Tours of Armenia

Get beyond the tourist façade of the countries you visit. Focus on the local culture, past and present, and discover the lifeblood of any country – its people. Discovery and culture tours uncover different ways of life, and offer the opportunity to meet and sometimes stay with local people or tribal groups. Our discovery tours explore cultural sites – both ancient and modern – and help you learn about the people and their culture. Visit the remote tribes of Ethiopia’s Rift Valley, live the nomad life in desert camps or meet the local people of the high Andean altiplano in Peru. There’s no better way to get to the true heart of a country than through its people.

Land Of The Golden Fleece + Azerbaijan Extension

Tour Map of Land Of The Golden Fleece + Azerbaijan Extension

A journey revealing the abiding beauty, hospitality, tempestuous history and diverse geography of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Once a trade route with ancient Greece, later on the Arabs, Ottoman Turks and Mongols ravished these little-known lands, where vines have been grown for thousands of years.

Get beyond the tourist façade of the countries you visit. Focus on the local culture, past and present, and discover the lifeblood of any country – its people. Discovery and culture tours uncover different ways of life, and offer the opportunity to meet and sometimes stay with local people or tribal groups. Our discovery tours explore cultural sites – both ancient and modern – and help you learn about the people and their culture. Visit the remote tribes of Ethiopia’s Rift Valley, live the nomad life in desert camps or meet the local people of the high Andean altiplano in Peru. There’s no better way to get to the true heart of a country than through its people.

Land of the Golden Fleece

Tour Map of Land of the Golden Fleece

Following the ancient trade route through the South Caucasus we explore the fascinating history and culture of Armenia and Georgia. In Armenia we visit the Echmiadzin, Gelati and Haghpat Monasteries and the 14th century caravanserai on the Selim Pass. In Georgia we explore the streets of Tbilisi, visit Stalin's birthplace and journey along the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi in the heart of the Caucasus.

Azerbaijan Georgia & Armenia – Across The Caucasus

Tour Map of Azerbaijan Georgia & Armenia – Across The Caucasus

This if we say so ourselves, is an outstanding itinerary, capturing the best of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia, one of our favourite regions for cultural adventure. Taking you from the shores of the Caspian Sea and the splendid history of Baku, through the pretty wine fields of Kakheti and up to the spectacular High Caucasus mountains, you will be following in the footsteps of Silk Road traders, Crusader Knights and Ottoman Princes. This region, lying at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is packed with the legends of the Golden Fleece, stunning scenery and warm and hospitable people. It also, amazingly, remains relatively unknown even to many experienced travellers and this is the perfect summer trip for those wanting a diverse experience in an often overlooked part of our world.

Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences. Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character. Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience. All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own.

The trips we've build our reputation on. Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.

Best of Georgia & Armenia

Tour Map of Best of Georgia & Armenia

Georgia and Armenia may sound like unconventional destinations, but trust us, they ought to be tops on your list of places to visit. Our 10-day trip is a wonderful showcase of the cultural and natural highlights the Caucasus Region has to offer, with a huge helping of beautiful architecture and delicious cuisine to boot. Stroll the narrow streets of Tbilisi, tour ancient monasteries, stare down massive mountain ranges, visit with friendly locals, and soak up all the exotic culture of this underexplored region.

Armenia: In The Shadow of Mt Ararat

Tour Map of Armenia: In The Shadow of Mt Ararat

Spanning cultures and continents, Armenia lies at the heart of the Caucasus, its ancient monasteries and candlelit churches standing silent sentinel over centuries of conflict and religious devotion. Watched over by the biblical heights of Mount Ararat, its mountains and forests play host to a stunning collection of ecclesiastical treasures, from the beautiful cathedral at Echmiadzin, to the serene majesty of the Khor Virap and Tatev Monasteries. This incredible journey takes us into the heart of this remarkable country, offering us a chance to discover the very soul of Armenia as we travel from its bustling capital and deep into the mountain landscapes of Nagorno Karabagh. Along the way we will explore remote fortresses and ancient caravanserais and breathe in the spectacular landscapes of the Dilijan National Park and the Debed Canyon. Deeply religious, staunchly traditional and steeped in the bloody passage of history, Armenia is emerging as one of Europe’s most fascinating destinations.