per program
Tourist tax per person
Bottled water: 1L per person per day

Not included

International air tickets
Uzbekistan e-visa (if necessary)
Turkmenistan visa + migration tax (cost may vary)
Accommodation in Bukhara (can be added on request)
Lunches and dinners
Personal/medical insurance, personal expenses
Professional photo/video shooting

Price per person

Standard package pricing (USD). Click “Book it” to pre-fill the booking form.

1 person

Standard

$725

per person

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2–3 persons

Standard

$510

per person

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4 persons

Standard

$500

per person

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Accommodation: Merv (hotel) — included in the package.
If you want to add Bukhara accommodation before/after the tour, mention it in the booking form.

Notes:

Check-in 14:00, check-out 11:00 (no early/late check-in unless stated).
Tour price does not include seasonal VAT 15% (VAT can be added to the basic tour price).
Drivers do not speak English or speak only basic English.
Timing for transfers depends on border formalities and any flight schedule changes.
Prices may change due to hotel/transport tariffs, tax increases, or exchange rate fluctuation after publication.
ViaOrient is not responsible for force majeure (weather, road works, government restrictions).

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