Short description of the tour: this tour includes three countries of the South Caucasus – it’s a unique opportunity to visit all countries during one trip. While this trip you will see the unique nature of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, and experience many interesting facts about these religions, cultures and traditions. You will taste national dishes of Armenian, Georgian and Azerbaijan cuisines.
The route of the trip is easy and comfortable. We organize transfers only by new and modern transport, and we have many stops to enjoy and walk around. During the stops our guests can have a rest, listen to our guides and enjoy the main sights. Tour in three countries of the South Caucasusis suitable for tourists of any age (except for children under 8 years old).
Total duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Total route: 2200 km
The main attractions:
In Azerbaijan - Old city Baku*, "Burning mountain" Yanardag, Fire temple Ateshgah, Reserve Gobustan*, Diri Baba Mausoleum, Heydar Aliyev Center, Sheki old town*
In Georgia - Capital Tbilisi, Old capital Mtskheta and Jvari monastery*, Tsinandali estate, Bodbe monastery, city of love Sighnaghi, Georgian military road, Joseph Stalin Museum in Gori, Uplistsikhe cave complex
In Armenia - Capital Yerevan, Dilijan resort, Sevan lake, Temple of Garni, Gegard monastery*, Khor Virap monastery, Echmiadzin cathedral and archaeological site Zvartnots*
*UNESCO World Heritage Site
Duration of the excursion day: ~7 hours
Route length: ~80 km
Walking tour with guide at Old city in Baku with visual over look of Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, workshops of artisans, etc.
Visit to Yanardag Mountain, where natural gas comes out of the ground and spontaneously ignites.
Visit to the Ateshgah temple and the village, which was built in the XVII by the followers of Zoroastrianism.
Return to Baku.
Duration of the excursion day: ~8 hours
Route length: ~140 km
Excursion to the Gobustan reserve, where ancient cave paintings of different periods were found.
Visit to mud volcanoes, by the number of which Azerbaijan ranks first in the world.
Acquaintance with the history of oil production in Azerbaijan, which in the 19th century led to the development of the country, a stop at the first oil rig.
Return to Baku. Visiting the cultural center of Heydar Aliyev. On its territory there are many exhibition displays that tell about the culture of the country.
Duration of the excursion day: ~9 hours
Route length: ~300 km
Visit to the mausoleum of the imperishable old man Diribaba (XV century).
Guided walking tour in the city of Shemakha, which houses one of the oldest mosques in the Caucasus.
Stop at Lake Nokhur and traditional Azerbaijani tea-drinking with jam.
Transfer to Sheki, hotel accommodation.
Duration of the excursion day: ~9 hours
Route length: ~200 km
A guided walk through the old city of Sheki - one of the oldest settlements in Azerbaijan. Excursion to the Khan's palace. An opportunity to learn how to cook the famous Azerbaijani sweet “Sheki baklava”, try and buy it.
Moving to Georgia.
Excursion to the castle of Gremy XV-XVII centuries.
Transfer to Telavi, hotel accommodation.
Duration of the excursion day: ~ 8hours
Route length: ~190 km
Guided walk through the capital of the Kakheti region - the city of Telavi, an external examination of the fortress wall of Batonistsikhe.
Visit to the estate of a prominent Georgian of the XIX century - Alexander Chavchavadze; learning about the methods of Georgian winemaking. Wine tasting.
Excursion to the Bodbe Monastery, where baptist of Georgia St. Nino was buried in the 4th century.
Guided walk through the city of Sighnaghi (Signagi) with a view of the mountains of the Caucasus.
Transfer to Tbilisi, hotel accommodation
Duration of the excursion day: ~8 hours
Route length: ~80 km
A tour in Tbilisi by transport and on foot with a tour of the main attractions: the Old Town, the quarter of sulfur baths of Abanotubani, Metekhi Temple, Freedom Square, Rustaveli Avenue and others.
Visiting the ancient capital of Georgia - the city of Mtskheta. Inspection of the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, erected over the tunic of Jesus Christ.
Visit to the monastery of Jvari VI century.
Return to Tbilisi.
Dinner in a national restaurant (Georgian cuisine).
Duration of the excursion day: ~10 hours
Route length: ~310 km
Excursion along the Georgian Military Road with magnificent landscapes.
A visit to the medieval fortress of Ananuri.
Stop at the Cross Pass at an altitude of 2395 meters.
Climbing on off-road vehicles from the village of Kazbegi to the village of Gergeti, where the Trinity Church (XIV) is located.
Return to Tbilisi.
Duration of the excursion day: ~9 hours
Route length: ~290 km
Moving to Armenia.
Guided walk through the balneological resort of Dilijan, visiting workshops of artisans.
Stop at the mountainous lake Sevan - the largest lake in the Caucasus (an area of 1240 sq km).
Transfer to Yerevan, hotel accommodation.
Duration of the excursion day: ~9 hours
Route length: ~100 km
Sightseeing tour around Yerevan by transport and on foot - the Vernissage exhibition complex, Erebuni fortress, Tsitsenakaberd memorial complex dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, etc. Visit to the carpet factory.
Excursion to the Garni temple of the ancient period.
Workshop on the preparation of Armenian lavash.
Visit to the Geghard Monastery, where for many years the tip of the spear, with which Jesus was pierced on the cross, was kept.
Return to Yerevan.
Dinner in a national restaurant (Armenian cuisine).
Duration of the excursion day: ~9 hours
Route length: ~250 km
Visit to the monastery of Khor Virap, where the Armenian King Trdat III was baptized in the 4th century. After that Armenia was the first country n the world to adopt Christianity as the state religion. This is the best view of mountain Ararat.
Transfer to Areni wine village, wine tasting at the factory.
Visiting Noravank monastery, visiting the traditional architectural monuments of “khachkars”.
Return to Yerevan.
Transfer to Yerevan Airport.
Departure.
The route may be adjusted depending on weather conditions
Included:
- group transfers airport in Baku – hotel in Baku and hotel in Yerevan – airport in Yerevan
- DBL/TWIN accommodation in hotels in Baku (3 nights), Shekhi (1 night), Telavi (1 night),Tbilisi (4 nights), Yerevan (4 nights)
- meals: breakfast at hotel, 3 dinners in a national restaurants (alcoholic drinks for an additional fee)
- transport
- guide services
- entrance tickets
- tea-drinking with jam in Azerbaijan
- workshop on lavash baking in Armenia
- wine tasting in Georgia and Armenia
- the rent of off-road vehicles for the climb to the church in Gergeti
Not included:
- flight
- food beyond what is stated above
- medical insurance
- visa fees
Additionally organized meals are possible for extra charge