Tours of Azerbaijan

Complete Caucasus Overland

One of the most linguistically and culturally diverse regions in the world, the Caucasus is a melting pot of traditions, conflicts and religions. Home to some of the oldest Christian churches on earth, it can also boast caravanserais and ancient rock art, spectacular landscapes and some of the richest biodiversity hotspots in the world.This in-depth journey will take you through a land rich in religious faith and historical pedigree, where you will have an opportunity to explore ancient hidden monasteries and medieval towns, visit rural markets and travel across some of the most spectacular mountain scenery on the continent. Beginning in Azerbaijan you will have a chance to visit ancient rock paintings and rural mountain villages, before crossing through the fertile Georgian vineyards of Kakheti.Georgia then offers up charming Tbilisi and the medieval complex of Gelati, as well as the mountains of Svaneti, where you will experience village life, spectacular caves and the Ottoman fortress of Rabat. Crossing the high plateau you then tour the captivating monasteries of Armenia, some of the oldest and most important on earth, before ending the journey in Yerevan, the Armenian capital.

Tour includes: 13 nights three to four star hotel accommodation, 6 nights guesthouse - 19 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners - Private guided sightseeing - Private driver and vehicle - Sightseeing programme including all entrance fees - Private guided transfers to and from all airports

Treasures of The Caucasus

Situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian, on the border of Asia and Europe, the Caucasus Mountains contains some of Europe's highest peaks. A place of myth and legend, this is a land of tradition and faith, where you can find some of the oldest churches in Christendom and some of the most spectacular scenery on the continent.This captivating journey takes you across the three Caucasus states, beginning in Armenia where you explore the treasures of its capital and visit Echmiadsin, the spiritual home of the Orthodox Church. You'll also visit the World Heritage site of Geghard Cave Monastery and beautiful Lake Sevan, before crossing into Georgia to travel the Georgian Military Highway through the breathtaking Caucasus Mountains.You'll visit Tbilisi and the beautiful province of Kakheti before travelling by overnight train to Baku in Azerbaijan. Here you will visit the Zoroastrian fire temples, mosques and fortresses of the Absheron Peninsula, as well as the volcanic deserts to the south west and the rock painting of Gobustan.

Tour includes: 12 nights three and four star hotel accommodation, 1 night sleeper train - 12 breakfasts, 2 dinners - Private guided sightseeing - Private driver and vehicle - Entrance fees included as per itinerary - Private guided transfers to and from all airports

Allure of Azerbaijan

A fascinating week-long journey through the largest of the Caucasus states, this intriguing itinerary offers up a rich mix of the old and the new, contrasting the country's ancient heritage with its modern counterparts and taking you on a trip from the shores of the Caspian Sea to the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains.Beginning in Baku you will take a tour of its medieval heart, exploring its alleys, mosques and palaces before moving on to the imposing mansions of the city's 19th century oil barons. The Absheron Peninsula then provides an opportunity to visit the Zoroastrian fire temple of Ateshgarh, and take a dip in the Caspian Sea, before heading deep into the Caucasus Mountains.You'll explore the charming cobbled streets of Lahij and the magnificent frescoes and palaces of Sheki next, before exploring the village of Kish, home to the oldest church in the Caucasus. The journey back to Baku then takes you along the Caspian shore, to the volcanic deserts and ancient rock art that lies to the south of the capital

Tour includes: 7 nights four star hotel - 7 breakfasts - Private guided sightseeing - Private driver and vehicle - Entrance fees included as per itinerary - Private guided transfers to and from all airports