Caucasus · Spring and autumn
The Caucasus: Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
Medieval churches beneath snowy mountains, monasteries carved into the rock, the birthplace of wine and cities where Europe and Asia meet: the Caucasus is one of the fastest-growing destinations among travellers.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Georgia
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GeorgiaTbilisi
An old town of wooden balconies, sulphur baths and lively nightlife.
What to see in Tbilisi -
GeorgiaKazbegi
Gergeti Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbek, in the Greater Caucasus.
What to see in Kazbegi -
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GeorgiaSighnaghi
A walled village above the vineyards of Kakheti, home to a winemaking tradition thousands of years old.
What to see in Sighnaghi
Armenia
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ArmeniaYerevan
The pink capital, with Mount Ararat in the background on clear days.
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ArmeniaGeghard Monastery
A monastery partly carved into the rock, a World Heritage Site.
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ArmeniaKhor Virap
A monastery facing Ararat, one of the most famous images of the country.
What to see in Khor Virap
Azerbaijan
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EuropeAzerbaijan
Baku, with its walled old city and the Flame Towers, on the shores of the Caspian.
Azerbaijan travel guide
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in the Caucasus?
In Georgia, Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Mtskheta and Sighnaghi; in Armenia, Yerevan and the monasteries of Geghard and Khor Virap; and in Azerbaijan, Baku.
When is the best time to travel to the Caucasus?
May to June and September to October. In midsummer the cities are hot, and in winter some mountain passes close.
Do you need a visa?
It depends on your nationality: check each country's entry requirements before you travel.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
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