Eastern Turkey & Georgia Discovery












From AUD $4749
Small Group
Light
Rating

Eastern Turkey & Georgia Discovery
14 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
Venture off the beaten path and into the heart of Turkey and Georgia on this immersive 14-day adventure.
Venture off the beaten path and into the heart of Turkey and Georgia on this immersive 14-day adventure. Step into history at the Karakus Tumulus and Metekhi Church, marvel at the breathtaking landscapes of Mardin and Martvili Canyon, and savour the rich flavours of regional cuisine perfected over centuries. Connect with locals over a farmhouse lunch, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class, and soak in the stories that bring these destinations to life. With a camera full of epic moments and a heart full of memories, you’ll return home feeling like you truly experienced something extraordinary.
Highlights
- Take in the vast beauty of Lake Van—Turkey’s largest lake
- Visit Karakus Tumulus—an ancient funerary monument steeped in history
- Soak in panoramic views from the Metekhi Church and Narikala Fortress
- Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on Khinkali cooking experience
Trip Details
14 days
Plane, private vehicle, boat, walking
Small Group
English
Istanbul, Turkey
Tbilisi, Georgia
Budget
Classic
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul/Adıyaman
Day 3: Adıyaman/Sanliurfa
Day 4: Sanliurfa/Mardin
Day 5: Mardin/Van
Day 6: Van/Kars
Day 7: Kars
Day 8: Kars/Tbilisi
Day 9: Tbilisi
Day 10: Tbilisi/Gudauri
Day 11: Gudauri to Kutaisi
Day 12: Kutaisi
Day 13: Kutaisi West/Tbilisi
Day 14: Tbilisi
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 14 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Venture off the beaten path and into the heart of Turkey and Georgia on this immersive 14-day adventure.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 08 May 2026
Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990

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