Silk Road Tour to 5 Stans and the Caucasus

31 days/30 nights
Small Group (2-13)
Any Date
Average Age: 45-75
Half Board
Price:
10,866CAD
13,251CAD

The Highlights of the Tour

Enjoy a life-enriching trip along the segment of the Great Silk Road and plunge into the ancient atmosphere with dazzling reminders of glorious times Start your journey from Kazakhstan - the ninth largest country in the world, the land of vast steppes, striking nature and important trading routes of the Silk Road Explore the splendid architectural masterpieces in historical cities of Uzbekistan - Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva Visit Armenia - one of the first official Christian countries in the world Travel to wine region of Georgia, Kakheti. Try local wines, wander around sun-kissed vineyards Marvel at the Mud Volcanoes in the Gobustan Reserve
Almaty - Asian pilaf - Khiva - Khor Virap - Kakheti - Baku

ITINERARY

Introduction

Our Silk Road Tour is created for those who prefer more than just a classical tour, it’s a unique opportunity to explore the hidden secrets of Central Asia and the Caucasus. This 31-day-trip offers a journey to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. You will have a great trip along the Great Silk Road to distinctive architectural gems, stroll around Asian bazaars, UNESCO Sites, taste Armenian and Georgian famous wine and try delicious traditional food. It’s just amazing how close, but yet how different they are from one another with its traditions and culture. Do not miss the opportunity and Arara will make your trip unforgettable.

Day 1 - Arrival - Almaty City Tour

Day 2 - Almaty - Medeo - Almaty

Day 3 - Almaty - Bishkek

Bishkek Sights
First, you will be transferred to Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan border and after passing the customs your exciting journey will begin. Kyrgyzstan is a mysterious less discovered country of picturesque lakes and rivers, mountain peaks covered with eternal snows, friendly nomads and the unique flavour of Asian food. After check-in at the hotel, you will have some time for a rest. А little bit later you will have a sightseeing tour including such sights as the local bazaar, Ala-Too Square and monuments to national heroes.
Overnight: Hotel in Bishkek
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Bishkek - Issyk Kul

Day 5 - Issyk Kul - Cholpon Ata - Grigorevka Gorge - Bishkek

Day 6 - Bishkek - Tashkent

Day 7 - Tashkent City Tour

Day 8 - Tashkent - Samarkand

Day 9 - Samarkand - Panjakent

Day 10 - Panjakent - Seven Lakes - Samarkand

Day 11 - Samarkand - Bukhara

Day 12 - Bukhara City Tour

Day 13 - Bukhara - Farab - Turkmenabat - Mary

Day 14 - Mary - Ashgabat

Day 15 - Ashgabat City Tour

Day 16 - Ashgabat - Darvaza Crater

Day 17 - Darvaza - Koneurgench - Khiva

Day 18 - Khiva - Urgench - Tashkent

Day 19 - Arrival in Baku

Day 20 - Gobustan - Baku

Day 21 - Baku City Tour

Day 22 - Baku - Shamakhi - Sheki

Day 23 - Sheki - Lagodekhi border - Sighnaghi - Tbilisi

Day 24 - Tbilisi City Tour - Mtskheta

Day 25 - Ananuri - Kazbegi - Gudauri - Gergeti - Tbilisi

Day 26 - Kakheti - Telavi - Batonis Tsikhe - Tsindandali - Tbilisi

Day 27 - Sadakhlo border - Goshavank - Dilijan - Sevan - Yerevan

Day 28 - Yerevan City Tour - Echmiadzin - Yerevan

Day 29 - Khor Virap - Noravank - Yerevan

Day 30 - Garni - Geghard - Yerevan

Day 31 - Departure

INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

  • All airport and land border transfers
  • Accommodation in 3* European class hotels (twin/dbl shared)
  • Meals: breakfast at the hotels, lunches and dinners as per program
  • Services for private A/C car with driver as per program (vaccinated drivers)
  • Escort English – speaking guide for all days (vaccinated guides)
  • Train tickets: Tashkent-Samarkand
  • Domestic air tickets: Urgench-Tashkent, Mary-Ashgabat, Bishkek-Tashkent
  • Entrance fees to the sites listed
  • Show program in Bukhara and show with hawks in Kazakhstan
  • Mineral water 0.5 L per day/per person
  • Visa support LOI (only to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan)
  • 4-wheel drive vehicle for Gergeti Trinity Church
  • Wine tasting in Sighnaghi
  • 24-hour office support

The tour price doesn't include

  • International flight tickets
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visa consular fees
  • Video and photo charges
  • Porterage
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Services not included in the itinerary
  • Tashkent-Baku flight
  • 3* Single supplement1,054 CAD
  • Extra night177 CAD

GUARANTEED TOUR DATES

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Private tour

Any date

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Individual

May 18, 2020

to Tashkent/Yerevan

14,054 CAD

2+

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Wednesday

Aug 13, 2025

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Sep 12, 2025

to Tashkent/Yerevan

11,508 CAD

13

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Wednesday

Aug 20, 2025

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Sep 19, 2025

to Tashkent/Yerevan

11,508 CAD

13

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Wednesday

Sep 3, 2025

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Oct 3, 2025

to Tashkent/Yerevan

10,866 CAD

2

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Wednesday

Sep 17, 2025

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Oct 17, 2025

to Tashkent/Yerevan

11,508 CAD

3

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Wednesday

Apr 22, 2026

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

May 22, 2026

to Tashkent/Yerevan

11,508 CAD

13

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Wednesday

Apr 29, 2026

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

May 29, 2026

to Tashkent/Yerevan

11,091 CAD

13

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Wednesday

May 6, 2026

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Jun 5, 2026

to Tashkent/Yerevan

11,508 CAD

13

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Wednesday

May 20, 2026

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Jun 19, 2026

to Tashkent/Yerevan

10,866 CAD

13

Spaces left
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Wednesday

Jun 3, 2026

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Jul 3, 2026

to Tashkent/Yerevan

11,091 CAD

13

Spaces left
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Private tour

Any date

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Individual

May 18, 2020

to Tashkent/Yerevan
Space left

2+

14,054 CAD

Wednesday

Aug 13, 2025

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Sep 12, 2025

to Tashkent/Yerevan
Space left

13

11,508 CAD

Wednesday

Aug 20, 2025

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Sep 19, 2025

to Tashkent/Yerevan
Space left

13

11,508 CAD

Wednesday

Sep 3, 2025

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Oct 3, 2025

to Tashkent/Yerevan
Space left

2

10,866 CAD

Wednesday

Sep 17, 2025

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Oct 17, 2025

to Tashkent/Yerevan
Space left

3

11,508 CAD

Wednesday

Apr 22, 2026

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

May 22, 2026

to Tashkent/Yerevan
Space left

13

11,508 CAD

Wednesday

Apr 29, 2026

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

May 29, 2026

to Tashkent/Yerevan
Space left

13

11,091 CAD

Wednesday

May 6, 2026

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Jun 5, 2026

to Tashkent/Yerevan
Space left

13

11,508 CAD

Wednesday

May 20, 2026

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Jun 19, 2026

to Tashkent/Yerevan
Space left

13

10,866 CAD

Wednesday

Jun 3, 2026

from Almaty/Baku
31
days
Friday

Jul 3, 2026

to Tashkent/Yerevan
Space left

13

11,091 CAD

TRIP REVIEWS (28)

Alex J

I joined the 31-day tour across CA and Caucauses and I must say it was an unforgettable journey. The itinerary was very well organized and covered so many unique places. Each country had a local guide, and most of them were very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I especially want to thank our guide in Uzbekistan, she was extremely kind and explained everything with so much passion. The Georgian guide also had a great sense of humor, and we felt very welcome. Our driver was careful and punctual, and we felt safe the whole time even during long drives like the one from Darvaza to Khiva. The vehicle was always clean and comfortable. During the tour we had a small issue in our hotel room where there was a problem in the bathroom, but our tour manager Ani managed and solved that problem by changing our hotel room in Uzbekistan. Overall, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I’m happy I joined. Thank you to the whole team for making this trip so special!

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Edwards Cooper

Hi Inga, I have returned home safely. This 31-day tour was a real adventure. I visited 8 countries, and every place was special. The tour manager Inga did a great job, she helped before and during the tour and was always ready to answer questions. The local guides were professional and shared a lot of interesting stories. I especially liked the guides in Azerbaijan and Armenia. The drivers were polite, always on time, and drove safely even in the mountains. There was one hard border crossing in Central Asia, but besides that, everything was very well planned. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to explore this beautiful part of the world with good organization and care.

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Danielah Smith

When I first started communicating with Arara about the Silk Road and Caucasus tour, I honestly couldn’t imagine how a 31-day trip across 8 countries would work. It sounded too long, too complex, and I was a bit unsure if everything could really go smoothly. But from Day 1, I understood that booking this tour with Arara was the right decision. From the beginning, everything was very well-organized. Our tour manager Ani was amazing, she answered all my questions before the trip, helped me with the visa information, and stayed in touch during the tour. I felt like we were really taken care of. Whenever there was a small question or request, Ani responded fast and solved everything without stress. The guides in each country were very knowledgeable and friendly. I especially enjoyed the guide in Armenia Rafi, who was not only professional but also had a great sense of humor. The drivers were excellent, always on time, and very careful on the road. Some of them didn’t speak English, but they were always smiling and trying to help. The itinerary was full but well-balanced. It’s not easy to travel through 8 countries in one trip, but Arara managed it perfectly. The border crossings, transportation, hotels, and sightseeing were all well-managed. Thank you to Ani and the whole Arara team for creating such an unforgettable journey. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants a real adventure with professional support.

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TRIP MAP

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map-Silk Road Tour to 5 Stans and the Caucasus

WHY BOOK WITH ARARA

CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS

We choose only the best hotels located in the city center close to the main sights.

GUIDES WITH 8+ YEAR EXPERIENCE

We work only with professional guides and guides who have experience in tourism for more than 8 years. All our guides are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

THE BEST PRICE IN THE MARKET FOR HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE

With Arara you book at first hand from a qualified local Armenian agency. Avoid surcharges applied by intermediaries and save money!

LICENSED AIR CONDITIONED TRANSPORT

We provide our tourists with comfortable air-conditioned transport. All our drivers are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Travelers on the tour mostly from the USA, UK, Australia and Canada

We host over 3,000+ tourists per year. Our clients are mostly from the USA, UK, Australia and Canada. Average age of our travelers is from 45 to 80. Our groups consist of travelers from all genders. There are solo travelers in most of our groups.

Own agency in Armenia, Georgia and Uzbekistan

With agencies operating in Georgia and Uzbekistan we are able to provide clients with the best price and quality services.

TRIP ACCOMMODATION

Kazakhstan (Almaty)

Discovery (Bishkek)

Karven Hotel (Issyk Kul)

Grand Art Hotel (Tashkent)

Arba (Samarkand)

Umariyon Hotel (Panjakent)

Rangrez (Bukhara)

Mizan Hotel (Ashgabat)

Qibla Tozabog Hotel (Khiva)

Auroom Hotel (Baku)

Old Town Sheki (Sheki)

Graphica Hotel (Tbilisi)

Ani Central Inn Hotel (Yerevan)

PACKING CHECKLIST

Documents:

Passport, flight ticket (printed or electronic), insurance, visa (if required)

First aid kit:

bandaids / plasters, special medicine or drugs in permanent use, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, lip balm

Essentials:

Moneybelt, laptop/tablet/phone, chargers, camera with extra memory cards and batteries, outlet adapter

Credit cards and cash:

Credit cards can be used in all capital/big cities at hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, supermarkets, etc. EUR, USD and GBP can be exchanged into the local currency at exchange places and banks.

Dressing:

There are no restrictions regarding clothes; scarf or shawl is advisable for churches (obligatory in Georgia for women)

Spring / Autumn:

long pants/jeans, long sleeve blouses, light raincoat, jacket, comfortable waterproof shoes, umbrella

Summer:

T-shirts, shorts, long sleeve blouses for evening, sandals, umbrella, sun protection, sunglasses, sunhat

Winter:

Warm coat, warm wool sweater, long warm trousers, long boots (waterproof), scarf, gloves

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