Uzbekistan; fascinating blend of desert, open steppe, lush oases and lush river valleys. Despite the remarkable variety of landscapes, it’s the ancient history and fascinating culture that makes this the most attractive destination in Central Asia.

Uzbekistan was besieged by waves of traders for centuries as a key stop on the Silk Road by nomads and conquerors. The architectural legacy that remains is awe-inspiring. Visit intricately decorated mosques, madrasas and mausoleums as well as immense palaces and fortresses in Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, once some of the most powerful cities in the world. In the capital of Tashkent the more recent remnants of Soviet rule as well as a superb array of museums are equally fascinating.

The sights to be seen in Uzbekistan are like no other – a holiday here won’t fail to enthral.