Elite Traveler Spring 2024

GREAT SILK ROAD MULTI-DESTINATION

Consisting of several routes that connected the East with the West and crossing through Central Asia, the Middle East and some parts of Africa, the Silk Road is a momentous historical network that played a crucial role in developing the regions it traversed. This epic odyssey from Wild Frontiers covers the entirety of one major Silk Road route — spanning some 7,460 miles and six countries, the 48-day itinerary begins in Xi’an in central China (this ancient city is famed for being the starting point of the Silk Road) and concludes in Istanbul. Throughout the fascinating route, you’ll explore important landmarks such as the Wei-Jin tombs in Jiayuguan that date back to 220-420 AD, the Göreme Open Air Museum in Cappadocia, the Registan Square in Samarkand and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, as well as traversing through incredibly scenic mountains and deserts. Along the way, you’ll stay in an eclectic mix of abodes including an overnight sleeper train, fi ve-star hotels (and some a little more rustic), as well as authentic homestays. From $18,550 per person. Contact info@wildfrontiers.co.uk, +44 203 925 6494, wildfrontierstravel.com