In 10 days, we’ll ride through two countries, watching the world shift outside our train window from mountain lakes to ancient cities and vast open landscapes. Some days, we’ll settle into the rhythm of the rails sharing stories, playlists, and slow moments. Other days, we’ll be out exploring: walking, tasting and working if needed.

We begin in Khiva, one of the most atmospheric cities along the Silk Road. The journey starts slowly with an evening meetup, time to settle in, and a full day to explore the old city, walk its quiet streets, and feel the rhythm of this place.

From Khiva, we take our first train to Bukhara. It’s a long afternoon ride ideal for reading or watching the dunes landscape outside the window. In Bukhara, we pause again. There’s a full day to explore the city, balance work and wandering, and absorb the layers of history without rushing.

In the evening, we continue to Samarkand. A full day here allows space for both focused work and discovery monumental architecture, open squares, and moments of stillness between movement.

Another evening train takes us to Tashkent, where the journey briefly shifts pace. It’s a capital of Uzbekistan, a contrast to the Silk Road towns, and a place to reset before the longest stretch ahead. From Tashkent, we board a night train to Almaty and it is the longest ride of the journey, also we will experience the border crossing control in the train.

We arrive in Almaty in the morning. The final day is unstructured — city exploration, nature or a hike in the mountains nearby. Almaty is hip and modern city that is worth to explore, bacause it has a lot to offer.

We choose to stay in cozy, locally-owned guesthouses rather than large hotel chains, it’s our way of supporting local communities. Twin (2-person) accommodation is included in the price.