Photo credit: Itchan Kala, the ancient inner walled town of Khiva, Uzbekistan, MIR
Where to Travel This Fall with MIR
Six Small Group Tours, One Country at a Time
Here’s where this fall can take you… Follow the old caravan routes across Uzbekistan, from Khiva’s blue-tiled madrassahs to the bazaars of Samarkand. Meet the winemakers of Kakheti during Georgia’s harvest season, plus the chefs, artists, and families in Tbilisi and beyond. Walk South Korea’s royal palaces one day and Seoul’s newest neighborhoods the next, or trace Taiwan’s indigenous, Chinese, and Japanese influences from mountain tea plantations to Taipei’s night markets. Travel Oman’s coast to its mountains and the frankincense groves of Salalah, or follow Saudi Arabia’s old trade routes from Riyadh to historic Jeddah. Join us this fall: six small-group journeys, each devoted to a single country.
Silk Route Odyssey: Caravan Across Uzbekistan – September
Uzbekistan has long been at the heart of the Silk Road, and this journey follows the caravan routes through Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand. Walk through blue-tiled madrassahs, lively bazaars, and UNESCO-listed old towns. Learn how trade, science, and craftsmanship helped these cities flourish for centuries, and spend time in workshops and local communities that keep traditional crafts alive today. Learn more about the tour>>
A Taste of Georgia: Wine, Cuisine, & Culture – September
Harvest season is one of the best times to experience Georgia. Meet winemakers, chefs, artists, and local families. Travel from Kakheti’s vineyards to the streets of Tbilisi and villages across the country. Learn why wine has such an important place in Georgian life, share traditional meals, and see how food, music, and hospitality unite throughout the journey. Learn more about the tour>>
South Korea: A Journey Through Time – November
Follow South Korea‘s story from royal palaces and Buddhist temples to contemporary neighborhoods, markets, and cultural districts. Walk through Seoul’s historic quarters and visit traditional villages. Then, Spend time at sites that explain how the country’s past connects with its present. Along the way, local cuisine, craftsmanship, and everyday life add another perspective beyond the major landmarks. Learn more about the tour>>
Uncovering Taiwan: An Island Apart – November
Taiwan brings together indigenous traditions, Chinese heritage, Japanese influences, and a modern identity that continues to evolve. Visit temples and tea plantations, travel through mountain scenery, explore lively markets, and spend time in Taipei as well as smaller communities across the island. The route balances history, nature, and food while showing the many sides of Taiwan. Learn more about the tour>>
Oman Unveiled: On the Trail of Frankincense and Fortresses – November
Travel from Muscat’s waterfront to mountain villages, desert landscapes, and the frankincense growing region of Salalah. Visit traditional souqs, meet a Bedouin family, watch dhow ship builders at work, and explore forts that once protected important trading routes. The journey covers Oman’s coastline, mountains, deserts, and long maritime history in one well-paced itinerary. Learn more about the tour>>
Saudi Arabia: Trade Routes, Tradition & Transformation – November & December
Travel across Saudi Arabia from Riyadh to historic Jeddah, following routes that once linked Arabia with Africa, Asia, and the Mediterranean. Visit the UNESCO listed Al Turaif District, the rock art of Jubbah, the Nabataean tombs of Hegra, and traditional markets along the way. December is also one of the most comfortable times to explore the country, with pleasant temperatures for walking through archaeological sites and historic districts. Learn more about the tour>>
