Signature Collection: Five Stans of the Silk Road

This 19-day luxury journey through Central Asia explores the “Five Stans,” offering a combination of cultural immersion, historical landmarks, and scenic landscapes along the Silk Road. Beginning in Almaty, Kazakhstan, you experience bustling markets and modern city life before travelling to Kyrgyzstan’s alpine regions, where mountain lakes, rolling meadows, and nomadic traditions provide a striking contrast. In Kyrgyzstan, you visit local yurt camps, meet herders, and enjoy gentle hikes amid the Tien Shan mountains. The trip continues into Uzbekistan, with stops in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara to explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, ancient madrasas, and grand bazaars that reflect centuries of Silk Road commerce and architecture. In Turkmenistan, visits to Ashgabat and the Karakum Desert reveal a blend of modern design and desert landscapes, while northern Tajikistan’s Pamir Mountains offer dramatic high-altitude scenery and cultural encounters in remote villages. Along the route, guided walks, cultural demonstrations, and opportunities to sample local cuisine deepen understanding of Central Asia’s rich heritage. Travellers move at a moderate pace, combining comfort with immersive experiences, from urban centres to remote highlands, gaining insight into the history, traditions, and landscapes that have shaped the heart of the Silk Road over millennia.