Hip and historic: Experience the South Caucasus countries of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. As a DMC and tour operator, MIR offers small group tours and private journeys tailored to your client’s interests. Discover 3 ways that you can introduce this region to your top travelers with MIR.
The South Caucasus - comprising Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia - invites travelers with its diverse and compelling experiences. This small patch of land at the intersection of the Black Sea, Europe's highest peaks (the Caucasus Mountains), and where Türkiye, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan meet, is a crossroads of ancient traditions and modern influences. Learn more about three immersive ways to explore the South Caucasus with MIR's expert guidance.
1. Join a Small Group Tour
Help your clients step into a world where ancient fortresses rise against dramatic mountain backdrops and Old Town streets reveal tales of centuries past. Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan are more than destinations; they are narratives waiting to unfold. On MIR small group tours, travelers will journey through time, exploring the Village Traditions of the South Caucasus or uncovering musical traditions and more on the Treasures of the South Caucasus tour. Each adventure is intimately sized (trips are capped at 12 or 16), experiential, comprehensive and thoughtfully led. The small group tour experience fosters a sense of camaraderie and shared discovery, bringing history to life through personal encounters and collective experiences.
2. Plan a Private Journey
Looking for something more bespoke? MIR has nearly 40 years of experience in crafting custom private adventures in the South Caucasus. These countries share stunning mountain backdrops, ancient stone architecture that has stood the test of time, a legendary devotion to hospitality, and some of the world’s most underrated cuisines. MIR private journeys are designed with the traveler’s passions in mind. Whether it's a curated wine-tasting tour through Georgia's vineyards, a deep dive into Azeri carpetmaking traditions in Baku, or a hands-on cooking class in an Armenian village, we’re here to help with every detail. Contact MIR to start planning a journey that truly resonates with your clients' interests and desires.
3. South Caucasus through Food and Wine
The allure of this region extends beyond its stunning landscapes. Travelers can explore the South Caucasus through its food and wine, stay in boutique designer hotels, visit eclectic local markets, and savor local delicacies like tangy yet savory Azeri shah pilaf and Georgian khachapuri. They can learn to make Khinkali dumplings and bake Armenian lavash. Travelers can wander through vineyards and learn about the over 500 grape varieties grown in the tiny country of Georgia, while sampling natural wines made in qvevri clay pots–an 8,000-year-old craft.
This is the South Caucasus: a destination that must be experienced to be believed, where history and modernity coexist harmoniously, offering timeless hospitality and endless opportunities for adventure. Let MIR and our local experts guide your clients on a journey they will never forget.