Your OROKO Representative and private driver will be waiting to transfer you to your luxury hotel for your two night stay. Prepare for a whirlwind expedition across the ancient Silk Road as you follow in the steps of pilgrims, traders and diplomats through five different countries.

Spreading out from the foothills of the Zaili Ala-Too Mountains, Almaty is Kazakhstan’s largest metropolis. Alongside your private guide, get exploring as you pay a visit to important landmarks such as the Central State Museum, Kok-Tobe Cable Line, Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral.

Spend two nights in the Issyk-Kul area, absorbing its beautiful landscapes. Witness ancient petroglyphs, horse ride in the mountains and observe steppe nomads eagle hunting. Complete your experience with a picnic lunch at a nearby eco farm.

The next day, enjoy a private tour of Bishkek’s main sites including the House of Parliament Building, Ala-Too Square, Oak Park and the Ata Beyit Memorial Complex. In the evening, transfer to the airport for your flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Spend two nights in one of the oldest cities in Uzbekistan and home to the oldest Quran in the world. We’ll also take you to the culturally significant landmarks such as Independence Square, the Opera & Ballet Theatre and the Tillya Sheikh Mosque.

During your one night stay in Khujand, take a guided tour of its historical sites and explore its fascinating links to both Alexander the Great and Cyrus the Great of Persia. We’ll also take you to explore the bustling Panjshanbe Bazaar.

Settled in the 6^th-century BC, UNESCO-listed Samarkand is an ancient oasis on the fringes of the Kyzyl Kum Desert and is the most famous town on the Silk Road. Stroll through bazaars, stone mausoleums and historic mosques during a privately guided tour of this cultural crossroads.

Just as old as Samarkand, Bukhara is a desert wonder of preserved architecture and design from a bygone era. Alongside your guide, marvel at the city’s historic remnants and landmarks followed by a cultural evening dinner with traditional music and dance.

During your two-night stay, explore Khiva’s Old Town with your private guide, wandering through Ichon Qala, the city’s Old Town and its various palaces, mosques and fortresses. The following night will be spent in Nukus.

One of Turkmenistan’s most unusual sights, the Darvaza Gas Crater is a natural gas field which has been burning since 1971. Watch the crater’s simmering blaze, visible from miles away. You’ll then enjoy an alfresco dinner under the stars before spending the night in your luxury yurt.

Once the sun sets, arrive in Ashgabat, your home for the next three nights. With hundreds of marble buildings, fountains, and boulevards illuminated in bright kaleidoscopic colours, the city is best appreciated on a guided tour.

On a privately guided excursion, meet the Nokhur tribespeople and explore a nearby ancient mosque. Complete your tour at an Akhal-Teke horse farm, home to the oldest cultured breed of horse in the world.

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