Caucasus Tour
A 9 day route through Tbilisi, Yerevan and Baku across the Caucasus.
Three countries across the Caucasus
This tour runs from Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, to Yerevan in Armenia and on to Baku in Azerbaijan. From the snowy peaks above Kazbegi and the view of Mount Ararat from Khor Virap Monastery to the Silk Road stop of Sheki Khan's Palace and the rock carvings of Gobustan, it brings together the history and landscapes of three countries. A Georgian folklore show and a winery lunch are among its highlights.
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Nine days that bring three Caucasus countries into a single trip. In Tbilisi, Sharden Street and Narikala Fortress are followed by the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Mtskheta, and in Kazbegi a 4x4 jeep ride up to Gergeti Trinity Church closes the Georgia leg.
In Armenia, the monasteries of Sanahin and Haghpat, views of Mount Ararat from Khor Virap, and a wine tasting at a local winery are among the highlights. In Azerbaijan, the Silk Road town of Sheki, the rock carvings of Gobustan, and Baku's Flame Towers complete the route.
Flights, accommodation, transfers, city tours and most meals are included. Starting from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, the route covers three countries in detail over nine days.
Gergeti Trinity Church
At 2,170 metres, take in the view of Mount Kazbek, rising to 5,047 metres.
Khor Virap Monastery
See the most striking view of Mount Ararat, near the Turkish border.
Gobustan rock carvings
Discover 40,000 year old rock carvings and mud volcanoes.
Planning your budgetOverseas travel health insurance, personal expenses and the Armenia e-visa fee are not included. A recommended gratuity of 40 USD per person is left for the guide, driver and hotel staff. See details →
The route of the journey
We meet at Istanbul Airport at 11:00 to complete check-in, then depart for Tbilisi on the Turkish Airlines flight at…
01Day 1: Istanbul to Tbilisi, Entering the CaucasusEvening walk along Sharden Street and the Clock Tower.
Entering Tbilisi
We meet at Istanbul Airport at 11:00 to complete check-in, then depart for Tbilisi on the Turkish Airlines flight at 13:15. After landing at 16:35 we clear visa-free entry, collect our luggage and meet our local guide. After checking into the hotel we take an evening walk to feel the spirit of Tbilisi, taking in Sharden Street and the famous Clock Tower. Our first dinner is at the hotel.
Included services: Airport transfer, dinner, 4-star accommodation.
02Day 2: Mtskheta and TbilisiJvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Narikala Fortress.
Mtskheta and Tbilisi
After breakfast we head to Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital and spiritual centre. We visit Jvari Monastery, perched on a hill where two rivers meet, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, believed to house a fragment of Christ's robe. After a lunch of Georgian khinkali dumplings we return to Tbilisi. A cable car takes us up to Narikala Fortress for a panoramic view of the city, followed by a walk through the sulphur bath district. In the evening a traditional Georgian folklore show with wine awaits us.
Included services: Breakfast, lunch, folklore dinner, all entrance fees.
03Day 3: Kazbegi and GergetiAnanuri Fortress, then a 4x4 ride up to Gergeti Trinity Church.
Kazbegi and Gergeti
We head north along the Georgian Military Road towards the snowy peaks. Our first stops are the turquoise Jinvali Reservoir and the medieval Ananuri Fortress. In Kazbegi we switch to 4x4 jeeps for the region's steep roads. At Gergeti Trinity Church, at 2,170 metres, we take in the view of Mount Kazbek, which rises to 5,047 metres. Dinner and accommodation are in Tbilisi.
Included services: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, 4x4 jeep transfers.
04Day 4: Tbilisi to YerevanSanahin and Haghpat monasteries, a stop in Dilijan.
Tbilisi to Yerevan
After an early breakfast we head for the Armenian border. We complete formalities at the Sadakhlo border crossing and meet our Armenian guide. We visit Sanahin and Haghpat, UNESCO-listed monasteries and masterpieces of medieval architecture. After a short stop in forested Dilijan, known as Armenia's Switzerland, we reach Yerevan.
Included services: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, border support, monastery entrance fees.
05Day 5: Around Yerevan, in View of Mount AraratEchmiadzin, Khor Virap, Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery.
Around Yerevan, view of Ararat
Today we explore some of the region's most iconic sites. We visit Echmiadzin, the centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the ruins of Zvartnots. At Khor Virap Monastery, on the Turkish border, we take in the most striking view of Mount Ararat. After lunch at a winery, including a wine tasting, we finish the day with visits to the Hellenistic-era Garni Temple and the rock-carved Geghard Monastery.
Included services: Breakfast, winery lunch with wine tasting, dinner, 5 museum entries.
06Day 6: Lake Sevan and Back to TbilisiSevanavank Monastery and a lakeside trout lunch.
Lake Sevan and back to Tbilisi
After a city tour of Yerevan taking in the Cascade Complex and works of modern art, we head north to Lake Sevan. We visit the 9th-century Sevanavank Monastery on the peninsula and have lunch by the lake with fresh trout on the menu. After border formalities we return to Tbilisi for the night.
Included services: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sevanavank entrance.
07Day 7: Tbilisi to ShekiCrossing into Azerbaijan and a visit to Sheki Khan's Palace.
Tbilisi to Sheki
We leave Georgia and cross into Azerbaijan through the Red Bridge border crossing. On arrival in Sheki, one of the Silk Road's important stops, we visit Sheki Khan's Palace, built without nails and famous for its stained-glass windows. We take in the atmosphere of the historic caravanserai and visit local silk workshops.
Accommodation: Sheki Saray Hotel or Sheki Palace Hotel (4-star).
08Day 8: Sheki, Gobustan and BakuShamakhi's Friday Mosque, Gobustan rock carvings and arrival in Baku.
Sheki, Gobustan and Baku
On the way to Baku we stop at the historic Friday Mosque in Shamakhi. At Gobustan National Park, near Baku, we see 40,000-year-old rock carvings and the region's mud volcanoes. In the evening we reach Baku, the pearl of the Caspian, and walk the promenade as the Flame Towers light up.
Included services: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Gobustan and mud volcano entrance fees.
09Day 9: Baku to IstanbulHeydar Aliyev Center, Icheri Sheher and the flight home.
Baku to Istanbul
On our last day we visit the futuristic Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by Zaha Hadid, and the Atashgah Fire Temple, known for its eternal flame. After exploring the Old City, Icheri Sheher, with the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, we have our farewell dinner. We fly back to Istanbul at 16:50, completing our tour.
Flight details: Baku (GYD) to Istanbul (IST), departing 16:50.
Flight details
Outbound · 6 August 2027Return · 14 August 2027Flight numbers, times and baggage allowance are given in your booking documents.
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Included in the price
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- Istanbul-Tbilisi and Baku-Istanbul economy class flight tickets with Turkish Airlines
- All transfers and the city legs included in the programme (air-conditioned tourist coach)
- Kazbegi 4x4 jeep transfer (compulsory, for access to the park)
- 8 nights accommodation at the stated or similar 4* hotels (twin room, with bathroom)
- 17 main meals in total (8 breakfasts + 9 lunches/dinners) - as specified in the programme
- All museum, monastery, palace and national park entrance fees
- A local professional Turkish-speaking or English-speaking guide in the three countries + a Turkish tour leader
- Assistance with border crossing formalities (Sadakhlo, Bagratashen, Krasnyy Most)
- 4x4 transfer in Gergeti (included per person)
- A Georgian folklore show + 1 glass of wine
- Wine tasting at the foot of Mount Ararat
- 1 bottle of water per person per day on the coach
Not included in the price
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- Overseas travel health insurance (compulsory)
- Personal expenses and drinks (other than those included in the programme)
- Gratuities (guide, driver, hotel staff - 40 USD per person recommended)
- 2 countries, Georgia and Azerbaijan, are visa-free for Turkish citizens
- An e-visa is available for Armenia - straightforward (it is chargeable)
- Optional tours, extra shopping
- Additional service charges in the event of a change to the programme
- Gratuity for guide, driver and hotel staff · 40 USD · per person
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Guiding
All of our guides speak Turkish.
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