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Silk Road tours across Central Asia

From Uzbekistan's golden cities to Tajikistan's Pamir Highway—fixed prices in USD, visa support, and clear confirmation before any payment.

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Golden Cities Silk Trail — Uzbekistan — featured Silk Road tour

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Golden Cities Silk Trail — Uzbekistan · $2,890

From $2,890 · 9 days

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Flexible cancellation

Full refund minus $150 admin fee when cancelled 60+ days before departure

24/7 trip support

English-speaking team before and during your trip

Local expert guides

English-speaking guides and local partners on every route

Clear pricing

Fixed package prices. Availability confirmed before payment

English-speaking support available Mon–Sat, 9:00–19:00 (GMT+5)

Silk Road travel on the trail

Short films and routes that show how a Silk Road tour feels before you book.

Gobi Desert · China

Camel Caravan

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Karakum · Turkmenistan

Desert Trails

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Registan Square, Uzbekistan Silk Road tour

Samarkand · Uzbekistan

Registan Square

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The Great Silk Road, mapped for modern travel

Explore the historic corridor and jump into live Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and multi-country Central Asia itineraries.

Trade routes c. 200 BCE — 1500 CE

The Silk Road

Via Serica

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Uzbekistan

Samarkand

Registan Square — jewel of the Silk Road

Principal trading posts & caravanserais

From Chang'an, capital of Han China, to Constantinople — approx. 7,000 miles of caravan trails

Historical corridor illustration for orientation. Present-day GST tours operate on selected modern routes only — not every map point is a bookable product.

GREATSILKTRAILS curates fixed-price Great Silk Road tours and private Silk Road travel with local partners—historic context on the map, real departures on each tour page.

Featured Silk Road tours

Fixed-price packages for classic Silk Road travel—hotels, guides, transfers, and most meals included.

Silk Road Origins Trail — China Silk Road tour
Culture & Cities
Next departure: Sep 10, 2026Up to 12

Silk Road Origins Trail — China

12 daysChinaLeisure
  • Terracotta Army at dawn
  • Mogao Caves UNESCO site
  • Sunday livestock market in Kashgar
$3,790$3,490

per person

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Nomads & Mountains Silk Trail — Kyrgyzstan Silk Road tour
Horse Riding
Next departure: Aug 18, 2026Up to 12

Nomads & Mountains Silk Trail — Kyrgyzstan

10 daysKyrgyzstanModerate
  • Multi-day horse trek across jailoos
  • Eagle hunting demonstration
  • Issyk-Kul lakeside homestay
$2,180

per person

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Golden Cities Silk Trail — Uzbekistan Silk Road tour
Culture & CitiesBestseller
Next departure: Sep 15, 2026Up to 12

Golden Cities Silk Trail — Uzbekistan

9 daysUzbekistanLeisure
  • Registan at golden hour
  • Silk weaving masterclass
  • Private dinner inside Khiva's walls
$3,290$2,890

per person

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Pamir Silk Trail — Tajikistan (Flagship) Silk Road tour
Overland & 4x4
Next departure: Aug 5, 2026Up to 12

Pamir Silk Trail — Tajikistan (Flagship)

12 daysTajikistanModerate
  • Full Pamir Highway 4x4 traverse
  • Wakhan Corridor & Afghan views
  • Homestays with Pamiri families
$3,290$2,980

per person

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Great Steppe Silk Trail — Kazakhstan Silk Road tour
Overland & 4x4
Next departure: Sep 22, 2026Up to 12

Great Steppe Silk Trail — Kazakhstan

9 daysKazakhstanLeisure
  • Charyn Canyon sunrise drive
  • Turkestan mausoleum visit
  • Nomadic eagle hunter camp
$2,450

per person

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Caravan Desert Silk Trail — Turkmenistan Silk Road tour
Overland & 4x4
Next departure: Oct 2, 2026Up to 12

Caravan Desert Silk Trail — Turkmenistan

7 daysTurkmenistanModerate
  • Door to Hell at night
  • Ancient Merv archaeological site
  • Desert camp under the stars
$1,980

per person

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Karakoram Silk Trail — Pakistan Silk Road tour
Trekking
Next departure: Sep 5, 2026Up to 12

Karakoram Silk Trail — Pakistan

10 daysPakistanModerate
  • Hunza Valley village treks
  • Khunjerab Pass crossing
  • Baltit Fort heritage walk
$2,680

per person

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Persian Silk Trail — Iran Silk Road tour
Culture & Cities
Next departure: Oct 12, 2026Up to 12

Persian Silk Trail — Iran

10 daysIranLeisure
  • Naqsh-e Jahan Square at dusk
  • Yazd Zoroastrian fire temple
  • Persepolis guided exploration
$2,890$2,590

per person

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Anatolian Silk Trail — Turkey Silk Road tour
Culture & Cities
Next departure: Sep 28, 2026Up to 12

Anatolian Silk Trail — Turkey

10 daysTurkeyLeisure
  • Hot-air balloon over Cappadocia
  • Mevlana Museum in Konya
  • Spice Bazaar tasting tour
$2,480

per person

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Pamir 4x4 Expedition Silk Road tour
Overland & 4x4
Next departure: Jul 20, 2026Up to 12

Pamir 4x4 Expedition

8 daysTajikistanAdventurous
  • Murghab high-altitude camp
  • Karakul Lake reflections
  • GBAO permit handled for you
$2,280

per person

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Jailoo Horse Trail — Kyrgyzstan Silk Road tour
Horse Riding
Next departure: Aug 12, 2026Up to 12

Jailoo Horse Trail — Kyrgyzstan

7 daysKyrgyzstanModerate
  • Daily rides between jailoo camps
  • Traditional beshbarmak feast
  • Felt-making workshop
$1,780

per person

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Pamir Trekking Crossing Silk Road tour
Trekking
Next departure: Jul 28, 2026Up to 12

Pamir Trekking Crossing

11 daysTajikistanAdventurous
  • Cross 4,000 m+ mountain passes
  • Camp beside glacial lakes
  • Local Pamiri trekking guides
$2,790

per person

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Silk Road Golden Hour Photo Journey Silk Road tour
Photo Journeys
Next departure: Sep 1, 2026Up to 12

Silk Road Golden Hour Photo Journey

10 daysUzbekistan · TajikistanLeisure
  • Registan blue-hour session
  • Pamir Highway landscape shoots
  • On-location editing workshops
$2,650

per person

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Karakoram 4x4 Overland Silk Road tour
Overland & 4x4
Next departure: Oct 18, 2026Up to 12

Karakoram 4x4 Overland

12 daysPakistan · ChinaAdventurous
  • Khunjerab Pass 4x4 crossing
  • Attabad Lake scenic drive
  • Kashgar Old Town arrival
$3,190

per person

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Caucasus Culture Route Silk Road tour
Culture & Cities
Next departure: Oct 5, 2026Up to 12

Caucasus Culture Route

11 daysGeorgia · ArmeniaLeisure
  • Kakheti wine tasting
  • Geghard monastery visit
  • Tbilisi old town walking tour
$2,380

per person

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Pamir Light Photo Journey Silk Road tour
Photo Journeys
Next departure: Aug 25, 2026Up to 12

Pamir Light Photo Journey

9 daysTajikistanLeisure
  • Sunrise at Karakul Lake
  • Wakhan Valley portrait sessions
  • Night sky astrophotography
$2,140

per person

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Sultan Silk Road tour
Culture & Cities
Next departure: Jul 3, 2026Up to 12

Sultan

7 daysChinaLeisure
    $1,990

    per person

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    Expert Guide

    Local historian, full trip

    Hotels

    Boutique & heritage stays

    Transfers

    Airport pickup & all transport

    Meals

    Breakfast + most dinners

    Entrance Fees

    Museums, sites, activities

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    Group, signature and private Silk Road tours

    Choose how you want to travel the Silk Road—shared departures or a private itinerary.

    Explorer

    from $1,980

    8–10 day journeys, small groups up to 12

    • Group tours
    • Standard hotels
    • Shared transfers
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    Signature

    from $2,650

    11–14 day premium routes, groups up to 8

    • Smaller groups
    • Heritage hotels
    • Private guide
    • Cultural workshops
    Explore signature Silk Road tours

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    Custom quote

    Fully private, any duration, your dream itinerary

    • Private car & guide
    • Luxury lodges
    • Helicopter options
    • Personal concierge

    Our Partners

    Vetted local operators and hospitality partners — listed with permission only

    Every GREATSILKTRAILS package is delivered through vetted hotels, DMCs, and cultural institutions — not anonymous third parties. These are the teams that greet you at the airport, unlock closed monuments, and cook dinner in the desert.

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    Guest feedback

    Illustrative guest notes for inspiration — replace with verified reviews before public launch.

    Guest note

    Standing in Registan at sunrise felt like stepping through a portal. Logistics were clear and the pace worked.

    Guest, Europe

    Golden Cities route

    Guest note

    The Pamir Highway days were raw and magnificent. Guides explained altitude and stops without pressure.

    Guest, UK

    Pamir Silk Trail

    Guest note

    Family-friendly pace through Uzbekistan. Kids still talk about the desert evening.

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