Istanbul To Tashkent
Watch the vibrant cultures of Iran and the Silk Road unfurl on this astonishing 39-day adventure through Turkey and Central Asia. Roam across vast rugged landscapes that have been claimed by Commagene kings, Kurdish chieftains, Persian shahs, Mongol khans, Islamic sultans and more recently Soviet Russia, leaving behind a wealth of cityscapes and remote fortresses. Meet desert nomads and mountain villagers and share their traditional way of life,... more info
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Travel from Istanbul to Tashkent
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Overland Expeditions
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Istanbul To Tashkent - Reverse
Watch the vibrant cultures of Iran and the Silk Road unfurl on this astonishing 39-day adventure through Turkey and Central Asia. Roam across vast rugged landscapes that have been claimed by Commagene kings, Kurdish chieftains, Persian shahs, Mongol khans, Islamic sultans and more recently Soviet Russia, leaving behind a wealth of cityscapes and remote fortresses. Meet desert nomads and mountain villagers and share their traditional way of life,... more info
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Travel from Tashkent to Istanbul
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Overland Expeditions
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Samarkand & Tamerlane's Testament
Discover the treasures of Central Asia on this adventure from the futuristic architecture of Ashgabat, through the vast Karakum and Red Deserts to the Uzbek capital of Tashkent. Join us as we travel into the ancient walled city of Khiva, across the dunes of Central Asia, stopping in Samarkand, the Silk Road’s most romantic destination. Get to know the hospitable and welcoming people that call these unique nations home, sleep in a yurt and... more info
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Travel from Ashgabat to Tashkent
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Overland Expeditions
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Samarkand & Tamerlane's Testament - Reverse
Discover the treasures of Central Asia on this adventure from the futuristic architecture of Ashgabat, through the vast Karakum and Red Deserts to the Uzbek capital of Tashkent. Join us as we travel into the ancient walled city of Khiva, across the dunes of Central Asia, stopping in Samarkand, the Silk Road’s most romantic destination. Get to know the hospitable and welcoming people that call these unique nations home, sleep in a yurt and... more info
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Travel from Tashkent to Khiva
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Overland Expeditions
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Central Silk Road - Reverse
Follow the central Silk Road through harshly beautiful deserts, past mountains and lakeshores that were once home to brutal yet sophisticated khans and sultans, and later still were the furthest reaches of the USSR. Now they offer the bold traveller a startling vision of Central Asian culture: a blend of futuristic cities, Islamic monuments and traditional nomad customs. From the modern streets of Ashgabat to the relaxed charm of Bishkek, the... more info
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Travel from Bishkek to Khiva
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic
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Central Silk Road
Follow the central Silk Road through harshly beautiful deserts, past mountains and lakeshores that were once home to brutal yet sophisticated khans and sultans, and later still were the furthest reaches of the USSR. Now they offer the bold traveller a startling vision of Central Asian culture: a blend of futuristic cities, Islamic monuments and traditional nomad customs. From the modern streets of Ashgabat to the relaxed charm of Bishkek, the... more info
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Travel from Khiva to Bishkek
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic
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Tashkent To Tehran
From Uzbekistan, through Turkmenistan to Iran, we follow the Silk Road, crossing regions where many great civilizations met, traded and battled. See where many great emperors made history and left behind a lasting legacy of culture and language. Explore mosques with their stunning mosaic and visit colourful markets on this journey back in time.
About Gap Adventures
Travel from Tashkent to Tehran
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari
21 days
|From US$3549
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Grand Asian Caravan
An incredible adventure along Asias ancient routes of trade and conquest. From Chinas Forbidden City and Silk Road oases to the once forbidden frontiers of the Tien Shan Mountains and the fabled cities of the Silk Road; Samarkand and Bukhara. And beyond, across the desert to the shores of the Caspian Sea and the ancient sites of Georgia; Mtskheta, Tbilisi and Kutaisi, before following the Black Sea coast to Istanbul - gateway to Europe.
Travel from Beijing to Istanbul
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys
36 days
|From US$7280
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Grand Asian Caravan
An incredible adventure along Asias ancient routes of trade and conquest. From Chinas Forbidden City and Silk Road oases to the once forbidden frontiers of the Tien Shan Mountains and the fabled cities of the Silk Road; Samarkand and Bukhara. And beyond, across the desert to the shores of the Caspian Sea and the ancient sites of Georgia; Mtskheta, Tbilisi and Kutaisi, before following the Black Sea coast to Istanbul - gateway to Europe.
Travel from Istanbul to Beijing
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys
38 days
|From US$7280
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Silk Road To Xi'an
Discover a land of vast open landscapes, timeless treasures and ancient civilisations on this adventure from Kyrgyzstan to Xi’an along the legendary Silk Road. Travel from the heights of the Kyrgyz mountains, over the legendary Torugart Pass through the Taklamakan Desert and into the lush countryside of the Gansu Corridor. Discover places seldom visited, from the breathtaking Buddhist artwork in the Mogao Caves to deserted stretches of China’s... more info
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Travel from Bishkek to Xian
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Overland Expeditions
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Istanbul To Kathmandu - Reverse
Experience everything Central Asia has to offer on this truly epic overland adventure. Discover cultures old and new while travelling to an incredible variety of landscapes - see the historic streets of Istanbul, the stark landscapes of Iran, the legendary Tibetan slopes of Mt Everest and journey past the prayer flags of Kathmandu. Visit monasteries and mosques, caves and craters, barren deserts and bustling bazaars. Scenery and sights are all... more info
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Travel from Kathmandu to Istanbul
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Overland Expeditions
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Istanbul To Kathmandu
Experience everything Central Asia has to offer on this truly epic overland adventure. Discover cultures old and new while travelling to an incredible variety of landscapes - see the historic streets of Istanbul, the stark landscapes of Iran, the legendary Tibetan slopes of Mt Everest and journey past the prayer flags of Kathmandu. Visit monasteries and mosques, caves and craters, barren deserts and bustling bazaars. Scenery and sights are all... more info
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Travel from Istanbul to Kathmandu
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Overland Expeditions
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Silk Road To Xi'an - Reverse
Discover a land of vast open landscapes, timeless treasures and ancient civilisations on this adventure from Kyrgyzstan to Xi’an along the legendary Silk Road. Travel from the heights of the Kyrgyz mountains, over the legendary Torugart Pass through the Taklamakan Desert and into the lush countryside of the Gansu Corridor. Discover places seldom visited, from the breathtaking Buddhist artwork in the Mogao Caves to deserted stretches of China’s... more info
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Travel from Xian to Bishkek
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Overland Expeditions
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Silk Road Railway
Travel the Silk Road aboard this exciting new rail adventure from Asia to Europe. From Beijing to Istanbul through the Oases of the Taklamakan desert tot he fabled cities of Samarkand and Bukhara. Then across the Kara Kum desert and Turkmenistan to the holy city of Mashhad. Iran will surprise and reward every visitor with its warm welcome and the incredible monuments and architecture of Isfahan. And finally aboard the trans-Asia Express to... more info
Travel from Istanbul to Beijing
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys
30 days
|From US$4660
| Travel by Train
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Tashkent To Istanbul
From Uzbekistan, through Turkmenistan to Iran and on to Turkey, we follow the Silk Road, crossing regions where many great civilizations met, traded and battled. See where many great emperors made history and left behind a lasting legacy of culture and language. Explore mosques with their stunning mosaics and visit colourful markets on this journey back in time, before arriving in the wonderful city of Istanbul, where East has met West for... more info
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Travel from Tashkent to Istanbul
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Scenic
28 days
|From US$4999
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Silk Road Odyssey
From the 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, in particular Samarkand and Bukhara, magnificent citadels of architectural splendour, seats of learning and states of considerable power. To follow this ancient trade route by rail is to be on a brilliant and unique journey.
Travel from St Petersburg to Beijing
Vacation type: Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys
29 days
|From US$4990
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