Retracing one of the most important trading routes of ancient civilisation, this remarkable 21-day tour on a private train follows in the footsteps of such legendary figures as Alexander the Great and Marco Polo.
An incredible adventure along Asias ancient routes of trade and conquest. From Chinas Forbidden City and Silk Road oases to the once forbidden frontiers of the Tien Shan Mountains and the fabled cities of the Silk Road; Samarkand and Bukhara. And beyond, across the desert to the shores of the Caspian Sea and the ancient sites of Georgia; Mtskheta, Tbilisi and Kutaisi, before following the Black Sea coast to Istanbul - gateway to Europe.