Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan 11 days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Friday: Arrival day in Tbilisi or Yerevan
3 stops
1
Arrival in Tbilisi airport, drive to Yerevan
2
Cross the Armenia-Georgia border
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Yerevan
Check in at hotel in Yerevan after 15:00. Visit Mother Armenia monument and get a spectacular view of Mt. Ararat with panorama of central Yerevan. Visit the Matenadaran Institute of Ancient Manuscripts. Take a tour of Cascade complex, Opera House, Northern Avenue and Republic Square. Visit Armenian Genocide Memorial. Take a tour of “Vernissage” to buy souvenirs and gifts.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Saturday: Yerevan – Khor Virap - Echmiadzin – Zvartnots - Yerevan
3 stops
4
Khor Virap
Visit Khor Virap monastery, where the Mt. Ararat reveals its breathtaking size and splendor.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Etchmiadzin Monastery
Drive to Echmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Visit the Main Cathedral of Echmiadzin.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Zvartnots Temple
Visit ruins of the 7th century Zvartnots Temple.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Yerevan– Garni – Geghard – Lake Sevan – Haghpat - Armenia / Georgia border – Tbilisi
6 stops
7
Garni
Drive to the oldest surviving building on the territory of Armenia, the 1st century Garni Pagan Temple.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
The Monastery of Geghard
Visit one of the most beautiful monasteries in Armenia, the 13th century cave monastery of Geghard.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Lake Sevan
Drive to Lake Sevan. Visit monastery of Sevanavank on Sevan peninsula.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
Dilijan
Continue to Dilijan, a resort town renowned for its charming nature and extraordinary architecture. Visit the historical district of Old Dilijan, the Sharambeyan Street.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Haghpat Monastery
Drive to Alaverdi. Visit Haghpat monastery.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
12
Drive to Armenia-Georgia border. After border formalities, drive to Tbilisi.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Monday: Tbilisi - Jvari - Mtskheta
8 stops
13
Tbilisi Holy Trinity Cathedral
Tbilisi sightseeing starts from Sameba cathedral in Tbilisi
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
14
Abanotubani
Visit Metekhi Bridge and the Abanotubani district ,famous with Sulphur baths.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
15
Narikala Fortress
We will take the cable car to visit Narikala Fortress
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
The Bridge of Peace
Photo stop at the Bridge of Peace, explore Shardeni Street with its many souvenir and gift shops.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
17
Anchiskhati Basilica
Anchiskhati basilica and Gabriadze Theatre clock.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
18
Rustaveli Avenue
From Freedom square we stroll along Rustaveli Avenue, the main street in Tbilisi.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Jvari Church
Continue to Jvari Church built in the end of VI century. From here we will enjoy beautiful panorama of Mtskheta, which lies between the peaks and the confluence of two rivers.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
Mtskheta
Drive to Mzkheta old city, visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and return to Tbilisi.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Tuesday: Ananuri - Gudauri - Kazbegi - Gergeti - Gudauri
4 stops
21
Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble
Driving towards the Caucasus Mountains, we will make a stop on the bank of the Zhinvali reservoir and visit Ananuri castle.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
22
Gudauri
Continuing upwards to the alpine ski resort at Gudauri, we will follow the old Georgian Military road through Cross Pass
Admission ticket free
23
Stepantsminda
Arrive in Stephantsminda village
Admission ticket free
24
Gergeti Trinity Church
We take jeep to drive up to Gergeti church, where we will enjoy beautiful panorama.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Wednesday: Signagi - Bodbe - Kvareli - Telavi
4 stops
25
Signagi
drive to fortified city of Signagi which is surrounded with a wall with 28 watch towers
1 hour • Admission ticket free
26
Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino
visit convent of Bodbe, the territory of the monastery offers spectacular views of the land of the best Georgian wines - Alazani Valley with peaks of the Greater Caucasus towering behind it.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
27
continue to the tunnel winery at Khareba to taste Kakhetian wines made according local traditions in Kvevri
1 hour • Admission ticket included
28
Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels
Gremi fortress
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Thursday: Alaverdi - Tsinandali - Shuamta - Telavi
3 stops
29
Telavi
we will start morning with Telavi food market and
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
30
Alaverdi St. George Cathedral
Alaverdi Cathedral - Built in the early XI century, it is one of four Great Cathedrals of the country and the highest of the ancient churches of Georgia
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
31
Next stop is in the Tsinandali estate - well known for its beauty. Prince Alexander Chavchavadze was a poet and a prominent figure in Georgia. In his home you can find an art gallery and a bar, where you can try Tsinandali - the first Georgian wine produced in accordance with the European technology.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Friday: Lagodekhi – Border with Azerbaijan – Sheki
2 stops
32
Cross Georgia - Azerbaijan border, meet your local guide.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
33
Sheki
On the way to Sheki, visit the first Albanian church in the Caucasus of the Kish village dating back to the 1st century AD. Have a short sightseeing tour on arrival: visit Sheki medieval fortress, Sheki Khans Palace, handicrafts workshop, panoramic view of the town, mosque-madrassah, and local bazaar.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Saturday: Shamakhi – Baku
2 stops
34
Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum
On the way to Baku visit historical mosque Juma and mausoleum of Seven Domes – Yeddi Gumbez in Shamakhi town.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
35
Baku
Evening tour of Baku, 1 hour
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Sunday: Baku - Absheron Peninsula – Gobustan – Baku
4 stops
36
Absheron Region
Today you will visit the area of the Greater Baku and Absheron peninsula. Start with Gobustan National Park. Pay a visit to the Petroglyphs Museum and explore petroglyphs dating back to 10,000 BC.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
37
Mud Volcanoes
Continue to mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve. Gobustan is home to almost half of world’s mud volcanoes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
38
Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Drive to Ateshgah – temple of fire worshippers located in Surakhany village. Zoroastrians from India travelled thousands of kilometers to Ateshgah to worship fire coming out of the earth.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
39
Drive to Yanardag Mountain with natural gas burning for several thousands of years.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Monday: Departure
1 stop
40
Transfer to Baku airport for departure.

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• your arrival airport should be Tbilisi or Yerevan. Departure airport should be Baku.
• Subject to weather conditions during winter. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the alternative option

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