Venerable Cultures, Cherished Food and Wine Traditions, Towering Terrain

Why Travel with MIR to the South Caucasus

• 30 years of South Caucasus travel experience
• National Geographic Traveler honored MIR’s Eastern Turkey & Georgia: Legacy of Empire, as a “Tour of a Lifetime”
• Travel programs such Harvard, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia and the American Museum of Natural History have chosen MIR to guide them to the South Caucasus
• Twice named one of National Geographic Adventure’s “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth”
• On-the-ground support and quality you can trust
• Personalized travel planning from start to finish
• Guides and tour managers that clients rave about

Signature Experiences

We regularly garner compliments from our travelers for the inspired opportunities we provide to help them get to know the local people, distinctive art, architecture and accomplishments of the age-old region of the South Caucasus.  Below is just a sampling of the South Caucasus experiences MIR has designed to take our clients far from the familiar.

• Visit a potter’s home
  Visit a potter’s home outside of Kutaisi and learn about Georgia’s signature pottery style....
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  Visit a potter’s home

  

  

  Kutaisi, Georgia

  Visit a potter’s home outside of Kutaisi and learn about Georgia’s signature pottery style.

  Suggested Journeys

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    Eastern Turkey & Georgia: Legacy of Empire

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• Dazzle your eyes with the vivid colors and bold designs of Azeri carpets
  Admire the vivid colors and bold designs of Azeri and Caucasian carpets at the Museum of Azerbaijani Carpets and Applied Folk Art....
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  Dazzle your eyes with the vivid colors and bold designs of Azeri carpets

  

  

  Baku, Azerbaijan

  Admire the vivid colors and bold designs of Azeri and Caucasian carpets at the Museum of Azerbaijani Carpets and Applied Folk Art.

  Suggested Journeys

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    Treasures of the South Caucasus

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    Essential Caucasus

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• Savor an authentic “Georgian Table” meal
  Savor an authentic "Georgian Table," featuring an abundance of local specialties and an official Georgian toastmaster....
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  Savor an authentic “Georgian Table” meal

  

  

  Various locations, Georgia

  Savor an authentic "Georgian Table," featuring an abundance of local specialties and an official Georgian toastmaster.

  Suggested Journeys

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    A Taste of Georgia: Wine, Cuisine & Culture

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    Treasures of the South Caucasus

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    Essential Caucasus

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    Eastern Turkey & Georgia: Legacy of Empire

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• Experience the soaring voices of a small ensemble in a classic setting
  Experience traditional Armenian songs sung a cappella during a private concert at 1st century Garni Temple....
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  Experience the soaring voices of a small ensemble in a classic setting

  

  

  Garni, Armenia

  Experience traditional Armenian songs sung a cappella during a private concert at 1^st century Garni Temple.

  Suggested Journeys

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    Treasures of the South Caucasus

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Ways to Travel to the South Caucasus with MIR

Thirty years ago we fell in love with the South Caucasus countries. Their people have welcomed us again and again and shared their secrets and suggestions with us, so that we can share them with you.

 Take a look at your options, from small group escorted tours to independent, custom and private travel:

Custom and private travel is our specialty. We’ve been designing unforgettable custom itineraries through the mountains and valleys of the South Caucasus for 30 years; a majority of our guests travel on custom itineraries.

For ideas, peruse one of our Regional Travel Planners, a roundup of the must-sees from our savvy staff.

Read more about how to design your own trip or view our suggested itineraries. Also, consider this: You can customize one of our small group tours to match your preferred dates of travel.

Design Your Own Custom Trip

Traveling privately on a custom program means flexibility:

• You set the dates, the focus and the level of accommodations.
• You are met on arrival and seen off at the end of your trip.
• Your in-country transportation is pre-arranged hassle-free.
• Your own expert local guides ensure that you get the most out of your visit.
• And the best part? You travel at your own pace on an itinerary exclusive to you.

Check out just a handful of our South Caucasus signature experiences below and then get in touch with a MIR Private Journey Specialist to craft an itinerary that suits your travel goals, budget and style. Or get started planning now.

• Learn to make lavash, Armenian flatbread
  Visit a private Armenian home for a lavash-making demonstration, then taste the fresh bread during a meal....
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  Learn to make lavash, Armenian flatbread

  

  

  Various locations, Armenia

  Visit a private Armenian home for a lavash-making demonstration, then taste the fresh bread during a meal.

  Next Steps

  • Start to design your own custom trip
  • Find out how Custom & Private Travel works
  • Contact a Private Journeys Specialist with any questions

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• Learn about Neolithic artists through their ancient rock carvings
  Visit Azerbaijan’s UNESCO-listed ancient petroglyphs on the Caspian Sea, discovered by accident in the 1930s....
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  Learn about Neolithic artists through their ancient rock carvings

  

  

  Gobustan, Azerbaijan

  Visit Azerbaijan’s UNESCO-listed ancient petroglyphs on the Caspian Sea, discovered by accident in the 1930s.

  Next Steps

  • Start to design your own custom trip
  • Find out how Custom & Private Travel works
  • Contact a Private Journeys Specialist with any questions

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• Experience the soaring voices of a small ensemble in a classic setting
  Experience traditional Armenian songs sung a cappella during a private concert at 1st century Garni Temple....
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  Experience the soaring voices of a small ensemble in a classic setting

  

  

  Garni, Armenia

  Experience traditional Armenian songs sung a cappella during a private concert at 1^st century Garni Temple.

  Next Steps

  • Start to design your own custom trip
  • Find out how Custom & Private Travel works
  • Contact a Private Journeys Specialist with any questions

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• Participate in making khinkali, juicy flour dumplings
  Participate in making khinkali, juicy flour dumplings, at a village home near Georgia’s highest peak, Mt. Kazbek...
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  Participate in making khinkali, juicy flour dumplings

  

  

  Kazbegi, Georgia

  Participate in making khinkali, juicy flour dumplings, at a village home near Georgia’s highest peak, Mt. Kazbek.

  Next Steps

  • Start to design your own custom trip
  • Find out how Custom & Private Travel works
  • Contact a Private Journeys Specialist with any questions

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Suggested Itineraries for Private Travel

Whether you’re looking for a compact trip with all the highlights or something a little roomier with some of the extras, MIR offers itineraries that are available on a private departure basis with your choice of dates. They can also serve as inspiration for your own custom itinerary.

Our itinerary, your dates – great for solo travelers, couples or small groups.

Essential Georgia

From Wine Country to High Country

Travels to: Georgia, South Caucasus

Departures in October 2019

This itinerary available as a private journey

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Essential Caucasus

Highlights of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan

Travels to: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, South Caucasus

Departures in October 2019

This itinerary available as a private journey

See Trip

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Essential Georgia & Armenia

Between Two Capitals: A Journey to Cave Towns & Mountain Villages

Travels to: Armenia, Georgia, South Caucasus

Departures in October 2019

This itinerary available as a private journey

See Trip

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Essential Azerbaijan

Cultures & Contrasts in the Land of Fire

Travels to: Azerbaijan, South Caucasus

Departures in October 2019

This itinerary available as a private journey

See Trip

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