The Best of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 18
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124628
- Hygiene Measures:
- Included
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- See the beauty of the largest lake in the Caucasus
- Wander through the Old Town of cosmopolitan Tbilisi
- Discover a 12th-century cave city carved out of a cliff
- Dine with a local family and indulge in local delicacies
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join tour Yerevan
- Day 2 From Yerevan visit the Holy City of Echmiadzin
- Day 3 From Yerevan visit sites of Garni and Geghard
- Day 4 From Yerevan visit Amberd Fortress
- Day 5 Drive to Lake Sevan via monasteries and winery
- Day 6 Drive to Tbilisi via Monastery of Haghpat
- Day 7 Drive via Mtskheta to Kutaisi
- Day 8 From Kutaisi, full day visit to the Black Sea town of Batumi
- Day 9 Drive to UNESCO monastery at Gelati, continue onto Akhaltsikhe via Prometheus Grotto
- Day 10 From Akhaltsikhe - visit the cave town of Vardzia
- Day 11 Drive through the Borjomi gorge to Stalin's birthplace. Continue onto Gudauri
- Day 12 In Gudauri, day walk in the Kazbegi Mountains and visit Gergeti Trinity Church
- Day 13 Drive to Tblisi, afternoon tour of Georgia's ancient capital
- Day 14 Free morning in Tblisi, afternoon drive to Telavi in the Kakheti wine region
- Day 15 Visit the farmer's market and wine factory, then drive to Sheki
- Day 16 In Sheki, walking tour; visit Kish village church
- Day 17 Drive to Baku via Samaxi
- Day 18 In Baku, walking tour; visit Absheron peninsula
- Day 19 Tour ends in Baku
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Operated by Explore!
We've been taking small groups on adventure holidays for almost 40 years. Our authentic adventure travel experiences explore the sights and culture of a country, with hand-picked accommodation that balances comfort and location. Our average group tour size is just 12; perfect for meeting new people and getting to the heart of our destinations. Explore is one of the worlds most trusted adventure travel companies with over 500 trips to more than 120 countries. We are passionate about travel and have developed a wide range of unique activities and adventures which give our customers an unforgettable experience with a team of award-winning Explore leaders. With Explore, you'll get to see your destination from a whole new perspective that takes you away from the typical well-trodden tourist track. You'll have the chance to meet, dine and stay with local people, rest in authentic accommodation with other like-minded explorers and travel to must-see destinations with a unique Explore twist. From family holidays to trips for solo travellers; cycling tours to wildlife safaris; trekking on mountains or exploring miles of scenic coastline; self-guided journeys small group trips or Private Tours; there is something for every kind of traveller with Explore. We will provide our expert knowledge, exciting itineraries and outstanding service as part of our sustainable travel experiences which take you under the skin of the country you're visiting for the adventure of a lifetime.
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AChristina· December 23rd, 2019Pretty much the whole group thought the Yerevan Genocide Museum should have been scheduled with an opt out clause. It’s so massively important to the history, culture and current politics. It would have been awful to miss it in favour of a flea market.
Explore! commented on this reviewthanks for the feedback, we'll pass that to our product team to review. Thanks, The Explore TeamTrip date: May 2019Review collected by Explore! - ARobin· December 23rd, 2019This was (I think) our 21st trip with Explore - so I think that speaks for itself.Explore! commented on this reviewWOW 21! Thanks for your review and your support. Glad you enjoyed your trip! Hopefully we will all be travelling soon.Trip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore!
- AKeith· December 23rd, 2019I would add another morning or afternoon of country walking - only two country walks/hikes - need more for a better balanceExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback.Trip date: September 2019Review collected by Explore!
- ALynette· December 4th, 2019The guide was exemplary and as a result allayed any fears that I may have had prior to the trip. I think he is the best guide I have found on an Explore trip to date.Trip date: September 2019
- TTrevorScallan· July 14th, 2019Don't hesitate - a tremendously rewarding and fascinating trip. Perfect logistics and travel arrangements, great guides and leaders and really good value for money.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Glad you had a great trip!Trip date: June 2019
- ASusan· May 17th, 2019I loved this tour, particularly Armenia and Georgia. Although I have raised some points in this feedback, I would like to emphasise that my overall feeling on return is that this was a wonderful experience that I would not have missed. To see the... Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: June 2018Review collected by Explore!
- AAllan· May 17th, 2019The tours of Armenia and Georgia were excellent; the Azerbaijan extension needs some development as it was not easy to engage with a new leader who was less communicative than the previous leaders, especially when the Georgian leader was still with us... Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: June 2018Review collected by Explore!
- AMark· May 17th, 2019In Armenia there were limited alternatives available for lunches which got very samey - salads plus soup plus mezzes. Planning itinerary to avoid such limited choices could be tried.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review and feedback. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: May 2018Review collected by Explore!
- ATrevor· May 17th, 2019Additional time in Tbilisi is needed to do the city justice.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: June 2018Review collected by Explore!
- ADavid· May 17th, 2019Additional day in Baku would enhance experienceExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Hope to travel with you in the future.Trip date: May 2018Review collected by Explore!
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- Saturday29 Apr, 2023Wednesday17 May, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$4,110
- Saturday6 May, 2023Wednesday24 May, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$4,560
- Tuesday9 May, 2023Saturday27 May, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$4,560
- Saturday20 May, 2023Wednesday7 Jun, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$4,560
- Saturday27 May, 2023Wednesday14 Jun, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$4,560
- Saturday3 Jun, 2023Wednesday21 Jun, 2023EnglishMultiple Room Types$4,560
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