CENTRAL ASIA - THE SILK ROAD 2023

Central Asia is one of the beaten track travel destinations today. However, it was a bustling region in the old days. Better known as the Silk Road, the route through Central Asia connected many of the region's big cities such as Bukhara, Samarkand, Khujand, and Osh. The merchants stopped in these cities on their way between Europe and China and traded valuable goods, along with their knowledge and traditions with the local people. This made Central Asia a vibrant region with world-known scholars, master-craftsmen, and a diverse population. The Silk Road passed through remote and vivid landscapes of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan's vast deserts, Tajikistan's towering the Pamir Mountains, and Kyrgyzstan's magic lakes.

Traveling in Central Asia, you will follow in the footsteps of the Silk Road traders and explore the most famous sights of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan.

We offer a variety of small groups and private tours in the area operated by local tour operators who have first-hand experience in the region. During these tours, you will learn about the history and culture of Central Asia from the best local guides, learn about local traditions and taste local cuisine in the best restaurants.

Our private trips are a great option to customize a tour that fits your interes

 

Central Asia Tour - 5 Stans
Small group
Show route on the map
KAZAKHSTAN - KYRGYZSTAN - UZBEKISTAN - TAJIKISTAN - TURKMENISTAN
Once a part of the greatest trading route in the world, Central Asia and the Five Stans, are a collection of countries with outstanding history, sprawling landscapes, and timeless beauty.
Goup size - max. 16 people
14 days
13 nights
Sep 19, 2022 - Oct 02, 2022 
Oct 03, 2022 - Oct 16, 2022 
Oct 17, 2022 - Oct 30, 2022 
-  2023 DATES
Mar 20, 2023 - Apr 02, 2023 
Apr 03, 2023 - Apr 16, 2023 
Apr 17, 2023 - Apr 30, 2023 
May 01, 2023 - May 14, 2023 
May 15, 2023 - May 28, 2023 
Jun 05, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023 
Jun 05, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023 
Jul 24, 2023 - Aug 06, 2023 
Aug 07, 2023 - Aug 20, 2023 
Aug 21, 2023 - Sep 03, 2023 
Sep 04, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023 
Sep 18, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 
Oct 02, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023 
Oct 16, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 
Nov 06, 2023 - Nov 19, 2023 
Central Asia Immersion Journey
Small group
Show route on the map
Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan - Tajikistan - Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan.
Experience the full range of the best that Central Asia has to offer as we spend 22 days touring its most important cultural sites and most beautiful natural areas.
Group size - max. 16 people
22 days
21 nights
Jun 08, 2023 - Jun 29, 2023 
Jul 20, 2023 - Aug 10, 2023 
Aug 10, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023 
Sep 07, 2023 - Sep 28, 2023 
Central Asia on Silk Road Tour
Private
Show route on the map
Start with Almaty, the capital of Kazakhstan, then to Kyrgyzstan to explore its rich nature and history. Uzbekistan, famous for its Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva - all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Turkmenistan is a mix of ancient and modern, the deserted ruins of Merv. Take a dip into Tajikistan’s past with a trip to Penjikent, which has a lot of historical and cultural significance
18 days
17 nights
ALL YEAR ROUND
Highlights of Central Asia
Private
Show route on the map
Start with the best sights in Uzbekistan, with a trip from Khiva through Bukhara to Samarkand. Penjikent, in Tajikistan. Continue on through Dushanbe, Almaty, and Bishkek, which are the three biggest cities in their respective countries (Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan). Don’t miss this opportunity to take the best tour of Central Asia and visit all the main sights of the region.
19 days
18 nights
ALL YEAR ROUND
Central Asia 5 Stans with Hell's Gate Derweze
Private
Show route on the map
The most detailed and prolonged 23-day tour, the Five Stans tour will take you along the route of the Silk Road and will introduce you to the beautiful architecture of cities and the unforgettable beauty of nature. Dive into the culture and history on the Five Stans tour and Turkmenistan and will learn what has been connecting nations of those countries for centuries.
23 days
22 nights
ALL YEAR ROUND
ORIENT EXPRESS Silk Road Almaty to Ashgabat
Show route on the map
ALMATY - TURKESTAN - TASHKENT - SHAKHRISABZ - SAMARKAND - KHIVA - BUKHARA - MERV - ASHKHABAD
A unique TRAIN tour from Kazakhstan, through Uzbekistan, ending in Turkmenistan. Travel the legendary Silk Road of the past, across three countries and seven UNESCO World Heritage sites.
14 days
13 nights
Oct 06, 2022 - Oct 19, 2022 
Mar 30, 2023 - Apr 12, 2023 
Oct 05, 2023 - Oct 18, 2023 
Mar 28, 2024 - Apr 10, 2024 
Oct 03, 2024 - Oct 16, 2024 
ORIENT EXPRESS Silk Road Ashgabat to Almaty
Show route on the map
ASHGABAT - BUKHARA - KHIVA - SAMARKAND - SHAHRISABZ - TASHKENT - TURKESTAN - ALMATY
14-day journey from Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, is a bestselling Old Silk Road train tour showcasing stunning ancient architecture, amazing landscapes, spiritual history and art of brilliant world laced with silk and spices and everything that makes
14 days
13 nights
Apr 11, 2023 - Apr 24, 2023 
Oct 17, 2023 - Oct 30, 2023 
Apr 09, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024 
Oct 15, 2024 - Oct 28, 2024 
ORIENT EXPRESS The Great Silk Road Adventure
Show route on the map
ALMATY - ISSYK-KUL - BISHKEK - TASHKENT - SHAHRISABZ - SAMARKAND - KHUJAND - KHIVA - BUKHARA - TASHKENT
The Silk Road train tour is full of one-of-a-kind sights spanning thousands of years and miles. A crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe - it is a unique snapshot of the ancient world, made even more unique with a journey by private train.
16 days
15 nights
Sep 03, 2022 - Sep 18, 2022 
Sep 20, 2022 - Oct 05, 2022 
Sep 02, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023 
Sep 21, 2023 - Oct 06, 2023 
ORIENT EXPRESS Silk Road in Uzbekistan Tour
Show route on the map
TASHKENT - SHAKHRISABZ - BUKHARA - SAMARKAND - TASHKENT
10-day journey through Uzbekistan, roundtrip 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.
10 days
9 nights
Aug 24, 2023 - Sep 02, 2023 
testimonials
I wish to thank you for all your help in planning our trip from St. Petersburg to Moscow. All went very well. The train ride was uneventful. We did need some assistance from the concierge at our hotel in St. Petersburg in deciphering the signs in the railroad station. We had her write our the words "departure" and "arrival" in Russian, so we would know what track our train would be leaving.