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.
51 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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Kapan
The second city of Syunik in southern Armenia, surrounded by dense forests and gorges, with a mining history and the Baghaberd fortress nearby.
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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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Sheki
Historic city in the Azerbaijani Caucasus, famous for the Khan's Palace, shebeke stained glass windows and its silk-making tradition.
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Yevlakh
Azerbaijani railway junction on the <strong>Kura</strong> plain, a transit point between <strong>Baku</strong>, <strong>Ganja</strong> and <strong>Sheki</strong> and gateway to the Karabakh corridor.
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Balakan
Border town in the far northwest of Azerbaijan, gateway to the Zaqatala forests and the culture of Lezgi and Avar communities.
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Goris
Small city in southern Armenia wedged among volcanic rock spires, base for Tatev Monastery and the cave dwellings of Syunik.
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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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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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Zaqatala
Azerbaijani town at the foot of the <strong>Greater Caucasus</strong> with a 19th-century Russian fortress, beech forests and a walnut market in September.
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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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Mingachevir
Soviet-built city on the shores of Azerbaijan's largest reservoir, with archaeological finds from Caucasian Albania.
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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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Poti
Black Sea port city with Lake Paliastomi, humid subtropical forest and Georgia's busiest commercial harbour.
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Lerik
Mountain town in southern Azerbaijan, amid Talysh forests and mist, known for the longevity of its inhabitants and its remote villages.
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Nakhchivan
Capital of the Azerbaijani exclave surrounded by Armenia, Iran and Turkey: medieval funerary towers by Ajami and a pace of life all its own.
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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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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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Gabala
Azerbaijani city set among beech forests and the Greater Caucasus, with a cable car, Albanian ruins and mountain air three hours from Baku.
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Baku
Capital of Azerbaijan on the Caspian: medieval old city, modern skyscrapers, Soviet architecture and one of the richest cuisines of the Caucasus.
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Shusha
Azerbaijani city at 1,400 m in the Karabakh mountains, cultural capital of the country, with restored mosques and a past marked by conflict.
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Goychay
Azerbaijani city on the Kura plain, famous for its pomegranates and the Nar Bayrami festival every October.
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Gyumri
Armenia's second city with a historic centre of black volcanic stone, a living craft tradition and the still-visible scars of the 1988 earthquake.
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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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Sevan
Armenian town on the shores of Lake Sevan at 1,900 m, with Sevanavank monastery, pebble beaches and trout restaurants.
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Gadabay
Mountain district in western Azerbaijan with ruins of a 19th-century Swedish smelter, pine forests and Lake Göygöl nearby.
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Vanadzor
Armenia's third-largest city, in the Lori region, with Soviet architecture and direct access to the monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin.
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Quba
Town in northern Azerbaijan, gateway to the mountain villages of the Caucasus and famous for its apples and handwoven carpets.
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Echmiadzin
Spiritual seat of the Armenian Apostolic Church, with the oldest continuously used Christian cathedral in the world and three 7th-century churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
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Yerevan
Armenia's capital in pink volcanic tuff, with Ararat in the background and urban life revolving around Republic Square.
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Shamakhi
Ancient capital of the Shirvan kingdom, among vineyards and hills 120 km from Baku: medieval mosque, Madrasa wines and an astronomical observatory.
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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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Stepanavan
Northern Armenian city among beech forests, with the country's largest dendropark and the basalt gorge of the Dzoraghet river.
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Masalli
Azerbaijani city in the Talysh region, with tea plantations on the hills, Hyrcanian subtropical forest and the culture of the Talysh people.
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Ganja
Azerbaijan's second city: a red-brick bazaar, 17th-century mosques and a slower pace of life than Baku.
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Alaverdi
Industrial city in northern Armenia wedged into the Debed River canyon, gateway to the UNESCO monasteries of Sanahin and Haghpat.
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Meghri
Armenian city at the southernmost tip of the country, bordering Iran, with a subtropical climate, pomegranate terraces and medieval churches with frescoes.
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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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Qusar
A Lezghin town in northern Azerbaijan and gateway to the Shahdag mountain resort in the Greater Caucasus.
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Shamkir
Wine-producing town in western Azerbaijan, with a medieval castle, active wineries and the Kura reservoir three hours from Baku.
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Ordubad
Ancient city of Nakhchivan on the Aras River, with adobe neighbourhoods, pomegranate orchards and a border with Iran.
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Ijevan
Armenian city among the forests of Tavush: <em>Ijevan</em> brewery, Lake <strong>Parz</strong> and a natural base for the green north of Armenia.
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Qakh
Foothill town of the Greater Caucasus with Albanian monasteries in the forest, honey markets and silence 45 minutes from Sheki.
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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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Ismayilli
Foothills city of the Greater Caucasus in Azerbaijan, base for the craft village of Lahij and mountain forests 170 km from Baku.
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Ashtarak
Armenian town 20 km from Yerevan, known for its medieval churches, stone bridges over the Kasagh and the traditional sweet gata.
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Lankaran
Coastal city in southern Azerbaijan, between the Caspian Sea and the Talysh mountains: tea, citrus, local cuisine and a 19th-century lighthouse.
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Dilijan
Mountain town in northeastern Armenia, set within a forested national park, with craftspeople, medieval monasteries and trails two hours from Yerevan.
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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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Khachmaz
City in northern Azerbaijan between the Greater Caucasus and the Caspian Sea, gateway to Quba and the fine sand beaches of Nabran.
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Astara
Coastal city in southern Azerbaijan, on the border with Iran, with tea, fresh fish and the Hyrcanian forests nearby.
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