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 5 Stans in 19 days
Small group
Private
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ALMATY - BISHKEK - ISSYK KUL - TAHKENT - BUKHARA - SAMARKAND - MARY - ASHGABAT - NISSA - DASHOGUZ - KUNYA - URGENCH - KHIVA - KHUJAND - OYBEK - TASHKENT
19 days
18 nights
Aug 20, 2023 - Sep 07, 2023 
Sep 03, 2023 - Sep 21, 2023 
Sep 17, 2023 - Oct 05, 2023 
Oct 01, 2023 - Oct 19, 2023 
Oct 15, 2023 - Nov 02, 2023 
-  2024 departures
Mar 21, 2024 - Apr 18, 2024 
Apr 21, 2024 - May 09, 2024 
May 05, 2024 - May 23, 2024 
May 19, 2023 - Jun 06, 2023 
Jun 02, 2023 - Jun 20, 2023 
Aug 25, 2024 - Sep 12, 2024 
Sep 08, 2024 - Sep 26, 2024 
Sep 22, 2024 - Oct 10, 2024 
Oct 06, 2024 - Oct 24, 2024 
Oct 20, 2024 - Nov 07, 2024 
-  2025 departures
Mar 30, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025 
Apr 13, 2025 - May 01, 2025 
Apr 27, 2025 - May 15, 2025 
May 11, 2025 - May 29, 2025 
May 25, 2025 - Jun 12, 2025 
Jun 08, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025 
Aug 31, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025 
Sep 14, 2025 - Oct 02, 2025 
Sep 28, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025 
Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025 
Central Asia 5 Stans with Hell's Gate Derweze
Private
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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
Central Asia Immersion Journey
Small group
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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 
Jun 06, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024 
Jul 18, 2024 - Aug 08, 2024 
Aug 08, 2024 - Aug 29, 2024 
Sep 05, 2024 - Sep 26, 2024 
Central Asia Tour - 5 Stans
Small group
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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
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 
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-  2024 departures
Mar 18, 2024 - Mar 31, 2024 
Apr 01, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 
Apr 15, 2024 - Apr 28, 2024 
Apr 29, 2024 - May 12, 2024 
May 13, 2024 - May 26, 2024 
Jun 03, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024 
Jul 22, 2024 - Aug 04, 2024 
Aug 05, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024 
Aug 19, 2024 - Sep 01, 2024 
Sep 02, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024 
Sep 16, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024 
Sep 30, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024 
Oct 14, 2024 - Oct 27, 2024 
Nov 04, 2024 - Nov 17, 2024 
Central Asia on Silk Road Tour
Private
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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
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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
ORIENT EXPRESS Silk Road Almaty to Tashkent
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ALMATY - ISSYL-KUL - BISHKEK - TURKESTAN - SAMARKAND - BUKHARA - KHIVA - TASHKENT
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 05, 2023 - Oct 18, 2023 
Mar 28, 2024 - Apr 10, 2024 
Apr 09, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024 new itinerary
Oct 03, 2024 - Oct 18, 2024 new itinerary
ORIENT EXPRESS Silk Road Ashgabat to Almaty
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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 09, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024 
Oct 15, 2024 - Oct 28, 2024 
ORIENT EXPRESS The Great Silk Road Adventure
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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 02, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023 
Sep 21, 2023 - Oct 06, 2023 
Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024 
ORIENT EXPRESS Silk Road in Uzbekistan Tour
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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 
Aug 22, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 
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.