GROUP, SUPPORT STAFF & TRIP STYLE: This is a small-group, multi-country cultural journey across Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia, led by expert local guides with guide/vehicle changes at borders, supported by private drivers. The pace is relaxed and experience-led, with guided city walks, heritage sites and short, easy strolls most days. A few days are more drive-heavy, and timings can shift due to traffic, border procedures or local conditions, so flexibility helps. Your guide manages daily logistics, entry timings, cultural etiquette and local context, keeping the group moving smoothly without rushing key sights.
ACCOMMODATION, MEAL PLAN, FOOD & WATER: Expect comfortable, well-located hotels in the capitals and good regional properties en route. Rooms are typically twin-share; single rooms may be available with a supplement, subject to availability. Meals are as specified day-by-day (B/L/D). Where lunches/dinners are not included, your guide will suggest reliable local options. Food is varied across the three countries (breads, grilled dishes, herbs, soups, cheeses and seasonal produce). Vegetarian requests are usually manageable, but choice can be more limited outside the capitals—please tell us in advance. Drink sealed bottled water; tap water standards vary.
ALTITUDE, HEALTH & VACCINATIONS: This is not a high-altitude trek, but there is a mountain day towards Kazbegi/Gergeti, where some travellers may feel mild effects of altitude or winding roads. Walk at a comfortable pace, stay hydrated, and bring any motion-sickness medication you rely on. Standard travel precautions apply: carry personal medication in original packaging and allow extra time if you have specific medical needs. Vaccination guidance depends on your medical history and current recommendations—consult a travel health professional in good time before departure.
SPENDING MONEY, CURRENCY & TIPPING: You’ll use three currencies: Azerbaijani manat (AZN), Georgian lari (GEL) and Armenian dram (AMD). Cards are widely accepted in the capitals, but cash is useful for small purchases, market stalls and rural stops. ATMs are common in cities. Tipping is customary and appreciated for guides, drivers and restaurant service; your guide can advise practical local norms and help coordinate tips if the group prefers to pool them.
PASSPORTS, VISAS, BAGGAGE, CLIMATE & INSURANCE: Passport rules vary by nationality; you are responsible for holding the correct visas and meeting entry conditions for all three countries. Pack light for ease during border crossings and hotel check-ins; comfortable walking shoes are important for cobbled old towns and uneven heritage sites. Layering is essential—conditions can shift from warm lowlands to cooler mountain air, and weather can change quickly. Travel insurance is strongly recommended and should cover medical treatment and any independent activities you choose to do.
