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Georgia Tbilisi Abanotubani
Georgia Caucasus Mountains Kazbegi region

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 expert guide to the best treks and hikes in the Caucasus mountains

With epic mountain landscapes that rival anywhere in Europe, fairytale villages, rolling hills and some truly excellent cuisine, the Caucasus mountains are one of the world's best – and most underrated – trekking and hiking destinations. The Caucasus' trekking industry revolves mostly around Armenia and Georgia. Both countries are well set up for hiking tourism, have some stunning walking country and are well prepared for visitors...read more

17 days

Classic Caucasus

Explore the best of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
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18 days

Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan hiking

Hike ancient forests, mountain lakes and waterfalls
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11 days

Armenia and Georgia Hiking Itinerary

11-day hiking trip through picture-perfect mountain trails
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13 days

Highlights of the Caucasus

Wine, wilderness and welcoming cities
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21 days

Overlanding through the Caucasus

Travel beyond the ordinary in Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia
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  • Kakheti region

    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

    Tbilisi’s famous sulphur baths can be found in the Abanotubani district in the old town...
  • Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park

    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

    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

    Khevsureti region

    Mountainous Khevsureti is the perfect place to go hiking in Georgia...
  • Kutaisi

    Kutaisi

    Kutaisi was once the capital of Georgia and dates back to the 15th century BC...
  • Svaneti

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Places to go in Georgia

Georgia Tours

Armenia, Georgia

Georgia and Armenia Classical Tour

Experience South Caucasus

9 daysFrom £971
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia

21 days exploring Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia

21 daysFrom £3,432
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

Exquisite Caucasus

16 days in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan

16 daysFrom £3,493
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

Hiking Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan

18 day hiking in the South Caucasus

18 daysFrom £2,673
Armenia, Georgia

Armenia and Georgia Jeep Tour

Experience the South Caucasus off-road

13 daysFrom £1,930
Armenia, Georgia

Armenia and Georgia Cycling Tour

Experience the South Caucasus by bike

13 daysFrom $0

Georgia Travel Companies

The Caucasus

Arara Tours

Small group and tailor-made trips to the Caucasus
The Caucasus

Cascade Travel

Guided tours to the Caucasus

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