THE FOUR STANS ABOARD THE GOLDEN EAGLE TRAIN
Exploration
The Four Stans Aboard the Golden Eagle Train
OVERVIEW
During our private charter of the Golden Eagle train, we stop in four of the ‘Stans’ within Central Asia. Enjoy an immersion into each country’s culture and admire grand mosques and palaces. Unexplored by most travellers, these ancient lands tell tales of commerce and cooperation; where language and culture were exchanged as surely as silks and spice. At every stage, we are accompanied by a Captain’s Choice Tour Manager and Tour Doctor from Australia, as well as local guides.
Departing 15 April 2027 — New Release
Almaty to Tashkent
17 Days
Rail Journey
TRACING SILK ROADS THROUGH THE 'STANS'
Enjoy a thorough exploration of Central Asia’s ‘Stans’, nations which once served as signposts along the Silk Roads. From Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan, we encounter traditional villages and vast lakes. While grand mosques, opulent palaces and priceless artefacts are revealed during visits to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
PRIVATE CHARTER OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE LUXURY TRAIN
Follow a remote and historic route, carried by our lavish rolling home. Over 11 nights, enjoy the ever-changing landscapes that glide past the windows of our comfortable cabins. The bar lounge car provides for the perfect interlude between days of discovery, while exceptional dishes are savoured in the restaurant car.
ENCOUNTERS WITH EAGLE HUNTERS
A tradition going back hundreds of years in Kyrgyzstan, hunting with golden eagles is in gradual decline. Near the shores of Lake Issyk-kul, though, we bear witness to this ancient custom, as skilled defenders of nomadic traditions release their powerful eagles to capture prey with exquisite precision.
SEE REGISTAN SQUARE, MAJESTIC AND RESPLENDENT
On the approach of twilight, we make our way to the revered Registan Square. The opulent designs of its madrassahs’ facades are underscored by golden light; their archways bathed in radiating greens and blues. We toast this brilliant display during a drinks reception and spend the night off the train, at the Hilton Samarkand Regency.
RESIDENCES OF THE HIGHEST STANDARD
RITZ CARLTON, ALMATY
For the first two nights of our journey, we are based at the luxurious Ritz Carlton, Almaty. Our elegant Deluxe Mountain View Rooms are spacious and provide outlooks onto the surrounding Tien Shan mountains.
GOLDEN EAGLE
Our opulent train and privately chartered train offers continually transitioning views of the Central Asian landscape. Should you tire of these superlative scenes, we invite you to turn your attention to the bar lounge car for a taste of the regional wine or vodka. Our comfortable cabins then see us drifting soundly off to sleep.
HILTON SAMARKAND REGENCY
This modern residence offers stylish extravagance throughout, from the circular archways of its hallways to the array of fine-dining restaurants and bars. We stay Executive King Rooms, which are contemporary in their design.
HYATT REGENCY TASHKENT
The Hyatt Regency Tashkent is our home during the final days of our journey. Our Club rooms come furnished with King beds and walk-in rain showers, while a range of regional and international cuisine is available at our hotel’s restaurants.