Central Asia

Enigmatic. Uncharted. Historic.

LAYERS OF HISTORY MEASURELESS TO MAN

Kashgar, Samarkand, Ashgabat, Tashkent, Khiva and Bukhara - these names resound with the poetry of a bygone era. Epic history is strewn across Central Asia’s mountain ranges, deserts and steppes, where ancient ruins and sublime minarets recall the great exploits of empires from Alexander the Great to Tamerlane. Some of the world's greatest centers of civilization flourished in this storied region for centuries, and perhaps would be counted among the great cities today, were it not for the ravages of Genghis Khan.

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YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR WAY

Like an architect creating your one-of-a-kind home, our Asia Travel Experts craft your personalized journey from the ground up. Your preference of destinations, pace, budget, dates, activities and lodging are skillfully arranged, down to the finest detail. Begin planning your custom luxury travel to Asia or the Pacific today!

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HERE ARE SOME IDEAS

Discover the small town of Shakhrisabz, hometown of the great Tamerlane, founder of the huge Mughal Empire
Visit the ancient city of Merv, one of Central Asia’s principal cities for over 2,500 years
Walk among the bazaars and minarets of Bukhara, the region’s most complete medieval city
Admire the vibrant shades of blue tile as you stroll through Samarkand’s iconic Registan Square
Wander through Ashgabat’s Tolkuchka Sunday Bazaar where everything from livestock to traditional clothing is for sale
Wander the 4,000-year-old historic center of Khiva

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