Discover the beauty of Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia
Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the South Caucasus boasts a unique blend of cultures. Like a trove of hidden gems, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia await you on this immersive Byroads journey through time and tradition.
From the prehistoric art and archaeology of ancient Azerbaijan, the grandeur of fortresses to wineries in Georgia, and the medieval charm of Armenian monasteries, each country offers a totally unique experience. Think UNESCO-listed towns, ancient monasteries and palaces, and towering mountains.
At this perfect time of the year, you’ll be travelling in good company the entire trip. Local guides with a wealth of knowledge will enhance your adventure. Your Byroads host will support you throughout the trip. And a small bunch of fellow wanderers will create meaningful memories alongside you.
Moments You’ll Love
- Exploring the stunning Heydar Aliyev Centre
- Deciphering the ancient petroglyphs of Gobustan
- Sleeping in a centuries-old caravanserai
- Witnessing majestic Caucasus peaks from Gergeti
- Enjoying local hospitality with a South Ossetian family
- Wandering the ancient UNESCO town of Mtskheta
- Gazing on Mount Ararat from Kor Virap monastery
- Laughing in delight at Yerevan’s Dancing Fountains
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Every journey starts with one small step. Download your brochure now for tour highlights, a detailed itinerary, what’s included and what’s not, fares and all the details you need to know.
We’ll also keep you updated with developments and let you know if the tour is close to selling out. And, if this year doesn’t work out for you, we’ll keep you posted about next year’s tour.
Lodgings You’ll Adore
At Byroads, we are very particular about where we stay and your accommodation is a destination unto itself. After all, you spend a lot of time there. We choose our hotels carefully – think traditional architecture blended with modern comforts and plenty of views – to give you a home-from-home that’s both comfortable and authentic to the place we’re visiting.
Shah Palace Hotel, Baku
This 4-star hotel that feels very “1001 nights”, is brilliantly located in the historic Baku Old City. Luxuriously decorated, its architecture combines stunning classical and national patterns.
Babaneuris Marani Winery, Kakheti
Nestled in the foothills of the Caucasus and surrounded by its own vineyards, this hotel and winery has a pool and a restaurant, and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
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Every journey starts with one small step. Download your brochure now for tour highlights, a detailed itinerary, what’s included and what’s not, fares and all the details you need to know.
We’ll also keep you updated with developments and let you know if the tour is close to selling out. And, if this year doesn’t work out for you, we’ll keep you posted about next year’s tour.
Why Travel With Byroads?
A byroad is a road less-travelled and that’s what Byroads Travel is all about. Our immersive small group journeys go beyond the guide books and take us deeper into the places we visit. Expert local guides, born and raised in the region, usher us into their lives so we experience their worlds from the inside. Authentic, experiential lodgings let us feel at home. And our personal encounters with the people and culture let us feel like we belong.
Led by an expert Australian Tour Host and employing the services of handpicked local operators, our journeys are seamless and satisfying. Join us and be assured of an unforgettable travel experience.
Steve Mortimer
Founder
At Byroads, I use my 35 years of travel experiences in over 120 countries to provide you with an amazing and unforgettable holiday experience.
Of course, we include all the must-see sites, but we go further by treating you to the small gems and special places that I have discovered on my own travels.
An important feature of all my tours is the wonderfully diverse and experiential hotels I choose. You will love them. I personally host many of my tours travelling with the group and supported by a wonderful team of local travel professionals who know their country inside out and like nothing better than showing you their country.
Bronny Nicholas
Tour Manager
I’m thrilled to have joined my brother Steve at Byroads. As Tour Manager, my job is to work with our local guides to ensure your trip runs smoothly and you get the most out of your holiday.
Like Steve, I share a love for the world, its people, and have an unrequited passion for adventurous journeys. With a wealth of travel experience, I have worked both as a tour leader throughout Europe, Australia and Asia as well has having had my own solo travel experiences to some of the world’s most fascinating destinations.
I look forward to the opportunity of meeting you on one of our Byroads holidays and sharing the adventure with you.
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Every journey starts with one small step. Download your brochure now for tour highlights, a detailed itinerary, what’s included and what’s not, fares and all the details you need to know.
We’ll also keep you updated with developments and let you know if the tour is close to selling out. And, if this year doesn’t work out for you, we’ll keep you posted about next year’s tour.
What Our Guests Say
Steve’s knowledge for the country, relaxed style and ability to choose great destinations, good hotels, restaurants and activities made the whole journey a pleasure.
I’ve done several trips now with Byroads including Jordan, Iran and twice to both Turkey and Morocco. All were fantastic trips that took me to the very heart of each country’s culture and people. I wouldn’t travel with anyone else. Thank you Steve!
We felt privileged to have been introduced to Morocco through the extraordinary Byroads trip. Morocco is amazing and the trip lived up to expectations in every way – the Byroads support crew, the local guides, the scenery, the history, the accommodation and the food. Not only was the itinerary very carefully organised, but our leader, Steve, made it a special experience through his personalised tailoring to optimize every experience. Highly recommended!
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Get your brochure now
Every journey starts with one small step. Download your brochure now for tour highlights, a detailed itinerary, what’s included and what’s not, fares and all the details you need to know.
We’ll also keep you updated with developments and let you know if the tour is close to selling out. And, if this year doesn’t work out for you, we’ll keep you posted about next year’s tour.