Silk Route
The 2010 Route
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Full Tour
The Silk Road has beckoned seekers of truth and adventure since time immemorial. Now you have the opportunity to discover the magic of the world's most famous trade route from the best seat in the house - your bicycle. As part of a group of free-spirited cyclists, you will follow in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, Marco Polo and Genghis Khan. Like them, your passage across the vast Asian continent will depend on sheer muscle and determination, a sound body and an open mind.
Istanbul to Samarqand
Start: May 22, Istanbul, Turkey
Finish: July 4, Samarqand, Uzbekistan
Price: €4,000
Finish: July 4, Samarqand, Uzbekistan
Price: €4,000
Distance: 4,140km
Riding Days: 34 days
Resting Days: 10 days
Riding Days: 34 days
Resting Days: 10 days
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As a Silk Route participant, you will ride to the mystical Central Asian cities of Samarqand, Bukhara, and Merv. There are points where quietness pervades, and where the original travelers of the Silk Route seem to be just beyond the next hill, beckoning you further along this arduous trek. Time and time again, you will be amazed at the layers of history emerging from the sand, shake your head at all that has been lost and take heart from all that is being preserved and created.
Each group of Silk Route riders are enriched by an intricate knowledge of ancient lands crossed, 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 dreamed of traveling “the Golden Road,” we look forward to having you join us on this unforgettable journey.
