The Silk Road & India
Central Asia lies at the crossroads of history, an area steeped in antiquity protected by great deserts and awesome mountain ranges and the Silk Road a vital trade route for more than 2000 years. Central Asia is like no other place on earth. Everywhere you go you'll be met with keen interest, because the people of Central Asia spontaneously welcome visitors from other lands and have a special affinity with travellers.
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Silk Road aboard the Shangri-La Express - 21 days
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 and
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Silk Road Odyssey 26 days
A classic Silk Road journey along the rails to some of Asia’s most remote cities. See the Registan at dusk and old Bukhara’s covered bazaars and relaxing tea-houses;
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Great Rail Explorer 33 days
When time is on your side and the world is at your feet experience two great rail journeys in one. Taking in the cities and sights of a Trans Mongolian journey across
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Silk Road Railway 29 days
Across China’s vast desert and through Dzungaria to the Silk Road’s most famous cities. Visit Samarkand and Bukhara and cross the Kara Kum to ancient Merv and beyond to
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Great Indian Rail Adventure
This is a journey across the length of the Indian subcontinent, from Kolkata on the Bay of Bengal to Mumbai on the Arabian Sea and to Kochi in the south on the Indian
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Silk Road Adventure
Stunning mountain scenery, ancient Silk Road cities and the bustling markets of the Fergana Valley are just a few of the highlights on this brilliant journey along some
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Persian Caravan
Personally escorted by experienced Sundowners Overland Tour Leader Sveta Selivanova, this incredible tour takes a close look at fascinating Iran before moving on to the
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Silk Road Odyssey
From the great East Gate of Xian the network of commercial arteries linking China with Central Asia and onto Europe became known as the Silk Route. Great cities emerged,
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Silk Road Railway
A true Silk Road journey of discovery from the spectacular palaces and wonderful bazaars of Istanbul by rail to the blue domes of Isfahan’s famous mosque and along the
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Silk Road Caravan
Travel the Silk Road aboard this exciting new rail adventure from Asia to Europe. From Beijing to Dubai through the oases of the Taklamakan desert to the fabled cities
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Grand Asian Caravan
An incredible adventure along Asia's ancient routes of trade and conquest. From China's Forbidden City and Silk Road oases to the once forbidden frontiers of the Tien
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Silk Road Bazaar
Follow in the footsteps of Babur, great grandson of Tamerlane, last of the Timurid Dynasty of Central Asia and founder of the Moghul Empire. Discover all the highlights
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Markets and Minarets - 14 days
Wander the streets and lanes and among ancient mosques and caravanserai of old Bukhara. Cross the Kyzyl Kum desert to Khiva by road. Stand in awe of Samarkand's mighty
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