Turkmenistan, Iran, Armenia, Georgia and Turkey. Discover some of the oldest cities in the world, steeped in history and legend, from Esfahan in Iran to Troy in Turkey. Be bewildered by the bizarre city of Ashgabat, and explore the beautiful and untouched Caucasus countries of Armenia and Georgia. In 44 days this trip will excite, amaze and constantly surprise you.

Included
Turkey
 – Gallipoli,  Turquoise Coast Tour, Cappadocia Region.
Iran – Esfahan, Tehran, Persepolis, Shiraz, Yazd, Dasht e Kavir Desert, Mashhad
Turkmenistan – Letter of Introduction support and fees, Ashgabat

Included

  • Accommodation – 50% camping in tents, 50% basic hotels & hostels
  • Camping fees & equipment: tents, tables, chairs & cooking gear

Excluded

  • Flights, transfers, travel insurance, drinks, tips, visas, meals out
  • Optional Excursions

Side trips / Optional extras

Trip/extra Cost
Turkey, Goreme; Ballooning hour $180, Day tour $25, Belly dancing $30 USD $20
Turkmenistan – Ashgabat – Nat Museum $10, carpet museum $9, Arch of Neutrality $2 USD $21
Turkey – WWI memorial – ANZAC Cove $10, Troy $15, Ephesus $10, Hamam $5, Pamukkale limestone terraces $15, Ephesus tour $40, Ephesus entry $10 USD $0
Turkey – Ihlara Valley 2-3 hours tourist card that included many entries for Goreme USD $50
Georgia – Tbilisi – Museums free to $5, wine tasting $15, Folk Music lunch $15 USD $5
Georgia – Gori – Stalin Museum $8, Gori Castle free, Uplistsikhe cave city $2, Telavi wine tour $40 USD $0

Departure Dates

View all the dates for this tour on the departure dates page.

Map

Map of Istanbul to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan