Uzbekistan lies at the heart of Central Asia. It was here that the ancient Silk Road traversed linking China and the Mediterranean, that Alexander the Great conquered and that the great warlord Timur was born. Uzbekistan is a cultural melting pot with a proud artistic history and diverse culture. It’s known for its mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road. Samarkand, a major city on the route, contains a landmark of Islamic architecture: the Registan, a plaza bordered by 3 ornate, mosaic-covered religious schools dating to the 15th and 17th centuries.
Each corner of Uzbekistan attracts with its features. In Tashkent, you can take a walk in the most beautiful metro in the world or see the most ancient manuscript – the Koran of Usman. In the historical cities included in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List – Samarkand, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz and Khiva, you can visit the most ancient architectural monuments that have preserved echoes of past eras. In the southernmost part of the country – Surkhandarya, you can travel through mountain gorges or see the ruins of the ancient cities near Termez.Depending on the time of year, you can go skiing in the foothills of the Tien Shan or climb the highest point of Big Chimgan.
The Legendary Silk Road by Private Train from Ashgabat
3 Nights - Tours in April and October each year
Overview: Journey along the ancient trade routes of the legendary Silk Road and discover its historical and cultural diversity where ancient and modern civilizations combine…
Travel Dates: 12/04/22 - 25/04/22, 18/10/22 - 31/10/22, 11/04/23 - 24/04/23, 17/10/23 - 30/10/23
Heart of the Silk Road by Private Train
9 Nights - Check with our office for other occasional dates
Overview: 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.…
Travel Dates: 25/08/22 - 03/09/22
The Legendary Silk Road by Private Train from Almaty
13 Nights - Tours in March and October each year
Overview: Follow the legendary Silk Road back in time, across three countries and seven UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Travel Dates: 31/03/22 - 13/04/22, 06/10/22 - 19/10/22, 30/03/23 - 12/04/23, 05/10/23 - 18/10/23
Republics of the Silk Road by Luxury Private Train from Tashkent
13 Nights
Overview: This new tour is a fascinating 14 day rail journey on board the Golden Eagle through the 'Five Stans', the Southern Republics of the former Soviet Union.
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Travel Dates: 01/04/22 - 14/04/22, 07/10/22 - 20/10/22, 06/10/23 - 19/10/23
The Great Silk Road Adventure by Private Train
15 Nights - Tours April and September each year
Overview: Explore the ancient and modern Silk Road via private train on this unique journey through one of Asia’s most historically dynamic regions. Amazing natural beauty,…
Travel Dates: 03/09/22 - 18/09/22, 20/09/22 - 05/10/22
Republics of the Silk Road by Luxury Private Train from Moscow
16 Nights
Overview: A fascinating rail journey through the 'Five Stans', the Southern Republics of the former Soviet Union.
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Travel Dates: 29/03/22 - 14/04/22, 29/03/23 - 14/04/23
Silk Road by Private Train from Beijing to Moscow through Central Asia
20 Nights - Join us as we retrace the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation. Contact Guidepost Tours for dates
Overview: Retracing one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation, the Silk Road follows in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great…
