Itinerary
Day 1 — Welcome to Baku
Our team will welcome you at airport and escort you to your hotel for a rest.
Route:
Baku
Accommodation:
Included
Austin hotel
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Not included
Day 2 — Exploring Baku
After enjoying a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we'll kick off the first day of our journey with a visit to the breathtaking Upland Park, the highest point of Baku, offering stunning panoramic views of the city's beautiful bay. From there, we'll move on to explore Baku's charming old city, where we'll take a stroll through the elegant buildings of the early 20th century and visit several historical monuments, including the iconic Shirvanshahs Palace, caravanserais, ancient mosques, the remains of St. Bartholomew church, the old Hammam, and the famous Maiden Tower. Additionally, we'll visit the breathtakingly beautiful Cultural Centre designed by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid. In the evening, we'll enjoy a delicious dinner before retiring for the night in Baku.
Route:
Baku
Activities:
City Walking
| 4 hours
,
Sightseeing
| 4 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Austin hotel
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Maiden Tower,
St. Bartholomew Church,
Shirvanshahs' Palace,
Upland Park.
Day 3 — Miracles of Gobustan
Today we'll visit Gobustan, a UNESCO heritage site with an impressive collection of petroglyphs. At the contemporary museum, we'll use modern technology to explore the engraved stones. Next, we'll visit the mud volcanoes, natural beauties of Azerbaijan. In the afternoon, we'll explore the fire temple Ateshgah and burning mountain, Yanardag. Overnight in Baku.
Route:
Baku
— Private car | 105 km · 2 h 15 min
— Yanardag
— Private car | 20 km · 30 min
— Baku
Activities:
Sightseeing
| 4 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Austin hotel
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Ateshgah Fire Temple,
Yanardag.
Day 4 — Oldest mosque of Azerbaijan
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Sheki. On the way, we will stop in Shamakhi, once the capital of the Shirvanshahs State, to visit the oldest mosque in Azerbaijan dating back to 743. Next, we will explore Nohur Lake in Gabala and Tufandag winter station before continuing on to Sheki. In Sheki, we will visit the stunning Sheki Khan's Palace and the local bazaar to discover the local culture and cuisine. Overnight in Sheki.
Route:
Baku
— Private car | 320 km · 5 h
— Sheki
Activities:
City Walking
| 2 hours
,
Sightseeing
| 3 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Issam hotel & spa Sheki
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Sheki Khans’ Palace.
Day 5 — Welcome to Georgia
After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit Sheki and its charming Khan Palace, the 18th century Caravanserai, and Kish village with the oldest church. Then, we will cross the border to Georgia and visit the quaint and flowering Bodbe Monastery. Later, we will explore the charming city of Sighnaghi, known as the "City of Love." Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Sighnaghi.
Route:
Sheki
— Private car | 120 km · 2 h 30 min
— Lagodekhi
— Private car | 70 km · 1 h 30 min
— Sighnaghi
Activities:
City Walking
| 2 hours
,
Sightseeing
| 4 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Hotel Brigitte
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Sighnaghi Wall,
Lagodekhi National Reserve,
Church of Kish,
Bodbe Monastery.
Day 6 — Georgia’s premier wine region
After a delicious breakfast in Sighnaghi, we'll visit the famous Tsinandali Estate, including a peaceful walk in the park, a tour of one of Georgia's oldest cellars, a visit to Prince Alexander Chavchavadze's house-museum, and a wine tasting on a tranquil terrace. We'll then take a leisurely walk in Telavi, the charming capital of Kakheti, and stop at the Gombori Pass to admire the beautiful mountains. On the way to the capital, we will visit the medieval fortress Ujarma. Dinner and overnight in Tbilisi.
Route:
Sighnaghi
— Private car | 170 km · 3 h 15 min
— Tbilisi
Activities:
City Walking
45 minutes
,
Sightseeing
| 3 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Old Meidan Tbilisi by Urban Hotels
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Monument of Erekle II,
Giant Plane Tree,
Telavi Bazaar,
Ujarma Fortress,
Tsinandali Palace.
Day 7 — Exploring Tbilisi
Your Tbilisi itinerary will include a fascinating exploration of the historic old town's pedestrian streets with its iconic wooden balconies, ancient churches like Anchiskhati and Sioni, and Meydan square. You'll discover the famous sulfur baths, mosque, and take a cable car to Narikala Fortress for breathtaking views. The Sololaki district, once home to artists and wealthy merchants, is another highlight. If you have energy, we'll watch a free open-air puppet show in front of Rezo Gabriadze Theatre. Dinner and overnight stay in Tbilisi.
Route:
Tbilisi
Activities:
City Walking
| 3 hours
,
Sightseeing
| 4 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Old Meidan Tbilisi by Urban Hotels
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Narikala Fortress,
Sioni Cathedral,
Meidani Square,
Sololaki District,
Gabriadze Theatre,
Anchiskhati Basilica,
Sulfur Baths,
Mother of Georgia,
Rustaveli Avenue,
Bridge of Peace,
Freedom Square,
Metekhi Church.
Day 8 — Discovering the Wonders of Kutaisi
Today, we will explore the breathtaking Kutaisi region, starting with a delicious lunch in Georgia's second-largest city, Kutaisi. Afterward, we'll visit the Gelati Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning ancient frescoes. Then, we'll continue to the Kumistavi Cave, also called Prometheus Cave, to witness an awe-inspiring display of underground rivers, lakes, stalactites, stalagmites, and petrified waterfalls. If time allows, we'll visit the Okatse Canyon and its stunning suspension bridge. Dinner and overnight in Gordi.
Route:
Tbilisi
— Private car | 230 km · 3 h 30 min
— Kutaisi
— Private car | 90 km · 2 h
— Zeda Gordi
Activities:
Sightseeing
| 4 hours
,
City Walking
| 1 hours
,
Caving
| 1 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Guest house in Gordi
* Or similar | Guest House |
Twin or double room, shared WC & shower on the floor
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Okatse Canyon,
Gelati Monastery,
Prometheus Cave,
Kutaisi Opera Theatre,
Kutaisi Green Bazaar,
Bagrati Cathedral,
White Bridge.
Day 9 — Discover Svaneti: Mestia, A UNESCO Heritage
Today, we'll venture to the stunning Svaneti region, stopping to visit the largest dam in Europe and enjoying lunch with views of glaciers and towering mountains. As we continue our journey, we'll pass alpine meadows, dense forests, and traditional Svanetian villages with their distinctive defensive towers, arriving at the small town of Mestia, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dinner and overnight stay in Mestia.
Route:
Zeda Gordi
— Private car | 200 km · 4 h 45 min
— Mestia
Activities:
Sightseeing
| 2 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Mestia Plaza
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Mount Tetnuldi,
Mount Ushba,
Enguri Dam.
Day 10 — Ushguli — The highest inhabited mountain community in Europe
Today, we'll journey to the highest inhabited village in Europe - Ushguli, a remote mountain community under UNESCO protection. Discover Svanetian identity through its unique Orthodox Christian beliefs and walk through Svan towers, the Lamaria Temple, St. George's and Savior's Churches. Enjoy a meal in the village before returning to Mestia to visit the museum of icons or the ethnographic museum. End the day by climbing the castle of Queen Tamar (time permitting). Dinner and overnight in Mestia.
Route:
Mestia
— Private car | 45 km · 1 h 30 min
— Ushguli
— Private car | 45 km · 1 h 30 min
— Mestia
Activities:
City Walking
| 3 hours
,
Sightseeing
| 4 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Mestia Plaza
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Svaneti Ethnography Museum,
Lamaria Church,
Chazhashi Savior Church,
St. George Church,
Queen Tamar Castle,
Mount Ushba,
Mount Tetnuldi.
Day 11 — Discover the rich history of Zugdidi, from Byzantium to Bonaparte
Today, we'll leave the high mountains of Svaneti and travel to the charming city of Zugdidi. Along the way, we'll visit the fascinating ethno-village of Sisauri to learn about traditional Georgian life. After lunch, we'll explore Zugdidi, visiting the stunning Dadiani Palace, a historical landmark that once belonged to the royal Dadiani family and housed objects owned by the Napoleon Bonaparte family. Dinner and overnight stay in Zugdidi.
Route:
Mestia
— Private car | 140 km · 3 h 30 min
— Zugdidi
Activities:
Sightseeing
| 3 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Shogi
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Zugdidi Botanical Garden,
Dadiani Palace.
Day 12 — "Heart of Georgia" — Gori
Today, we will continue our journey to the central region of Shida Kartli. After lunch on Rikoti pass, we will visit the cave city of Uplistsikhe, built along the Great Silk Road. Later, we will visit the Stalin Museum, dedicated to one of the most infamous Georgians in history. The museum provides a unique glimpse into the life of the Soviet dictator, as well as the USSR history. Dinner and overnight stay in Gori.
Route:
Zugdidi
— Private car | 280 km · 4 h 30 min
— Gori
Activities:
Sightseeing
| 2 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Guesthouse Hestia
* Or similar | Guest House |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Gori Fortress,
Uplistsikhe,
Gorijvari Church,
Stalin Museum.
Day 13 — Welcome to Armenia
After breakfast, we'll take a short tour of Gori before continuing our journey towards the Sadakhlo border. We'll arrive at the border by 14:00 and head straight to Sanahin Monastery, the oldest of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Armenia. From there, we'll visit Haghpat Monastery before finally reaching the charming city of Dilijan. Dinner and overnight stay in Dilijan.
Route:
Gori
— Private car | 155 km · 2 h 30 min
— Sadakhlo
— Private car | 160 km · 3 h
— Dilijan
Activities:
City Walking
| 1 hours
,
Sightseeing
| 2 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Cassanova hotel
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Haghpat Monastery,
Sanahin Monastery.
Day 14 — UNESCO World Heritage Site — Geghard Monastery
Today, we will embark on a journey to explore the cultural and natural wonders of Armenia. Our first stop will be the beautiful Sevanavank Monastery, followed by the iconic Garni pagan temple, one of the rare standing pagan temples in Armenia. Afterward, we will have a hands-on experience learning how to make Lavash, a traditional Armenian bread. We will also visit the natural monument Garni Gorge and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Geghard Monastery. Our day will conclude with a short tour of the city of Yerevan and a delicious dinner. Overnight stay in Yerevan.
Route:
Dilijan
— Private car | 160 km · 3 h
— Yerevan
Activities:
Sightseeing
| 4 hours
,
City Walking
| 1 hours
30 minutes
,
Masterclass
| 1 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Alba hotel Yerevan
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Temple of Garni,
Sevanavank Monastery,
Geghard Monastery.
Day 15 — Etchmiadzin Cathedral and museum
Today, we will start our journey by visiting Etchmiadzin Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. After that, we will visit the 7th-century Zvartnots Cathedral, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our last stop will be the ancient monastery of Khor Virap, which offers breathtaking views of Mount Ararat. Later, we'll take a short tour of the city of Yerevan, and enjoy a delicious dinner. Overnight stay in Yerevan.
Route:
Yerevan
— Private car | 85 km · 1 h 45 min
— Khor Virap
— Private car | 45 km · 1 h
— Yerevan
Activities:
City Walking
45 minutes
,
Sightseeing
| 3 hours
Accommodation:
Included
Alba hotel Yerevan
* Or similar | Hotel |
Comfortable accommodation, private WC & shower
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Full day
Visited Attractions*:
Mount Ararat,
Zvartnots Cathedral,
Etchmiadzin Cathedral,
Khor Virap.
Day 16 — Departure and farewell from the Caucasus
It's time to say goodbye as our team will accompany you to the airport, hoping that you have enjoyed your trip with us and created unforgettable memories that will stay with you forever. We wish you safe travels and hope to see you again soon!
Route:
Yerevan
Accommodation:
Not Included
Meals:
breakfast: included,
lunch: not included,
dinner: not included
Guide: Not included
Our tour program's list of attractions is a guide, not exhaustive.
Unlisted sites may be visited, and listed ones might be viewed from a distance.
Conditions like operating hours, weather, or local rules may affect access. Thank you for your understanding.