The Silk Road

Follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great and Marco Polo in this legendary trip tracing the historic trade routes from Asia to Europe. This journey crosses China, Russia and the former Soviet Republics of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Highlights: Moscow · Kara Kum desert · 2,500 year-old cities of Khiva and Bukhara · Samarkand (the ‘Rome of the East’) · the Magao Thousand Buddha Cave Complex (filled with Buddhist sculptures and carvings) · Terracotta Warriers · Beijing

You travel on the luxury private Golden Eagle Train (including ensuite facilities) from Moscow to the border of China. Across China the trip continues on board the private Shangri-La Express.

Moscow to Beijing from £8795pp

Follow the Silk Road by train eastbound from Moscow to Beijing. Travel in style on board GW Trains private trains. Includes accommodation on board and day trips and excursions off the train.
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