Private Luxury Travel in IndiaHimalayas - ABSOLUTE TRAVEL

THE GREAT SILK ROAD - 18 days
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & Western China: Tashkent, Urgentch, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Bishkek, Kashgar, Urumqi, Turpan, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Xian

Absolute Travel's "Great Silk Road" includes the region's most legendary destinations. Begin in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent, and head westwards to the legendary Silk Road cities: the timeless oasis of Khiva; Bukhara, in its heyday a center for pilgrims and scholars; and Samarkand, rich with architectural splendors. Travel across Kyrgyzstan, following ancient trade routes in the shadow of towering mountains. Awesome landscapes and friendly people mark this rugged journey. Arrive in Kashgar for the famed Sunday Market. Explore the city's mosques and markets, filled with the varied peoples of Central Asia. Head next into western China, to the point at which the Silk Road once began. Explore the cities of Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, and Xian before concluding this epic journey.

Like all of our tours, this is simply a suggested itinerary, and can easily be customized to suit your schedule, budget, and interests.

Day 1: Arrive Tashkent; Day 2: Tour Tashkent, fly to Urgentch, tour Khiva; Day 3: Drive to Bukhara; Day 4: Full day tour of Bukhara; Day 5: Drive to Shakhrisabz, overnight in Samarkand; Day 6: Morning tour of Samarkand, afternoon drive to Tashkent; Day 7: Fly to Bishkek; Day 8: Morning tour of Bishkek, then drive to Naryn; Day 9: Drive via Torugart Pass to Kashgar; Day 10: Kashgar Sunday Market; Day 11: Fly to Urumqi, continue to Turpan; Day 12: Tour Turpan, board sleeper train to Jiayuguan; Day 13: Jiayuguan touring; Day 14: Morning touring, drive to Dunhuang; Day 15: Dunhuang touring; Day 16: Fly to Xian, touring; Day 17: Xian touring; Day 18: Depart Xian

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