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The Silk Road - follow in the steps of Marco Polo

Friday, September 12, 2014
The Silk Road, the greatest land-based trading highway the world has ever seen, stretched all the way from China, through Central Asia to Europe. Central Asia which became the best known part to the West through Marco Polo’s writings was the heart of the Silk Road.

Two of the main countries traversed by this legendary route are Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Names like Ashgabat, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent evoke intrigue and mystery of this captivating region. With fascinating kales (castles), exquisitely decorated madrassas (Islamic high educational institution), towering minarets, colourful markets, these cities have a rich architectural and cultural heritage. 

They are living, breathing centres for traditional art, varied cuisine and folkloric performances.
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Lissie QLD June 2011

"Hi Hamit

We absolutely loved the tour and Turkey. We have told everyone about it and they have been fascinated at the diversity of things we did and the places we stayed. I think a few will put Turkey on their must visit list. Like us initially not many people realize the famous sites of the Roman and Greek empires are actually in Turkey.

Your tour was exceptionally well organized with the right attention to detail without being tied down to every minute of the day.

We look forward to still receiving your newsletters on up and coming tours about that part of the world. I am keen to see the 'Stans' at some point before too long. 

Look forward to keeping in touch and if you are up in Queensland do let us know. You are very welcome to visit and stay in our cottage. Take care"