UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Discover the diverse landscapes, ancient civilisations, and cultural heritage. Beginning in Istanbul, explore the treasures of the Old City before travelling through the historic battlefields of Gallipoli and the legendary ruins of Troy and Pergamon. Continue to Ephesus and Pamukkale. Journey inland along the historic Silk Road to Konya, then venture into the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia to explore Göreme and its fascinating underground cities. Continue to Istanbul before heading east towards Van, Kars and the remote frontiers of Türkiye, discovering ancient fortresses, Armenian and Urartian heritage, dramatic mountain landscapes and the atmospheric ruins of Ani. The journey continues beyond Türkiye into the Caucasus, crossing through Georgia and Armenia to discover Gyumri, Etchmiadzin, Yerevan, Garni, Geghard and Lake Sevan before reaching Georgia’s vibrant capital, Tbilisi.

Discover the fascinating crossroads of Anatolia and the Caucasus on this immersive journey from Istanbul to Kars, Armenia and Georgia. Combining ancient history, diverse cultures, dramatic landscapes and authentic local experiences, this tour takes you beyond the classic highlights to explore some of the region’s most distinctive destinations. Begin in Istanbul, where Byzantine and Ottoman history comes to life. Cross the borders into Georgia and Armenia. From the historic cities of Turkey to Armenia’s ancient monasteries and Georgia’s wine country, this journey offers an exceptional introduction to the history, heritage, landscapes and living traditions of the Caucasus.