Silk Road in Central Asia

2023/2024 dates are here, and reservations are now available.

The Great Silk Road Adventure

16-Day Journey to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan

Explore the ancient and modern Silk Road via private train on this unique journey through one of Asia’s most historically dynamic regions. Amazing natural beauty, mysterious ancient artifacts and modern metropolises are waiting for you on this legendary trade route.

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02 Sep 23 - 17 Sep 23 (16 days)
21 Sep 23 - 06 Oct 23 (16 days)
31 Aug 24 - 15 Sep 24 (16 days)

from 4,760 $ per person

The Legendary Silk Road: From Tashkent (April 2023)

14-day Journey from Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

Our route: Tashkent, Bukhara, Khiva, Samarkand, Turkistan, Bishkek, Almaty

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11 Apr 23 - 24 Apr 23 (14 days)

from 4,760 $ per person

The Legendary Silk Road: From Almaty

14-Day Journey from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

Follow the legendary Silk Road back in time, across three countries and seven UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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30 Mar 23 - 12 Apr 23 (14 days)
05 Oct 23 - 18 Oct 23 (14 days)
28 Mar 24 - 10 Apr 24 (14 days)

from 4,760 $ per person

The Legendary Silk Road: From Ashgabat

14-Day Journey from Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

Journey the legendary Silk Road and travel through the ages—ancient and modern civilizations combine to create the adventure of a lifetime.

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11 Apr 23 - 24 Apr 23 (14 days)
17 Oct 23 - 30 Oct 23 (14 days)
09 Apr 24 - 22 Apr 24 (14 days)

from 3,430 $ per person

Heart of the Silk Road

10-Day Journey Through Uzbekistan Round-Trip from Tashkent

Travel through time on your private train along the Silk Road of Uzbekistan. Marvel at monuments of great empires and the modern-day nations that have replaced them.

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24 Aug 23 - 02 Sep 23 (10 days)
22 Aug 24 - 31 Aug 24 (10 days)

An Unforgettable Journey

The Oriental Silk Road Express offers the best possible comfort for traveling the Silk Road.

The Orient Silk Road Express Private Train

Most of the train’s wagons, including several sleeping cars and a restaurant car, were completely refurbished in 2013. The comfortable restaurant cars serve freshly prepared regional dishes and offer bar service in the evening. The train is air-conditioned when not stopped in a station.

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Silk Road Highlights

A Taste of What's to Come

Almaty

Kazakhstan’s Biggest City

Almaty mirrors the country’s ascending aspirations and reflects a lot of its past under the Russian influence. The Zenkov Cathedral is the second largest wood building in the world and among the most visited places, while the seven mosques of the city have all been built after independence. The modern part of Almaty resembles western cities and impresses with its backdrop of the Tian Shan mountain range.

Ashgabat

The Capital of Turkmenistan

Ashgabat surprises with its eclectic architectural mixture and its location in the Karakum Desert. Here you see the magnificent white marble Palace of Turkmenbashi, the National Museum and the Independence Monument. Experience the atmosphere of a traditional bazaar or go for a ride on the unique indoor Ferris wheel—whatever you do, it’s impossible to miss the omnipresent golden statues of the Turkmen head of state.

Bukhara

City of Museums

Bukhara has preserved its ancient appearance in its extensive, unparalleled collection of authentic architecture. Situated in the midst of Kyzylkum Desert, Bukhara boasts about 1,000 historic monuments evoking the golden age of the legendary Silk Road.

Samarkand

The Most Beautiful City in the World

Samarkand's giant Registan Square is certainly among the most notable architectural complexes in Central Asia. But it is also a center of local craftsmanship, where you can watch how silk rugs are being made and how to manufacture paper from mulberry bark.

Khiva

A City Within a City

Built from stone, Khiva was once one of the ancient Silk Road’s most prominent oases. Its palaces, mosques, minarets, mausoleums and madrasas represent one of the well-preserved clusters of medieval oriental urban architecture.

Merv

A Most Ancient City

Merv was destroyed by Genghis Khan’s son Toloi in 1221, but its ruins are still nothing but stunning. The initial impression here is one of disbelief: gigantic walls and ramparts just standing in the middle of the desert next to the imposing ruins of ancient buildings such as the Tomb of Sultan Sanjar, the Maidens’ Castle and many more.