Geographic Expeditions

Caspian Odyssey

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Explore Caucasus Mountains and Silk Road Cities by Luxury Train

Your luxury train adventure begins as you board the elegantly appointed Golden Eagle train in Yerevan, Armenia. Continue to Georgia an onward to Baku, Azerbaijan, where you catch a private flight across the turquoise Caspian Sea to Uzbekistan. Rejoin your private luxury train here and delve into the legendary Silk Road cities of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand. Conclude your epic rail tour in the metropolis of Almaty, Kazakhstan.

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What to Expect

Embark on a luxury train travel experience through the heart of the Caucasus and the Silk Road. Slow travel through five extraordinary countries, enjoying time to admire monastery-dotted mountainsides, the opal-blue Caspian Sea, and splendors of Central Asia.

Trip Highlights

  • Travel in style and exclusive comfort aboard the Golden Eagle train
  • Traverse the captivating crossroads of Europe and Asia
  • Experience the singular architecture and culture of ancient Silk Road cities
  • Tour wineries in Georgia, home to the world’s first cultivated grapevines

Upcoming Departures

  • September 14 – September 29, 2026

Trip Pricing

  • Group Trip: From $30,695

    Based on double occupancy

Inclusions

  • All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
  • All guided sightseeing, events, and experiences
  • Top-tier expedition leader and lecturers
  • Personal headsets during off-train excursions
  • Most meals
  • All gratuities
  • Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
  • Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts and in-house air reservations team

Your Route Through the Caucasus and the Silk Road

Journey at a Glance

  1. Day 1 – 3

    Heritage & History

    Explore Armenia's capital, Yerevan, before boarding the train. Cabin comforts and onboard lectures complement the scenery en route to stunning Lake Sevan and Dilijan's centuries-old monastery.

  2. Day 4 – 6

    Off-the-Beaten Path

    Time in Georgia's wine region and a fascinating cave town awaits. Experience Georgia's storied capital, Tbilisi, as well as UNESCO-listed Mtskheta.

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The World by Rail

Travel by train is still one of the best ways to explore the globe. There is no more elegant way to traverse the many miles of ancient trade routes than from the comfort of your luxury private cabin. Embark on a journey by rail and revel in an ever-changing view immediately outside your window.

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Let's bring the trip you've been dreaming of to life.

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