Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan: The Silk Route at your feetFollow in the footsteps of Marco Polo and see the splendours of the OrientLocated in the heart of central Asia, Uzbekistan invites you to go back in time and look for the lost myths of the Orient. The legendary Silk Route travels from China to Syria, and Uzbekistan is alive with the magic of wide open spaces and fascinating stories from this historic crossroad of civilisations. Every red or black grain of sand from the great deserts, each rock of the eastern mountains, all of the monumental mosques or madrasas, from the “turquoise” Samarcand to Bukhara, could tell you so many stories...the journeys of camel convoys laden with fabric and spices, the long debates of the drivers, nomads and sedentary people who crossed paths, the extraordinary melting pot of scents, colours, faith and cultures...From this celebrated past come the traditions and way of life of today, and the generous and open people that you will also meet. These include villagers, artisans, shepherds taking their sheep from Astrakhan, and guides, who are all waiting to be met in between cultural visits and long walks that will take you to deep coloured lakes and white glaciers, all the way up to Tajikistan. Evenings spent in yurts and meals with locals will teach you to fully enjoy time and people. There is no magic carpet for travelling around the hills and valleys; your feet will be your best mode of transport! Look after them as you would silk, and let Trek Online do the rest...