"Everything I have heard about Samarkand is true except that it is more beautiful than I could imagine" Alexander the Great, circa 400 AD - something I learned in grade 6 in Uzbekistan, where, trust me, with 3,000 years of history, that's a lot of Social Studies! His words ring true even today and educational tours to ancient Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and beyond offer participants an opportunity to experience a breadth of civilization, depth of culture, and diversity of landscape unlike anywhere else in the world. There are so many opportunities to discover the cultural treasures of the countries along the great Silk Road routes, long cut off from the West during Soviet rule. First-hand experiences support a practical approach to curriculum and help create an expanded knowledge base for students, professional academics, and life-long learners. My experience as an educator, travel specialist and speaker, and my insider knowledge of Central Asia let me create unique educational tours. Our in-country network of personal connections allows us to organize unique experiences with local experts in any field, including curators, historians, archaeologists, artists, artisans, Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan musicians, religious leaders and scholars.
I've loved sharing my homeland with the world so far. Don't wait to start planning your trip to Central Asia. With Silk Road Treasure Tours, itineraries and custom departure dates can be guaranteed right away. 3,000 years of history is waiting!
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It's been another year filled with fabulous clients, wonderful colleagues and the support of family and friends around the world as we navigate our way back to long awaited travel plans. We've been able to send our clients back to Uzbekistan, and it's always an honor to welcome guests to my homeland. Silk Road cities like Bukhara, Samarkand, and Khiva introduce our travelers to thousands of years of history, fascinating historic sites, amazing experiences, authentic cuisine, and unparalleled traditional hospitality.
This past year our escort guide Abdulaziz Isomov and I had the great pleasure of working with award-winning journalist and passionate traveler Sarah Khan from Condé Nast Traveler Magazine. Her family story guided our adventures seeking her ancestors' roots in Central Asia and discovering a part of the world many dream of. This is a must-read article, bound to inspire wanderlust in all of us! Come and find your way along the ancient Silk Road routes. Include Uzbekistan and Central Asia on your 2023 travel wish list with Silk Road Treasure Tours.