There is a significant contrast between neon-lit Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, and the antiquity of other regions.
Travel from Baku through arid landscapes to Gobistan and meander through rocks displaying drawings that depict the lifestyle at the time.
Venture further north where the landscape changes to greenery and farming land.
Visit an Albanian church and in the surrounds meet friendly locals keen to be photographed - a sign of their desire to make contact with people from outside their world.
Marvel at Khan's Summer Palace, with its beautiful stained glass and frescoes. Note the carpet design matching the ceiling.
Start with a visit to a winery and be shown the traditional wine-making process in an underground setting. Georgia's wine industry dates back over 8000 years.
Walk the cobblestone streets of old town Tbilisi and enjoy the diverse architecture and landscapes, including a waterfall and hot spring bathing premises.
Take the steep and picturesque drive to the much-photographed Gergeti church, perched high on a mountain with snow-capped mountains as a backdrop.
Visit the former capital Mtskheta & the UNESCO World Heritage site of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
Tour Yerevan, the capital, with Mt Ararat in the background and visit the Sculpture museum with its colourful Murano glass sculpture and attractive boulevard sculptures.
Visit the Genocide museum and memorial and wander through the fir trees planted by visiting dignitaries from other countries.
Why not pop into Ararat Winery and do a tour of their wine-making finishing up with a tasting?
Now for Lake Sevan such beauty in natural surroundings. Warning! There are a lot of steps to get to the top to view this amazing setting.
Watch Artisans at work rolling and baking Lavash in underground ovens and reward yourself with a tasting. Delicious!
