Tour overview

This 19-day adventure travels the length of the Caucasus, from the Caspian Sea to the foot of Mount Ararat. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than eighteen. You stay eighteen nights in locally run hotels and a family-run guesthouse in Telavi, with breakfast daily, six lunches and seven dinners.

In Baku you explore the Old City and the burning hillside of Yanar Dag, then drive through the countryside to Sheki to see its palace and learn how traditional silk headscarves are made. In Georgia’s Kakheti wine region you lunch at a farmer’s house and learn about qvevri wine vessels, then visit Tbilisi before heading north to Gudauri for a mountain walk to Gergeti Trinity Church.

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You visit Gori, the cave city of Vardzia and Borjomi’s park, then Gelati Monastery near Kutaisi, before a guided tour of Tbilisi. Crossing into Armenia, you see the World Heritage monastery of Haghpat, drive past Lake Sevan with stops at monasteries and a winery, and explore Yerevan, the holy city of Echmiadzin, the Genocide Museum, the pagan temple of Garni and the rock-cut Geghard Monastery, ending with a visit to a duduk studio.

The physical rating is medium. This trip suits travellers who want an in-depth, great-value journey through all three Caucasus countries.

Trip highlights

  • Baku and Yanar Dag (Day 2)
  • Sheki’s palace (Day 4)
  • A farmer’s lunch in Kakheti (Day 5)
  • Gergeti Trinity Church (Day 8)
  • The cave city of Vardzia (Day 10)
  • Garni and Geghard (Day 17)

Your route

26 stops from Baku to Geghard Monastery

19-day route: Baku – Sheki – Telavi – Tbilisi – Gudauri – Akhaltsikhe – Kutaisi – Tbilisi – Haghpat – Yerevan
  1. Baku Days 1–2
  2. Yanar Dag Day 2
  3. Lahji Day 3
  4. Sheki Days 3–4
  5. Kish Day 4
  6. Telavi Day 5
  7. Tbilisi Day 6
  8. Mtskheta Day 7
  9. Ananuri Fortress Day 7
  10. Gudauri Days 7–8
  11. Gergeti Trinity Church Day 8
  12. Gori Day 9
  13. Akhaltsikhe Days 9–10
  14. Vardzia Day 10
  15. Borjomi Central Park Day 11
  16. Kutaisi Day 11
  17. Tbilisi Days 12–13
  18. Monastery of Haghpat Day 14
  19. Dilijan Day 14
  20. Sevanavank Monastery Day 15
  21. Noravank Monastery Day 15
  22. Khor Virap Monastery Day 15
  23. Yerevan Days 15–19
  24. Echmiadzin Day 16
  25. Temple of Garni Day 17
  26. Geghard Monastery Day 17

Why choose this tour

All three Caucasus countries in depth. Locally run hotels and many meals included.

Best suited to

  • History and culture lovers
  • Travellers with time to spare
  • Solo travellers and couples
  • Food and wine lovers
A cobbled street in the Old City of Baku, Azerbaijan

Day-by-day itinerary

19 days from Baku, Azerbaijan to Yerevan, Armenia

  1. Day 1 · Baku Baku

    The trip begins.

    Hotel
    Boutique 19 Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Baku Old City, Yanar Dag Baku

    The Old City and a burning hill.

    Hotel
    Boutique 19 Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Sheki Sheki

    Through the countryside.

    Hotel
    Macara Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Sheki Sheki

    A palace and silk headscarves.

    Hotel
    Macara Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Lagodekhi, Telavi Telavi

    A farmer’s lunch.

    Hotel
    Hillside Resort Telavi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  6. Day 6 · Telavi, Tbilisi Tbilisi

    Qvevri wine vessels.

    Hotel
    Hotel KMM
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Mtskheta, Gudauri Gudauri

    The Military Highway.

    Hotel
    Hotel Gudauri Hut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Gergeti Trinity Church Kazbegi

    A mountain walk.

    Hotel
    Hotel Gudauri Hut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Gori, Akhaltsikhe Akhaltsikhe

    Stalin’s birthplace.

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

    A cave city.

    Hotel
    Lomsia Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  11. Day 11 · Borjomi, Gelati, Kutaisi Kutaisi

    A park and a monastery.

    Hotel
    Kutaisi Inn
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  12. Day 12 · Tbilisi Tbilisi

    A free afternoon.

    Hotel
    Hotel KMM
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  13. Day 13 · Old Tbilisi Tbilisi

    A guided tour.

    Hotel
    Hotel KMM
    Meals
    Breakfast
  14. Day 14 · Haghpat Haghpat

    Into Armenia.

    Hotel
    Ani Forest Hills Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  15. Day 15 · Lake Sevan, Yerevan Yerevan

    Monasteries and a winery.

    Hotel
    Hotel Ani Plaza
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  16. Day 16 · Echmiadzin, Genocide Museum Echmiadzin

    A holy city.

    Hotel
    Hotel Ani Plaza
    Meals
    Breakfast
  17. Day 17 · Garni, Geghard Garni and Geghard

    A temple and a rock monastery.

    Hotel
    Hotel Ani Plaza
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  18. Day 18 · Yerevan Yerevan

    A duduk studio.

    Hotel
    Hotel Ani Plaza
    Meals
    Breakfast
  19. Day 19 · Yerevan Yerevan

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The decorated facade of the Palace of the Sheki Khans, Azerbaijan

Where you stay

  • Baku (2 nights) Boutique 19 Hotel
  • Sheki (2 nights) Macara Hotel
  • Telavi (1 night) Hillside Resort Telavi
  • Tbilisi (1 night) Hotel KMM
  • Gudauri (2 nights) Hotel Gudauri Hut
  • Akhaltsikhe (2 nights) Lomsia Hotel
  • Kutaisi (1 night) Kutaisi Inn
  • Tbilisi (2 nights) Hotel KMM
  • Northern Armenia (1 night) Ani Forest Hills Hotel
  • Yerevan (4 nights) Hotel Ani Plaza

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

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 18 nights in hotels and a guesthouse
  • Meals 18 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Overland transport from Baku to Yerevan
  • Sheki palace and headscarf workshop
  • Kakheti farmer’s lunch and qvevri visit
  • Vardzia, Gelati, Haghpat, Garni and Geghard
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Visa for Azerbaijan
  • Meals not included 12 lunches and 13 dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Gergeti Trinity Church and Mount Kazbek at sunset

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want a short holiday
  • You dislike long drives
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–19 · Lunch: Days 5, 8, 10, 15 and 17 · Dinner: Days 7–8, 11–12 and 14
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Armenia · UK FCDO travel advice for Azerbaijan · UK FCDO travel advice for Georgia
Traditional houses with carved balconies in Tbilisi's Old Town, Georgia

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £3,515 per person, twin share, tour only. 13 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.

Are border crossings included?

Yes, with help from your tour leader.

How much walking is there?

Town walks and a mountain walk to Gergeti Trinity Church.

What is the Telavi guesthouse like?

A simple family-run guesthouse with a garden.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

How many people travel together?

Between four and eighteen travellers, with a tour 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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