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The Stans of Central Asia: Turkmenistan &
Uzbekistan
2019
Journey into Central Asia’s heartland and uncover the rich legacy of the Silk Road, the ancient trade routes
linking China to the West. In Uzbekistan, journey to Tashkent to relive the romance of traders laden with
precious silks and spices in the historic land where Uzbek hospitality still reigns supreme. Then explore the
medieval streets, tiled madrassahs, and lavish palaces of two of the Silk Road’s most iconic cities—Bukhara
and Samarkand, Tamerlane’s ancient capital. And visit the ancient city of Khiva, whose walled inner town is
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before crossing over into Turkmenistan to explore the white-marbled capital
of Ashgabat. Our small group gives us greater access to the people and places of these ancient lands, allowing
for intimate glimpses of local ways of life during home-hosted meals, visits to local workshops, and more.
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cultural splendors on an epic journey through one of the most ancient and mysterious corners of the globe.
EXTEND YOUR TRIP
Tajikistan: Khujand & Dushanbe
5 NIGHTS PRE-TRIP
Begin your Silk Road journey into Tajikistan, land of legendary hospitality, rugged mountains, and Central
Asia’s oldest cities. Venture into bazaars that drew ancient caravans from distant lands, hear traditional
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maintained through the millennia and into modern times.
Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan
7 NIGHTS POST-TRIP
Journey to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, two Turkic states nestled in the heart of Central Asia’s rugged
mountain ranges. Witness nomadic tribes and untouched alpine lakes, explore the post-Soviet cities of Bishkek
and Almaty, and discover a coalescence of cultures thriving in a series of European- and Asian-inspired
villages and towns.
Itinerary Subject to Change. For Information or reservations, call 1-800-955-1925
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