Linking countries throughout europe asia and africa the 4 000 mile long silk road has been a much travelled route for over two millennia tashkent bukhara and samarkand bare the fruits of this lucrative trade route shimmering tiled mosques spacious squares and opulent madrassahs are testament to the wealth that trade brings with a vibrant modern culture and welcoming attitude uzbekistan is an attractive and unusual destination offering the chance to experience exceptional history and a cu