Highlights
Wander Baku’s UNESCO-listed Old City in Azerbaijan, where medieval mosques and caravanserais sit alongside the eternal flames of Yanar Dag
In Azerbaijan, admire 40,000 years of rock art at Gobustan and discover the nation’s deep tradition of carpet weaving at the National Carpet Museum
Taste your way through Georgia’s famed Kakheti wine region, learning the ancient qvevri method in a vineyard setting
High in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains, walk to the panoramic Gergeti Trinity Church and take in views of soaring Mt Kazbegi (5054m / 17,060ft)
In Armenia, visit the pagan Garni Temple and the acoustics of the remarkable rock-carved Geghard Monastery
Visit Lake Sevan, Armenia’s high-altitude freshwater lake, and explore the 9th-century Sevanavank Monastery perched above its shore
Visit Lake Sevan, Armenia’s high-altitude freshwater lake, and explore the 9th-century Sevanavank Monastery perched above its shore
Itinerary
Baku, Tbilisi, and Yerevan—begin a journey across the Caucasus that weaves together the vibrant cultures and diverse landscapes of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. The "Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia Explorer" is a 16-day adventure tour ideal for experienced travelers and seniors seeking easy-paced, insightful discovery. Explore Baku’s old city, marvel at Sheki Khans Palace, sip wine in Kakheti, and revel in Georgia’s UNESCO-listed Mtskheta and mountain vistas near Kazbegi. Wander through cave towns, medieval sites, and Armenia’s spiritual heart in Echmiadzin. The highlight of this trip is the depth of cultural immersion and historical insight, guiding you through both hidden gems and celebrated landmarks. For those who crave a rich, varied exploration with all the logistics handled, this tour package is a must.
day 1Join in Baku, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, sits on the coast of the Caspian Sea. At its heart is a well preserved, UNESCO-listed medieval walled old city, containing the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a vast royal complex, and the iconic stone Maiden Tower. Surrounding the old city are elegantly illuminated stone mansions and pedestrianised boulevards and squares filled with exclusive boutiques. Wooded parks and the Caspian-front promenade make it feel a million miles away from the surrounding desert. The more recent oil boom has flooded the city with breathtaking contemporary landmarks such as the Zaha Hadid–designed Heydar Aliyev Centre, and the Flame Towers, 3 pointed glass skyscrapers. Baku is rapidly changing, and now is the perfect time to visit whilst it remains relatively under most tourist radars.
Overnight: Mercure Hotel or Midtown Hotel or similar
day 2Medieval Walled City of Baku
day 3Gobustan National Park
day 4Sheki, Azerbaijan's Silk Road Town
day 5Drive to Kakheti region, Georgia
day 6Kist cultural visit in the Pankisi Valley
day 7Drive to Tbilisi
day 8Free day in Tbilisi
day 9Mtskheta to Kazbegi
day 10Sno Gorge and Truso Valley walk in the Caucasus Mountains
day 11Gori and Borjomi
day 12Vardzia to Gyumri Armenia
day 13Gyumri to Yerevan
day 14Sights of Yerevan & Echmiadzin
day 15Day trip to Lake Sevan
day 16To Geghard and Garni
day 17In Yerevan, trip concludes
What's Included
Customer Reviews
We were impressed with the excellent organization, the good quality of hotels provided, excellent transportation and generally high quality guides. The trip incorporated most of the important things to see in the Caucasus at a perfect pace for us. We particularly liked the small group nature of the trip.
Very interesting & enjoyable trip with excellent guides, good accommodation & meals.
Wonderful itinerary. Excellent guides.
We loved our time in Azerbaijan. Baku was surprisingly cosmopolitan and the people very friendly. The landscape and history of the region was fascinating. Our guide Arif was outstanding, often doing much more than was required to ensure we enjoyed ourselves. Would thoroughly recommend Azerbaijan as an interesting destination.
WHAT I ENJOYED The beautiful city of Baku with its Paris like boulevards and Dubai inspired architecture. The wineries of Georgia including the beautiful grounds, fascinating wine making process and of course the tasting…. excellent reds and whites! The many old churches, monasteries and forts, each with amazing history, frescoes, ancient stonework and soaring domes. The beautiful capital city Tbilisi, with its bustling old city and stunning beauty by night. The mountains of Georgia with snow capped mountains upon which were perched magnificent old churches (I’m still wondering how the congregation got there!). The beautiful poppies in the grass-fields of Armenia making a colourful landscape when combined with the many other spring flowers. The food was magnificent, healthy, well organised for a group, and plentiful. WHAT I DIDN'T EXPECT The honest and confronting history of Georgia and Armenia. The old-fashioned methods of extracting oil which makes Azerbaijan rich. How buildings in Baku must be finished on the outside before the inside to avoid lengthy building sites interrupting the beauty of the waterfront. Snow-capped mountains in Georgia. Beautiful and extensive landscapes of Armenia. Such ancient history. HIGHLIGHTS FOR ME Hiking the mountains Kazbegi, Georgia. Stunning architecture and waterfront promenades of Baku. Enjoying the hospitality of local families for dinner local style. The Armenian Genocide Museum was extremely moving and eye opening. Georgian wine. The old towns of Baku and Tbilisi. The extensive history lesson across all three countries.
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