This Epic New Luxury Train Will Take You Across 5 Countries Along the Silk Road

For thousands of years, travelers and merchants have journeyed along the famed Silk Road for commerce, transit, and inspiration. Now, a new luxury train is making it easier than ever to experience the beauty and majesty of the historic route.

Geographic Expeditions (GeoEx) will launch a new 2,400-mile journey across five different countries with departures planned for both 2026 and 2027. The Grand Silk Road by Train will bring travelers from China to Uzbekistan over the course of 22 days.

“Throughout the journey, revel in rare access visits, expert guiding, and thoughtful immersion into centuries of history and artistry,” GeoEx wrote on its website about the journey. “There is no better way to discover this ancient route than by luxury train, traversing the miles in unmatched style and comfort.”

Start the trip in Beijing, exploring the Forbidden City and climbing the Great Wall, before heading to Xian to view the famous Terracotta Warriors. Travelers will then have the opportunity to ride camels in the Gobi Desert, take a private flight to Kazakhstan’s largest city, taken in stunning Islamic architecture in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, and more.

The tour will operate on the Golden Eagle trains, which boast comfortable cabins with day and night designs, a bar lounge fitted with a baby grand piano, and high-end dining.

Each GeoEx trip starts at $50,700, based on double occupancy. The price includes accommodations, ground transport, airport transfers, most meals, and gratuities, along with secondary medical expense insurance and evacuation services.

Luxury train travel continues to be a popular choice in 2026 with plenty of opulent options around the globe to choose from. This year, golf enthusiasts can ride across Italy, playing some of the most iconic golf courses along the way, sampling fare from a Michelin-starred chef as they go, and enjoying traditional aperitivo in the sumptuous cars. Or ride from Paris to Italy’s Amalfi Coast aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express starting in May complete with a stay at the five-star Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast.

In North America, travelers can board the Rocky Mountaineer and ride through the Canadian Rockies between Banff and Jasper or head from Vancouver all the way to Banff while enjoying the views from the glass-domed coaches. Or book one of the new private rail cars along Amtrak’s Coast Starlight and California Zephyr routes complete with multiple bedrooms to spread out in, a lounge with a viewing dome, and chef-prepared meals.