Newmarket Holidays has launched a new 11-day escorted tour of Uzbekistan, following the Silk Road to introduce guests to a region known as the Jewel of Central Asia, and showcasing the country's colourful history and modern-day metropolises.

Uzbekistan – Ancient Cities of the Silk Road starts in the capital, Tashkent, discovering the city's Islamic heritage and enjoying the sights and sounds of Chorsu Bazaar, before heading to the new town where modern attractions and monuments showcase the city's artistic flair.

Guests then travel to Khiva, home to the UNESCO-listed town of Itchan Kala, where sights include an ancient citadel, incredible madrasas and minarets, and the Duma Mosque suspended by a web of carved wooden pillars. The journey continues through the red desert of Kyzyl-Kum and on to Bukhara for a series of stunning monuments and a masterclass in making 'plov', a traditional Uzbek rice dish. 

Further along the famous traders' route, the tour explores the domed marketplace of Compel Bazaar, the iconic Silk Road city of Samarkand, and Ak-Saray Palace, the birthplace of the legendary leader of the Timurid empire, Amir Timur.

Prices start from £2,339 per person, saving £150, and include four-star accommodation, most meals, guided tours, internal flights, and transfers, and return flights from Heathrow, with departures starting in October 2024 and available through to November 2025 (https://newmarketholidays.co.uk, 0330 341 1927).

Tour link: https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/holidays/asia/uzbekistan-ancient-cities-of-the-silk-road 

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Newmarket Holidays is a multi-award winning, independently owned British tour operator, providing a portfolio of escorted trips, resort-centred stays, and event-focused tours throughout the world. Founded in 1983, Newmarket Holidays has steadily grown and expanded to become one of the UK's leading and most respected travel companies. High standards of customer care and value are integral to Newmarket Holidays' operations and this is reflected in the meticulously-designed tours, from accommodation to on-the-ground experiences. 

Offering a vast selection of escorted, air-inclusive tours within the UK, Europe, Americas, India and South-east Asia, Newmarket Holidays also presents a range of ocean and river cruises. Additionally, the tour operator is a popular provider of concert and event experiences such as the Lapland Santa Experience, the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships and performances by classical violinist and orchestra leader André Rieu.

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