Explore Turkey, Georgia and Armenia on a small-group adventure from Istanbul to Yerevan, featuring guided city walks, ancient sites, local family meals, hands-on cooking classes, scenic hikes, and memorable boat, jeep and cable car rides.
  • Tour Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis.
  • Hike Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and descend into Kaymakli underground city.
  • Explore Gobekli Tepe, the world’s oldest temple.
  • Discover the medieval ruins of Ani, city of 1001 churches.
  • Visit Gergeti Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbek.
  • Explore Uplistsikhe, Georgia’s ancient rock-hewn cave city.
  • Ride the Wings of Tatev cableway to Tatev Monastery.
  • Explore the Areni-1 Cave Complex and ancient winery.
Stay in locally run, small family hotels or pensions, with larger city hotels at the start and finish. Standards and facilities vary; some properties may lack elevators, air-conditioning, or English-speaking staff. Expect clean, safe, simple rooms in excellent central locations that maximize sightseeing time.