Many moons ago, caravans laden with silk, tea, perfume and porcelain crossed Asia to the markets of Europe and Africa. Heading in the opposite direction: honey, horses, glassware and gold. Uzbekistan’s central spot on this ancient Silk Road has given it a legacy of awe-inspiring architecture on top of a melting-pot culture. This tour reveals how waves of traders and conquerors shaped Uzbekistan over thousands of years. Admire the towering fortresses of Khiva and Bukhara, the Islamic architecture of Samarkand, and the Soviet landmarks of Tashkent.