Explore the fabled Silk Road as you journey through Central Asia’s Five ’Stans: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.

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 The Registan complex, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Registan complex, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
 The Sher Dor Madrassah, Registan Square Ensemble, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Sher Dor Madrassah, Registan Square Ensemble, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
 Cupola of the Sher Dor Madrassah, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Cupola of the Sher Dor Madrassah, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
 Cupola of Bibi Khanum Mosque, detail, Samarkand
Cupola of Bibi Khanum Mosque, detail, Samarkand
 Bukhara Palace, Uzbekistan
Bukhara Palace, Uzbekistan
 The Shah i Zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Shah i Zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
 Dried fruit and spices at Siab Bazaar near Bibi-Khanum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Dried fruit and spices at Siab Bazaar near Bibi-Khanum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
 Statue of Magtymguly, Independence Monument, Ashkhabat, Turkmenistan
Statue of Magtymguly, Independence Monument, Ashkhabat, Turkmenistan
 The Mausoleum of Turkmenbashi, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
The Mausoleum of Turkmenbashi, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
 Vendor selling traditional bread at Panjshanbe Bazaar, Khujand, Tajikistan
Vendor selling traditional bread at Panjshanbe Bazaar, Khujand, Tajikistan
 Panorama of the city of Penjikent, Tajikistan
Panorama of the city of Penjikent, Tajikistan
 Zenkov Cathedral (detail), Almaty, Kazakhstan
Zenkov Cathedral (detail), Almaty, Kazakhstan
 Zenkov Cathedral, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Zenkov Cathedral, Almaty, Kazakhstan
 Falconer in Kazakhstan
Falconer in Kazakhstan

The Silk Road: A Journey to Central Asia

Featuring the Five “Stans” of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan

17 days from $8,795

Explore the fabled Silk Road as you journey through Central Asia’s Five ’Stans: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.

or Call 855-330-1542

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

A fascinating tour in a fascinating world. Don't miss it.

- Bechir R.

Our trip to the Silk Road cities of days of yore was a fascinating journey into the past. Ancient cities like Bukhara and Samarkand took on a modern cast after our fabulous Smithsonian trip there.

- Adrienne D.

Central Asia with Smithsonian Journeys was an eye-opening experience to a little-known part of the world. One of the most memorable trips I have ever taken.

- Janice S.

Our trip to the Five Stans with Smithsonian Journeys was extraordinary. Exploring the Silk Road fulfilled a lifelong dream—particularly Samarkand with some of the most magnificent Islamic architecture on the planet.

- Laura G.

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Hotel Oguzkent

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Elegant yet traditional, the Oguzkent Hotel is situated in Ashkabad's city center, across from Neutrality Park.  Designed for comfort and convenience, rooms come with a minibar, safe, air conditioning and WiFi.  Three restaurants, a spa and mall are also located within the hotel. 



Asia Hotel Khiva

Khiva, Uzbekistan

Located just outside of Ichon Qala and a two-minute walk from the city wall, Hotel Asia Khiva offers a beautiful lobby, a restaurant with its own bakery, bar, conference hall, Internet, pool and sauna.  All rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, phone and minibar.



Latifa Begim Hotel

Bukhara, Uzbekistan

​​​​​​​The beautiful Latifa Begim Hotel is one of Bukhara's best and newest properties. It is conveniently located just off the central Lyabi Hauz Square and within easy walking distance of most of the Old Town area. The hotel features traditional Bukharan design elements including plaster carvings, woodwork, and tiles. All rooms include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and other modern amenities.



Emir Han

Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Located only a mile from Samarkand's historic center, the Emir Han hotel features two restaurants, a fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a Finnish sauna and a Turkish bath. Rooms come furnished with a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, in-room safe, air-conditioning, and complimentary WiFi.



Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Located in the heart of the city, the updated Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace re-opened in 2013.  The elegant hotel features two restaurants, one of them on the rooftop, serving regional and international cuisine.  A piano bar, fitness center, outdoor pool, sauna and spa services round out the amenities.  Rooms include deluxe beds, air conditioning, WiFi, satellite TV, minibar and hairdryer.



Novotel Bishkek City Center

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Opened in March of 2021, the Novotel Bishkek offers modern and contemporary 4-star comforts in the center of Kyrgyzstan's capital city. Onsite amenities include a fitness and spa facilities with a Turkish bath and sauna, massage rooms, an indoor swimming pool, and a restaurant serving local and Mediterranean fare. Multilingual front desk and concierge services are available 24 hours a day and high-speed Wifi is available throughout the property.



InterContinental Almaty Hotel

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Located in downtown Almaty, the five-star Intercontinental is beautifully appointed with a grand atrium entryway.  Rooms have a minibar, air conditioning and satellite TV.  Multiple restaurants on the property serve everything from Chinese to Turkish cuisine and the French-inspired Belvedere Grill with its rooftop-dining terrace is known as one of the best restaurants in the city.  A Turkish bath is available at the onsite spa along with an indoor pool, tennis courts and golf courses.



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