Azerbaijan and Georgia both offer plenty of outdoors escapes. Georgia is greener but has harsher winters (in some areas).Azerbaijan has a greater variety of landscapes and has smaller, if any, crowds.
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Don't let the visa myths stop you and consider visiting Azerbaijan too! It's so worth it, for many reasons: people, landscape, architecture, food!I bet you'd enjoy it too!
While Azerbaijan is overall a very safe place to visit, risks do increase at night. Err on the safe side and take increased precautions after dark, such as not walking around alone at night.
Visas. British nationals travelling to Azerbaijan need to get a visa in advance. The ASAN Visa (e-Visa) service is now open to all British nationals. E-Visas normally take 72 hours to process.
You can get away with 3 days if you're in a rush, you would be able to visit Baku, and the Gobustan Natinal park (the UNESCO world heritage site home to the mud volcanoes). You could also spend 2 weeks and see the whole country! Personally, though, I think 5 nights is the perfect amount of time to spend in Azerbaijan.
The best time to visit Azerbaijan is April to June and September to October, which will let you avoid the 40°C summers and sub zero winters - particularly in the mountains. You can also participate in the Novruz Bayrami celebrations each March, which mark the Persian New Year.
The best time to travel in GeorgiaThe best period for going to Georgia is from May to October. The temperatures are pleasant, and the weather is generally sunny, whereas winter is much colder. You should chose to go in September/October if you want to see the grape harvest in Kakheti.
Personally, I recommend spending at least 10 to 14 days in Georgia. This will give you enough time to explore a few different regions of this wonderful country and really appreciate it from every angle. With that said, I fully understand that not everyone has that long to spend in Georgia.
The historical, traditional and modern. The architecture in Azerbaijan is varied. From Baku's modern Flame Towers and opulent House of Government to medieval palaces and temples dotted here and there. The Walled City of Baku combines elements of medieval and traditional Islamic Azerbaijan styles.
Backpacking Azerbaijan Suggested BudgetsOn a mid-range budget of about 175 AZN per day, you can stay in a private hostel room or Airbnb, eat out a lot more, take some guided tours, enjoy a few drinks out, take some taxis, and visit more paid attractions.
The bordering countries of Armenia and Georgia are easily combined in this holiday idea to create a fascinating trip full of ancient temples and hillside monasteries, soaring mountains, picturesque wine regions and incredibly friendly people.
July and August are a fantastic time to be in Armenia and Georgia even if temperatures can take an upturn in Tbilisi and the surrounding lowland areas.