AUGUST 24-31, 2026
AUGUST 24-31, 2026
We’ll move across three countries by land, letting the landscape change gradually outside the train window — ancient cities, open steppe, mountain air. Some days belong to the rails: conversation, reflection, shared music, space to think. Other days pull us outward — walking, tasting, observing, and engaging with the places we pass through.
We’ll move across three countries by land, letting the landscape change gradually outside the train window — ancient cities, open steppe, mountain air. Some days belong to the rails: conversation, reflection, shared music, space to think. Other days pull us outward — walking, tasting, observing, and engaging with the places we pass through.
6 cities
2600 km
1 night train
6 hotel stays
3 countries
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AUGUST 24 - 31, 2026
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7 days, 6 cities, 2600 km, 1 night train
6 hotel stays, 3 countries
KYRGYSTAN
Uzbekistan
- Issyk-Kul lake by panoramic trainA scenic train ride along the shores of Issyk-Kul, with wide mountain views, quiet rhythm, and a slower way to take in the landscape.
- Issyk-Kul lakeOne of the largest alpine lakes in the world, surrounded by mountain ranges and wide open landscapes.
- Tashkent modernismDiscover bold Soviet-era architecture mixed with local patterns and Central Asian identity.
- Silk Road ArchitectureMonumental domes, turquoise mosaics and intricate patterns of Silk Road cities make this trip very special.
- Train experienceThe best-selling Deluxe Room is 44 square-metres offering gorgeous views of the beautiful beach.
- SamarkandOne of Central Asia’s most iconic cities. Home to the Registan - a monumental square that once stood at the crossroads of empires.
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Local marketsMarkets full of colour, texture and craftsmanship fabrics, ceramics and everyday life of the Silk Road. - KhivaOne of the most atmospheric cities along the Silk Road and one of the best-preserved historic cities in Central Asia.
Central Asia is a region full of contrasts and character and still off the radar for many travelers. Languages shift from town to town. Plates are piled with flatbread, plov, and herbs. From quiet mountain villages to buzzing crossroads, the region holds layers of stories shaped by empires, nomads, and everyday life.
It’s rarely explored by train, but that’s exactly how we’ll travel. Some days we’ll ride sleek high-speed trains at 200 km/h. Others, we’ll slow down in old Soviet carriages that feel suspended in time. There will be tea, local snacks, conversations, and long windowside silences as the land changes outside.
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.
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.
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