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 Silk Road: A Journey to Central Asia
Featuring the Five “Stans” of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan
17 days from $8,695
Explore the fabled Silk Road as you journey through Central Asia’s Five ’Stans: Turkmenistan*, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.
Tour Details
WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Bechir R.A fascinating tour in a fascinating world. Don't miss it.
- Adrienne D.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.
- Janice S.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.
- Laura G.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.
JOURNEYS DISPATCHES
Dates & Prices
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September 27, 2023 - October 13, 2023
Departed
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
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| $8,695 | - | - | Double | |
| $9,920 | - | - | Single | |
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October 11, 2023 - October 27, 2023
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| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
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| $8,695 | - | - | Double | |
| $9,920 | - | - | Single | |
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April 10, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Available
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
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| $8,795 | - | - | Double | |
| $10,040 | - | - | Single | |
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May 8, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Available
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
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| $8,795 | - | - | Double | |
| $10,040 | - | - | Single | |
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September 11, 2024 - September 27, 2024
Available
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
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| $8,795 | - | - | Double | |
| $10,040 | - | - | Single | |
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September 25, 2024 - October 11, 2024
Available
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,795 | - | - | Double | |
| $10,040 | - | - | Single | |
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October 9, 2024 - October 25, 2024
Available
| Price | Pre-tour Ext. | Post-tour Ext. | Occupancy | |
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| $8,795 | - | - | Double | |
| $10,040 | - | - | Single | |
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Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.
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