Bus-Expedition

Bus-Expedition Seidenstraße

Retracing the thousand-year Silk Road, heading across the continent by bus

03.04.2027 – 01.06.2027

Registration Deadline: 15.01.2027

Bus-Expedition

Hamburg - Shanghai 2027.04.03 - 2027.06.01 1,500 km 60 Days
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This page introduces the New Silk Road Bus Expedition 2027 – "1000"Dreams in 60 Nights," a 60-day journey by comfortable bus from Hamburg to Shanghai. The route passes through Central Europe, the Balkans, Turkey, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and all of China connects the two partner cities Hamburg and Shanghai on the Landweg along the historic Silk Road.

Route Map

Travel Highlights

  • Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand – the legendary caravan cities of Uzbekistan
  • The Pamir Plateau, 'Roof of the World', and the endless Taklamakan Desert
  • Kashgar's old town and Turpan's oases with the Karez irrigation system
  • Dunhuang's Mogao Grottoes with Buddhist frescoes
  • Xi'an's Terracotta Army and Shanghai – where modernity meets tradition

Itinerary / Journey

Step 01

Start in Hamburg, passing through Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, and Sofia to Istanbul—from the Habsburg to the Ottoman Empire, with city tours in Prague, Budapest, and Belgrad.

Step 02
Step 03
Step 04

Notes on Route Operation

For organizational and logistical reasons, the organizer reserves the right to For the Tiflis–Baku route, an alternative flight is available; the bus will be in in this case, was transported empty overland to Baku. For the Crossing the Caspian Sea also offers flexibility depending on A ferry plan between Baku and Aktau is required. The organizer reserves the right to make necessary short-term changes and Adjustments to the travel route with a comparable performance scope vor.

Key Facts

Travel Date

2027.04.03 – 2027.06.01

Participants

At least 40 participants (guarantee of execution)

Bus & Equipment

  • Vehicles must be 4WD; spare fuel, water and recovery gear are recommended.

Travel Support

  • 4WD off-road vehicle
  • Desert driving experience
  • Spare fuel and water

Pricing

Service Price
Price per person (double room) 39,300 €
Single room supplement 4,380 €
Solo driver price 26,300 €
Registration deadline 15.01.2027
Minimum number of participants At least 40 participants (guarantee of execution)

Prices are based on the status as of 12/2024; the registration deadline is January 15, 2026.

Included Services

  • International return flight Shanghai–Frankfurt (Air China, Economy Flex)
  • All overnight stays (3-5* hotels, local category), breakfast & dinner, hotel parking
  • Flight Tbilisi–Baku (Economy Class)
  • Ferry crossing Baku–Aktau (double cabin, 1 standard vehicle)
  • Experienced English/German tour leader and local guides
  • Border-crossing support from Turkey to China
  • China permits, Chinese licence plates and two Chinese driving licences per team
  • Current visa costs for German citizens (visa-free up to 30 days in 2026)
  • Start-number decals, T-shirts, caps

Services Not Included

  • Shipping Shanghai–Hamburg, transport insurance, customs and import fees
  • Vehicle transport Georgia–Baku
  • Fuel and tolls
  • Car insurance (compulsory liability, green card)
  • Entrance fees, meals and drinks not listed, tips, personal expenses
  • Recommended travel cancellation, interruption and medical insurance

Payment & Terms

Organizer: New Silk Road GmbH, Ilsenweg 8, 22395 Hamburg. Bank: Commerzbank, IBAN: DE90 2004 0000 0615 6558 00, BIC/SWIFT: COBADEFFXXX. Payment: 20% due at contract signing, remaining 80% by 14 January 2026 (3 months before departure). If the minimum number of participants (6 vehicles, 12 people) is not reached, the tour may be cancelled up to 28 days before departure. The organizer’s general and special terms apply.

Organizer / About Us

About Us

New Silk Road is your specialist for tailor-made experiential journeys along the Silk Road. For over 20 years, we have been exploring and We perfect legendary long-distance trips from Germany to China – whether by bus or in your own vehicle. Guosheng Liu, President of the German-Chinese Understanding Society e.V. (GDCV), has been a travel expert along the route for 40 years. Seidenstraße has been organizing regular car rallies and bus trips between Germany and China for over 20 years.

GDCV e.V.

With the kind support of the German-Chinese Understanding Society e.V. (GDCV) and INTERCULTURE.

Contact

New Silk Road GmbH · Ilsenweg 8 · 22395 Hamburg · bus@newsilkroad.de · Contact Person: Guntram Kaiser · +49 (0) 40 537 989 515

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