Ancient trade routes and hidden treasures
Walk the Silk Road through Central Asia or traverse the Andes to Machu Picchu with Abercrombie & Kent.
A silk road adventure
On this 15-day journey through Central Asia, intrepid travellers will explore Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, countries steeped in antiquity and once the epicentre of a powerful empire. Ancient Trade Routes of Central Asia – An A&K Hosted Journey takes you to the ancient cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, each boasting a glorious architectural legacy. Tour citadels, palaces, mausoleums and mosques; visit silk markets and stud farms; witness traditional craftspeople at work; and taste traditional dishes such as plov. Your host in Uzbekistan will be multilingual local Victoriya Yalanskaya, whose extensive knowledge of Uzbek history, arts, textiles and ceramics makes her a fascinating guide.
Andean odyssey
World-famous icons of South America feature in this 17-day tour from Santiago to Lima – the extraordinary Bolivian salt flats; the high altitude landscapes of Lake Titicaca and Cusco; and the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu.
Marcial Cruz, who has been guiding visitors through South America for more than 15 years, is your host on Treasures of the Andes: Chile, Bolivia & Peru – An A&K Hosted Journey. Along the way, pre-Columbian archaeology contrasts with modern street art, and lively, colourful cities give way to stunning natural vistas. South American food and wine are savoured on a journey where the days are active and filled with adventure, while nights are enjoyed in outstanding, character-filled hotels.