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9 days - A sightseeing tour of the ultimate treasures of Central Asia - Fabulous architecture - Registan Square in Samarkand - Bukhara's Kalyan Minaret - Comfortable hotels - Easy-paced touring

Situated at the heart of Central Asia, the republic of Uzbekistan has a richness of history matched by few places on earth. A succession of conquering forces, from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan and his descendants, have left their mark on the region's culture and architecture. Established some 2500 years ago and known as "The Gem of the East," the city of Samarkand is one of the wonders of the world. Its numerous ornamented, mosaic-clad monuments, with their intricate facades and turquoise-tiled domes are guaranteed to take your breath away. No less spectacular is Bukhara, which had its heyday in the 9th and 10th centuries, when trading on the Silk Route between China and the west flourished and Islamic influence was prevalent. Flying in to the historic capital of Tashkent and staying in comfortable hotels throughout, this is a superb adventure touring holiday at the crossroads of Asia.