Travel along the Silk Road into the ancient land of Persia. This unique journey takes in destinations that are rarely experienced by the Western visitor, which makes it all the more special.
Northbound: Tehran - Persepolis - Shiraz - Isfahan - Yazd - Rayen - Mahan - Mashhad - Merv - Ashgabat - Darvaza Gas Crater - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent - Baikonur - Moscow (alternatively, you may leave the journey in Tashkent)
Experienced tour managers
Arrival and departure transfers
Hotel and on-board accommodation
Welcome and farewell dinners
Route guide, itinerary and information pack
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
Drinks with meals
On-board service
Guided off-train excursions
Freedom of Choice touring
Personal headsets
On-board doctor and medical facilities
Cabin attendant service
Porterage
All gratuities
Day 1 - Tehran to Iran
Day 2 - Travelling
Day 3 - Travelling
Day 4 - Persepolis to Shiraz(Iran)
Day 5 - Isfahan (Iran)
Day 6 - Yazd (Iran)
Day 7 - Rayen & Mahan (Iran)
Day 8 -Mashhad (Iran)
Day 9 - Sarakhs (Iran)
Day 10 - Ashgabat & Darvaza Gas Crater Turkmenistan
Day 11 - Khiva Uzbekistan
Day 12 - Bukhara (Uzbekistan)
Day 13 - Samarkand (Uzbekistan)
Day 14 - Tashkent (Uzbekistan)
Day 15 - Baikonur (Russian Territory)
Day 16 - On Board Kazakhstan to Russia
Day 17 - Moscow (Russia)
DAY 18 - Moscow (Russia)
2018 Departures - Oct 28 - Nov 14
2019 Departures - Oct 13 - Oct 30
Silver Class
Sleeps 2 in either lower small double bed or in bunk style
Private en-suite bathroom with ‘wet-room’ style shower and toilet
DVD/CD player with LCD screens
Bathrobes, slippers and toiletries provided as standard
Individual controlled air-conditioning
Full length wardrobe and personal safe
Large picture window
All guests enjoy luxury as standard in their accommodation with:
The attentive services of our carriage attendants, on call 24 hours a day
Exclusive L’Occitane toiletries within each bathroom
Complimentary tea and coffee available in guest cabins at all times
Complimentary bottled mineral water in cabins and on all excursions
A fresh fruit basket in each carriage
The option of a light breakfast in the comfort of their cabin
A Golden Eagle embroidered backpack and a souvenir
Journey brochure and detailed route map
Upgrades are available, please contact us for further information and availability.
Travel at 60 Booking Conditions apply
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