Caucasus Discovered Westbound - 16 Days

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Discover the highlights of the Caucasus on this 16 day overland group tour from Baku to Tbilisi. Explore Azerbaijan's bustling capital, stay overnight in a Silk Road caravanserai and relax on the shores of Lake Sevan in Armenia. Enjoy wine tasting in Telavi, marvel at the stunning Vardzia Cave Monastery and visit ancient Yerevan.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Baku - see the mud volcanoes of Gobustan and explore bustling Baku which is an amazing contrast of the ancient and modern
    • Sheki - spend the night in a converted caravanserai, where traders on the Silk Road used to rest and resupply their caravans
    • Telavi - taste delicious local wines and watch aspects of the wine production process then enjoy some famous Georgian hospitality
    • Stepantsminda - hike to the Tsminda Sameba Church which is nestled in rolling hills and stunning scenery
    • Yerevan - enjoy two nights in one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
    • Vardzia - marvel at the stunning subterranean cave city and the monastery which remains inhabited by a handful of dedicated monks
    • Lake Sevan - relax on the shore of this Armenian lake, home to the only beaches in the landlocked country
    • Tbilisi - end your overland adventure in Georgia's colourful and endearing capital city

What's this trip about?

    Discover the highlights of the Caucasus on this 16 day overland group tour from Baku to Tbilisi. Explore Azerbaijan's bustling capital, stay overnight in a Silk Road caravanserai and relax on the shores of Lake Sevan in Armenia. Enjoy wine tasting in Telavi, marvel at the stunning Vardzia Cave Monastery and visit ancient Yerevan.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 22 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBaku
End CityTbilisi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wine Tasting

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 22

Trip includes

    • 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 Gobustan to see the petroglyphs and mud volcanoes
    • A stay in the ancient Sheki caravanserai in Azerbaijan
    • Visits to the Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery & Khor Virap Monastery in Armenia

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Welcome to Baku!

Welcome to Baku, the emerging capital of Azerbaijan! Make your own way to our joining hotel where there’s a pre-departure Welcome Meeting at 18:00. The evening is free to explore the city as you please. Perhaps check out the old part of the city, including the famous Maiden Tower.

Day : 2 Free time in Baku

Today is free to explore Baku as you please. The oil-rich city is an amazing contrast of the old and new, with glistening skyscrapers contrasting against the old architecture. The city is emerging as a global player on the world scene and recently hosted the 2019 Europa League football final. It also hosts a Formula One Grand Prix race every year.

Day : 3 Gobustan & Lahij Village

Baku - Lahij. This morning we drive to Gobustan, the region known for its bubbling mud volcanoes and ancient petroglyphs. After exploring this site, we continue 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.

Day : 4 Sheki & Caravanserai stay

Lahij - Sheki. Today we drive to the old city 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.

Day : 5 Lagodekhi National Park

Sheki - Lagodekhi National Park (Georgia). Today we say goodbye to Azerbaijan and cross into Georgia. We'll spend the night camping in the lush scenery of Lagodekhi National Park, which is located fairly close to the border.

Day : 6 Telavi

Lagodekhi National Park - Telavi. We head into the Alazani Valley this morning and visit the impressive Gremi Citadel en route to Telavi. We'll be basing ourselves in this famous wine region for the next couple of days.

Day : 7 Telavi & Wine tasting

Today we have plenty of time to explore Telavi and visit some of the local vineyards. Watch traditions such as grape harvesting in action and enjoy some Georgian hospitality with an included lunch and wine tasting at a local family-run winery.

Day : 8 Stepantsminda

Telavi - Stepantsminda. Leaving Telavi behind, we drive to the town of Stepantsminda, which is 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 also an optional cooking class where you can learn how to make delicious Georgian kinkhalis (meatballs).

Day : 9 Magical Mtskheta

Stepantsminda - Mtskheta. We’ll spend the morning unwinding in Stepantsminda or hiking up to the Tsminda Sameba Church if there wasn't time yesterday. Later, we drive to the charming town of Mtskheta. Here we can visit the beautiful 11th century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.

Day : 10 Borjomi National Park & Vardzia

Mtskheta - Vardzia. We head out of Mtskheta and make our way to Borjomi National Park. Enjoy a short hike in the ancient forest and opt to ride a cable car up the mountain before we continue to the incredible Vardzia cave city. First inhabited during the Bronze ...

Day : 11 Armenian Highlands

Vardzia - Armenian Highlands (Armenia). This morning we explore Vardzia if there wasn't time yesterday. We then set off for the Armenian border, finding a suitable spot to camp once we have crossed.

Day : 12-13 Yerevan

Armenian Highlands - Yerevan. This morning we visit the Khor Virap Monastery, near the Turkish border. This important pilgrimage site is set in the shadow of Mt Ararat and on a clear day there will be incredible views of the snow-capped peak. After our visit we contin...

Day : 14 Geghard Monastery, Garni Temple & Lake Sevan

Yerevan - Lake Sevan. Setting off from Yerevan, 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 and pass through picturesque scenery to s...

Day : 15 Tbilisi

Lake Sevan - Tbilisi (Georgia). Today we board our overland truck for the final time. We cross back into Georgia and pass through the amazing scenery of Dilijan National Park to reach Tbilisi, Georgia's endearing capital city. The rest of today is free to explore the quaint Old City as you please. Consider heading up to Narikala Fortress for amazing views over Tbilisi.

Day : 16 Tbilisi

Today our Caucasus adventure comes to an end. If you wish to extend your stay in Tbilisi, then speak to our sales team.

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Last Updated: 7/30/2021

Departure dates noted with a 'G' are guaranteed to operate. All other departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 persons. Prices shown are per person travelling. These overland trips are designed for shared accommodation, whether camping or staying in hotels or hostels, and therefore do not involve a single supplement. Whilst the crew will do their best to accommodate couples travelling together in twin rooms, all our travellers should expect multi-share accommodation when staying in hostels, homestays or yurts, which may be mixed sex.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Items of a personal nature, additional meals and drinks
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Sleeping bag and roll mat - please bring your own for camping
    • Local payment - $510pp, paid in USD

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18 and over. No upper age limit but anyone over 70 needs to complete a tour suitability form.
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