At first glance Georgia and Uzbekistan may seem an unlikely pairing. The two nations are separated by the Caspian Sea and expansive deserts. One is predominately Christian and home to diverse languages in the obscure Kartvelian language family. The other is largely Muslim and Turkic-speaking. Though differences abound, on the ground and close-up, the similarities become more apparent. Threads of history and culture woven by the historical caravans of the Silk Road and by modern Soviet influence unite these cultures in unexpected and interesting ways, yielding two of the most exciting destinations in Eurasia. Your journey starts in the ancient Timurid capital of Samarkand, now home to Uzbekistan\u2019s most monumental architecture. Move on by train to explore the labyrinthine Old Town of Bukhara. Then head to Georgia by way of the Uzbek capital, Tashkent. In Georgia touring focuses on the vibrant capital Tbilisi, the spectacular mountains near Kazbegi, and the wine-growing region of Kakheti. Through it all enjoy the differences and diversity, while teasing out the common threads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":2155,"menu_order":0,"template":"","trip_experiences":[14,13,638,15,639,640],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n