Follow in explorers' footsteps during Wendy Wu's Silk Road tours

 The escorted tour company is offering travellers the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of great explorers and historical figures through a selection of tours dedicated to the Silk Road.

Covering 4,000 miles and traversing more than 40 countries, the legend of the Silk Road has achieved mythical status, from the tales of Marco Polo to Genghis Khan, the journey harbours a compelling history, one in which tourists can now embark on themselves.

Wendy Wu Tours is offering a select group of tours which allow guests a chance to experience their own slice of history, including the Silk Road Explorer tour, offering an immersive experience for guests to fully fill the shoes of explorers gone by, beginning in Xian and venturing across vast lands to reach an outpost in Kashgar, journeying along one of the world’s most famous trading routes. The 27-day tour starts at £5,040 per person, boasting savings of up to £350pp.

Also featured is the 22-day Road to Samarkand tour, allowing travellers to journey through the heart of central Asia, crossing deserts and mountain landscapes while experiencing thriving bazaars and intricate architecture, all linked to the legends of the Silk Road. Prices for the tour start at £5,790 per person.

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