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Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan

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Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are two of Central Asia's most storied destinations, sitting at the heart of the ancient Silk Road trade routes that once connected China to the Mediterranean. Uzbekistan dazzles with the monumental Islamic architecture of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva — cities of turquoise-domed mosques, madrasas, and mausoleums that have UNESCO World Heritage status. Turkmenistan, one of the world's most isolated nations, draws intrepid travellers to the otherworldly Darvaza Gas Crater — the so-called "Door to Hell" — as well as the ruins of ancient Merv and the distinctly surreal capital Ashgabat. Together, they offer a rare and immersive journey through Persian, Mongol, and Soviet history for adventurous independent and group travellers.

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Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan · 11 days

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Self-Launched: The Silk Road Stories of Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan

Trace the legendary Silk Road through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan exactly like the G Adventures National Geographic Journeys trip — but entirely self-launched. Wander the frozen-in-time streets of Khiva, gaze at Samarkand's iconic turquoise madrasas, meet head archeologists at ancient ruins, and cross into mysterious Turkmenistan to explore the Parthian capital of Old Nisa and the haunting Karakum Desert. Stay in boutique guesthouses and heritage hotels, ride the high-speed Afrosiyob train, and connect with locals over plov and tea — all for a fraction of the tour price.

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