The Legendary

Silk Road

From Tashkent to Almaty

15-day trip from Uzbekistan via Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan

Departures: 1 April, 2 & 30 September 2027 & 30 March 2028

Day-by-Day Itinerary

The Journey Begins

Day 1 Arrival in Tashkent

Depending on your flight connection, arrival in Tashkent during the day and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Your room is ready for check-in around 3 pm. (No excursion programme or meals included on that day.)
Overnight: Inspira Hotel (or similar)

Day 2 Tashkent

Should your flight arrive early in the morning, you will be taken to your comfortable hotel, where your room is already ready for check-in. Enjoy your delicious breakfast!
After a morning of relaxation, you will meet your tour guides and fellow travellers in the
afternoon. An impressive start to your trip is offered with a city tour of highlights and
monuments including Kukeldash Madrasah, the Kavoj and Amir-Timur monuments, and the typical clay houses. Overnight: Inspira Hotel (or similar) (BD)

Day 3 Tashkent

After breakfast in the morning, you will make your way through the narrow valleys of the Chimgan Mountains to the Amirsoy Mountain Resort. Afterwards, take the cable car and enjoy a fantastic view. After enjoying your lunch with a view, your will drive back to Tashkent. In the afternoon, your journey with the special train begins. A welcome drink and a short lecture await you on board. Overnight on board (BLD)

Day 4 – Khiva Fairy Tale from 1001 Nights

Today, visit the Khiva Oasis, which feels like a fairy tale from 1001 Nights. You will stand in front of the mighty city wall of Khiva with its gates and bastions of clay bricks, you will think you’ve been transported to another world: Around the Kalta Minor Minaret, life still pulsates today just as it did in ancient times. During a walking tour you can enjoy all the sights: Palaces, mosques, minarets, mausoleums and madrasas form one of the bestpreserved ensembles of medieval Middle Eastern town planning. You will spend the night on board the train.Overnight on board (BLD)

Day 5 Noble Bukhara

Located in the middle of the Kyzylkum Desert, Bukhara has about one thousand monuments that recall the glory days of the Great Silk Road. In the old town you can see the almost 50 m high Kalyan minaret and the Lab-i Hauz ensemble at the pond. In front of the Nasreddin monument, listen to some of his stories and legends. In the courtyard of a madrasa, you will experience a folklore show with music, local dances and a presentation of colourful national costumes. Overnight at a midrange hotel in Bukhara. Overnight: Hotel Asia Bukhara (or similar) (BLD)

Day 6 The Samanid Mausoleum

Today you will explore Bukhara. The entire city seems like a large, unique, and authentic architectural museum that has retained its old Middle Eastern countenance. In the morning we will take you to the magnificent Mir-i-Arab and the most valuable building in Central Asia, the Samanid Mausoleum. Then
take a tour through the mighty fortress of Ark, a city in the city that was once the seat of government of the rulers of Bukhara. Overnight on board (BLD)

Day 7 Time Travel

Overnight you drove through the mountains. Today, you will see a folklore show of the unique tradition of this region that seems to have fallen out of time. Afterwards you will go toShahrisabz in the birthplace of Timur. In the evening, take your special train to Dushanbe. Overnight on board (BLD)

Day 8 Dushanbe

After arriving in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, in the morning, you will discover numerous sights on a tour. Among the many parks in the city, a visit to Rudaki Park is a great way to relax in the countryside. In the late afternoon you will return to your special train and head towards Samarkand. Overnight on board (BLD)

Day 9 Samarkand

Today, you will experience the sights of this renowned and historic site, which was known under the rule of Timur as the most beautiful and important city in the world: the burial town of Shah-i-Zinda (“The Living King”), the excavation sites of Afrasiyab (with museum tour) and Registan Square were certainly the most impressive construction ensemble in Central Asia. Registan Square is surrounded by three mighty madrasas. The huge and magnificent portals are impressive in terms of decoration and colour. In the background,the domes of the mosques glitter like in the Middle Eastern fairy tale. In 1917, the women of Uzbekistan burned their face veils at this historic site and embarked on a new era. Here in Samarkand, you will spend the next two nights in a mid-range hotel. Overnight: Hotel Grand Samarkand (or similar) (BLD)

Day 10 Samarkand, the Splendid

Today, you will visit a silk carpet manufactory and an Uzbek artisan family that makes paper from mulberry tree bark. You will also see the Ulugh Beg Observatory and the ruins of the BibiKhanym Mosque. The palace-like Gur- i-Amir mausoleum complex can be visited from the inside. It houses the tomb of Timur, who made his capital a paradise as a famous builder, but also went down in history as a feared conqueror. Overnight: Hotel Grand Samarkand (or
similar) (BLD)

Day 11 Train day

After breakfast, your special train will make its way to Kyrgyzstan. You spend the day relaxing with lectures on board. Enjoy this relaxed day and look forward to the next station! Overnight on board (BLD)

Day 12 Bishkek

After breakfast on board you will reach theKyrgyz capital Bishkek. On a tour, you will discover its numerous sights. With about 100 m² of green space per inhabitant, Bishkek is one of the greenest cities in the world! And of course the Ala Archa National Park is also part of the programme. You will spend the night in a comfortable hotel in Bishkek. Overnight: Hotel Damas International (or similar) (BLD)

Day 13 Issyk Kul Lake (Kyrgyzstan)

After breakfast, your special train makesits way to the breathtaking Issyk Kul Lake. A visit to the Center of Nomadic Culture will give you insight into the local nomadic traditions before you enjoy some free time for a walk. After a boat trip on the Issyk Kul, your train makes its way to Almaty. Overnight on board (BLD)

Day 14 Almaty – "Father of Apples"

Arrival after lunch. Get to know this beautiful city on a city tour featuring the
Russian Orthodox wooden cathedral, Wedding Palace, circus, central mosque and central park with different monuments. Farewell dinner will be served at a local yurt-style national restaurant before spending a last short night at the hotel. Overnight: Rahat Palace (or similar) (BLD)

Day 15 Return

Transfer to airport

✓ What's Included

  • 7 Nights on the Orient Silk Road Express
  • 7 Nights in Premium Hotels
  • Daily Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Guided Sightseeing & Entrance Fees
  • Private Transfers Throughout
  • English-Speaking Tour Guide
  • Doctor On Board
  • Traditional Folk Performance
  • Local Cultural Experience
  • Wine Tasting

✕ Not Included

  • International & Domestic Flights
  • Visa Charges
  • Invitation Letter Fees (if applicable)
  • Beverages
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Items Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • GST & TCS (Applicable for Indian Travelers)

The Orient Silk Road Express

The Orient Silk Road Express offers the best possible comfort for travelling the legendary Silk Road. The comfortable restaurant cars serve freshly prepared regional dishes and offer bar service in the evening. The train is air-conditioned while moving.

Habibi

Each Habibi compartment provides sleeping space for up to four guests, with berths arranged two on each side of the compartment, one above the other and a table in the middle below the window. Each car has nine compartments; combined toilet and washing facilities are located at both ends.

Ali Baba

The Ali Baba compartment features two comfortable lower beds measuring 27.5 x 74.8 in. /67 x 184 cm. There is a table below the window and various options to stow belongings or luggage. Each car in the Ali Baba category has nine compartments; combined toilet and washing facilities are located at both ends.

Aladdin

This category features two lower beds (27.5 x 74.8 in./67 x 184 cm), a small table and storage space. Each car has eight compartments and one shower facility. Guests in this category receive one bathrobe per compartment; combined toilet and washing facilities are located at both ends of each car

Kalif

This category features two beds, with an upper berth measuring ca. 31.6 x 68.5 in. /ca. 80 x 174 cm and the lower one a more generous ca. 44 x 72.4 in./ca. 112 x 184 cm. Each compartment features a closet, safe and en-suite bath with separate shower cabin. Every car of this category, offering the highest level of comfort available on the Silk Road, contains only four compartments and offers space for a maximum of just 8 guests