The Silk Road countries of Central Asia have certainly captured the imagination of our readers, and what better way to experience their majesty than aboard the Orient Silk Road Express with Regent Holidays?
Travelling across four countries, passing mountains and taking in some of the most important cities on the legendary Silk Road, this luxurious train trip gives you a unique insight in to Central Asia's gems.
With no internal flights, no long bus rides on dusty roads and no hauling your luggage from city to city, you can sit back and let the magic of the Silk Road wash over you. From Almaty in Kazakhstan to blue-tiled Uzbekistan, through to the spectacular mountain scenery of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan - breathtaking landscapes and centuries-old cities are seemingly never-ending.
The carriages on this privately chartered train have up to nine compartments, each sleeping either two or four travellers. All you have to do is choose from Habibi, Ali Baba, Aladdin or Kalif class, and watch the scenery roll gently by.
Trip: Silk Road Landscapes By Private Train
Who: Regent Holidays
Type: Tailor-made
When: Sep
How long: 16 days
How much: From £5,195 (exc. flights)