The Door to Hell in Turkmenistan and the Ancient City: 10 Days in Central Asia

For over a thousand years, the Silk Road has facilitated trade between East and West. This journey traverses Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan by land, allowing you to experience the history, culture, and nature of these two contrasting countries all at once. From the modern vibrancy of Tashkent to the walled old town of Khiva, the suddenly appearing mausoleums of Kunya-Urgench in the desert, and the burning Darvaza 'Gate to Hell' in the dark night, to the white marble new capital of Ashgabat—this is a 10-day journey connecting landscapes where the ancient and the present intersect, walking, tasting, and conversing deeply with a local guide.