TURKMENISTAN HIGHLIGHTS WITH YEKEGOWAK CAVE

This 7-day private tour of Turkmenistan is designed for adventurous travelers with a keen interest in archaeology, history, and unique landscapes. It combines the country's iconic highlights with an exclusive, full-day expedition to the ancient Yekedeshik Cave complex. You will experience the stark beauty of the Karakum Desert, the historical grandeur of Silk Road cities, the modern architecture of the capital, and the rugged, untouched beauty of a little-known historical site. Highlights: Ashgabat: Explore the surreal, white-marble city of Ashgabat, a testament to modern Turkmen architecture. Ancient Merv: Step back in time at Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once a major hub on the Silk Road. Yekedeshik Cave: Embark on an exhilarating off-road journey to a two-level, 44-room cave complex believed to be a monastic settlement from the 1st century BCE. Darvaza Gas Crater: Witness the "Door to Hell," a spectacular, perpetually burning gas crater in the heart of the Karakum Desert. Kunya-Urgench: Discover the historical monuments of another UNESCO-listed city, once a prosperous center of Islamic cultu