Destinations
Cities, monuments and landscapes of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
Discover the best destinations in the Caucasus, one of the most fascinating regions in the world, where three ancient countries meet: Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. From the cobbled alleys of Tbilisi to the medieval monasteries of Armenia and the futuristic skyscrapers of Baku, every place treasures thousands of years of history, culture, and unique traditions at the natural crossroads between Europe and Asia, much of it listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
Use the interactive map to locate each place geographically or browse the list to explore historic cities, religious monuments, wine regions such as Kakheti —the cradle of world viticulture with over 8,000 years of history— natural landscapes of the Greater Caucasus and archaeological sites. Each entry includes its history, what to see, and the best guided tours to visit it with expert local guides.
14 Destinations
Sighnaghi
Small walled town in the wine-growing region of Kakheti, with views of the Alazani valley and the snows of the Caucasus, known for its houses with carved wooden balconies and its wineries.
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Akhaltsikhe
City in southern Georgia dominated by the medieval Rabati Fortress and base for the cave monastery of Vardzia.
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Zugdidi
Capital of <strong>Samegrelo</strong> and gateway to <strong>Svaneti</strong>: the <strong>Dadiani Palace</strong> with its death mask of Napoleon, subtropical botanical garden and overnight train from <strong>Tbilisi</strong>.
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Kutaisi
Georgia's second city, on the banks of the <strong>Rioni</strong>, with the medieval <strong>Bagrati</strong> Cathedral declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a base for exploring the west of the country.
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Telavi
Wine capital of Kakheti, among vineyards and royal fortresses in the Alazani valley, where wine has been made in clay jars for centuries.
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Tbilisi
Georgia's capital nestled between hills and the Mtkvari River: carved wooden balconies, sulphur baths and centuries of overlapping cultures.
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Kazbegi
A Greater Caucasus village at 1,700 metres, with the snow-capped Mount Kazbek and the Gergeti church on its ridge, three hours from Tbilisi.
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Borjomi
Georgian spa town nestled among pine forests, famous for its mineral water and the gateway to Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.
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Poti
Black Sea port city with Lake Paliastomi, humid subtropical forest and Georgia's busiest commercial harbour.
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Batumi
Georgian Black Sea port among palms, art nouveau and skyscrapers: seven kilometres of promenade lively until the early hours.
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Chiatura
Georgian mining town in the Kvirila river gorge, famous for its rusting Soviet cable cars that still carry residents over the void.
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Mtskheta
Ancient capital of Georgia 20 km from Tbilisi: Sveti Tskhoveli Cathedral, Jvari Monastery and the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, UNESCO World Heritage.
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Mestia
Capital of Upper Svaneti at 1,500 m altitude, with inhabited medieval towers, nearby glaciers and access to the most remote valleys of the Caucasus.
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Gori
Georgian city in the Mtkvari valley, famous as Stalin's birthplace, its Soviet museum and the medieval Gorijvari fortress.
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