Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia
Discover a part of the world that offers unrivalled and authentic travel experiences on Expat Explore’s Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan tours. Look forward to tours of the Caucasus mountain region - located between the Caspian and Black seas. Each country visited promises untapped travel experiences and adventure! Stroll through picturesque old towns and hist...
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the vibrant and historic capitals of Baku, Tbilisi and Yerevan
- Go on a mud volcano safari in Gobustan National Park
- Taste Georgian wine in Khareba and dine with an Armenian family
- See ancient monasteries and churches, including the famous Gergeti Trinity Church
What's this trip about?
Discover a part of the world that offers unrivalled and authentic travel experiences on Expat Explore’s Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan tours. Look forward to tours of the Caucasus mountain region - located between the Caspian and Black seas. Each country visited promises untapped travel experiences and adventure! Stroll through picturesque old towns and historic capitals. Visit Orthodox monasteries in lush valleys. Taste Georgian wine, sit down for a traditional meal with an Armenian family and visit the secluded Gergeti Monastery - one of the world’s most beautiful churches! Culture, tradition and rich historic sites make this tour unforgettable!
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Trip includes
- 11 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 11 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Visit and explore Gobustan National Park
- Embark on a mud volcano safari
- Explore Baku on a sightseeing tour with a local guide
- Visit the Yeddi Gumbez Mausoleum in Shamakhi
- Visit Dzhuma Mosque; the oldest mosque in Azerbaijan
- Explore the Mother of Alban temple in Kish
- Spend a free evening in Sheki to explore
- Visit Khareba winery for a wine tasting experience
- Explore the Gremi architectural complex
- Spend time in the royal town of Signani
- Embark on a locally guided walking tour of Tbilisi
- Drive the Georgian Military Highway
- Explore the Ananuri fortress and architectural complex
- Take an adventurous drive to Gergeti Trinity church
- Visit the Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument
- Admire the views from Jvari monastery, Mtskheta
- Visit the impressive Svetitskhoveli cathedral
- Visit the birthplace of Joseph Stalin and explore the Stalin museum
- Stop and explore the Akhtala Monastery
- Sit down for a traditional lunch in Odzun
- Experience an Armenian honey demonstration
- Discover Haghpat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore the unique way of life in a Molokan village
- Visit Dilijan, the 'Switzerland of Armenia'
- Visit Lake Sevan and the Sevanavank Monastery
- Set foot in the Geghard Monastery (Monastery of the spear)
- Visit the Garni Pagan Temple
- Visit Echmiadzin, the ancient capital of Armenia
- Embark on a Yerevan city tour
- Sit down for a traditional Armenian dinner
- Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
- Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Itinerary
Welcome to Baku and the start of this Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia tour! Baku is the largest city on the Caspian Sea and capital of Azerbaijan. Today, enjoy time to settle in and explore at your leisure. Think of the city as a combination of Paris and Dubai. It’s...
After breakfast, dive straight into exploring the history of Azerbaijan! Head south from Baku to Gobustan National Park for a mud volcano safari. This archaeological reserve is home to mud volcanoes and over 600,000 ancient rock engravings and paintings. After explori...
First sight of the day is Shamakhi, an ancient city of Azerbaijan, to see where the first dynasty of the state of Shirvan was founded. Visit Yeddi Gumbez, the mausoleum known as the Seven Domes, where the remains of the last of the Shamakhi Dynasty lie. Then, visit Ju...
Today, cross the border into the Kakheti region of eastern Georgia. First stop is the Khareba winery for a local wine tasting experience. Georgia has a wine history that dates back more than 8,000 years! Continue to Gremi, the once glorious capital of the kingdom of K...
Venture to the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi! Embark on a walking tour with a local guide and discover the incredible charm of this beautiful city. A memorable stop will be made at the towering 13th century Metekhi Church which sits on a cliff over the Kura River. Other...
This morning, drive along one of the most intriguing roads in the Caucasus! The Georgian Military Highway is the historic route that connects Georgia to Russia. On the way be sure to admire the most incredible scenery from the coach windows. Stop and take in the magni...
Mtskheta is the first stop of the day. Inhabited since before 1,000 BC, Mtskheta was the capital of the early Kingdom of Iberia (Eastern Georgia today). Drive up to Jvari Monastery, a Georgian Orthodox monastery built on a hill. The church complex was listed as a UNES...
Armenia is on the cards after breakfast today! First stop after crossing the border is the Akhtala Monastery, known for its 13th-century artistic frescoes. After exploring, continue to our lunch stop of the day - Odzun, a historic village located on the Debed river ba...
Start the day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Haghpat. The medieval monastery complex overlooks the Debed river gorge and provides incredible views of the surrounding hills. Then, travel through the region inhabited by the Molokan people. Molokans are the ...
This morning, drive to Lake Sevan, the highest freshwater lake in the Caucasus. Visit the Sevanavank Monastery and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Drive to the UNESCO-protected Geghard Monastery. This ancient chapel was originally founded as a small cave chapel as ear...
This morning, visit Echmiadzin, the ancient capital of Armenia, and explore its stunning monastery which dates back to the year 303 AD. Then, explore Yerevan. A city tour will reveal all the main places of interest. See the sights of the Yerevan Cascade, a giant stair...
After breakfast, this 12-day Caucasus adventure comes to an end. It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers and remember to share contact details so that the memories live on through shared photos!
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