Ashgabat To Istanbul (40 Days) Persia & Caucasus Explorer

39 nights from $3431

39 nights

Ashgabat To Istanbul (40 Days) Persia & Caucasus Explorer

A 40‑day overland journey from Ashgabat to Istanbul combining mostly camping with simple stays and route‑dependent highlights from desert safaris and Caspian ferry crossings to monasteries, wine count

$3431 pp excluding flights $88 per night
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A 40‑day overland journey from Ashgabat to Istanbul combining mostly camping with simple stays and route‑dependent highlights from desert safaris and Caspian ferry crossings to monasteries, wine country and Cappadocia.
  • Explore Ashgabat’s marble architecture and the Arch of Neutrality.
  • See Esfahan’s mosaiced mosques, bridges, and grand square.
  • Visit Azerbaijan’s bubbling mud volcanoes at Qobustan.
  • Visit monasteries overlooking Lake Sevan.
  • Discover Telavi’s ancient wine-growing traditions in Kakheti.
  • Admire Batumi’s bizarre architecture on the Black Sea coast.
  • Explore Cappadocia’s rock-carved dwellings and underground cities.
  • Explore Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar.
Accommodation is a blend of approximately 65% camping—often bush camping in remote locations using the overland truck as a base—and 35% simple hostels and hotels. Expect basic facilities, shared spaces, and memorable nights under canvas complemented by occasional comfortable stays in straightforward city lodgings.
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