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The Silk Road

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The Silk Road

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For more than 1,500 years, merchants and traders braved some of the planet’s most inhospitable terrain and the threat of robbers in search of riches. Their network of trade routes, which connected China with the Mediterranean via the Central Asian steppes, was named the Silk Road, and shaped the world immeasurably.

Join one of our Silk Road holidays and you’ll follow in the footsteps of those wandering traders, discovering cities that were once the centre of civilisation: Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara in Uzbekistan, Xi’an in China, Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, and plenty more along the way.

Our guided Silk Road tours not only provide a fascinating insight into the history and traditions of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan (the Five Stans of the Silk Road), plus China and Georgia, but also some of the greatest natural wonders. Hike among the spectacular Jety-Oguz Canyon, admire the architectural feats of Samarkand’s Registan Square and stand at the ‘Door to Hell’, a burning natural gas field in Turkmenistan.

On our Silk Road trips, our expert tour leaders guide you on a magnificent journey of discovery where you’ll soak up the unique culture, delve into the past and travel along parts of this world-shaping trading route.

Silk Road Trips

The Silk Road

The Silk Road
16 Days from 3 720 €

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

The Silk Road in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Culture

Uzbekistan Uncovered

The Silk Road
15 Days from 3 120 €

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Travel through history from Nomadic tribes and Muslim preachers to Silk Road traders and Soviet spies

Culture

The Five Stans of the Silk Road

The Silk Road
23 Days from 6 720 €

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Five countries, three weeks, one epic trip through Central Asia's Silk Road

Culture

Essential China

The Silk Road
11 Days from 2 400 €

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Travel from Beijing to Shanghai to discover China's highlights

Culture

A Week in Georgia

The Silk Road
9 Days from 2 160 €

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

A fascinating cultural journey through the heart of Georgia

Culture

Tajikistan Expedition: Pamir Highway & beyond

The Silk Road
16 Days from 5 760 €

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Travel Tajikistan's Pamir Highway and into the Wakhan and Bartang Valleys

Culture

Kyrgyzstan Walking Explorer

Walking in Kyrgyzstan
10 Days from 2 040 €

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Explore Kyrgyzstan on foot

Walking & Trekking

Meet the Expert

Tom Manchester – Product Manager

“Having travelled along much of the Silk Road, especially in Central Asia, the history and variety in the landscapes are what I find most fascinating. A favourite moment comes from our Pamir Highway Expedition, driving through the Wakhan Valley in Tajikistan, looking across the narrow Panj (Oxus) River to a caravanserai in Afghanistan in which Marco Polo is said to have rested.” 

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This was one of the best trips I have been on in years. I was pleasantly surprised at how kind the Chinese people were. Our guide was absolutely fantastic, and probably one of the most knowledgeable I’ve ever had! Nothing was ever too big or too small for him and he’d always recommend additional activities in our spare time. China is like no other Southeast Asia country, and its vast development is fascinating! You get to see the modern day, China, as well as the old historic sites. If you enjoy your food, you will not be disappointed by the options on this trip what makes it even better if you only pay about 6 pounds for a huge dinner!!

Georgia Letts Essential China

A fascinating mix of tree-filled, modern cities and desert with welcoming locals and well-situated hotels. Uzbekistan is a country I would recommend to anyone looking for something a bit different. Bukhara had a lovely atmosphere and which I enjoyed exploring in the evenings.
The mosaic-tiled buildings, although there are a lot of them throughout the trip never fail to be awe-inspiring with the detail and care put into their construction.
Other highlights included a visit to a desert fort after a delicious traditional lunch at a neighbouring yurt camp and the Savitsky Museum/Nukus Museum of Art in Nukus, which houses a large collection of ancient artifacts and soviet era avant-garde artwork.
The food was also fantastic value.

Zoe Barlow Uzbekistan Uncovered

A trip full of colour and beautiful buildings. The blue and turquoise colours and the intricate design of the religious buildings are breathtaking.
Our guide Dilshod made the trip with incredible knowledge and passion for his country. The group also contributed to a great trip, all lovely people and we all got on well.
Most of our hotels were well situated. There are so many parks and trees in each town which made walking very pleasant. We felt completely safe at all time. The people are very friendly and welcome tourists.
The only disappointment was our stay in a yurt. The camp lacked atmosphere, no entertainment was provided except half of hour of singing and music organised by our guide who borrowed a nice man from another camp. Exodus should choose another camp or spend another day in the beautiful Samarkand.

Marie-Claude Alderson Uzbekistan Uncovered

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