Samarkand, Uzbekistan in £340s-£350s rtn

Hoping to kickstart next year with a sprinkle of adventure? Sounds like a plan for Uzbekistan!

If it's not already on your bucket list (firstly, how come?!), let us share why we're so excited about this fare.

Not only are these some of the cheapest trips we've ever seen from the UK, but the layovers are surprisingly short and sweet. Plus, you'll land in beautifully mosaicked Samarkand, AKA the heart of the Silk Road—so no need to mess around with trains from Tashkent.

What to do after you touch down? Well, luckily Detour Editor Katy visited earlier this year, so read on to hear all of her tips...