This mysterious country of Central Asia, with its ancient cities as old as Rome and Babylon, enchants everyone with its oriental culture and hospitality.

Tashkent - The capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan is situated on the crossroads of the famous oriental trade route, the Silk Road.

Samarkand - This ancient city was built by the Emperor Timur to become the centre of the world. Ancient Arabic manuscripts describe it as the "Pearl of the East", "Legend of the centuries" and "Inspiration of Poets".

Bukhara - This is one of the most ancient cities of the Central Asia. It stands among salt marshes, hiding from the rest of the world behind enormous fortress walls. Only the minarets rise behind them like a mirage.

Khiva - This retains the exotic spirit of the original medieval oriental town and has been a UNESCO Heritage Site since 1990. The fortress walls command a panoramic view of a city which would seem to have come straight from an Arabian 1001 Nights fairy-tale.