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- The best Caucasus tour packages
- What people love about Caucasus Tours
- Travel Caucasus your way
- Best tour companies for Caucasus tours
- Popular Caucasus Cruise Ships
- Discover Caucasus tours for every budget
- Caucasus tours for every type of group
- Top Caucasus travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Caucasus
- Contact our Caucasus travel experts
- What our customers ask about Caucasus Tours & Trips
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Introducing Georgia and Its People
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I really fell in love with this beautiful country, so small yet so packed with history, natural beauty and exceptionally warm people.”
Araleh, traveled in June
The Caucasus reveals itself from Tbilisi's ancient streets to Kazbegi's mountain peaks. Georgia's UNESCO sites like Jvari Church stand proud, while Kakheti's valleys offer traditional wines. Medieval fortresses like Ananuri dot the landscape, with comfortable stays at hotels including Gudauri Inn.
Duration 4 days Destinations Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Sighnaghi, Kvareli, Telavi, Tsinandali, Gudauri, Stepantsminda Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Russian Operator Exotour Georgia From
- NZ$1,751
Duration 16 days Destinations Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Premium From $9,975
15% Off- NZ$8,479You save $1,496
Highlights of Azerbaijan & Georgia
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Really enjoyed this exposure to a new part of the world, learnt a lot and enjoyed the group.”
Jennifer, traveled in May
UNESCO-listed Gobustan's ancient petroglyphs mark the start of this cultural odyssey. The iconic Gergeti Trinity Church sits beneath Mt Kazbegi, while medieval Tbilisi charms visitors. Traditional qvevri winemaking in Kakheti, copper workshops in mountain village Lahij, and Sheki Palace's intricate architecture showcase local craftsmanship.
Duration 10 days Destinations Baku, Gobustan, Lahij, Shaki, Telavi, Gudauri, Stepantsminda, Tbilisi Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $4,005
15% Off- NZ$3,404You save $601
Georgia and Armenia Holidays
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We were very happy with our tour. The timing was terrific during the tour days.”
Daniel, traveled in September
UNESCO sites like Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Haghpat Monastery anchor this Caucasus adventure. The path leads from Tbilisi's historic Old Town to Yerevan's ancient temples, featuring wine tasting in Sighnaghi and traditional bread-making demonstrations.
Duration 14 days Destinations Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Gori, Uplistsikhe, Stepantsminda, Sighnaghi, Borjomi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Martvili CanyonSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Russian Operator Georgia Country Tours LLC From
15% Off- NZ$3,367
Duration 4 days Destinations Yerevan Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $1,221
10% Off- NZ$1,098You save $122
What people love about Caucasus Tours
- Introducing Georgia and Its People
I really enjoyed this tour. It took us to Mtskheta, Kazbegi (Stepanmintsda) and the Kakheeti region. It was an intense 4 days, full of learning, discovery and amazing natural sights (mountains, rivers, streams, reservoirs etc...) and of course countless churches and monasteries. Our guide, Mr Paata made it an exceptional tour. A kind, knowledgeable and friendly man, he made sure we enjoyed the tour, adjusted it to our needs and offered suggestions on what to do and where to stay for the rest of my trip. Paata made this tour much more pleasant & memorable. Madloba Paata! I really fell in love with this beautiful country, so small yet so packed with history, natural beauty and exceptionally warm people.
- Highlights of Azerbaijan & Georgia
Wonderful tour. Our guides were excellent, knowledgeable and very helpful. Ramin, in particular, made changes anD added to to our itineraries as necessary. I’d recommend and use Intrepid again.
- Grand Caucasus Tour (Azerbaijan - Georgia - Armenia) - 14 days / Private Tour
Jean and I enjoyed everything, from start to finish. At least among our friends, the South Caucasus regions is so little-known that the customary reaction when we mentioned where we were going was, "Where is that?" We are just now sorting through our photographs, to make a photo book of the trip. (By the way, the excellent weather contributed to my many excellent photographs.) We felt like we were well watched over, and well cared for every step of the way. The food was excellent, and none of the four of us had any adverse reaction to any of the food. Bottled water was always there for us. Itinerary: Excellent. We particularly enjoyed the trip to the Davit Gareja monastery in Georgia, and Geghard monastery and Garni Temple in Armenia. I wish we had a little more time in Sheki, Azerbaijan, but you can't see everything. We enjoyed the palace there. None of the drives were too long, your drivers were excellent, and the trip was well-paced. Each guide made sure that we saw everything on the itinerary. Guides: Again, excellent. We particularly enjoyed the guide in Armenia, and her recommendations (and those of the driver) regarding food. Each was fluent in English. Cars: Very good to excellent. We had plenty of room for the four of us, and the cars were always clean and well-stocked with water. Drivers: Excellent and outstanding. Skilled in rural and urban traffic. The driver in Georgia was especially helpful to Jean, who had double knee replacement a year ago. The driver in Armenia was a real gem. One day he prepared a roadside snack for us of local grapes and other food that he brought with him. I trusted each of them in often difficult road conditions. Hotels: Yes, again, excellent. The hotel in Baku was fine, and suffered only in comparison to the outstanding hotels in Tbilisi and Yerevan. The two rural hotels, in Sheki and Telavi, were real finds. Each of the three hotels in Baku, Tbilisi, and Yerevan was wonderfully located. You just had to step out of the door to be near shopping, restaurants, etc. In conclusion, this trip exceeded our already high expectations in every way. I'm so glad that we worked with you, and that my wife's friend recommended you. We will always remember this trip, and the expertise and hospitality shown by your guides. Best wishes for 2020
Travel Caucasus your way
The Caucasus mountains have some excellent multi-day hikes that range from laid-back village walks to proper glacier climbs. Our most popular route takes you through medieval Svaneti where old stone watchtowers still stand guard - you'll walk 4-5 hours daily covering 10-14km at a comfortable pace. If you're up for something more challenging, the Mount Shkhara glacier route follows the Enguri River to its source on an 18km round trip. We've got several tours that mix hiking with local culture, combining walks in Martvili Canyon and Lagodekhi National Park with nights in mountain villages. The Ushba waterfall trek lets you choose your challenge - stop at the base for a rest or push on up steep trails for fantastic valley views. Our travelers often mention how much they like having options, with tours offering both gentle valley walks and more demanding high-altitude routes near Mount Kazbek.
Our Georgia and Azerbaijan tours blend outdoor activities with real cultural experiences. Many routes go through the Chaukhi Mountains where you'll find perfect hiking conditions among wildflower meadows and flowing rivers. Down on the Batumi coast, you can kayak Lake Sevan or explore subtropical beaches. We arrange stays in remote villages like Becho and Ushguli where you'll often help locals with their daily farming work. Our customers love the 4x4 trips through Truso Gorge and up to hidden mountain churches. These trips stand out because you're active but also deeply involved in local life - one day you might learn traditional copper crafting in Lahij village, the next you're hiking to ancient rock art in Qobustan.
Explore a wide diversity of coach / bus tours through Caucasus. We have 7 adventures that vary from 5 days to 16 days. With the greatest number of departures in September, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Our explorer tours really get you into the heart of the Caucasus, going well beyond surface-level sightseeing. There's this excellent route that follows the old Silk Road through Azerbaijan and Georgia - you'll check out ancient rock art at Qobustan before heading up into the mountain regions. If you want to focus just on Georgia, we've got a great option that lets you cook with local families, walk through the pristine forests of Lagodekhi National Park and climb up to these incredible churches tucked away high in the Caucasus. Our travelers tell us they love how we mix planned activities with free time, so they can properly take in each place they visit. Most tours include nights in those traditional tower houses in Mestia and time in UNESCO-listed Mtskheta, while the more adventurous routes push into Armenia where you'll explore old monasteries and get hands-on with local wine making.
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Our budget tours pack in Georgia's best sites without the high price tag. The most popular option takes you through ancient rock carvings in Mtskheta and the fascinating cave city of Uplistsikhe, with our travelers often telling us how much they love mixing cultural visits with outdoor activities. You'll ride the cable car over Tbilisi's old town and stay in friendly local guesthouses. Another good value choice explores Georgia's wine region in Kakheti where you can try traditional wines and learn to cook like locals. For those wanting to see more of the region, we've got a tour combining Azerbaijan and Georgia's UNESCO sites and mountain scenery. These tours usually run 7-10 days - enough time to really get to know the area - and include traditional Georgian feasts that our customers rave about. The local guides are great at showing you hidden spots you won't find in any guidebook.
Our luxury tours bring out the very best of the Caucasus with exclusive experiences and top-tier hotels. The signature 14-day journey covers Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, staying in converted merchant houses in wine country and the finest lodges Armenia has to offer. You'll get special experiences like private after-hours museum access, cooking classes with Tbilisi's best chefs and exclusive tastings in family wine cellars. Our travelers tell us they love how flexible these tours can be - like when guides arrange unexpected visits to local artists' studios in Tbilisi. The premium options include unique touches like helicopter rides over the Caucasus Mountains, private concerts in centuries-old churches and intimate meetings with winemakers in their personal cellars.
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Group
145 tours in CaucasusExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Caucasus. We have 145 adventures that vary from 3 days to 23 days. With the greatest number of departures in September, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Small Group
131 tours in CaucasusOur most popular Caucasus small-group journey covers 21 destinations across Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia, earning consistent praise from travelers. Starting in Baku's ancient quarters, the route takes you from prehistoric Qobustan rock art through Georgian wine country and finally to Armenian mountain monasteries. The Svaneti hiking option in Georgia has groups covering 10-14km each day, passing medieval tower houses and glacial valleys, with challenging climbs to spots like Ushba waterfall and Mount Guro - our guides adapt the pace to match each group's abilities. For those interested in culture with moderate walking, the Azerbaijan-Georgia route connects travelers with Lahij village copper artisans, explores Tbilisi's historic streets and includes a trek to Gergeti Trinity Church. Our small-group format allows for impromptu visits to local homes, traditional cooking sessions and discovering hidden gems that larger tours often bypass. Travelers regularly mention how the guides combine deep regional expertise with the flexibility to modify plans, whether lingering at mountain viewpoints or exploring local wine customs in more depth.
Private / Personalized
55 tours in CaucasusPrivate tours give you complete freedom with your own dedicated guide. Our 5-day Georgia tour lets you set the pace - travelers often tell us they love spending extra time photographing Kazbegi's peaks or diving deeper into Kakheti's wineries. The 11-day trip through Georgia's less-visited regions gets great feedback, with guides introducing you to local families and showing you authentic spots away from the crowds. Our 7-day highland tour mixes hiking with cultural visits and homestays, and the guides are always happy to adjust things based on what interests you most, whether that's exploring specific monasteries or timing visits to catch local festivals.
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Our 3-day tours are perfect quick dips into specific regions. In Georgia, the Weekend in Tbilisi tour takes you through the old quarter where you'll hop on the cable car up to Narikala fortress and wander the sulfur bath neighborhood. Over in Azerbaijan, we combine Baku's UNESCO old city with trips to see ancient petroglyphs at Qobustan and the bubbling mud volcanoes nearby. Wine lovers often choose our Sighnaghi tour in Georgia's "City of Love" - you'll taste local wines straight from family cellars and visit the peaceful Bodbe Monastery. Our customers tell us these short trips hit all the right spots while leaving room to explore on their own.
A full week lets you really get to know what makes this region tick. Our private Georgia journey mixes hands-on experiences like cooking with local families with active days hiking Borjomi's forests and exploring Vardzia's cave city. Another popular 7-day option balances culture and outdoor activity - you'll learn to make proper Georgian satsivi sauce, visit family wine cellars and trek through the rugged Chaukhi Mountains. In Azerbaijan, we run a thorough tour from modern Baku all the way to remote Khinalig village at 7,200 feet up, where mountain traditions are still very much alive. Our travelers particularly like how we balance scheduled activities with free time to wander and discover.
These 10-day journeys through the Caucasus weave together Azerbaijan's rich heritage, Georgia's mountain vistas and Armenia's deep Christian traditions. Our guests often start in Azerbaijan, where they can explore the 6000-year-old rock art at Qobustan, before visiting villages like Lahij, where copper crafting and yogurt-making traditions live on through local families. Once in Georgia, visitors spend time in family wine cellars learning about qvevri winemaking, and trek up to see the Gergeti Trinity Church, with spectacular views stretching across the Caucasus mountains. What makes these tours special is their mix of culture and activity - you might spend one morning learning traditional recipes in a mountain home, and that afternoon exploring Azerbaijan's mud volcanoes or Georgia's ancient cave monasteries. Our travelers appreciate how the itinerary balances city hotels with stays in rural guesthouses, giving them genuine insights into regional life. With 2-3 nights in key spots, there's enough time to absorb local customs while visiting essential historical places like the Palace of Khans in Sheki, the ancient capital of Mtskheta and Armenia's valuable manuscript collections.
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Our solo travelers really connect with the small group wine tours through Georgia. You'll join 4-8 other explorers and stay in family guesthouses where the hosts treat you like one of their own. The cultural walks through Pankisi Valley are a customer favorite - local guides your age share their family stories and traditions while you explore together. In Azerbaijan, we've got this great route through old villages like Lahij where you'll sit down with local artisans to make yogurt and share stories over tea. Solo travelers tell us they love how the Georgia discovery tours give them freedom to wander Tbilisi's old streets on their own, with an expert guide nearby when needed.
Our premium tours across Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan hit just the right notes for couples. You'll stay in converted mansions with views of Tbilisi's presidential palace and enjoy private dinners with winemaking families who've been crafting wines for generations in Kakheti. The mountain tours in Georgia add a romantic touch - think cozy guesthouses overlooking Mt Kazbegi and intimate tastings of house-made wines and brandies. Couples tell us they love how we handle all the planning while giving them space to linger at cafes, take detours or discover their own special spots along the way.
Active young travelers love our hiking tours that mix serious trekking with local culture. You'll tackle real challenges like the 2,170-meter climb to Gergeti Trinity Church and explore the medieval villages of Svaneti on foot. The trips include nights in mountain communities where you'll try your hand at traditional felt-making and join in authentic polyphonic singing. Georgia's hiking routes are especially popular - you get solid walking days mixed with cool dips in mountain streams and relaxing soaks in Tbilisi's sulfur baths. Young travelers tell us these trips hit the sweet spot: proper hiking combined with hands-on experiences like making churchkhela sweets and learning Georgian bread-making from local families.
Our well-paced heritage tours really resonate with senior travelers. We've carefully chosen hotels near main sites and comfortable transport between stops. The Azerbaijan and Georgia route is particularly popular, taking in UNESCO treasures like Gobustan's ancient rock art and Georgia's first capital Mtskheta. The guides know exactly how to adjust the pace, making sure everyone can fully experience key sites like Gergeti Trinity Church - we've got 4WD vehicles ready for the steeper parts. Senior travelers often mention how much they enjoy the cultural side: learning traditional crafts, exploring local markets and meeting families who share stories of winemaking passed down through generations.
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- Couples32 tours
- Seniors (50+)49 tours
Best time to visit Caucasus
- Summer 2025
Summer opens up perfect conditions for mountain exploration in the Caucasus. The Georgia highlands hiking tour consistently impresses, especially the trek to Gergeti Trinity Church with wide mountain views in every direction. Our customers really appreciate the long summer days for wandering Tbilisi's old town and exploring Vardzia's cave city. The premium three-country tour works exceptionally well in summer months - you'll visit Armenia's high-altitude Lake Sevan, discover Azerbaijan's mountain villages and explore Georgia's Kakheti wine region when the vines are at their greenest. Active travelers love our Georgian hiking tour with its routes through Svaneti's valleys, nights in traditional tower houses and visits to remote mountain communities.
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- Fall / Autumn 2025
Autumn brings harvest time and our most popular tours focus on wine and food experiences. The Georgia wine regions cultural tour lets you join the traditional rtveli grape harvest and learn winemaking from local families. Our premium three-country journey really shines in fall - you'll see Armenia's monasteries surrounded by red and gold leaves, experience Azerbaijan's harvest festivals in mountain villages and join Georgia's wine country at its busiest. Our travelers tell us they love joining cooking classes with local families, learning to make Georgian bread and helping prepare harvest meals. The Georgia-Azerbaijan combo tour fits perfectly in autumn, with ideal weather for exploring Tbilisi's old quarter and visiting mountain communities preparing for winter. Among the Caucasus tour operators, Intrepid really delivers with solid itineraries that work well - their guides know the region inside out and our travelers consistently give them high marks. If you're looking at Georgia specifically, Glad Travel Georgia gets lots of love on TourRadar, especially from people traveling solo. They're quite flexible with customizing trips and making adjustments to suit different needs. Tour Georgia has had mixed feedback lately - they're not quite hitting the consistent quality levels you get with Intrepid. For Armenia specifically, The Caucasus Tours is doing great work, and their guide Mariam is particularly good. She knows Armenian history, culture and hidden spots in depth, and she shares it all with genuine enthusiasm. The thing about getting around the Caucasus is you really want an operator who understands the local dynamics and logistics. That's where companies like Intrepid and The Caucasus Tours shine - they've got those practical details sorted while keeping the cultural experiences authentic. Just keep in mind that in this region, having a knowledgeable guide makes a huge difference - it's not just about getting from A to B but understanding the complex history, traditions and also current situation in each area you visit.
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- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter has fewer options but offers something special in the Caucasus. Our Georgia discovery tour adapts nicely to winter conditions, focusing on Tbilisi's historic areas, food workshops and lower-altitude wine regions. Our customers enjoy cozy evenings in family guesthouses, learning to make khachapuri cheese bread and warming up with local wines. For winter sports enthusiasts, the Georgia mountain tour includes skiing in Gudauri while still covering cultural sites and wine regions at lower elevations.
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- Spring 2026
Spring works incredibly well for exploring the Caucasus, with our most requested tours really coming into their own. The full Azerbaijan-Georgia-Armenia circuit gets great feedback from our customers, especially when they catch the mountain passes filled with spring wildflowers. People love exploring the ancient petroglyphs at Qobustan before moving into Georgia's wine country as the first vines start budding. There's also a focused Georgia cultural tour where you'll cook with local families, visit Kakheti's wineries and see mountain communities preparing for farming season. Our 12-day three-country tour stands out for deep cultural connections - travelers particularly enjoy the spring festivals and learning how locals make wine in traditional qvevri clay vessels.
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How Safe Is Independent Travel in the Caucasus?
You can definitely explore the Caucasus on your own especially Georgia where you'll find good transport links and English signs in the bigger cities. The Georgian Military Highway makes it easy to get from Tbilisi to Kazbegi with regular minibuses running the route. Getting to those amazing medieval tower villages in Svaneti or that hidden gem Lahij village in Azerbaijan though you might want some local help with that. Most travelers find it useful to join guided tours in Armenia especially around those incredible monasteries like Geghard and Noravank where you'll get so much more out of the experience with someone who knows the history.
What's The Best Way to Really Experience Those Famous Mountains?
There's something for everyone in the Caucasus Mountains whether you're a serious hiker or just want amazing views. Head to Becho village and take that beautiful 6km trail to Shdugra Waterfall where you'll get incredible views of Mount Ushba or challenge yourself with that stunning 12.5km hike up to Gergeti Trinity Church at 2170m with Mount Kazbegi towering above at 5047m. Nature lovers should check out Lagodekhi's trails where you might spot rare Lagodekhian gentiana on your way to that impressive 40-meter Ninoskhevi waterfall. Love winter sports? Gudauri's got great skiing December through April and in summer you can actually paraglide over those dramatic valleys.
How Can I Really Get Involved in Local Culture?
Beyond those fantastic Georgian feasts called Supras there's so much hands-on culture to experience here. You can make bread in traditional tonir ovens in Garni village or join locals making churchkhela in Kvareli using ancient methods with grape juice and nuts. In Kakheti you'll find family wineries still making wine the 8000-year-old UNESCO way in underground clay vessels. Over in Azerbaijan's Lahij you can watch copper artisans at work while Armenia's got these amazing carpet weaving workshops in Yerevan where you can learn traditional techniques.
What Are Some Hidden Gems Most Tourists Miss?
You've got to visit the Pankisi Valley where the Kist community makes this incredible Chechen dish called jijig galnish. The David Gareji Monastery complex sits right on Georgia's border with Azerbaijan and those 6th-century frescoes are just incredible. Ever heard of Karahunj? It's like Armenia's version of Stonehenge but actually older. And Qobustan in Azerbaijan is just mind-blowing with over 6000 ancient rock carvings plus these fascinating mud volcanoes they've got half of all the world's mud volcanoes right there.
Where Can I Find the Best Local Food?
Every area's got its specialty and you're going to want to try them all. Get yourself to Telavi for proper Kakhetian mtsvadi with some local Saperavi wine or head to Pasanauri they're basically the dumpling capital for the best khinkali you'll ever taste. In Sheki Azerbaijan you've got to try their piti it's this amazing lamb stew they cook in individual clay pots. Over in Armenia's Garni village you can watch them make traditional lavash and Yerevan's GUM market is where you'll find everything from spas to proper Armenian khorovats. The wine scene's best in Georgia's Kakheti where families still use those traditional qvevri vessels just like their ancestors did.