Uzbekistan, Jewel of the Silk Road

Immense landscapes through the foothills of the Pamir and treasures of medieval Muslim architecture, you will be charmed by the allure of one of the most beautiful architectural heritages in the world during your trip to Uzbekistan.

Go back in time to Samarkand. The capital shines with the gigantism of its monuments, among the largest in Central Asia. A legendary city on the Silk Road, Samarkand has preserved many of its treasures of Muslim architecture, including the colossal Bibi Khanum mosque with its two minarets, the Gur Emir mausoleum, and the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis complex. On the monumental Registan Square, between two madrasas and a mosque, let yourself be drawn into the past and imagine the bustling atmosphere of the place when it was the grand market of the world, where the most precious treasures from all kingdoms and empires crossed paths. Retreat within the fortified city of Itchan Kala. The Khanate of Khiva is the oldest Uzbek region. The old town district of Khiva is a fascinating fortified city measuring 600 m by 400 m, a clever puzzle where architects have managed to fit more and more buildings into such a closed space over the centuries. Don't miss Allakouli-khan Caravanserai where traders used to stop coming from Bukhara, Persia, India, and Russia. Appreciate the authenticity of Bukhara. A welcoming oasis at the gates of the red desert of Kyzyl Kum (a stretch of dunes halfway between desert and steppes), Bukhara has stood out by preserving its architectural heritage inherited from more than 15 centuries of history. A timeless atmosphere, worthy of great explorers. Old stones, mud walls, minarets, and turquoise domes, here nothing reminds you that you are in the 21st century! The caravanserais are still there and in the Tims (covered stalls), artisans perpetuate tradition.