Tour overview

This 16-day journey explores Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia in comfort, with premium hotels and a historic Feature Stay in central Tbilisi. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, joined by local guides in each country. You stay fifteen nights in handpicked hotels, with breakfast daily, three lunches and six dinners.

After a welcome dinner in Baku, a local guide shows you the fortified Old City and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and you visit the rock art and mud volcanoes of Gobustan. Travelling into the Caucasus foothills, you stay at a mountain resort near Sheki before crossing into Georgia’s Kakheti wine region for a home-cooked dinner and wine tasting with a local family, market tastings in Telavi and a lunch in the Pankisi Valley.

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Two nights in Tbilisi at a historic hotel once owned by a noble family include a guided walk through the old town. You visit Mtskheta, Georgia’s ancient capital, the cave city of Vardzia and Gori, birthplace of Stalin, then drive the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church. Crossing into Armenia, you stay in the Debed canyon at Dzoraget and end with two nights in Yerevan.

The physical rating is medium. This journey suits travellers who want to see the Caucasus in style in a small group.

Trip highlights

  • Baku’s Old City (Day 2)
  • Gobustan (Day 3)
  • A family dinner in Kakheti (Day 5)
  • A historic hotel in Tbilisi (Days 7–8)
  • The cave city of Vardzia (Day 10)
  • Gergeti Trinity Church (Day 12)

Your route

20 stops from Baku to Yerevan

16-day route: Baku – Gobustan – Sheki – Telavi – Tbilisi – Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia – Gudauri – Dzoraget – Yerevan
  1. Baku Days 1–3
  2. Qobustan National Park Day 3
  3. Shamakhi Day 4
  4. Sheki Day 4
  5. Sighnaghi Day 5
  6. Telavi Days 5–6
  7. Tbilisi Days 7–8
  8. Mtskheta Day 9
  9. Akhaltsikhe Days 9–10
  10. Vardzia Day 10
  11. Gori Day 11
  12. Ananuri Day 11
  13. Gudauri Days 11–12
  14. Stepantsminda Day 12
  15. Haghpat Monastery Day 13
  16. Dzoraget Day 13
  17. Sevanavank Monastery Day 14
  18. Garni Temple Day 14
  19. Geghard Monastery Day 14
  20. Yerevan Days 14–16

Why choose this tour

Three countries in premium hotels. Family meals and local guides in each country.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who value comfort
  • Food and wine lovers
  • History lovers
  • Couples and solo travellers
Baku and the Caspian Sea from above

Day-by-day itinerary

16 days from Baku, Azerbaijan to Yerevan, Armenia

  1. Day 1 · Baku Baku

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Radisson Hotel Baku
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Baku Old City Baku

    A guided city tour.

    Hotel
    Radisson Hotel Baku
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Gobustan Gobustan

    Rock art and mud volcanoes.

    Hotel
    Radisson Hotel Baku
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Sheki Sheki

    Into the mountains.

    Hotel
    Marxal Resort
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Lagodekhi, Kakheti Telavi

    A family dinner and wine.

    Hotel
    Boutique Hotel Kviria
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Telavi, Pankisi Valley Telavi

    Market tastings.

    Hotel
    Boutique Hotel Kviria
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Day 7 · Tbilisi Tbilisi

    A historic hotel.

    Hotel
    Museum Hotel Orbeliani
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Old Tbilisi Tbilisi

    A walking tour.

    Hotel
    Museum Hotel Orbeliani
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Mtskheta, Akhaltsikhe Akhaltsikhe

    The ancient capital.

    Hotel
    Hotel Lomsia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  10. Day 10 · Vardzia Vardzia

    A cave city.

    Hotel
    Hotel Lomsia
    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 11 · Gori, Gudauri Gudauri

    Stalin’s birthplace.

    Hotel
    Marco Polo Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  12. Day 12 · Stepantsminda, Gergeti Trinity Church Kazbegi

    Beneath Mount Kazbek.

    Hotel
    Marco Polo Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  13. Day 13 · Sadakhlo, Dzoraget Dzoraget

    Into Armenia.

    Hotel
    Avan Dzoraget Tufenkian
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  14. Day 14 · Yerevan Yerevan

    Monasteries on the way.

    Hotel
    Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  15. Day 15 · Yerevan Yerevan

    The capital and a final dinner.

    Hotel
    Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  16. Day 16 · Yerevan Yerevan

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The mud volcanoes of Gobustan, Azerbaijan

Where you stay

  • Baku (3 nights) Radisson Hotel Baku
  • Sheki (1 night) Marxal Resort
  • Telavi (2 nights) Boutique Hotel Kviria
  • Tbilisi (2 nights) Museum Hotel Orbeliani
  • Akhaltsikhe (2 nights) Hotel Lomsia
  • Gudauri (2 nights) Marco Polo Hotel
  • Dzoraget (1 night) Avan Dzoraget Tufenkian
  • Yerevan (2 nights) Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel

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

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 15 nights in premium hotels
  • Meals 16 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Private transport and border crossings
  • Baku and Gobustan with a local guide
  • Kakheti family dinner and wine tasting
  • Vardzia, Mtskheta and Kazbegi
  • Local leader and guides throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Visa for Azerbaijan
  • Meals not included 11 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Vineyards and farmland in Kakheti, Georgia

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a budget trip
  • You want an active holiday
  • You dislike long drives
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 1–16 · Lunch: Days 6, 9 and 13 · Dinner: Days 1, 4–5, 11–12 and 15
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Armenia · UK FCDO travel advice for Azerbaijan · UK FCDO travel advice for Georgia
The decorated facade of the Palace of the Sheki Khans, Azerbaijan

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £4,235 per person, twin share, tour only. 64 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 visas?

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

What is the Feature Stay?

Two nights at a historic hotel in central Tbilisi once owned by a noble family.

Are border crossings included?

Yes, with help from your leader and local guides.

How much walking is there?

Town walks and a hike to Gergeti Trinity Church.

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.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

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