Tour overview

This 10-day small-group adventure crosses the Caucasus from the Caspian Sea to the mountains of Georgia, combining the oil-boom city of Baku with Silk Road towns, wine country and some of Europe's highest peaks. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve. You stay nine nights in hotels and guesthouses, with breakfast daily, a lunch and three dinners.

In Baku you take a night walk along the Caspian promenade and a tour of the walled Old City, then visit the petroglyphs and mud volcanoes of Gobustan, a World Heritage Site. Heading into forested mountains, you see the ancient Juma Mosque in Shamakhi and spend a night in Lahij, a village of coppersmiths, with a yoghurt-making demonstration. At Nij you meet the Udi people, descendants of the ancient Caucasian Albanians, and visit the Albanian church at Kish.

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In Sheki you explore the painted Palace of the Sheki Khans and a workshop making shebeke stained glass, then browse the market before crossing into Georgia. In Kakheti, the country's wine region, you visit a family winery for lunch, the Gremi fortress and the Tsinandali estate. The Georgian Military Highway leads you into the Caucasus for two nights, with a hike to Gergeti Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbek, before you finish in Tbilisi with an orientation walk.

The physical rating is medium. This trip suits curious travellers who want to discover two very different Caucasus countries.

Trip highlights

  • Baku's Old City (Day 2)
  • Gobustan's petroglyphs and mud volcanoes (Day 2)
  • The copper village of Lahij (Day 3)
  • The Palace of the Sheki Khans (Day 5)
  • Kakheti wine country (Days 6–7)
  • Gergeti Trinity Church (Day 8)

Your route

12 stops from Baku to Tbilisi

10-day route: Baku – Gobustan – Lahij – Sheki – Telavi – Gudauri – Stepantsminda – Tbilisi
  1. Baku Days 1–2
  2. Qobustan Day 2
  3. Shamakhi Day 3
  4. Lahij Day 3
  5. Nij Day 4
  6. Sheki Days 4–5
  7. Kish Day 5
  8. Lagodekhi Day 6
  9. Telavi Day 6
  10. Gudauri Days 7–8
  11. Stepantsminda Day 8
  12. Tbilisi Days 9–10

Why choose this tour

Two Caucasus countries in ten days. Village stays, wine and mountain hikes in a small group.

Best suited to

  • Curious, well-travelled travellers
  • History and culture lovers
  • Food and wine lovers
  • Solo travellers and couples
Historic buildings in Baku with the Flame Towers behind

Day-by-day itinerary

10 days from Baku, Azerbaijan to Tbilisi, Georgia

  1. Day 1 · Baku Baku

    A night walk.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Gobustan, Baku Old City Baku

    Petroglyphs and the Old City.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Shamakhi, Lahij Lahij

    A mountain village.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Nij, Kish, Sheki Sheki

    The Udi people.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Palace of the Sheki Khans Sheki

    Painted walls and stained glass.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Sheki market, Lagodekhi, Kakheti Telavi

    Into Georgia.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Day 7 · Telavi, Tsinandali, Gudauri Gudauri

    Wine country and mountains.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Stepantsminda, Gergeti Trinity Church Kazbegi

    A mountain hike.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Tbilisi Tbilisi

    The Georgian capital.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10 · Tbilisi Tbilisi

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The mud volcanoes of Gobustan, Azerbaijan

Where you stay

  • Baku (2 nights) Hotel
  • Lahij (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Sheki (2 nights) Hotel
  • Telavi (1 night) Hotel
  • Gudauri (2 nights) Guesthouse
  • Tbilisi (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 9 nights in hotels and guesthouses
  • Meals 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
  • Private transport throughout
  • Baku walks and Gobustan
  • Lahij, Nij, Kish and Sheki visits
  • Kakheti winery lunch, Gremi and Tsinandali
  • Gergeti Trinity Church hike and a local leader

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 7 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Visas, travel insurance and personal spending
A street of old houses in Sheki

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want most meals included
  • You dislike long drives
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–10 · Lunch: Day 6 · Dinner: Days 3 and 7–8
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Azerbaijan · UK FCDO travel advice for Georgia
A cobbled street in Lahij

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,750 per person, twin share, tour only. 108 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Yes, UK citizens need an e-visa for Azerbaijan, applied for online. Georgia is visa-free.

What are the guesthouses like?

Simple, family-run guesthouses with home-cooked dinners.

How hard is the Gergeti hike?

A moderate uphill walk of about two hours through valleys and woodland.

Is the border crossing included?

Yes, your leader helps with the land crossing from Azerbaijan to Georgia.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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