Dates: guaranteed departure each week all year round.
How to join the group: your arrival should be Tbilisi airport on Sunday and departure should be Baku airport on next Monday.
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights.
Multi-country tour itinerary:
Sunday: Arrival day
Arrival in Tbilisi airport, meeting with company representative and transfer to a hotel in Tbilisi; Check in after 15:00.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Monday: Tbilisi - Jvari - Mtskheta
10:00 - start exploring Tbilisi's old town. Visit Sameba (Trinity) Cathedral, Metekhi Church, and the Bridge of Peace over the Mtkvari River. By cable car, visit Narikala Fortress and the Mother of Georgia statue. Take a walking tour to the Abanotubani district, famous for its Sulphur baths, Clock Tower of Rezo Gabriadze Theatre, and Anchiskhati basilica. Continue to Jvari Church, built at the end of the VI century. From here, enjoy a beautiful panorama of Mtskheta, nestled between peaks and the confluence of two rivers. Drive to Mtskheta, the old capital of Georgia. Take a stroll in the old town and visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Return to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 100 km / 60 miles.
Tuesday: Signagi - Bodbe - Gremi - Telavi
09:00 - drive to fortified city Signagi, surrounded with a wall and watchtowers. Explore 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. Continue to Gremi fortress, visit local history museum and experience the unique traditions of the region at local Community, where you can savor Kakhetian wines crafted in Kvevri in accordance with local customs. Arrive in Telavi, visit Telavi old town and the food market Check in to hotel.
Overnight in Kakheti province. Meal: breakfast. Tour route: 225 km / 140 miles.
Wednesday: Alaverdi - Tsinandali – Ananuri - Gudauri
09:00 - we will start this day with 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. 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. Continue towards the Caucasus Mountains, we will make a stop on the bank of the Zhinvali reservoir and visit Ananuri Castle, check in and diner at the hotel.
Overnight in Gudauri. Meal: breakfast, diner. Tour route: 225 km / 140 miles.
Thursday: Kazbegi - Gergeti - Gori - Tbilisi
09:00 - we will follow the old Georgian Military road through Cross Pass, a route steeped in both natural beauty and historical significance. On the way stop at the Friendship monument, our path leads us to Stephantsminda, a quaint town surrounded by the majestic Caucasus Mountains. Here we will drive up to Gergeti mountain and enjoy beautiful panorama from the iconic Trinity Church. After the exploration of Kazbegi area, we'll drive to Gori, immersing ourselves in history at Stalin's birthplace and museum. Drive to Tbilisi. Check in to hotel.
Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast. Tour route: 225 km / 140 miles.
Friday: Lagodekhi – Border with Azerbaijan – Sheki
09:00 - drive to Lagodekhi border with Azerbaijan. Cross the border, meet your local guide and start exploring Azerbaijan – the land of fire. Drive to Sheki. On the way, visit the first Albanian church in Caucasus in the village Kish 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.
Overnight in Sheki. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 300 km / 190 miles.
Saturday: Shamakhi – Baku
09:00 - In the morning, drive to Baku. On the way visit historical mosque Juma and mausoleum of Seven Domes – Yeddi Gumbez in Shamakhi town. visit the Shirvan Shah's family grave yard. Arrival in Baku. Evening tour 1 hour.
Overnight in Baku. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 300 km / 190 miles.
Sunday: Absheron Peninsula – Gobustan – Baku
09:00 - 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. Continue to mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve. Gobustan is home to almost half of world’s mud volcanoes. Later 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. Drive to Yanardag Mountain with natural gas burning for several thousands of years.
Overnight in Baku. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 250 km / 155 miles.
Monday: Departure
Transfer to Baku airport for departure.
Included:
- Airport picks up & drops off;
- All excursions according itinerary;
- 4 star accommodation 8 nights in turistic locations;
- Entrance fees and museum tickets;
- Cable car tickets;
- Wine tasting in Kakheti;
- Guide service in English language.
Not included:
- International flight tickets;
- Personal, baggage & travel insurance;
- Entry visa, if applicable; please check your status at:
For Azerbaijan: https://evisa.gov.az/en/
For Georgia: https://www.evisa.gov.ge/GeoVisa/
Free cancellation: 15 days prior arrival;
Child up to 5 years: stays for free without additional bed;
Child 6 years and above: pays full price of the package;
Maximum group size: 8 persons .
Optional: additional night at the hotel: $80 per room including breakfast and taxes.
General terms & conditions
Trip note for 2022 departure dates: at this moment land borders between Azerbaijan and Georgia are closed due to Covid restrictions. If, situation will not change until your travel dates, then we should consider one from the following options:
- cover just 2 countries by land: Georgia and Armenia;
- use Tbilisi – Baku flight, not included in the tour price;
- move, or cancel the tour.
