Silk Route

Starting in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and finishing in Istanbul, Turkey this legendary cycling adventure will take riders along the ancient silk trading routes across Central Asia. Riders will pass through the mystical cities of Samarqand, Bukhara and Khiva and camp amongst the stunning meadows, rivers and peaks of Kyrgyzstan. There are points where quietness pervades, and where the original travellers of the Silk Road seem to be just beyond the next hill, beckoning you further along this arduous trek. You will be amazed at the layers of history, shake your head at all that has been lost and take heart from all that is being preserved and created.

The Silk Route riders will be enriched by the knowledge of ancient lands, the inspiration that comes from sharing a grand adventure with new friends and fellow nomads, and the inner peace that comes with meeting a life-changing challenge head on. Whether you are lured by the chance to stay in timeless caravanserais and shop in bazaars that have thrived for thousands of years or have dreamt of traveling across mysterious lands, fiery deserts, and forbidding mountains on the journey to Istanbul, the historic capital of Byzantium and the Roman and Ottoman Empires, we look forward to having you join us on this unforgettable journey.

Highlights

• Tian Shan Mountain Range
• Ancient Silk Road cities of Samarqand and Bukhara
• Caucasus region of Azerbaijan and Georgia
• Incredible scenery of Turkey and arriving to Istanbul