Our Silk Road adventure begins at London Heathrow as we board a direct overnight flight to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. As the largest city in central Asia, the name evokes images of intrepid travellers journeying off the beaten track into a mysterious and enchanting land of deserts, mountains and a long, storied history of hospitality to visitors from far-off places.
An area of major importance on the evocative Silk Road, the cities of Uzbekistan boast a remarkable legacy of culture, innovation, tradition and architecture. From the turquoise domes and towering madrasa entrances of its magical Silk Road cities to the crumbling fortresses and yurt camps of its sprawling deserts, this welcoming central Asian country - one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world - makes for an unforgettable destination.