Highlights of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia Tour description
In 2010 we started a new combined tour to Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. After the collapse of the Russian Empire, these three countries became part of the short-lived Trans-Caucasian Democratic Federative Republic. The republic dissolved in May 1918, and Azerbaijan declared independence, which lasted until the Bolshevik Red Army invaded it in April 1920. Georgia and Armenia suffered the same fate and eventually became part of the Soviet Union. With the demise of the Soviet Union, they all have become independent Republics again. This little known part of the world offers stunning sceneries as well as unique history and is ideal for our 9-day tour.
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TOUR DETAILS
2022/2023 pricing, please contact us for an estimate anytime
2020 Land Cost Per Person (double occupancy, 3* and 4*hotels)
Available Anytime – $2805
Single Supplement: $445
This tour operates with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 travelers. Other group rates available upon request. Please contact us for a current price estimate.
UNESCO SITES:
- Jvari Church
- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- Etchmiatsin Cathedral
Price Includes:
- Accommodation
- Air conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide service
- Meals as mentioned
- All entrance fees
- 1 bottle of water (0.5lt) per person per day
Price Does Not Include:
- Airfare (unless otherwise arranged)
- Departure and custom fees
- Gratuities and individual daily expenses
- Additional beverages
- Travel insurance
- Trip cancellation
- Medical and luggage insurance are recommended for coverage against all unforeseen circumstances
- E-visa Fees to Azerbaijan
- Tips for driver and guide
Day 1: Arrival
Arrive in Baku. Meet in the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight in Baku(D)
Day 2: Baku – Shemakha – Sheki
Baku city tour. Visit Old City, Shirvanshahs Palace, Maiden Tower, and Taza Bazaar. Drive to Sheki.
Dinner and overnight in Sheki.(B, L, D)
Day 3: Sheki – Azerbaijan – Georgia Border (Lagodekhi) – Telavi 
Visit Sheky Khans’ Palace, local history museum, Shebeke craft workshop, Sheki Bazaar, and the local sweet bakery. Next, we travel to Lagodekhi checkpoint and cross over into Georgia. Taste wine at a local winery and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Nekresi Monastery (4th century) with its churches and the Palace of the Bishop. Continue to Gremi Architectural Complex (16th century; closed on Mondays). Transfer to Telavi. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Telavi.(B, L, D)
Day 4: Telavi – Sighnaghi – Tbilisi 
In the morning we enjoy some free time at the farmers’ colorful market and then continue to explore a farmer’s house to see a unique 300 year-old wine cellar. We get acquainted with the Georgian way of wine-making, quite different from the European one, and taste some of the typical wines of the region. Later we drive to the fortified town of Sighnaghi (18th century). The town preserves its original characteristics and now offers visitors stunning views of the surrounding Caucasus Mountains. Drive to Tbilisi. Free time upon arrival. Dinner at a traditional Georgian restaurant. Overnight in Tbilisi. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Tbilisi
Tbilisi sightseeing tour includes Metekhi Church (13th century) overlooking the river Mtkvari; Sulphur Baths; Narikala Fortress (by cable car, if available), one of the oldest fortifications in the city (4th century); the Synagogue; Sioni Cathedral (6-7th century), which houses the cross of St. Nino, the woman who brought Christianity to Georgia, and; Anchiskhati Church (6th century). All these sights mark the end of the Old Town and they are in close proximity and pleasant walking distance. Afterwards we visit the stunning treasury of the Georgian National Museum (closed on Mondays) before taking a stroll along Rustaveli Avenue, the main street in Tbilisi.
In the afternoon we have either free time or enjoy an optional tour to the 19th century Tbilisian hallways in Sololaki district. Dinner at a family with the masterclass of Khachapuri (cheese pie) and Khinkali (dumplings) preparation. Overnight at a hotel in Tbilisi. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Gori – Tbilisi 
After breakfast we visit the ancient capital and religious center of Georgia, Mtskheta (300 years old), and see its historical places: Jvari Church (6th century) and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century), where the Robe of Christ is buried. Both Jvari and Svetitkhoveli are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Later we visit the town of Gori, the heart of Kartli region and its historical places: Uplistsikhe Cave Town (1st millennium BC) and Stalin Museum. Uplistsikhe is the place where the Great Silk Road used to pass. This is an old and interesting complex with dwelling quarters, wine cellars, bakeries, and a basilica church hewn out in rock. Afterwards we drive back to Tbilisi. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at a hotel in Tbilisi. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Tbilisi – Georgia-Armenia border(Sadakhlo) – Sevan –Dilijan – Yerevan 
In the morning, we will drive to the Georgia-Armenia border (Sadakhlo), change transportation and guide, and after some border formalities continue the trip to Armenia. Drive to Lori region. Lunch at a local restaurant. The excursion follows into Dilijan with charming nature and extraordinary architecture. Visit Lake Sevan. Climb up Sevan Peninsula and see Sevanavank Monastery (9th century) atop the mountain. Drive to Yerevan. Dinner and overnight in Yerevan.(B, L, D)
Day 8: Yerevan – Echmiatsin – Zvartnots – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan 
Yerevan city tour. Drive to Armavir region to visit Etchmiatsin Cathedral (303 AD), included in UNESCO World Heritage List, St. Hripsime Church, and Zartnots Temple (643 AD). Return to Yerevan. Visit State History Museum of Armenia. Drive to Kotayk region. Excursion to Garni, the only pagan temple (1 AD) in Armenia. Nearby is the beautiful Christian Monastery of Geghard, carved out of solid rock (4-13th centuries). Dinner and overnight in Yerevan. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Departure
Transfer to the airport and departure.
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