Cox and Kings Across the Southern Caucasus

• Explore the beautiful Khan Palace in Sheki, Azerbaijan
• Wine & brandy tasting
• Enjoy a performance of Armenian spiritual music
• Masterclass in making arishta, traditional Armenian pasta

Day 1 | Arrive Baku
Fly from London to Baku via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Transfer to your hotel for a two-night stay.

Day 2 | Baku
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Azerbaijan’s capital.
Breakfast

Day 3 | Gobustan & Absheron
See Gobustan’s ancient rock carvings, the Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanar Dagh’s natural flames. Welcome dinner in the evening.
Breakfast, dinner

Day 4 | Shemakha, Kish & Sheki
Visit the Yeddi Gumbez mausoleum and a sixth-century Albanian church before continuing to Sheki.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 | Sheki, Kvareli & Telavi
Tour Sheki and its 18th-century palace, then cross into Georgia for a vineyard lunch and wine tasting. Continue to Telavi via the Gremi monastic complex.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 | Telavi, Sighnaghi & Tbilisi
Explore Telavi market, meet a traditional qvevri maker and sample local wine and brandy. Visit the Tsinandali wine estate and the hilltop town of Sighnaghi before continuing to Tbilisi.
Breakfast, lunch

Day 7 | Tbilisi
Discover Tbilisi’s Old Town, churches, mosque, synagogue and historic sulphur baths. Afternoon at leisure.
Breakfast

Day 8 | Jvari, Mtskheta, Gori, Uplistsikhe & Kazbegi
Visit Jvari Monastery and Mtskheta, then explore Gori and its Stalin Museum. Continue via the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe to Kazbegi.
Breakfast, dinner

Day 9 | Kazbegi & Tbilisi
Walk to the spectacular Gergeti Trinity Church before returning to Tbilisi. Free time in the afternoon.
Breakfast

Day 10 | Yerevan, Armenia
Cross into Armenia and visit UNESCO-listed Haghpat Monastery before continuing to Yerevan for a four-night stay.
Breakfast

Day 11 | Khor Virap & Noravank
Visit Khor Virap, with views of Mount Ararat, and the dramatic Noravank Monastery. Enjoy lunch in Areni and an evening of Armenian food and folk music.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12 | Yerevan
Tour one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, including the ancient manuscripts museum and genocide memorial complex.
Breakfast

Day 13 | Echmiatsin & Zvartnots
Visit Echmiatsin Cathedral and the ruins of Zvartnots Temple. Enjoy lunch and an Armenian cooking lesson in Parakar.
Breakfast, lunch

Day 14 | Garni, Geghard & Dilijan
Explore Armenia’s only surviving Hellenistic temple, Garni Gorge and the rock-carved Geghard Monastery. Enjoy lunch with a local family, a lavash-making lesson and visits to historic monasteries before continuing to Dilijan. Farewell drinks with the group.
Breakfast, lunch

Day 15 | Dilijan, Goshavank & Departure
Explore Dilijan and visit Goshavank Monastery before transferring to Tbilisi Airport for your flight home.
Breakfast

Macara Sheki City Hotel 

Situated a short distance from the centre of Sheki, Macara Sheki Hotel is a 4-star property furnished in a contemporary style which also reflects traditional Azeri design. 

Holiday Inn Telavi 

Holiday Inn Telavi, located in Georgia’s renowned wine region, offers a central position ideal for exploring Telavi’s cultural landmarks. Neighbouring attractions include King Erekle II Palace, the historic Telavi Theatre, and Batonis Castle, the 17th-18th century Kakhetian royal residence.  

Artizan Design Hotel 

Artizan Design Hotel, is a 5-star property ideally located in the heart of Tbilisi. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking, and room service. The hotel features a fitness centre, garden, terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. 

Hotel Porta Caucasia Kazbegi 

The hotel is located in the village of Stepantsminda in the Kazbegi National Park on the northern slopes of the dramatic Caucasus mountain range. 

Tufenkian Historic Yerevan Hotel 

This 19th century property is located in the very centre of downtown Yerevan, minutes from the main square and opposite the outdoor craft market. Traditional Armenian textiles decorate the property, with rugs and blankets weaved by local craftsman.  

What’s included in the Cox and Kings Across the Southern Caucasus tour?
The tour includes international and internal travel, accommodation, selected meals, airport transfers, guided sightseeing, entrance fees and the services of experienced local guides. The itinerary covers the three Southern Caucasus countries of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. 

How active is this tour?
This is a comprehensive touring holiday involving regular sightseeing, walking around historic towns, monasteries and archaeological sites, and journeys through mountainous landscapes. It is best suited to travellers who are comfortable with a busy itinerary and moderate amounts of walking. 

Will I have any free time?
Yes, the itinerary includes some leisure time, giving you opportunities to explore independently, relax at your hotel or discover more of destinations such as Yerevan, Tbilisi and Baku at your own pace. 

Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour is ideal for travellers seeking an in-depth exploration of the Southern Caucasus. It combines ancient monasteries and churches, Silk Road history, dramatic mountain scenery, traditional cuisine and wine, and the contrasting cultures of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan in one comprehensive journey. 

Private & tailor-made travel 

This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. Please call Travel Club Elite free on 0800 707 6229 for more information. 

Active activity level 

Higher-intensity activities, early starts, more uneven terrain and full-day excursions requiring good fitness and mobility. 

Superior Tour 

Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere. 

Guaranteed departures 

Where a tour date shows ‘Guaranteed departure’, this tour is guaranteed to run. For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. 

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