Turkmenistan Highlights: Ashgabat, Nisa, Merv & Darvaza

Discover the extraordinary contrasts of Turkmenistan on a six-day journey through the country's white-marble capital, ancient Silk Road cities, underground wonders and the vast Karakum Desert. From the monumental avenues of Ashgabat and the UNESCO-listed Parthian Fortresses of Nisa to the ancient ruins of Merv, the warm underground waters of Kow Ata and the spectacular flames of the Darvaza Gas Crater, this itinerary brings together Turkmenistan's most fascinating cultural and natural highlights.