Tour overview

This 23-day escorted tour is a grand circuit of the three Caucasus countries, with return flights from the UK and almost every meal included. A tour director travels with the group throughout. You stay twenty-one nights in comfortable three- and four-star hotels, with a night in flight on the way out.

In Azerbaijan you tour Baku’s walled Old City, see the rock paintings of the Absheron and the burning hillside of Yanar Dag, and travel through the Caucasus foothills to Sheki and the Udi village of Nij. Crossing into Georgia, you explore the Kakheti wine region and the hilltop town of Sighnaghi.

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In Armenia you visit Lake Sevan and its monastery, the Selim Caravanserai, Noravank Monastery and the ancient stones of Karahunj. In Yerevan you tour the capital and the Matenadaran manuscript museum, and visit the rock-cut Geghard Monastery, before travelling to Gyumri.

Back in Georgia you see the cave city of Vardzia and the spa town of Borjomi, then drive into the high Caucasus to Mestia and the medieval tower villages of Ushguli in Svaneti by 4×4. Gori, the birthplace of Stalin, Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church, Mtskheta and Tbilisi complete your journey.

The physical rating is medium. This tour suits travellers who want to see all three Caucasus countries in depth, with everything arranged.

Trip highlights

  • Baku’s Old City (Day 3)
  • Sheki (Day 6)
  • Lake Sevan and Noravank (Days 10–11)
  • Geghard Monastery (Day 13)
  • Ushguli in Svaneti (Day 18)
  • Gergeti Trinity Church (Day 21)

Your route

31 stops from Baku to Mtskheta

23-day route: Baku – Sheki – Telavi – Lake Sevan – Yerevan – Gyumri – Vardzia – Mestia – Ushguli – Gori – Kazbegi – Tbilisi
  1. Baku Days 1–4
  2. Gobustan Mud Volcanoes Day 4
  3. Yanardag Day 4
  4. Shamakhi Day 5
  5. Gabala Day 5
  6. Nidj Day 6
  7. Sheki Day 6
  8. Telavi Day 7
  9. Sighnaghi Day 8
  10. Tbilisi Days 8 & 22–23
  11. Haghpat Monastery Day 9
  12. Dilijan Day 9
  13. Sevanavank Monastery Day 10
  14. Tatev Monastery Day 10
  15. Halidzor Day 10
  16. Areni-1 Cave Day 11
  17. Khor Virap Monastery Day 11
  18. Yerevan Days 11–13
  19. Geghard Monastery Day 13
  20. Gyumri Day 14
  21. Vardzia Day 15
  22. Rabati Castle Day 15
  23. Borjomi Day 16
  24. Kutaisi Days 16 & 19
  25. Mestia Days 17–18
  26. Ushguli Day 18
  27. Zugdidi Day 19
  28. Gori Day 20
  29. Gudauri Days 20–21
  30. Kazbegi Day 21
  31. Mtskheta Day 22

Why choose this tour

All three Caucasus countries in one journey. Flights and almost all meals included.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who value comfort
  • History and culture lovers
  • Couples and solo travellers
  • Travellers with three weeks to spare
Baku and its Flame Towers by the Caspian

Day-by-day itinerary

23 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom

  1. Day 1 · United Kingdom Fly to Baku

    Depart for Azerbaijan.

    Hotel
    Overnight flight
  2. Day 2 · Baku Baku

    Arrive in Baku.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Baku Old City Baku

    A walking tour.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Absheron, Yanar Dag Yanar Dag

    Rock art and burning hills.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Shamakhi Caucasus Mountains

    Into the mountains.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Nij, Sheki Sheki

    The Udi people and Sheki.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Lagodekhi, Telavi Kakheti

    Into Georgia’s wine region.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Sighnaghi, Bodbe Sighnaghi

    A hilltop town.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Sadakhlo, Haghpat Into Armenia

    Across the border.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  10. Day 10 · Sevanavank, Selim Caravanserai Lake Sevan

    A lake monastery.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Karahunj, Noravank Noravank

    Armenia’s Stonehenge.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12 · Yerevan Yerevan

    The capital.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  13. Day 13 · Matenadaran, Geghard Geghard

    Manuscripts and a rock monastery.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  14. Day 14 · Saghmosavank, Gyumri Gyumri

    A gorge-top monastery.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  15. Day 15 · Bavra, Vardzia Vardzia

    A cave city.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  16. Day 16 · Borjomi, Kutaisi Kutaisi

    Mineral springs.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  17. Day 17 · Enguri Dam, Mestia Mestia

    Into Svaneti.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  18. Day 18 · Ushguli Ushguli

    Medieval tower villages by 4x4.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  19. Day 19 · Zugdidi Zugdidi

    Back towards the lowlands.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  20. Day 20 · Kutaisi, Gori Gori

    Stalin’s birthplace.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  21. Day 21 · Gergeti Trinity Church Kazbegi

    Beneath Mount Kazbek.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  22. Day 22 · Mtskheta, Tbilisi Tbilisi

    The ancient capital and Tbilisi.

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    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  23. Day 23 · Tbilisi Fly home

    Fly back to the UK.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The rooftops of Sighnaghi above the Alazani Valley, Georgia

Where you stay

  • Baku (3 nights) Hotel
  • Caucasus foothills (1 night) Hotel
  • Sheki (1 night) Hotel
  • Telavi (2 nights) Hotel
  • Northern Armenia (1 night) Hotel
  • Lake Sevan (1 night) Hotel
  • Southern Armenia (1 night) Hotel
  • Yerevan (2 nights) Hotel
  • Gyumri (1 night) Hotel
  • Akhaltsikhe (1 night) Hotel
  • Kutaisi (1 night) Hotel
  • Mestia (2 nights) Hotel
  • Zugdidi (1 night) Hotel
  • Gori (1 night) Hotel
  • Kazbegi (1 night) Hotel
  • Tbilisi (1 night) Hotel

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

What's included

Included

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Accommodation 21 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
  • Meals 21 breakfasts, 20 lunches and 21 dinners
  • Transport including 4x4 to Ushguli and border crossings
  • Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi city tours
  • Monasteries, Vardzia and Svaneti
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Meals not included 1 lunch
  • Visa for Azerbaijan
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Noravank Monastery in its canyon

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a small group
  • You want a short holiday
  • You want free evenings to dine out
  • You dislike long drives

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 3–23 · Lunch: Days 3–22 · Dinner: Days 2–22
Sevanavank Monastery above Lake Sevan, Armenia

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £5,990 per person, including flights. 3 upcoming departures.

Flights from UK airports.

15 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£5,990pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £7,000
05 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£5,990pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £7,000
25 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£5,990pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £7,000

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.

Are flights included?

Yes, from the UK to Baku and home from Tbilisi.

Which meals are included?

Almost all of them, with breakfast, lunch and dinner most days.

Do I need visas?

UK citizens need an e-visa for Azerbaijan. Georgia and Armenia are visa-free.

How do you reach Ushguli?

By 4x4 on a mountain road from Mestia.

Are border crossings included?

Yes, with help from your tour director.

Is there free time?

A little, but most days are fully guided with all meals included.

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
From, incl. flights £5,990
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