12-day Best Of Georgia And Azerbaijan Tour
Whats included?
Itinerary
11x Breakfast
11x Breakfast
11x Dinner
11x Dinner
Accommodation included: 11 nights
Accommodation included: 11 nights
Azerbaijan e-visa
Azerbaijan e-visa
Entry/Admission - Georgian National Museum
Entry/Admission - Georgian National Museum
Entry/Admission - Narikala Fortress
Entry/Admission - Narikala Fortress
Entry/Admission - The City-Museum Reserve...
Entry/Admission - The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta
Entry/Admission - Prometheus Cave
Entry/Admission - Prometheus Cave
Entry/Admission - Gelati Monastery
Entry/Admission - Gelati Monastery
Entry/Admission - Bagrati Cathedral
Entry/Admission - Bagrati Cathedral
Entry/Admission - Vardzia
Entry/Admission - Vardzia
Entry/Admission - Rabati Castle
Entry/Admission - Rabati Castle
Entry/Admission - Stalin Museum
Entry/Admission - Stalin Museum
Entry/Admission - Alaverdi Monastery
Entry/Admission - Alaverdi Monastery
Entry/Admission - Gremi Citadel and...
Entry/Admission - Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels
Entry/Admission - Bodbe Monastery of...
Entry/Admission - Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino
Entry/Admission - Church of Kish
Entry/Admission - Church of Kish
Entry/Admission - Sheki Khan's Palace
Entry/Admission - Sheki Khan's Palace
Entry/Admission - Baku Old City
Entry/Admission - Baku Old City
Entry/Admission - Gobustan Rock Art
Entry/Admission - Gobustan Rock Art
Entry/Admission - Yanar Dag
Entry/Admission - Yanar Dag
Not included:
Personal travel insurance
Personal travel insurance
Excursions not mentioned in the...
Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi
Pass By: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
Our driver will be waiting for you at the pick-up point ready to transfer you to your hotel. No activities are planned for the arrival day.
Meals included:
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 2: Tbilisi
Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
After breakfast at the hotel, youโll enjoy guided sightseeing of the Georgian capital.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Georgian National Museum, 3, Rustaveli Ave, Tbilisi 0105 Georgia
We visit the treasury of Georgian National Museum and take a stroll along Rustaweli Avenue, Tbilisiโs main street
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Georgia
From the riverfront, weโll hop on a cable car which will take us to the 4th century Narikala Fortress, which occupies a prominent position on a hill overlooking the city. The viewโs fabulous.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 3: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Kutaisi
Stop At: The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta, Mtskheta Georgia
The former capital and religious heart of Georgia is located at Mtskheta. There weโll show you the 6th century Djvari Church and the 11th century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Prometheus Cave, Kumistavi Georgia
We visit Prometheus Cave. Inside thereโs a breathtaking array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 4: Kutaisi - Gelati - Bagrati - Akhaltsikhe
Stop At: Tskaltubo, Tskaltubo, Kutaisi, Imereti Region
Today we start at a local farmersโ market.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Road to Gelati Monastery, Motsameta, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
We check out the UNESCO-listed Gelati monastery complex and then move on to the 12th Bagrati Cathedral.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bagrati Cathedral, Bagrati Street, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
We will visit Bagrati Cathedral in Kutaisi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kutaisi, Kutaisi, Imereti Region
City tour around Kutaisi.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Akhaltsikhe, Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region
Free time in the city.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 5: Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia - Rabati Fortress - Akhaltsikhe
Stop At: Vardzia, Erusheti Mountain, Aspindza 383770 Georgia
Weโll explore Vardzia - a subterranean complex consisting of 300 or so caves cut from the mountain.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Rabati Castle, Akhaltsikhe Georgia
We visit the Ethnographic Museum housed in Rabati Fortress.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 6: Akhaltsikhe - Borjomi - Gori - Uplistikhe - Tbilisi
Stop At: Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Imereti Region
We drive towards Borjomi Park.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stalin Museum, 32 Stalin Avenue Stalin Park, Gori 1400 Georgia
Next stop is the town of Gori - the birthplace of Soviet leader Stalin where we visit a museum dedicated to his life.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uplistsiche Cave Town, Kvakhvreli 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori, Gori 1423 Georgia
We pay a visit to Uplistikhe, another atmospheric cave city.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
Afterwards we return to Tbilisi, for dinner accompanied by folk dancing.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 7: Tbilisi - Alaverdi - Napareuli - Gremi - Signagi
Stop At: Alaverdi Monastery, Alaverdi, Kutaisi Georgia
Visits to Alaverdi Monastery introduce us to the architectural heritage of the region.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels, Gremi village, Gremi 383330 Georgia
Visit to Gremi Fortress.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Napareuli, Napareuli, Telavi, Kakheti Region
A wine tasting has been arranged in the Twins Wine Cellar in Napareuli.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sighnaghi, Sighnaghi, Kakheti Region
City tour. This afternoon, weโll continue on to the picturesque town of Sighnaghi. Its cobbled streets, fortified walls and views across lush valleys make it one of the prettiest towns in the country.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 8: Signagi - Bodbe - Azerbaijan border - Sheki
Stop At: Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, Signagi Georgia
Close to Signagi is the Bodbe Monastery of St Nino.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Church of Kish, Sheki Azerbaijan
Continuing towards Sheki, we stop at Kish. This village is the site of a centuries-old Albanian church which was incorporated into the Armenian Apostolic Church back in 1836. Near the church youโll find an ancient cemetery where, visible through a glass cupola, youโll see numerous human remains. These bodies are impressively tall, appearing to be 2.5 metres or more. The Albanians who once resided here were giants with white skin and golden hair, very unlike the inhabitants of the modern Caucasian nations.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 9: Sheki - Shamakhi - Baku
Stop At: Sheki Khan's Palace, Sheki 0055 Azerbaijan
An excursion to Sheki will delight; this is the oldest city in Azerbaijan. In ancient times people sold silk here. It was famous among merchants from the Great Silk Road. Thereโs much to see here including the history museum. The star of Shekiโs show is Khan's Summer Palace with its wonderful faรงades built from brick, river stones and oak, decorated with floral motives. Its interior design impresses even more. Within its six rooms, you can see different frescoes painted by talented craftsman; some of them feature flowers, while others give us pictures of hunting or battle scenes. There are two beautiful mirrored balconies, ornate decoration using rare coloured Venetian glass and exquisite paintings featuring colourful depictions of birds and animals. The first floor of this palace shows Khanโs richness and powerful reign. A great number of animals and hunting motifs on the walls are thought to be symbols of nobility.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Shamakhi, Shamakhi, Daghlig Shirvan Region
Azerbaijan has a long history, as demonstrated by places such as Shamakhi. It was once the capital of the Shirvan Empire and the base of the Shirvan Dynasty. These days Shamakhi is famous for its winemaking. Visiting this city youโll have an opportunity to acquaint yourself with the Yeddi Gumbez mausoleum, whose imposing domes rise mysteriously above an almost silent valley. From here there are stunning views back to Shamakhi. Not far away, youโll encounter the tombs of Diri Baba. Equally atmospheric, the structures are built into the rock giving the appearance of an eagleโs nest. As we approach, only the front is visible; the other sides are disguised by the cliffs from which they were hewn, giving the impression that the tomb is suspended off the ground. The monument has two storeys: while the lower floor was probably for servants, the upper, reached by stairs, would have been the salon. Whether it is a sacred site or a place of burial is up for interpretation.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 10: Baku
Stop At: Baku, Baku, Absheron Region
Panoramic city tour. We begin our discovery of the city of Baku, enjoying a sightseeing tour of Bakuโs most absorbing sights. Weโll visit to the cityโs main monumental, historical and architectural attractions before climbing to the cityโs highest point at Upland Park for an impressive panorama of the Azeri capital and its bay.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Weโll descend to the old city, known locally as Icheri sheher. This was all there was of Baku until the mid-19th century when, as a result of the oil boom, a growth spurt caused the city to spill beyond its defensive walls. This tiny area measures just 22 square hectares and yet it contains so many significant sights, including the Shirvanshakhs Palace, the Maiden Tower and the Karavansaray, once the place of merchantsโ rest. Today, just 1300 families call Icheri sheher, this city within a city, home. Itโs a delightful place to take an evening stroll through the maze of streets to the gathering place of Fountains Square.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 11: Baku - Gobustan - Yanar Dag - Baku
Stop At: Gobustan Rock Art, Gobustan Settlement - Garadagh District 60 km South of Baku, Qobustan 1080 Azerbaijan
Today after breakfast our guide will be waiting to collect you for your included excursion to Gobustan. Gobustan National Park is situated in East Azerbaijan and borders the southern slopes of the Major Caucasus ridge to the north, Pirsaat River to the west, the Harami and Mishov Mountains to the south and the Caspian Sea and Absheron peninsula to the east. Gobustan is an archaeological reserve and a culturally important landscape of historic rock carvings. Over 6000 petroglyphs have been discovered here together with ancient caves and archaeological remains. Incredibly, some are thought to date from as early as the 18th century BC and offer a fascinating insight into the evolution of human activity, showing scenes of mountain goat hunts, maritime imagery and ceremonial dances as well as domestic tableaux.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Yanar Dag, Binagadi-Balakhany Highway Absheron Peninsula - Village of Mammadli, Baku 0125 Azerbaijan
We make a stop at Yanar Dag. This intriguing natural phenomenon is known as the Burning Rock. Itโs fuelled by seepage of natural gas and regularly sees flames up to three metres high rising from the sandstone hillside. Itโs thought by some that Yanar Dag is the reason Azerbaijan has the nickname, the Land of Fire.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 12: Baku
Pass By: Baku, Baku, Absheron Region
Today marks the end of your tour. Our driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby ready to transfer you to the airport or any other departure point. No activities are planned for the departure day.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Tbilisi
Pass By: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
Our driver will be waiting for you at the pick-up point ready to transfer you to your hotel. No activities are planned for the arrival day.
Meals included:
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 2: Tbilisi
Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
After breakfast at the hotel, youโll enjoy guided sightseeing of the Georgian capital.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Georgian National Museum, 3, Rustaveli Ave, Tbilisi 0105 Georgia
We visit the treasury of Georgian National Museum and take a stroll along Rustaweli Avenue, Tbilisiโs main street
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Georgia
From the riverfront, weโll hop on a cable car which will take us to the 4th century Narikala Fortress, which occupies a prominent position on a hill overlooking the city. The viewโs fabulous.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 3: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Kutaisi
Stop At: The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta, Mtskheta Georgia
The former capital and religious heart of Georgia is located at Mtskheta. There weโll show you the 6th century Djvari Church and the 11th century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Prometheus Cave, Kumistavi Georgia
We visit Prometheus Cave. Inside thereโs a breathtaking array of stalactites and stalagmites.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 4: Kutaisi - Gelati - Bagrati - Akhaltsikhe
Stop At: Tskaltubo, Tskaltubo, Kutaisi, Imereti Region
Today we start at a local farmersโ market.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Road to Gelati Monastery, Motsameta, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
We check out the UNESCO-listed Gelati monastery complex and then move on to the 12th Bagrati Cathedral.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bagrati Cathedral, Bagrati Street, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
We will visit Bagrati Cathedral in Kutaisi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kutaisi, Kutaisi, Imereti Region
City tour around Kutaisi.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Akhaltsikhe, Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region
Free time in the city.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 5: Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia - Rabati Fortress - Akhaltsikhe
Stop At: Vardzia, Erusheti Mountain, Aspindza 383770 Georgia
Weโll explore Vardzia - a subterranean complex consisting of 300 or so caves cut from the mountain.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Rabati Castle, Akhaltsikhe Georgia
We visit the Ethnographic Museum housed in Rabati Fortress.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 6: Akhaltsikhe - Borjomi - Gori - Uplistikhe - Tbilisi
Stop At: Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Imereti Region
We drive towards Borjomi Park.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stalin Museum, 32 Stalin Avenue Stalin Park, Gori 1400 Georgia
Next stop is the town of Gori - the birthplace of Soviet leader Stalin where we visit a museum dedicated to his life.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uplistsiche Cave Town, Kvakhvreli 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori, Gori 1423 Georgia
We pay a visit to Uplistikhe, another atmospheric cave city.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
Afterwards we return to Tbilisi, for dinner accompanied by folk dancing.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 7: Tbilisi - Alaverdi - Napareuli - Gremi - Signagi
Stop At: Alaverdi Monastery, Alaverdi, Kutaisi Georgia
Visits to Alaverdi Monastery introduce us to the architectural heritage of the region.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels, Gremi village, Gremi 383330 Georgia
Visit to Gremi Fortress.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Napareuli, Napareuli, Telavi, Kakheti Region
A wine tasting has been arranged in the Twins Wine Cellar in Napareuli.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sighnaghi, Sighnaghi, Kakheti Region
City tour. This afternoon, weโll continue on to the picturesque town of Sighnaghi. Its cobbled streets, fortified walls and views across lush valleys make it one of the prettiest towns in the country.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 8: Signagi - Bodbe - Azerbaijan border - Sheki
Stop At: Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, Signagi Georgia
Close to Signagi is the Bodbe Monastery of St Nino.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Church of Kish, Sheki Azerbaijan
Continuing towards Sheki, we stop at Kish. This village is the site of a centuries-old Albanian church which was incorporated into the Armenian Apostolic Church back in 1836. Near the church youโll find an ancient cemetery where, visible through a glass cupola, youโll see numerous human remains. These bodies are impressively tall, appearing to be 2.5 metres or more. The Albanians who once resided here were giants with white skin and golden hair, very unlike the inhabitants of the modern Caucasian nations.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 9: Sheki - Shamakhi - Baku
Stop At: Sheki Khan's Palace, Sheki 0055 Azerbaijan
An excursion to Sheki will delight; this is the oldest city in Azerbaijan. In ancient times people sold silk here. It was famous among merchants from the Great Silk Road. Thereโs much to see here including the history museum. The star of Shekiโs show is Khan's Summer Palace with its wonderful faรงades built from brick, river stones and oak, decorated with floral motives. Its interior design impresses even more. Within its six rooms, you can see different frescoes painted by talented craftsman; some of them feature flowers, while others give us pictures of hunting or battle scenes. There are two beautiful mirrored balconies, ornate decoration using rare coloured Venetian glass and exquisite paintings featuring colourful depictions of birds and animals. The first floor of this palace shows Khanโs richness and powerful reign. A great number of animals and hunting motifs on the walls are thought to be symbols of nobility.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Shamakhi, Shamakhi, Daghlig Shirvan Region
Azerbaijan has a long history, as demonstrated by places such as Shamakhi. It was once the capital of the Shirvan Empire and the base of the Shirvan Dynasty. These days Shamakhi is famous for its winemaking. Visiting this city youโll have an opportunity to acquaint yourself with the Yeddi Gumbez mausoleum, whose imposing domes rise mysteriously above an almost silent valley. From here there are stunning views back to Shamakhi. Not far away, youโll encounter the tombs of Diri Baba. Equally atmospheric, the structures are built into the rock giving the appearance of an eagleโs nest. As we approach, only the front is visible; the other sides are disguised by the cliffs from which they were hewn, giving the impression that the tomb is suspended off the ground. The monument has two storeys: while the lower floor was probably for servants, the upper, reached by stairs, would have been the salon. Whether it is a sacred site or a place of burial is up for interpretation.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 10: Baku
Stop At: Baku, Baku, Absheron Region
Panoramic city tour. We begin our discovery of the city of Baku, enjoying a sightseeing tour of Bakuโs most absorbing sights. Weโll visit to the cityโs main monumental, historical and architectural attractions before climbing to the cityโs highest point at Upland Park for an impressive panorama of the Azeri capital and its bay.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Weโll descend to the old city, known locally as Icheri sheher. This was all there was of Baku until the mid-19th century when, as a result of the oil boom, a growth spurt caused the city to spill beyond its defensive walls. This tiny area measures just 22 square hectares and yet it contains so many significant sights, including the Shirvanshakhs Palace, the Maiden Tower and the Karavansaray, once the place of merchantsโ rest. Today, just 1300 families call Icheri sheher, this city within a city, home. Itโs a delightful place to take an evening stroll through the maze of streets to the gathering place of Fountains Square.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 11: Baku - Gobustan - Yanar Dag - Baku
Stop At: Gobustan Rock Art, Gobustan Settlement - Garadagh District 60 km South of Baku, Qobustan 1080 Azerbaijan
Today after breakfast our guide will be waiting to collect you for your included excursion to Gobustan. Gobustan National Park is situated in East Azerbaijan and borders the southern slopes of the Major Caucasus ridge to the north, Pirsaat River to the west, the Harami and Mishov Mountains to the south and the Caspian Sea and Absheron peninsula to the east. Gobustan is an archaeological reserve and a culturally important landscape of historic rock carvings. Over 6000 petroglyphs have been discovered here together with ancient caves and archaeological remains. Incredibly, some are thought to date from as early as the 18th century BC and offer a fascinating insight into the evolution of human activity, showing scenes of mountain goat hunts, maritime imagery and ceremonial dances as well as domestic tableaux.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Yanar Dag, Binagadi-Balakhany Highway Absheron Peninsula - Village of Mammadli, Baku 0125 Azerbaijan
We make a stop at Yanar Dag. This intriguing natural phenomenon is known as the Burning Rock. Itโs fuelled by seepage of natural gas and regularly sees flames up to three metres high rising from the sandstone hillside. Itโs thought by some that Yanar Dag is the reason Azerbaijan has the nickname, the Land of Fire.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.
Day 12: Baku
Pass By: Baku, Baku, Absheron Region
Today marks the end of your tour. Our driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby ready to transfer you to the airport or any other departure point. No activities are planned for the departure day.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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