Silk Road Holidays

At the heart of the Silk Road, Uzbekistan reveals the history of ancient traders through desert citadels, fortress ruins and colourful bazaars. Join one of our Silk Road holidays to marvel at the ornate minarets and domes of Bukhara, walk perfectly restored streets in the walled city of Khiva, and see the madrassahs and blue mosaics of Registan Square in Samarkand.

Kyrgyzstan is naturally beautiful, with dramatic gorges, wildflower pastures and hot springs. On our trips to Kyrgyzstan, you can explore idyllic lakes, witness breathtaking panoramas and hike through the Djety Oguz, a distinctive valley filled with local legends. A highlight of a Kyrgyzstan tour is a night in a yurt, where you experience the traditional way of life beneath the stars.

The mountainous landscapes of Tajikistan feature some of the most spectacular sections of the Silk Road. Join one of our trips to Tajikistan and travel to the majestic Fann Mountains and historic town of Penjikent. Or, for the really adventurous, take our trip through the Pamir Mountains, passing forts, caravanserais and remote mountain settlements. 

On Turkmenistan Silk Road tours, you’ll delve into ancient civilisations and explore some of the country’s most notable sites. One of the most incredible is the Darvaza gas crater, also known as the Door to Hell, a huge flaming crater in the Karakum Desert that has been burning for more than 50 years. Also fascinating is Konye-Urgench, the ruined capital of the once-powerful Khwarezm empire.

For centuries, diverse cultures filled the bazaars of Kazakhstan, with merchants selling silks, jewels, spices and even exotic birds. On a Silk Road trip, you’ll dive into that history and travel among beautiful lakes and peaks carpeted with wildflowers. You’ll also visit the impressive Charyn Canyon. Formed by erosion from the Charyn River, this unusual red landscape is known as the Valley of Castles due to its unique rock formations − a sight to behold on Silk Road holidays.