The Caucasus Itineraries
Sample itineraries written by our The Caucasus experts
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6 days
Trek the Gegham Mountains
Trekking and camping expedition to Armenia'a hidden gems
21 days
Overlanding through the Caucasus
Travel beyond the ordinary in Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia
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Armenia
Medieval monasteries and forest hikes
One of Christianity’s earliest civilisations, Armenia’s historic churches and monasteries date back as far as the 4th century... -
Yerevan
Check out Yerevan’s art scene by climbing The Cascade staircase that connects downtown Yerevan with the museum district... -
Dilijan National Park
Northern Armenia’s Dilijan National Park is home to hiking trails where you can see bears, wolves and several species of eagle... -
Lake Sevan
At 1,900m above sea level, the vast Lake Sevan is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world... -
Selim Pass
The Selim Pass road links the provinces of Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor through the Vardenis mountain range, but the main attraction is the Selim Caravanserai, just past the highest point... -
Mount Aragats
Aragats is the highest mountain in Armenia, offering adventurous hikers a challenging climb... -
Lori Province
Armenia’s rich religious history means it has a plethora of churches and religious buildings... -
Southern Armenia
Southern Armenia is full of rugged beauty, with deep gorges and forested canyons... -
Tatev Monastery
The 9th-century Tatev Monastery was a centre of spiritual enlightenment and home to more than 600 monks at one point... -
Lastiver
In a remote corner of a picturesque gorge, surrounded by waterfalls, lies the Lastiver caves, where locals from the nearby village of Yenokavan sought refuge from Mongol invaders in the 13 century... -
Dilijan
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Lake Aknalich
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Geghard
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Gegham Mountains
Armenia's hiking hidden gem
The Gegham Mountains, immediately between Yerevan to the west and Lake Sevan to the east, are a dramatic chain of hills and volcanic peaks that are almost entirely untouched by tourism... -
Mt Azhdahak
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Mt Armaghan
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Khosrov Forest State Reserve
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Angel's Canyon
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Lastiver Waterfalls
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Lori
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Aparan Reservoir
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Noravank
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Goris
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Noratus
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Noravank
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Yeghegnadzor
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Syunik
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Kapan
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Mt Khustup
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Azerbaijan
Land of fire
Travelling to Azerbaijan can be confusing... -
Baku
Azerbaijan’s capital might be changing fast due to the oil-boom, but its heart still lies in the UNESCO-listed Old City, full of tree-lined boulevards and fascinating mansions... -
Lahij
The ancient village of Lahij in the Upper Caucasus was once an important trade and craft centre, with artisans creating copper adorned ornaments and knives, weaved cloth and leatherware before mass-produced factory goods saw the town decline... -
Sheki
Once a trading stop on the fabled Silk Road, the town of Sheki is now the perfect place to sample Azerbaijan’s historic architecture (look for Sheki Khan’s Palace), craft workshops and try piti, a national dish of lamb stew cooked in a clay pot... -
Mount Yanar Dag
Azerbaijan is known as the Land of Fire and nowhere is that more apt than at Mount Yanar Dag in Mehemmedi village, where an eternal flame burns from the hillside’s underground gas reserves... -
Burov
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Sulut
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Gala
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Georgia
Rolling hills and centuries-old villages
Georgia is no longer a backpacker’s secret... -
Tbilisi
Tbilisi’s famous sulphur baths can be found in the Abanotubani district in the old town... -
Svaneti
Svaneti is one of the most popular regions in Georgia, attracting keen hikers and walkers as well as casual tourists... -
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... -
Lagodekhi National Park
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Sighnaghi
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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... -
Kazbegi
Kazbegi is one of Georgia’s most popular hiking regions – often visited as a day trip from the capital... -
Stepantsminda
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Tusheti
Tusheti may not boast picturesque landscapes like Svaneti, but its mediaeval villages, defensive towers, and unusual mix of paganism, Christianity, and Islam make it a fascinating place to visit... -
Omalo
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Sakheo mountains
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Oreti Lake
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Kakheti
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Racha
Racha is often overlooked due to its limited tourist services and infrastructure... -
Khevsureti
Khevsureti, sandwiched between the more famous Kazbegi and Tusheti regions, is a lesser-known but stunning place to go hiking and walking... -
Rabati Fortress
Located on a mountaintop overlooking the town of Akhaltsikhe, Rabati Fortress attracts tourists for its mix of architecture, churches and mosque... -
Kutaisi
Kutaisi was once the capital of Georgia and dates back to the 15th century BC... -
Shatili
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Mutso Fortress
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Abudelauri Lakes
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Samegrelo & Tobavarchkhili
Samegrelo, a western region of Georgia bordering Svaneti, is often ignored by hikers due to its flat terrain...
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