Azerbaijan & Georgia Experience

20 Days | Discover the secrets of the Caucasus region, from Baku to Tbilisi in depth

4.5 out of 5 based on 12 reviews submitted.
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Visit two countries that have taken a big leap into the 21st century, where historical old towns and monasteries sit comfortably alongside towering skyscrapers. Stop by one of Europe's largest open-air rock museums, walk through the gardens of a local Kakheti family and talk about provincial life over a hearty lunch. Uncover the centuries-old recipe for producing Georgian wine and learn how to make your own yogurt. Reconnect with nature on hikes through wooded forests and past the Chaladi glacier and learn the secrets of Georgian cheese making. This all-encompassing trip takes you from eccentric Baku, to the lush green slopes of Georgia's Mestia valley and ancient alleyways of Tbilisi

Trip overview

Map of Azerbaijan & Georgia Experience including Azerbaijan and Georgia
Start
Baku, Azerbaijan
Finish
Tbilisi, Georgia
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Georgia, Azerbaijan
Physical rating
Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
KFSGC
This trip generates 48 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Azerbaijan's cosmopolitan capital of Baku is often referred to as the 'new Dubai'. Enjoy a guided walking tour around the city's World Heritage-listed Old Town.
  • Mud volcanoes, ancient mosques, lush forests and tall peaks – the Caucasus Mountains will take your breath away.
  • Navigate the organised chaos of the farmers markets in Telavi. Your leader will be there to help you order as much fresh fruit, nuts or pigs heads as you desire. 
  • Journey to the Svaneti region, a remote and alluring land of snow-capped mountains, discover the iconic tower houses dotted amongst mountain valleys and learn of one of the highest settlement in Europe - Ushguli people and its fascinating culture and traditions.
  • Far from a mere sightseeing tour, this trip is active and hands-on. You'll try your hand at preparing delicious local food and have plenty of chances to hike and explore.
  • Get active on hikes in the shadow of magnificent snowy peaks of the Greater Caucasus, to the iconic Gergeti Trinich Church to medieval villages and one of the biggest glaciers in Georgia, Shkhara glacier.

Is this trip right for you?
  • The highest altitude reached on this trip is 2200 metres at the highest point. A good level of fitness is required. That said, alternative activities can often be arranged for those who would prefer not to hike.
  • As we don't want you to miss anything, the itinerary is densely packed, so you'll be busy. There will, however, be plenty of free time and opportunity for independent exploration.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2024

Map of Azerbaijan & Georgia Experience including Azerbaijan and Georgia

Inclusions

Meals

19 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Train, Taxi

Accommodation

Hotel (12 nights), Guesthouse (7 nights)

Activities
  • Baku - Leader-led night city walk
  • Qobustan - Petroglyphs
  • Baku - Old City Walking Tour
  • Lahij - Yoghurt Making Master Class
  • Lahij - Copper workshop visit
  • Shamakhi - Juma Mosque
  • Nij - Udin village visit
  • Kish - Albanian Church
  • Kish - Village Visit
  • Sheki - Shebeke workshop visit
  • Sheki - Khan's Palace
  • Sheki - Bazaar Visit
  • Kakheti - Lunch with a Local Family
  • Kakheti- Gremi Complex
  • Kakheti - Tsinandali Estate Visit
  • Kakheti - Telavi Fresh Produce Market
  • Telavi - Alaverdi Cathedral
  • Stepantsminda - Gergeti Trinity Church Hike
  • Tbilisi - Orientation Walk
  • Tbilisi - Anchiskhati Church
  • Tbilisi - City tour
  • Kutaisi - Leader-led city walking tour
  • Kutaisi - Golden Marquee Palace
  • Kutaisi - Farmers Market
  • Mestia - Cooking class
  • Mestia - Lakhiri Village Hike
  • Mestia - Georgian cheese making
  • Ushguli - Village hike
  • Ushguli - Lamaria Church
  • Ushguli - Queen Tamar`s Tower
  • Ushguli - Shkhara Glacier hike & picnic
  • Batumi - Leader-led city walking tour
Add on activities
  • Baku - National Carpet Museum - AZN10
  • Baku - The Heydar Aliyev Centre - AZN15
  • Baku - National Museum of History of Azerbaijan - AZN10
  • Telavi - Telavi Historical Museum - GEL5
  • Telavi – Batonis Castle - GEL2
  • Tbilisi - Metekhi Church - Free
  • Tbilisi - Open Air Museum of Ethnography - GEL20
  • Tbilisi - The National Gallery - GEL25
  • Tbilisi - Georgian National Museum - GEL30
  • Tbilisi - Thermal Bath House Visit - from - GEL70
  • Tbilisi - Aerial Cable Car One Way - GEL2
  • Kutaisi - Bagrati Cathedral & Gelati Monastery - Free
  • Kutaisi - Pub Crawl - GEL60
  • Kutaisi - State Historical Museum - GEL5
  • Kutaisi - Aerial Tramway - GEL1
  • Ushguli – Ethnographical Museum - GEL10
  • Batumi - Botanic Garden - GEL20
  • Batumi - Cable car - GEL30
  • Batumi – Wine Tasting - GEL30

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, excluding day 13, 14&16 in local guest houses, subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please note there is a chance of potential changes to the itinerary due to heavy rain, flooding and snow at higher altitudes, which often affect roads and bridges, making travel difficult or impossible (particularly in remote areas).
3. Please be advised that due to current border crossing restrictions for different Caucasus nationalities, your Trip Leader may be from nearby Ukraine or Russia. Your leader will have in-depth knowledge and extensive travel experience throughout the Caucasus. Local guides from Azerbaijan and Georgia are represented throughout the itinerary to ensure you receive a diverse and uniquely local range of perspectives.

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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 based on 12 reviews submitted.
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Agnese · Traveled August 2024
This tour was amazing. I discover a country as Azerbaijan that I barely knew and I enjoyed all the richness of Georgia: mountains (breathtaking), history, traditions, food (marvelous), religion and Tbilisi (I love that city). Our tour leader was great and our local guides were prepared. We had enough free time to focus on our interests. I have only one suggestion: spending one more night in Lahic (so nice the village and so good the guest house) and in Kutaisi (few hours are not enough to enjoy this town).
Review submitted 21 Sep 2024

Jane · Traveled August 2024
A great trip , read up about this fascinating area before you go!
Review submitted 21 Sep 2024

Toska · Traveled July 2024
The Azerbaijan Georgia Experience was a true joy. It was everything I hoped for and more. The warmth of the people and delicious cuisines will stay with me forever. Seeing glaciers, stunning modern architecture, craggy snow capped mountains, deserts and bubbling mud volcanoes were just the tip of all we took in and did on this adventure. I loved it!
Review submitted 05 Aug 2024

Katrin · Traveled June 2024
Amazing experience exploring two completely different countries. Great mix of cities and nature. Trip Info about the hikes (elevation range etc) was very accurate and helped to decide in advance if you want to join a hike or not. Our Tour Leader Giorgi showed great passion and gave us an excellent insight into culture, lifestyle and history and was very attentive and well organized. I can definitely recommend this interesting region of the world and would also join an Intrepid Trip again.
Review submitted 10 Jul 2024

Anne · Traveled June 2024
Most people would never consider this region for travel but they are missing out. It is a fascinating area with so much historical and geographical interest.
Review submitted 12 Jul 2024
Azerbaijan & Georgia Experience
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ZAR  72,900