Georgia
Rolling hills and centuries-old villages
Georgia is no longer a backpacker’s secret. Where once only intrepid travellers traversed its green valleys and mountainous trails, today visitors come for Tbilisi’s nightclubs, world-class restaurants and an emerging natural wine scene.
However, the star of the show is still those old churches, watchtowers and monasteries that line Georgia’s countryside. Move beyond the cities and you’ll enter a world untouched by time, complete with Russian, Turkish and Persian influences.
Hiking in the Caucasus
An essential guide to hiking in the Caucasus
Hiking and trekking in the Caucasus mountains tend to revolve around Armenia and/or Georgia. Both countries are well set up for tourism, have some stunning hiking country and are well prepared for visitors. There are a good range of long-distance (inn-to-inn) hikes, as well as numerous places for a centre-based hiking trip...read more
18 days
Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan hiking
Hike ancient forests, mountain lakes and waterfalls
11 days
Hike Armenia and Georgia
Explore picture-perfect hiking trails in the mountains
21 days
Overlanding through the Caucasus
Travel beyond the ordinary in Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia
-
Kakheti region
Kakheti in eastern Georgian is the country’s premier wine-producing area, with plenty of wineries where you can sample a glass of qvevri – named for the large, lemon-shaped terracotta pot buried in the ground that the wine ferments in... -
Tbilisi
Tbilisi’s famous sulphur baths can be found in the Abanotubani district in the old town... -
Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
The forests of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park are home to a dozen hiking trails and activities like horse-riding, biking and camping... -
Rabati Fortress
Located on a mountaintop overlooking the town of Akhaltsikhe, Rabati Fortress attracts tourists for its mix of architecture, churches and mosque... -
Khevsureti region
Mountainous Khevsureti is the perfect place to go hiking in Georgia... -
Kutaisi
Kutaisi was once the capital of Georgia and dates back to the 15th century BC... -
Svaneti
...
Places to go in Georgia
Georgia Tours
Georgia and Armenia Classical Tour
Experience South Caucasus
9 daysFrom £971| Armenia, Georgia | |
|
Small group tour |
|
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
21 days exploring Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
21 daysFrom £3,432| Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia | |
|
|
Small group tour |
|
|
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Exquisite Caucasus
16 days in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan
16 daysFrom £3,493| Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia | |
|
|
Small group tour |
|
|
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Hiking Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan
18 day hiking in the South Caucasus
18 daysFrom £2,673| Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia | |
|
|
Small group tour |
|
|
Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Armenia and Georgia Jeep Tour
Experience the South Caucasus off-road
13 daysFrom £1,930| Armenia, Georgia | |
|
|
Small group tour |
|
|
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Road Trips, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Armenia and Georgia Cycling Tour
Experience the South Caucasus by bike
13 daysFrom $0| Armenia, Georgia | |
|
|
Small group tour |
|
|
Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Cycling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Georgia Travel Companies
Arara Tours
Small group and tailor-made trips to the Caucasus
| The Caucasus | |
| Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour | |
| Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Culinary, Responsible Travel |
Why Horizon Guides?
Impartial guidebooks
Our travel guides are written by the leading experts in their destinations. We never take payment for positive coverage so you can count on us for impartial travel advice.
Expert itineraries
Suggested itineraries and routes to help you scratch beneath the surface, avoid the tourist traps, and plan an authentic, responsible and enjoyable journey.
Specialist advice
Get friendly, expert travel advice and custom itineraries from some of the world’s best tour operators, with no spam, pressure or commitment to book.