Visit Chechnya

Toast qvevri wines, hike Caucasus trails, and soak sulfur baths of Georgia

Explore ancient monasteries, volcanic highlands, and generous wine culture of Armenia

Visit Abkhazia, a partially recognized state in the South Caucasus. Explore the capital Sukhumi with its botanical garden (one of the oldest in the Caucasus, founded in 1840) and the Abkhazian State Museum (showcasing local history and artifacts). Relax on the beaches of Gagra (a resort town known for its subtropical climate and Soviet-era architecture) and hike in the Ritsa Nature Reserve (home to Lake Ritsa, a scenic alpine lake surrounded by mountains).

Span onion-domed skylines, taiga rails, and imperial art treasures of Russia

Explore fire temples, Caspian skylines, and Caucasus villages of Azerbaijan

Climb Europe's highest peak (5,642m) in Russia's Caucasus Mountains

Straddle Byzantine domes, Cappadocia chimneys, and turquoise coasts of Turkey

Relax on the beautiful beaches and volcanic landscapes