Turkey, Georgia & Armenia Encompassed

Turkey, Georgia & Armenia Encompassed
Three countries, 21 days, and a lifetime’s worth of stories - this adventure through Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia is as immersive as it gets. Check off bucket-list icons like Cappadocia and Gallipoli, then dig deeper into the region’s rich history with visits to Karakus Tumulus, Mardin, and the ancient city of Ani. Along the way, savour local flavours from homemade meat dumplings to an authentic farmhouse lunch, and step into history in Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. With breathtaking landscapes, warm hospitality, and culture at every turn, all you need is a good pair of walking shoes, extra space on your camera roll, and a sense of adventure.
Highlights
Explore the legendary ruins of Ephesus and Troy, Marvel at the extraordinary scenery of Cappadocia, Step back in time at the archaeological site of Gobekli Tepi, Stroll through the UNESCO-listed open-air museum town of Mardin, Master the art of Georgian meat dumplings in a hands-on Khinkali cooking class, Explore the historic Republic Square in Yerevan
Accommodation
Hotels (25 nts), overnight train (1 nt).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
26 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Çöp(m)adam Visit, Ayvalik
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Pide Demonstration and Lunch, Selçuk
Your Local Living Moment: Dinner with Local Family, Çavusin
Your Discover Moment: Istanbul
Your Local Living Moment: Lunch with a Local Family, Karahan
Your Foodie Moment: Khinkali Making Experience, Kazbegi
Your Foodie Moment: Terragarden Cooking Class, Mtskheta
Your Foodie Moment: Gata-Making Class, Dilijan. Istanbul evening orientation walk. Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit. Troy entrance and guided visit. Ephesus entrance and visit. Orientation walk in the old Kemeralti bazaar in Izmir. Tour the Mevlana Museum. Tea at sunset from a viewpoint over Cappadocia. Hike through the "fairy chimneys" of Cappadocia. Kaymakli underground city exploration. Internal flight. Visit the Karakus Tumulous Monument. Sunset from the summit of Mt Nemrut. Gobekli Tepi archaeological site visit. Walking tour of Mardin. Boat ride on Lake Van. Walking exploration of Akdamar Island. Visit Van Castle. Ishak Pasha Palace Tour in Dogubeyazit. Tour the Ari Complex. Tbilisi walking tour and Caravanserai Visit. Gergeti Trinity Church excursion. Friendship Monument visit. Gori Visit. Explore the ancient Uplistsikhe archaeological site. Kutaisi orientation walk. Martvili Canyon Boat Ride and Walking Trail. Visit Mtskheta and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Visit Yerevan's Republic Square. Megerian Carpet Museum Visit. Duduk musical demonstration. Walking Tour of Dilijan. Visit Khor Virap Monastery. Explore the Areni-1 Cave Complex. Orientation Walk in Goris. WINNET Goris Foundation Visit. Wings of Tatev Cable Car and Monastery Visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Three countries, 21 days, and a lifetime’s worth of stories - this adventure through Turkey, Georgia, and Armenia is as immersive as it gets. Check off bucket-list icons like Cappadocia and Gallipoli, then dig deeper into the region’s rich history with visits to Karakus Tumulus, Mardin, and the ancient city of Ani. Along the way, savour local flavours from homemade meat dumplings to an authentic farmhouse lunch, and step into history in Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. With breathtaking landscapes, warm hospitality, and culture at every turn, all you need is a good pair of walking shoes, extra space on your camera roll, and a sense of adventure.
Highlights
Explore the legendary ruins of Ephesus and Troy, Marvel at the extraordinary scenery of Cappadocia, Step back in time at the archaeological site of Gobekli Tepi, Stroll through the UNESCO-listed open-air museum town of Mardin, Master the art of Georgian meat dumplings in a hands-on Khinkali cooking class, Explore the historic Republic Square in Yerevan
Accommodation
Hotels (25 nts), overnight train (1 nt).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
26 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Çöp(m)adam Visit, Ayvalik
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Pide Demonstration and Lunch, Selçuk
Your Local Living Moment: Dinner with Local Family, Çavusin
Your Discover Moment: Istanbul
Your Local Living Moment: Lunch with a Local Family, Karahan
Your Foodie Moment: Khinkali Making Experience, Kazbegi
Your Foodie Moment: Terragarden Cooking Class, Mtskheta
Your Foodie Moment: Gata-Making Class, Dilijan. Istanbul evening orientation walk. Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit. Troy entrance and guided visit. Ephesus entrance and visit. Orientation walk in the old Kemeralti bazaar in Izmir. Tour the Mevlana Museum. Tea at sunset from a viewpoint over Cappadocia. Hike through the "fairy chimneys" of Cappadocia. Kaymakli underground city exploration. Internal flight. Visit the Karakus Tumulous Monument. Sunset from the summit of Mt Nemrut. Gobekli Tepi archaeological site visit. Walking tour of Mardin. Boat ride on Lake Van. Walking exploration of Akdamar Island. Visit Van Castle. Ishak Pasha Palace Tour in Dogubeyazit. Tour the Ari Complex. Tbilisi walking tour and Caravanserai Visit. Gergeti Trinity Church excursion. Friendship Monument visit. Gori Visit. Explore the ancient Uplistsikhe archaeological site. Kutaisi orientation walk. Martvili Canyon Boat Ride and Walking Trail. Visit Mtskheta and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Visit Yerevan's Republic Square. Megerian Carpet Museum Visit. Duduk musical demonstration. Walking Tour of Dilijan. Visit Khor Virap Monastery. Explore the Areni-1 Cave Complex. Orientation Walk in Goris. WINNET Goris Foundation Visit. Wings of Tatev Cable Car and Monastery Visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
About G Adventures

We’ve been the leaders in small group adventure travel for 30+ years. How’d we get here? By listening to our travellers and giving them what they want: flexible itineraries, freedom to explore, smaller groups, safety and peace of mind, and locally based guides who show you your destination in a way you’d miss travelling any other way.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Istanbul | ||
2 | Istanbul/Çanakkale | ||
3 | Çanakkale/Selçuk | ||
4 | Selçuk/Izmir | ||
5 | Konya/Cappadocia | ||
6 | Cappadocia | ||
7 | Cappadocia/Istanbul | ||
8 | Istanbul | ||
9 | Istanbul/Adiyaman | ||
10 | Adiyaman/Sanliurfa | ||
11 | Sanliurfa/Mardin | ||
12 | Mardin/Van | ||
13 | Van/Kars | ||
14 | Kars | ||
15 | Kars/Tbilisi | ||
16 | Tbilisi | ||
17 | Tbilisi/Gudauri | ||
18 | Gudauri to Kutaisi | ||
19 | Kutaisi | ||
20 | Kutaisi West/Tbilisi | ||
21 | Tbilisi/Yerevan | ||
22 | Yerevan | ||
23 | Yerevan/Dilijan | ||
24 | Dilijan/Goris | ||
25 | Goris/Yerevan | ||
26 | Yerevan | ||
27 | Yerevan |