Retracing one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilization, the Silk Road follows in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo as we travel across 5 countries through areas only accessible by train. Tracing one of the Silk Road's most important branches from Beijing to Moscow by train is a rare and momentous journey done with ease and in great comfort. A 13-day abridged version is also available.
An iconic 22 day rail adventure between Beijing and Moscow through Central Asia
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BEIJING - XIAN - DUNHUANG - TURPAN - ALMATY - TASHKENT - SAMARKAND - BUKHARA - MERV - ASHGABAT - DARVAZA - KHIVA - VOLGOGRAD - MOSCOW
Day 1, Beijing arrival
Day 2, Beijing
Day 3, Beijing
Day 4, Beijing & Xian
Day 5, Xian
Day 6, Dunhuang
Day 7, Dunhuang
Day 8, Turpan
Day 9, Border crossing
Day 10, Almaty
Day 11, Tashkent
Day 12, Samarkand
Day 13, Bukhara
Day 14, Merv
Day 15, Ashgabat
Day 16, Darvaza
Day 17, Khiva
Day 18, Kara Kum
Day 19, Volgograd
Day 20, Moscow
Day 21, Moscow
Day 22, Moscow
BEIJING & XIAN
Hotel and on board accommodation
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
***** is for Gold class cabins (7m2): double lower bed and a single upper bed, underfloor heating, DVD, LCD, safe, individual A/C, wardrobe, large window, en-suite toilet and shower
**** is for Silver Class cabins (5m2): a small double lower bed and a single upper bed, DVD, LCD, safe, individual AC, wardrobe, large window, en-suite toilet and shower
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Meet & greet, transfer from/to train station at every city
Drinks with meals
All gratuities
Personal headsets
Private rail journey
On board doctor and medical facilities
Guided off-train excursions
Optional extensions and tours on request
All transportation and entrance tickets included
24/7 English-speaking support line
Luggage handling
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