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Get beneath the surface of Turkey and the Caucasus Mountains

Immerse yourself in four unforgettable countries wrapped up in stories on a 29-day Premium journey. Go deep into the ancient heart of fascinating Turkey, then continue to the vibrant green hillsides and majestic snow-capped mountains of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. Explore lands where the walls hold the weight of centuries of rich history and where ancient traditions mingle with modern influences. Journey through forests and past towering peaks to find medieval mosques and villages. Travel with expert local leaders, make local friends along the way and discover there’s so much more to each destination than what meets the eye.

Why you’ll love this trip

  • Get to the heart of Turkey and the Caucasus’s with experienced local leaders – enjoy guided city tours, stroll the ancient streets of Ephesus, learn the secrets of Troy, marvel at Baku’s diverse architecture, explore Tbilisi’s winding narrow streets, and uncover the history of ancient Yerevan.
  • Enjoy Feature Stays in Cappadocia, with elegantly decorated rooms carved from stone, and at the foot of the Tsiv-Gombori mountains, with unforgettable views of the Alazani Valley.
  • Uncover the real Turkey during Exclusive Experiences, including a cooking class with a celebrated chef, visit to an empowering carpet weaving cooperative, cruise around the southern coast, and traditional dinner at a local’s home in Cappadocia
  • Visit the Tserovani Refugee Settlement in Georgia during an Exclusive Experience, where you will visit a jewellery making workshop aimed at providing employment to displaced women within the camp, create a piece yourself and learn about the issues surrounding long-term displacement.
  • Marvel at ancient wonders and otherworldly sights, from the Cotton Castle of Pamukkale and psychedelic rockscapes of Cappadocia to the open-air archaeological museum of Qobustan in Azerbaijan and the magnificent cave town of Vardzia in Georgia.

Itinerary

Map of Premium Turkey & the Caucasus including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey

Day 1: Istanbul

Day 2: Canakkale

Day 3: Selcuk

Day 4: Selcuk

Day 5: Pamukkale

Day 6: Kas

Day 7: Kas

Day 8: Antalya

Day 9: Antalya

Day 10: Konya

Day 11: Cappadocia

Day 12: Cappadocia

Day 13: Cappadocia

Day 14: Istanbul

Day 15: Baku

Day 16: Baku

Day 17: Absheron Peninsula / Qobustan / Baku

Day 18: Shamaki / Sheki

Day 19: Sheki / Kakheti Region / Telavi

Day 20: Sighnaghi / Tbilisi

Day 21: Tbilisi

Day 22: Mtskheta / Tserovani / Borjomi

Day 23: Vardzia / Akhaltsikhe / Borjomi

Day 24: Gori / Gudauri

Day 25: Caucasus Mountains / Stepantsminda / Gudauri

Day 26: Haghpat / Dilijan

Day 27: Lake Sevan / Garni / Geghard / Yerevan

Day 28: Yerevan

Day 29: Yerevan

Inclusions 

Meals

28 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 9 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, Boat, Plane

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (22 nights), Feature Stay (6 nights)

Included activities

  • Istanbul – City Tour
  • Istanbul – Blue Mosque Visit
  • Istanbul – Welcome Dinner
  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Gallipoli – Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair
  • Troy – Archaeological site visit
  • Selcuk – Leader-led orientation walk
  • Ephesus – Archaeological site visit
  • Sirince – Fruit wine tasting
  • Selcuk – Cooking class
  • Pamukkale – Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
  • Kayakoy – Village visit
  • Kas – Leader-led orientation walk
  • Kas – Sailing trip with seafood lunch
  • Sagalassos – Archaeological site visit
  • Antalya – Leader-led orientation walk
  • Antalya – Antalya Museum
  • Konya – Mevlana Museum
  • Cappadocia – Leader-led orientation walk
  • Cappadocia – Sunset drinks
  • Cappadocia – Valley walk
  • Cappadocia – Goreme Open Air Museum
  • Cappadocia – Carpet weaving co-op
  • Cappadocia – Pottery demonstration
  • Cappadocia – Ozkonak Underground City
  • Cappadocia – Kizilcukur Valley
  • Cappadocia – Home-cooked dinner
  • Baku – Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
  • Baku – Caravanserai
  • Baku – Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Qobustan – Petroglyphs
  • Qobustan – Half Day Trip
  • Absheron Peninsula – Ateshgah Fire Temple, Mardakan Medieval Fortress & Yanar Dag (Fire Mountain)
  • Absheron Peninsula – Half Day Tour
  • Sheki – Khan’s Palace
  • Sheki – Stained Glass Workshop Visit
  • Shamakhi – Yoghurt Making Master Class
  • Shamakhi – Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum & Juma Mosque
  • Sheki – Bazaar Visit
  • Kakheti – Gremi Architectural Complex
  • Kakheti – Lunch with a Local Family
  • Kakheti – Winery visit
  • Sighnaghi – Village Walk with Local Guide
  • Tbilisi – Narikala Fortress & Cable Car
  • Tbilisi – Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Mtskheta – Jvari Church & Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
  • Tserovani – Refugee Settlement & Enamel Workshop Visit
  • Akhaltsikhe – Rabat Fortress
  • Meskheti – Khertvisi Fortress
  • Vardzia – Cave Town Visit with Local Guide
  • Ananuri – Architectural Complex
  • Gori – Orientation Walk
  • Gori – Stalin Museum
  • Stepantsminda – Gergeti Trinity Church
  • Stepantsminda – Caucasus Mountains Day Trip
  • Haghpat – Haghpat Monastery
  • Geghard – Geghard Monastery
  • Lake Sevan – Sevanavank Monastery
  • Garni – Temple Visit & Duduk Performance
  • Yerevan – City Tour with Local Guide
  • Yerevan – Fruit Market Visit
  • Yerevan – Matenadaran Visit

Premium Inclusions

  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support

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