Explore Caucasus in the kilometers of vineyards and cool cellars, mountain peaks, ancient churches, monasteries and castles, hospitable people, mesmerizing dances, songs, and endless poetic toasts at traditional feasts. Take 16-day scheduled Caucasus tour that will introduce you to the three countries of the South Caucasus: Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. A well-balanced itinerary encapsulates a great number of archaeological, historical and architectural monuments of ancient, medieval, and Soviet times as well as free time to explore capitals at ones convenience. Experience diverse nature and Caucasian cuisine that you cannot resist. You will keep memories of the Caucasus, the land between two seas, for a lifetime.
This tour also runs as an extension to Central Asia group tour with guaranteed departure dates.
Participants are expected to be in good health, be able to walk on average 3-4 hours per day at moderate speed, climb stairs, and be able to carry their own luggage across borders.
Day 1, Su: Baku – Arrival (AZE)
Arrive in
Baku. Transfer to your hotel for check-in (from 14:00). Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Driving distance: 30 km
We recommend arriving in Baku a day early to give yourself extra time to wander the vibrant streets, savor local cuisine, leisurely stroll along the stunning Sea Boulevard, and soak in the city’s rich culture at your own pace.
Day 2, Mo: Baku city tour – Gobustan – Baku (AZE)
At 09:30, meet your guide and the rest of the group to start the sightseeing tour in Baku. Visit Martyrs Lane, known as ‘Shehidler Khiyabany’ among locals. When you walk through the Alley of the Martyrs, you will find a beautiful view overlooking Baku’s coastline. Move to
Icheri Sheher, the old part of the city to visit
Shirvanshah's Palace and
Maiden Tower (
UNESCO World Heritage Sites),
Caravanserai,
Museum of Miniature Books, and main market square, which has numerous art studios and souvenir stalls. Continue touring New Baku by exploring Nizami Street and Fountain Square.
After lunch break, we will drive to
Gobustan to visit the
Petroglyphs Museum and explore petroglyphs dating back to 10,000 BC. The Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pay a visit to the Petroglyphs Museum and explore rock carvings dating back to 10,000 BC.
Weather permitting, we will experience an adventurous drive to mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve (change of vehicle). Gobustan is home to almost half of the world’s mud volcanoes. Return to Baku. Enjoy a welcome dinner at a national restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 10-11 hours
Driving distance: 150 km
Meals: welcome dinner
Day 3, Tu: Baku – Ateshgah – Baku (AZE)
After breakfast, drive to the Absheron Peninsula to visit
Ateshgah, located in the village of Surakhany. Zoroastrians from India used to travel thousands of kilometres to Ateshgah to worship the fire coming out of the earth. Return to Baku to visit the iconic
Heydar Alyev Cultural Centre, which is located in a quirky building designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Driving distance: 50 km
Day 4, We: Baku – Shamakhi – Lagich* – Sheki (AZE)
We will say our goodbyes to Baku and depart towards
Sheki. On the way, stop at the
Diri Baba Mausoleum in Maraza village. Continue to
Shamakhi to visit the historical
Juma Mosque, which was restored in 2013.
Weather permitting, this will be followed by a scenic drive through the Girdimanchay River Canyon to the 5th century village of
Lagich (Lahic, Lahij, Lahich). Lagich is rich in historic and cultural value, with charming cobbled streets. It is famous for its medieval water supply and sewage systems and its many traditional workshops where jewellery, copperware, carpets, pottery, daggers, and iron tools are made. Continue driving to Sheki, a pleasant and easily walkable medieval town set in a lush mountainous area, which is particularly famous for its sweet baklava. Arrive in Sheki at about 19:00 and spend the night at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 10-11 hours
Driving distance: 340 km
*Lagich will not be reachable during 2025 due to the road construction.
Day 5, Th: Sheki – Georgian border – Kakheti (AZE-GEO)
Breakfast. At 08:30, visit the colorful Sheki Bazaar. Here, you can find virtually everything you may want to eat: local fruits and berries, spices, freshly-baked bread, honey, cheeses, and Sheki sweets. Continue to the
Palace of Sheki Khans, which is surrounded by medieval fortress walls, and then visit handicrafts workshops and caravanserai (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Leave Sheki and head towards the border with Georgia (115 km, ~2 h). Cross the border and start exploring the Eastern part of Georgia, which is famous for its viticulture and
winemaking traditions. Passing by the picturesque landscapes of vineyards and wine-producing villages, we will reach a family-owned winery where centuries-old winemaking traditions are preserved in a qvevri wine cellar. The winemaker will give us a tour and host us for a Kakheti-style lunch with wine. We will arrive at our charming
Schuchmann Wines Château & SPA between 18:00 and 19:00. The resort is surrounded by beautiful vineyards and offers stunning views of the Caucasus Mountains – the perfect place to take a break before continuing our journey in Georgia. We will stay here for two nights.
Driving distance: 180 km
Meals: lunch in a winemaker’s family
Day 6, Fr: Free day in Resort (GEO)
This day is a free one to enjoy nature, vineyards, gym, and the outdoor swimming pool. The hotel also offers culinary masterclasses of Georgian traditional dishes and a tasting room to sample Schuchmann wines (wine tour and tasting are included in your stay).
Optional Group Tour to Telavi
A journey to the capital of the Kakheti region,
Telavi encapsulates visits to two families where you get to meet locals who produce wine and cheese. A delicious family-style lunch awaits you!
Experiences: family hospitality, museum, wine amphoras, wine, cheese, local lunch.
- In Telavi, we will step into the past at the Royal Castle History Museum “Batonistsikhe” originally built in the 17th century.
- We will then visit Kbilashvili family which for many decades makes Qvevri, the amphora-shape clay vessels used to produce wine in Georgia. We will see how Qvevris are made and taste locally produced wine.
- Our next stop beckons at a family boutique cheese factory and cellar. We will indulge into the world of cheeses and then taste five types of locally produced cheeses. Here, the family will greet us with a delicious lunch.
- We will finish our tour by having a short walk through the charming streets of old Telavi and stop for a photo at the monument to Erekli II and the giant 800-year-old plane tree.
After the tour, we will bring you back to your hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Driving distance: 25 km
Price per person: $80 (including the museum entrance fee, wine tasting, and cheese tasting with lunch).
Day 7, Sa: Kakheti – Tsinandali – lunch at local family – Sighnaghi – Bodbe – Tbilisi (GEO)
After a relaxing day at the Wine Resort, we will continue exploring Kakheti at 10:00 by visiting the
Tsinandali Estate, the residence of the dukes of Georgia. It has a beautiful
park, a
museum, and a wine cellar that belonged to Prince Chavchavadze, a public figure and poet of the 19th century. For lunch, we will be hosted by a local family, where we can enjoy a traditional feast and hear the best Georgian toasts. A truly local experience awaits you!
Having enjoyed the hospitality of our hosts, we will drive to the royal town of
Sighnaghi, which is surrounded by defensive walls with 23 towers and was an important point on the Great Silk Road. We will also visit the
Bodbe Convent – according to legend, this is the burial place of St. Nino, who converted Georgia to Christianity in the 4th century. We will arrive in the capital of Georgia at about 18:30–19:30. Overnight at the hotel.
Driving distance: 160 km
Meals: traditional lunch in a family
After breakfast, we will embark on a Tbilisi sightseeing tour. Start at
Metekhi Church and the monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Visit
Narikala Fortress to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Walk past
Tbilisi’s only mosque, down to the
sulphur bath house district. Enjoy a stroll through the Sharden area, which is full of narrow streets with cozy cafés, wine bars, and souvenir shops, and breathe in the history of Old Tbilisi. Also visit
Sioni Cathedral,
Anchiskhati Basilica, and the famous
Rezo Gabriadze Theatre’s clock tower, before crossing the
Bridge of Peace to
Rike Park. After a couple of hours at your leisure, meet the rest of the group at the hotel to go for a dinner to welcome you to Georgia (departing from the hotel by bus at 19:00). Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Driving distance: 5 km
Meals: welcome dinner
Day 9, Mo: Tbilisi – Jvari – Mtskheta – Kazbegi – Gudauri (GEO)
Breakfast. Today we will explore the North of Georgia. Our first stop will be at
Jvari Monastery, a true architectural masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages, which is picturesquely perched on a hill above the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers. Continue to
Mtskheta (
UNESCO World Heritage Site), one of the oldest towns in Georgia and the country’s cultural and religious center. Mtskheta was the capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC. Visit
Svetitskhoveli, the main cathedral of Mtskheta and a sacred place where the robe of Christ is kept. Next, drive over the Cross Pass and make a short stop at the Soviet-era “People’s Friendship” mountain viewpoint, which overlooks a deep gorge of the Caucasus Mountains. In Kazbegi, switch to a four-wheel drive vehicle to reach
Gergeti Holy Trinity Church located at an altitude of 2,170 m and enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kazbegi.
We will arrive at our hotel in Gudauri at about 19:00 for overnight.
Driving distance: 210 km
Meals: lunch
Day 10, Tu: Gudauri – Ananuri – Uplistsikhe – Gori – Tbilisi (GEO)
Breakfast. Drive to the
Ananuri architectural complex, a former residence of Argveti dukes, which features churches and towers dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries and beautifully overlooks the Jinvali Reservoir. Then explore the cave town of
Uplistsikhe, which dates to the Hellenistic Period and is notable for its unique combination of various styles of rock-cut architecture, including both pagan and Christian. Continue to Stalin’s hometown of
Gori. Visit the
Stalin Museum, an impressive Soviet-era museum with an exhibition hardly changed since its opening in 1957. The museum houses more than 60,000 artifacts, the tiny house where Stalin was born, and an impressive bulletproof train that Stalin used to travel to Yalta and Potsdam. We will arrive in Tbilisi in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 250 km
Meals: lunch
Day 11, We: Tbilisi – free day (GEO)
Breakfast. Free day in Tbilisi (guide and transportation are not provided). If you wish to explore other destinations of Georgia, we can offer private day tours from Tbilisi:
For wine lovers
Sample delicious Georgian wines and learn about the local winemaking visiting wineries in the region Kartli.
One-Day Kartli Wine Tour from Tbilisi
Canyons and natural sites
Explore the breathtaking scenery of the Samegrelo region by visiting one of the most memorable places in Georgia, Martvili Canyon.
Martvili Canyon Day Tour
Explore the beautiful Tsalka Canyon on a day tour from Tbilisi.
One-day Tour to Tsalka Canyon
Hiking
Immerse yourself in beautiful nature and enjoy quality hiking time in the vicinities of Tbilisi, Birtvisi.
Day Hike to Birtvisi Canyon
Sightseeing tour to cave monastery
Experience the beauty of an ancient cave town and mysterious fortresses with one day to Varzdzia.
Vardzia and Rabati Fortress Tour
If you decide on spending your free day in Tbilisi, we suggest the following activities and places:
- Georgian National Museum on Rustaveli Avenue – to visit the “Archaeological Treasury” exhibition;
- National Gallery on Rustaveli Avenue – to see the works of the famous Georgian artists Niko Pirosmani, David Kakabadze, and Lado Gudiashvili;
- Tbilisi flea market at Dry Bridge – where you can find antiquities (many of which are from the Soviet era), paintings by local artists, and handmade Georgian souvenirs;
- David Agmashenebeli Avenue – a recently-renovated pedestrian street full of historical buildings that have beautiful facades in the art nouveau, pseudo gothic, and classicist styles with a mix of typical Georgian ornamentation and balconies. All along the street there are plenty of cozy art cafés, galleries, shops, and wine bars;
- Dezertirebi Bazaar – which sells local, natural products including Georgian sweets (such as churchkhela); various types of dried fruits, nuts, and spices; and Georgian cheeses;
- Funicular railway to Mtatsminda Mountain – which offers a beautiful view of Tbilisi;
- Wander in Sololaki – a neighborhood full of art nouveau houses.
- In the evening, you can visit the famous Tbilisi sulphur bath houses to relax in the hot, naturally sulphur-enriched water after a long day of exploring (both public and private rooms are available, but private ones should be booked in advance).
- For those who are interested in culture, we suggest visiting the State Opera House of Georgia to enjoy a ballet or opera performance (opera.ge). You can find out what other cultural events are on in Tbilisi, and book tickets, at tkt.ge.
Advantour offers a culinary masterclass on traditional Georgian food in Tbilisi. The masterclass includes 3-4 dishes and snacks and takes 4-5 hours. It should be booked in advance. The price is 60 USD per person.
Day 12, Th: Tbilisi – Armenian border – Haghpat – Lake Sevan – Sevanavank – Yerevan (GEO-ARM)
Breakfast. At 09:00, meet your driver at the hotel and transfer to the Georgian-Armenian border point, Sadakhlo-Bagratashen. Cross the border and meet your Armenian guide and driver to start the journey to the land of ancient traditions and churches. Drive to the
Lori region and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of
Haghpat Monastery. This stunning example of traditional Armenian architecture was erected between the 10th and 13th centuries. Standing on a hillside, Haghpat beautifully overlooks the Debed River Canyon. The monastery’s location was chosen to protect the peace and seclusion of the monks.
We will have lunch in a hospitable Armenian family before continuing our way to
Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-mountain freshwater lakes in the world (and considered to be the “Jewel of Armenia”). The lake’s coastline is rich with dense woods, white cliff faces, mountain steppes, and Alpine meadows. Visit
Sevanavank Monastery, which is situated at Lake Sevan and is surrounded by mountains. We will arrive in
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, in the evening. Overnight at DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 370 km
Meals: lunch in a family
Day 13, Fr: Yerevan – Etchmiadzin – Yerevan (ARM)
After breakfast, drive out of the city to the Holy See of Armenia,
Etchmiadzin, where we’ll visit Etchmiadzin Cathedral (the residence of the Catholicos, the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church) and the museum of Christian relics (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Return to explore Yerevan, one of the world’s oldest cities. Yerevan is also nicknamed the “Pink City” and impresses visitors with its grand Soviet architecture. Our first stop in Yerevan will be at the
Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex on Tsitsernakaberd Hill. Next, visit the
Cascade Monument, a 500-metre high, 50-metre wide limestone staircase with no less than 572 steps. From the top of the monument, enjoy a breathtaking city view that includes the Opera House,
Opera House,
Mount Ararat, Swan Lake,
Republic Square, and Abovyan Avenue, all of which we will see as we walk the streets of Yerevan (~2 km walking). Our bus will then drop us off at the hotel. Free evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Driving distance: 50 km
Day 14, Sa: Yerevan – Khor Virap – Noravank – Areni Cave – Yerevan (ARM)
Breakfast. At 08:00, head to
Khor Virap Monastery. According to legend, St. Gregory the Illuminator (who is credited with converting Armenia to Christianity) had been kept in the basement here for 13 years for disseminating of Christianity, until King Tradt decided to adopt the new religion. The monastery’s location allows you to enjoy superb views of Mount Ararat. Drive to the
Noravank complex, which is situated on a ledge of a deep, winding gorge. Noravank stands among bizarrely shaped, precipitous red cliffs. An Armenian family will host us at their house for a delicious lunch.
We will finish today’s tour by visiting the
Areni Cave complex, where in 2008, an ancient wine storage and the earliest shoe in the world were discovered. Arrive in Yerevan at around 18:00. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 240 km
Meals: lunch in a family
Day 15, Su: Yerevan – Garni – Symphony of Stones – Geghard – Yerevan (ARM)
Depart Yerevan and drive to
Garni, the only pagan temple in Armenia which survived the introduction of Christianity in the 4th century. Descend Garni Gorge to explore monumental rock formations called Symphony of Stones. Our final sightseeing stop today is the monastery complex
Geghard (
UNESCO World Heritage Site). A cut into the rock complex consists of several churches and tombs representing Armenian medieval architecture at its zenith. The beautiful landscape of Geghard is framed by towering cliffs.
You will have a free afternoon to explore more of Yerevan. Here are our suggestions:
- History Museum;
- Souvenirs market “Vernisage”;
- Dried fruit market (GUM) located at Khoryenatsi M. str. 35, one of the best places to buy local food and snacks;
- Stroll around Kond, the oldest district in Yerevan, for those who are eager to feel the aura of a small, but old district in a modern capital.
We meet in the evening for a farewell dinner at one of the local traditional restaurants. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Driving distance: 80 km
Meals: farewell dinner
Day 16, Mo: Yerevan – Departure (ARM)
Breakfast, followed by hotel check out (by 12:00). Free time until your transfer to Yerevan International Airport. Departure. End of Caucasus Group Tour.
Driving distance: 10 km
Price includes:
- All transfers, incl. airport;
- Accommodation in 4* hotels, breakfasts included;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- Meals: 15 breakfasts, 6 lunches (including 4 lunches in families), and 3 dinners with folk show;
- Wine tour and tasting in Kakheti, Georgia;
- Azerbaijan E-visa;
- Bottled drinking water;
- English-speaking tour guides in each country.
Price doesn't include:
- Surcharge for staying in a single room;
- Other meals;
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Personal travel insurance;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour.
Dates & Prices, per person
2025
Sun, 30 Mar - Mon, 14 Apr
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 13 Apr - Mon, 28 Apr
Available
US$ 3,680
Sun, 27 Apr - Mon, 12 May
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 11 May - Mon, 26 May
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 25 May - Mon, 9 Jun
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 8 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 15 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 29 Jun - Mon, 14 Jul
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 13 Jul - Mon, 28 Jul
Available
US$ 3,180
Sun, 3 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
Available
US$ 2,980
Sun, 17 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
Available
US$ 2,980
Sun, 24 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
Available
US$ 3,180
Sun, 31 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 7 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 28 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 12 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 26 Oct - Mon, 10 Nov
Available
US$ 3,180
Sun, 16 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
Available
US$ 2,980
2026
Sun, 29 Mar - Mon, 13 Apr
Available
US$ 2,980
Sun, 12 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 26 Apr - Mon, 11 May
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 10 May - Mon, 25 May
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 24 May - Mon, 8 Jun
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 7 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 14 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 28 Jun - Mon, 13 Jul
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 12 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 2 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 16 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 23 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 30 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 11 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
Available
US$ 3,380
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Available
US$ 2,980
Single supplement: US$ 690
100% guaranteed departures – even if there is only 1 traveler.
Group size: 1-16 persons
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Caucasus Group Tour Reviews
Author: Anthony Martin |
Rating: 5
25 September 2024
The 15 day Caucasus tour exceded my expectations. The accomdations and transportation were great. The itinerary covered highlights in a well organized manner. Most important the level of service of the guides, Jimal,-Azerbaijan Salome - Georgia, and Rima - Armenia was superb. Each provided a high level of personal attention and insights about their respective countries that added to acquring a deeper understanding about each of the countries.
Kudos to Yuriy who was essential in organizing my trip. In short: I can highly recommend Advantour for a trip to the Caucasus region.
Visited September 2024
Author: Jerome Kocher |
Rating: 5
22 June 2024
My Caucasus Tour with Advantour was the last two week leg of the 29 day Silk Road Tour that included the "Stans.” It was a trip of a lifetime as it introduced me to a part of the world that Americans know little to nothing about, let alone able to pronounce or even spell the names.
Because Advantour is locally based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and Tbilisi, Georgia they are hands-on ever present to navigate the unexpected surprises of travel as well as guiding us through their amazing itinerary. And Advantour is always on the look out for new additions to feature on the trip.
But this is a Caucasus review. First, our guides, Anna, Jamil and Tatavik were exceptional in their enthusiasm, knowledge and simple compassionate caring. I appreciated the pacing of free time with a rigorous schedule. This allowed me to enjoy a spa day in the wine country of northern Georgia, the sulphur baths in Tbilisi, time to wander the Caspian Sea promenade and the Inner City in Baku, as well as to explore the avenues and markets in Yerevan.
The itinerary was also a great balance between the expected historical sights and the wondrous natural phenomena of rock caves and mud volcanoes of Azerbaijan to the fresh and green High Caucasus Mountains of Georgia to the splendor of Lake Sevan and Symphony of Stones in Armenia. This is a really important balance.
I highly recommend Advantour because it is not just an American or European based tour company hiring local guides. No! Everyone on the staff from the directors, Sevara and Yuriy, to the local guides in each country are local, local and local. From handling Visas to navigating border transfers I could not have asked to be in better hands. And last, but not least, being locally administered, the tour was more affordable. We stayed at excellent accommodations usually in the city center or Old Town, exactly where all the points of interest are.
Thank You Advantour for introducing me to Your World.
Visited May 2024
Author: Daraius Dadachanji |
Rating: 5
19 October 2023
Yuriy of Advantour organized a superb 10 day trip for us through Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. We were amazed at the ancient civilizations of the old silk roads, and the history and cultures of the area. Having travelled previously with Advantour to Georgia and Armenia, we had very high expectations and we’re not disappointed.
The tour guides in all the places we visited were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, often working long hours and going out of their to show us what we might get want to see, good with their food and recommendations and fun to be with.
We would certainly use them again for more travel in the beautiful, less known regions of the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
Visited October 2023
Author: Lucienne |
Rating: 5
17 October 2023
I had an excellent time in Azerbaijan and Georgia thanks to Yuriy and his team at Advantour. Everything was very well organized and personalized. My guide in Azerabaijan Jamil was very well prepared and knowledgeable and my guide in Georgia (Ana) was adorable and also extremely knowledgeable. The hotels were great, and the itinerary was impressive. Everything was very well planned, the food, the drivers and the people were amazing! This trip left a wonderful impression on me and I'd love to return to discover other parts of the region with the same team. Thank you, Yuriy and everyone at Advantour for making this one of the most memorable experiences I've had in a long time!
Visited September 2023
Author: Anne Ryan |
Rating: 5
16 October 2023
I recently completed a short tour of Armenia with Advantour and I enjoyed it thoroughly. The sights that we visited were excellent, and our tour leader, Anna, was charming and highly competent. Our local Armenian guide, Lillet, was extremely knowledgeable, and shared so much interesting information about the history of the places we visited, as well as explaining current geopolitical tensions in the region. The hotel accommodation was also first rate. I was extremely impressed with this company and would use them again. Before joining Advantour, I had travelled through Azerbaijan and Georgia with another company, and I found my trip with Advantour far superior.
Visited October 2023
Author: Jean Rao |
Rating: 5
03 November 2019
A very interesting tour through the Caucasus. The geography, history, and interesting places - whether it`s a natural phenomenon, monastery, or the layout of a city made quite an impression!
Advantour did an excellent job in providing a tour leader plus amazing guides. We were treated to the local cuisines in a couple of places and got to enjoy some great food.
The standard of hotels selected in all the places were top class, and we were very comfortable - on the bus and in our rooms as well!
Thank you, Yuri!
Will definitely sign up for the longer road trip!
Author: Nancy & Mark |
Rating: 5
18 October 2019
Thank you Advantour & Anvar for an amazing trip through the 5 Stans & South Caucasus! Beautiful cities, countryside, food & people’s culture & traditions. Great tour guides,especially Zaid in the Stans & Anna in the Caucasus, were outstanding in their knowledge & enthusiasm. We highly recommend these tours for the adventurous traveler discovering the history of the Silk Road!
Author: Paul & Robyn |
Rating: 5
08 October 2019
My husband and I have just returned from our tour of The Stans and also the Caucasus (16 day Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia) The itinerary is excellent well thought out to ensure you visit all that each country has to offer and more.
We were more than satisfied with the quality and location of all the hotels. Breakfasts were more than adequate and obviously better in some cities.
Guides - Our Tour Leader Anna was excellent. Her knowledge and enthusiasm and care was a credit to herself and Advantours.
Local Guides - We had Rashad in Azerbaijan - who tried hard with his english and at times Anna translated quite often for him. Anna was our guide in Georgia and again excelled. Zara in Armenia was delightful, very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Totally enjoyed her company.
Dinners provided by Advantour were very good and allowed us to try the local cuisine as was fruit from the company in each hotel room on arrival. The group lunches organised by Anna on long days were very much appreciated and delicious. Her little local snacks and cups of tea also were in good taste.
Transportation and associated drivers were excellent. All very professional and accommodating. The buses were very clean and in a good state, as the roads in some areas were quite challenging.
All in all we had a wonderful time and learnt so much about this special part of the world and would definitely recommend Advantours.
Author: Kathleen Philip |
Rating: 5
30 September 2019
I was very happy with the itinerary (I always stay and additional one or 2 days both prior and after undertaking a tour and loved what we did on the tour).
Just to reiterate, I thought the accommodation was excellent, the guides (in particular Anna) were terrific and I had a wonderful time. I would jump at the chance to do another Advantour tour and hope to do so in 2020 to go to the Stans.
Author: Renan O. |
Rating: 5
26 August 2019
Thanks Advantour for this great trip I had (2019). I am considering a trip with your Company in 2020 (maybe the 11-day tour of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan).
Liked the history, small towns, cities, food, natural landscapes, monasteries, hotels, wine tastings and the people. Itineraries were manageable and balanced. The time spent at each location was enough to offer real appreciation of the simply magnificent places we went.
Great tour guides. Very informed. Thanks to Anna, our main tour guide/coordinator. With her impeccable knowledge and enthusiasm, she paid attention to details and provided us great information (and by that, I was more than interested in doing additional search on some history issues of the three countries).
Author: Rose Huynh |
Rating: 5
25 August 2019
Caucasus Group Tour
Date: May 13-28
Excellent tour with charming and knowledgeable Anna as tour director. The itinerary, the guides, the coach drivers, the hotels, the meals, transportation are all wonderful in the three countries of the Caucasus. Yuriy, the director of Advantour Caucasus, is very pleasant, patient and helpful. All the questions and little details were taken care of promptly by Yuriy before the tour, such as the pre-trip and post-trip extra days hotel bookings, the concert reservation at Tbilisi Opera. Thanks to Yuriy and Anna, my Caucasus trip was delightful from the beginning to the end. I am already looking forward to a Central Asia Group tour in May 2020 with Advantour.
Author: Kevin and Joselyn |
Rating: 5
13 May 2019
First we would like to say a Big thanks to Yuriy for organizing an incredible 16-day tour of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. No question was too trivial for him to answer and nothing was too difficult for him to organize which gave us so much confidence when booking from so far away and with the unknown. Thank you for organizing the Opera seats. Fantastic. We had researched Advantour and were quickly reassured by their incredible website which showed true professionalism in the detailed information they had available. So was our travel agent! We had investigated 3 other companies who all had similar tours but we decided upon Advantour because the company was local and used local guides, the cost (no tour leader flight expenses) and not all diners were included in the price which would allow us to discover local cuisine.
Our Tour Leader, Anna Uturgauri, from Georgia, was best to none. Her incredible knowledge of the Caucasus, her articulate English (as well as Georgian, some Armenian and Azerbaijan, Russian, French, German and some Spanish) was a pleasure to listen to. Her leadership skills were strong, confident and concise but at the same time she displayed gentleness, thoughtfulness, warmth, humour and had so much patience. Everyone was treated as an individual with special attention to comfort and needs and no problem was ever too large or difficult for her to solve.
All the hotels had their own charm, were very comfortable, very clean and above all, were well positioned in the towns and cities we stayed in, especially in regards to the availability of nearby restaurants and the proximity to major sites.
The 3 bus drivers were excellent with passenger safety their number 1 concern. Some of the roads were tactically challenging but they were patient and professional in all manoeuvres. The buses were clean, spacious comfortable, had good viewing and we particularly liked the personal, considerate touch in Georgia, of tissues and wipes in front of every seat.
The Tour Guides, Zaur in Azerbaijan, Ara in Armenia and of course Anna in Georgia, were all so passionate about their country, knowledgeable on any topic and were not afraid to answer any question whether it was personal opinion, personal, political or just educational. We really thank you all for this as it gave our group such an incredible insight into the conflicts and history of these 3 countries.
We really enjoyed the fact that not all diners were organized for us as this gave us
Author: Jack |
Rating: 5
06 May 2019
We just returned from an Advantour tour of the Caucasus. Our tour leader, Anna, was outstanding in every respect. The local tour leaders in Azerbaijan, and Armenia were also good. The three countries all provide for wonderful scenery, beautiful old architecture, and some new modern architecture. Georgia is especially scenic with the snow capped mountains and some picturesque churches/monasteries. All hotels and the transportation provided were first class. Yuriy provided excellent help pre-trip with all our questions and concerns. I highly recommend Advantour if you are considering traveling to the Caucasus countries.
Author: Patricia |
Rating: 5
05 December 2018
I recently returned from an outstanding tour of the Caucasus, arranged through Advantour. From my first email contact with Yuriy, a year prior to the trip, to my departure, this trip was well organized. The tour guides were excellent and knowledgeable and demonstrated excellent English, the hotels were very good, the learning was excellent. The tour included a good variety of sites and activities. The included meals gave us an excellent taste for local cuisine. I would highly recommend Advantour as a tour company if you wish to visit the Caucasus.
Author: David Lancaster |
Rating: 5
21 November 2018
This is an excellent trip with an itinerary that provides a sound introduction to, and good overview of ,three fascinating countries, none of which are particularly well known in the wider world. The setting is the mountainous and spectacular Caucasus region with a rich and at times sad and dark history. Three distinct countries, each with their own culture, language and alphabet but the people encountered throughout were friendly, welcoming and pleased to see visitors.
Every aspect of this trip operated by Advantour was well organised and ran smoothly, from the range and quality of hotels, transport and attention to safety, locations and experiences to the quality of the staff and other partners.
Special mention must be made of Anna Uturgauri who led this group and is up there with the best Tour leaders/guides I have ever met.
A great area to visit with much to offer, especially as it is not a mainstream destination. Go before the tourists do!