Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Maldives - Flight Additional

About the destination: Istanbul's historical significance and its incredible cultural and architectural legacy can be attributed to its ideal strategic location, spanning the Bosphorus straits that divide Europe and Asia Minor. Throughout most of its 2,500-year history, the city (initially known as Byzantium, then Constantinople, and since 1930, Istanbul) has been a cultural melting pot. Today, its population of over 13 million is predominantly Turkish, with many of its residents being recent migrants from rural Turkey, drawn by the prospect of employment and career opportunities in this dynamic, rapidly expanding city. Although Istanbul is no longer the capital of the country, it remains Turkey's economic and cultural hub - a status emphasized by its designation as a European City of Culture in 2010 and the UNESCO World Heritage recognition of many of its key landmarks. These range from breathtaking Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches and catacombs, to the pillars of Hellenistic temples and the remnants of enormous medieval city walls. However, Istanbul offers more than just Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. A rapidly growing economy has led to a thriving arts and music scene, with an abundance of new bars, clubs, private art galleries, restaurants, and designer fashion stores.

About the destination: Tashkent is the capital and the largest city of Uzbekistan. Tashkent is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia with a history spanning 2200 years. The architectural landmarks of Tashkent are renowned for their unique and original style. They blend Central Asian traditions, enriched by the achievements of Islamic architecture, with the influence of European city planning from the late 18th century. The top historical attractions in Tashkent are primarily located in the city's Old Town. The most famous historical site in the city is undoubtedly the Khazrati Imam Complex. Tashkent is a city in revival, so there are many interesting places to visit.

About the destination: Samarkand or Samarqand is perhaps the most famous city of modern Uzbekistan. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Samarkand is one of the cities of the Silk Road. Samarkand is a cultural treasury of the peoples of the East, with medieval architectural monuments unique in beauty and architectural forms, extant up to date. Its Registan Square ranks among the world’s most beautiful squares, it is called the pearl of Central Asia. The Shakhi-Zinda Complex, one of Samarkand most mysterious and inimitable architectural monuments, is located not far from the Bibi-Khanym Mosque.

About the destination: Bukhara is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia. Bukhara was historically one of the great trading cities along the Silk Road. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region of Bukhara was for a long period a part of the Persian Empire. Kalyan minaret, one the wonders of Bukhara, was designated to summon Muslims to prayer five times a day, and the Khoja-Gaukushon is one of the largest ensembles of the city and includes mosque, minaret and madrasah.

About the destination: Tashkent is the capital and the largest city of Uzbekistan. Tashkent is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia with a history spanning 2200 years. The architectural landmarks of Tashkent are renowned for their unique and original style. They blend Central Asian traditions, enriched by the achievements of Islamic architecture, with the influence of European city planning from the late 18th century. The top historical attractions in Tashkent are primarily located in the city's Old Town. The most famous historical site in the city is undoubtedly the Khazrati Imam Complex. Tashkent is a city in revival, so there are many interesting places to visit.