Georgia & Turkey Overland Itinerary

Travel to Tbilisi, the jewel in Georgia’s architectural crown. Enjoy a guided walk through the Old Town or spend free time wandering through the Byzantine fortresses and cathedrals.

Georgia's Telavi Wine Region is the oldest wine producing region in the world. Visit the historic Tsindali Winery and become familiar with the local specialties.

Travel to Kazbegi and relax amongst the hospitality of your Georgian hosts in a traditional homestay. Rise early for a jaunt on foot through the countryside to visit the Tsminda Sameba Church.

Explore the medieval military stronghold of Gori and learn the importance of this historic site.

Visit Georgia’s beautiful city of Kutaisi and tour the architectural brilliance of the Bagrati Cathedral.

Dig in to a locally prepared feast at a traditional homestay, why not spend a day conquering the hike across the Chalato Glacier?

Enjoy a Turkish coffee in the resort town of Batumi.

Pay a visit to the breathtaking Byzantine Monastery of Sumela. Hike the streets that cling to the steep mountainsides, or feast on fresh seafood in Trabzon on the Black Sea coast.

Drive through lunar landscapes and spend the evening camped beneath a bright starry sky.

The quirky, honeycombed, volcanic rock that rises from the ground in peculiar cone-shapes in Goreme are an infamous silhouette in the heart of Cappadocia. Why not take to the skies in a hot-air balloon for a unique vista?

Travel to Turkey’s secret city of Konya, which is intertwined with the Whirling Dervish sect of Islam and the mesmerising religious dance it is famous for.

Tiptoe through Pamukkale's renowned Travertine pools before heading to the Roman baths at the adjacent hot springs of Hierapolis.

Travel to Ephesus and learn the secrets of the Roman empire.

Explore the remains of Turkey’s famous mythological gem of Troy. The town of Eceabat becomes the base from which to explore Gallipoli's morbid past.

Walk through the only city in the world that spans two continents. Haggle for a bargain at the Grand Bazaar or soak up the eclectic vibe over a smooth Turkish coffee.