Caucasus Discovered - 16 Days
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Highlights
- Stepantsminda - hike to the Tsminda Sameba Church which is nestled in rolling hills and stunning scenery
- Tbilisi - take in the sights of Georgia's charming capital including the Sioni Cathedral and impressive Metekhi Temple
- Vardzia - marvel at the stunning subterranean cave city and the monastery which remains inhabited by a handful of dedicated monks
- Telavi - taste delicious local wines and watch aspects of the wine production process then enjoy some famous Georgian hospitality
- Lake Sevan - relax on the shore of this shimmering Armenian lake, home to the only beaches in the landlocked country
- Yerevan - enjoy two nights in one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
- Sheki - spend the night in a converted caravanserai, where traders on the Silk Road used to rest and resupply their caravans
- Baku - see the mud volcanoes of Gobustan and end your adventure in bustling Baku which is an amazing contrast of ancient and modern
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- 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 9 dinners
- 10 nights in hotels and guesthouses
- 5 nights camping (including 1 night camping with facilities, 1 night camping without facilities and 3 nights wild camping)
- All necessary camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags)
- Transportation in an overland expedition vehicle
- Services of two crew (drivers/tour leaders) and local guides along the way
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Visit to the Vardzia Caves in Georgia
- Visits to the Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery & Khor Virap Monastery in Armenia
- A stay in the ancient Sheki caravanserai in Azerbaijan
- Visit to Gobustan to see the petroglyphs and mud volcanoes
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Welcome to Georgia and its charming capital of Tbilisi! Make your own way to our joining hotel where there’s a pre-departure Welcome Meeting at 6pm. The evening is free to explore the city as you please.
Today we explore Tbilisi. Wander through the charming Old Town and visit sites including the fascinating National Museum, the Sioni Cathedral and the 12th century Metekhi Temple. The temple once served as a fortress and residence for the Georgian Tsars and has been de...
Tbilisi - Lake Sevan (Armenia). Boarding our overland truck for the first time, we leave Tbilisi behind and drive to the border with Armenia. Pass through the picturesque scenery of Dilijan National Park to shimmering Lake Sevan. Landlocked Armenia’s only beaches are found at the lake, making it a popular summer retreat for Armenians. We’ll spend the night camping on the shore of the lake.
Lake Sevan - Yerevan. Setting off from Lake Sevan on day 4, our first stop is the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery, which has been carved out of the rock face of the Azat River Gorge. We continue to the impressive Graeco-Roman Garni Temple before arriving in ancient Ye...
Yerevan - Armenian Highlands. This morning we set off from Yerevan into the stunning scenery of the Armenian Highlands. There’s a stop at the Khor Virap Monastery, near the Turkish border. This important pilgrimage site is set in the shadow of Mt Ararat and on a clear...
Armenian Highlands - Vardzia (Georgia). Today we cross back into Georgia and arrive at the incredible Vardzia cave city. First inhabited during the Bronze Age, the network of caves is one of the highlights of the Caucasus. Though the site was mostly abandoned in the 1...
Vardzia - Mtskheta. We’ll explore Vardzia if we didn’t get the chance yesterday, before continuing to the lush Borjomi National Park. Enjoy a short hike in the ancient forest and opt to ride a cable car up the mountain. Later, we’ll arrive in Mtskheta and visit the 11th century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
Mtskheta - Stepantsminda. Today we drive to the town of Stepantsminda, nestled in beautiful scenery. During our stay here we’ll enjoy a trek up to the tiny Tsminda Sameba Church, which is hidden away in the rolling hills and mountains of the Georgian Caucasus. There’s an optional cooking class where you can learn how to make delicious Georgian kinkhalis (meatballs).
Stepantsminda - Telavi. On day 10 we drive to the wine producing region of Telavi. During our stay in the town there’s plenty of time to explore and visit some of the local vineyards. Watch traditions such as grape harvesting in action and enjoy some Georgian hospitality with lunch and wine tasting at a local winery on day 11.
Telavi - Lagodekhi National Park. Leaving Telavi, we head towards the border with Azerbaijan. Stop at the impressive Gremi Citadel before we spend our final night in Georgia wild camping in Lagodekhi National Park.
Lagodekhi National Park - Sheki (Azerbaijan). Today we enter Azerbaijan and drive to the old town of Sheki. Explore the exquisite Khan’s Palace before we arrive at our accommodation for the night. You’re in for a treat as we are staying in a hotel which has been built inside an ancient caravanserai, once an important stopover for weary travellers on the Silk Road.
Sheki - Lahij. Today we drive to Lahij, an ancient mountain settlement which is famous for its copper and arms production. Explore the site at leisure and camp with facilities tonight.
Lahij - Baku. Today we drive to Gobustan, the region known for its bubbling mud volcanoes and ancient petroglyphs. After exploring this site, we complete the final leg of our overland adventure to Baku, the bustling capital of Azerbaijan. This emerging metropolis is a...
Today our Caucasus adventure comes to an end. If you wish to extend your stay in Baku then speak to our sales team. A number of optional activities are available if you have the time including a guided tour of the Old City.
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