Discover Silk Road Round Trips

Discover Silk Road Round Trips

Through old mountain passes and trade routes: six individually bookable round trips through Central Asia and China along the Silk Road.

Route Overview

Not every Silk Road journey has to be a 60-day expedition. Our Silk Road round trips take you to the cultural highlights of Central Asia and China within one to three weeks – from the caravan cities of Uzbekistan and the Hexi Corridor in China to the mountain worlds of the Altai. Whether travelling as a self-driver in your own vehicle, with individual guidance, or on a themed route centred on monasteries, wine and caravanserais: every round trip can be booked on its own and planned independently of our large rallies and the bus expedition.

Uzbekistan

The heart of the Silk Road in Central Asia: This round trip takes you to Uzbekistan's most significant UNESCO World Heritage cities – Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva—with blue-glazed domes, centuries-old brick mausoleums, and vibrant bazaars. From modern cities to the alleys of old town centers, you experience the golden age of the Timurid dynasty up close.

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Chinas Seidenstraße (Gansu & Xinjiang)

Along the Yellow River through the Hexi Corridor: This round trip connects Jiayuguan and the Zhangye Danxia Geopark with to the Buddhist Mogao Caves of Dunhuang and continues through the Gobi Desert to Xinjiang—a journey to the Chinese origins of the Silk Road.

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From Tashkent to Bukhara

A golden Uzbekistan road trip: from the capital Tashkent to the 2,500-year-old trading city of Bukhara.passing by oasis villages, historic caravanserais, and traditional craft villages along the route.

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Great Altai Expedition

For experienced 4x4 self-drivers: a wild, cross-border route through the Altai Mountains – past snow-capped peaks,dense forests, alpine meadows, and remote valleys, away from the classic Silk Road routes.

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Monastery

Tracing the Buddhist Monasteries of Central Asia: This circular tour follows hidden valleys to ancient cave monasteries and Eremitagen in Zentralasien und dem Hexi-Korridor – spirituelle Orte abseits der großen Reiserouten.

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Wine & Caravanserai

A journey to the Central Asian wine region: Follow the ancient caravan routes to centuries-old caravanserais and Taste the local Silk Road wines—culinary culture meets trade history.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

Real feedback from customers around the world

Anna Schmidt

Anna Schmidt

Switzerland

★★★★★

The one-on-one consultation was extremely professional. The hand-drawn roadbooks and daily itinerary briefings made the whole trip worry-free. Highly recommended.

Claudia Weber

Austria

★★★★★

As a first-time rally driver I was nervous, but the thorough vehicle checks and training got me up to speed quickly. The accommodation along the way exceeded expectations.

Natalie Test

Netherlands

★★★★★

Test review: The Silk Road bus tour route was classic – from ancient cities to snowy mountains. The volunteer guides were warm and professional.

Martin Test

Germany

★★★★☆

Test review: Travelling the Silk Road with my family felt very safe. Children and seniors were well looked after and the pace left plenty of time to enjoy the views.

Isabella Test

Italy

★★★★★

Test review: The museum and heritage visits were thoughtfully explained, and the dinners were very local. It was a true cultural journey.

Ms. Wang Test

China

★★★★☆

Test review: From booking to one-on-one consultation on the road everything was thoughtful. No language barriers and even our photo stops were arranged.

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From China through Central Asia to Türkiye: Discover the countries, people and cultures along the historic Silk Road.

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