Discover South Caucasus (13 Days)

Explore the puzzle of cultures of the South Caucasus.

The south Caucasus comprises three unique, yet interconnected Countires: Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan. The history of Orthodox Christian Georgia, Gregorian Christian Armenia and Muslim Azerbaijan is blend in centuries of friendship and battle for survival. Still each country is unique with its own distinct customs, traditions and religion. The Caucasus boasts the evidence of flourishing culture with impressive architectural monuments, archaeological and pagan sites, monastic jewels and centuries old mosques, nature sites, National parks as well as cities.

Tour at a glance

Countries: Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
Best season: June to July
Total Touring Distance ≈ 2385 km
Total driving time ≈ 41,5 hours
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 400 km
Longest driving time per day ≈ 6 hours
Walking total ≈ 13 hours
Adapted for travellers with disabilities: partly
Tour code: GU-03

Complete 13-Day Georgia Tour Itinerary

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13 Days

Detailed Daily Program

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Day 1: Arrival to Baku

Day 1

Day 1 Arrival to Baku

(touring distance ≈ 20km/driving time ≈ 0,5 hours) Transfer to the hotel on supplementary basis, without guide*; Overnight in Baku.

Day 2: Baku Old City & Absheron Peninsula tour

Day 2

Day 2 Baku Old City & Absheron Peninsula tour

(touring distance ≈ 50km/driving time ≈ 1,5 hours) Explore old town of Baku, called Ichari Shahar which is also a fortress. In the afternoon proceed to Absheron peninsula. The wide plain of Absheron with ravines and salt lakes, vineyards and tea plantations is particularly noted for its oil deposits. • Baku City Tour. Shirvanshah’s Palace, Maidan Tower, Ateshgah, Carpet Museum; • Free time for lunch; • Drive to Absheron Peninsual. Visit the Yanar Dagh – the burning mountain Yanar Dag, Mardakan Castle, Ramana Castle; Overnight in Baku.

Day 3: Baku-Gobustan-Shamakhi-Sheki

Day 3

Day 3 Baku-Gobustan-Shamakhi-Sheki

(touring distance ≈ 400km/driving time ≈ 6 hours) Visit Gobustan Rock Art Cultural landscape representing an outstanding collection of over 7000 rock engravings and drive to Sheki. En route visit historical and religious sites of Shemakhi. • Drive to Gobustan. Visit Gobustan National Park. Drive to Shamakhi. Visiting Diribaba Mausoleum; • Free time for lunch; • Visit Juma-Mosque (Friday Mosque) of Shamakhi city; • Visit Seven Domes – the complex of tombs built for Shirvan’s royal family in 18th c. Drive to Sheki Overnight in Sheki.

Day 4: Sheki- Lagodekhi Border-Tbilisi

Day 4

Day 4 Sheki- Lagodekhi Border-Tbilisi

(touring distance ≈ 295km/driving time ≈ 5 hours) Enjoy Sheki sightseeing tour and drive to Georgian. After bordercrossing continue sightseeing in Georgia. • Visit Sheki Khan’s Palace; • Departure to Lagodegkhi Border (required walking distance approx. 500m); • Free time for lunch*; • Nekresi Architectural Complex; short walking tour in Telavi; after visits departure to Tbilisi Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 5: Half Day Tbilisi City Tour

Day 5

Day 5 Half Day Tbilisi City Tour

(touring distance ≈ 40km/driving time ≈ 1 hours) Visit Tbilisi, a town which conquers you with increasing fascination and lodges in your heart forever. • Tbilisi Sightseeing tour. Sights to visit: Old City, Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, Abanotubani, - Sulphur bath district, Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, Rustaveli Avenue • Free time for lunch • Suggested places to visit on supplementary basis: National Museum of Georgia*, Open Air Ethnographic Museum* Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 6: Round trip to Wine Region - Kakheti

Day 6

Day 6 Round trip to Wine Region - Kakheti

(touring distance ≈ 230km/driving time ≈ 4 hours) Kakheti region is well-known for its hardworking, good-tempered people, and mostly for its wines. Ancient Georgian traditional Qvevri winemaking is listed in Intangible Cultural Heritage Monuments by UNESCO. • Drive to Kakheti region • Visit: Bodbe Nunnery, Sighnaghi - City of Love • Free time for lunch • Wine tasting at local winery • Drive to Tbilisi Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 7: From Tbilisi to Khevi Province

Day 7

Day 7 From Tbilisi to Khevi Province

(touring distance ≈ 200km/driving time ≈ 3,5 hours) In order to see the high peaks, roaring rivers and mountain lifestyle of Georgia’s northern borderlands travel to Stepantsminda via Mtskheta (UNESCO site) - former capital, historical and religious center of country. • Drive to the former capital of Mtskheta. Sights to visit: Jvari Monastery (UNESCO), Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (UNESCO) • Free time for lunch • Photo Stops along Georgian Military Highway • Hike up to Gergeti Trinity church – approx. 3hrs. hiking (or on supplementary basis 4WD vehicle*) Overnight in Gudauri.

Day 8: Trip to the oldest urban settlement in Georgia

Day 8

Day 8 Trip to the oldest urban settlement in Georgia

(touring distance ≈ 315km/driving time ≈ 5 hours) From Gudauri highlands drive to picturesque Borjomi valley, across fertile lands of Kartli region, known for numerous religious, cultural and archaeological sites. • Drive to Uplistsikhe cave town via Ananuri architectural complex. Explore Uplistsikhe rock-hewn town • Free time for lunch • Stalin’s Museum and the house, where Stalin, the leader of Soviet Union, was born • Drive to Akhaltsikhe via Borjomi. Visit Borjomi Park to taste Brojomi mineral water • Visit Stalin’s Museum and the house, where Stalin, the leader of Soviet Union, was born; • Drive to Akhaltsikhe via Borjomi. Visit Borjomi Park to taste Brojomi mineral water; Overnight in Akhaltsikhe.

Day 9: Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia – Tbilisi

Day 9

Day 9 Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia – Tbilisi

(touring distance ≈ 290km/driving time ≈ 5 hours) Drive across the arid landscapes of Javakheti plateau. Enjoy impressive nature of terraced landscapes, and visit a masterpiece of stone carved architecture of Georgian Golden Age. Proceed to Armenian border. After border crossing continue sightseeing in Armenia. • Rabati castle, after drive to Vardzia via Khertvisi Fortress, with short photo stop. • Explore Vardzia Cave Complex • Free time for lunch • Panoramic view of Paravni Lake Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 10: Tbilisi – Sadakhlo – Sevan - Yerevan

Day 10

Day 10 Tbilisi – Sadakhlo – Sevan - Yerevan

(touring distance ≈ 320km/driving time ≈ 5,5 hours) Visit Echmiadzin, spiritual center and the seat of the Catholicos of all Armenians. In the afternoon explore Yerevan, walk in its market squares and parks; visit museums and galleries. • Transfer to Sadakhlo border (*without guide assistance, the Georgian guide’s service will be provided on supplementary basis). After border formalities meet with Armenian guide and driver • Haghpat Monastery (UNESCO) • Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world. Visit Sevan Monastery Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 11: Yerevan -Echmiadzin - Yerevan

Day 11

Day 11 Yerevan -Echmiadzin - Yerevan

(touring distance ≈ 55km/driving time ≈ 1,5 hours) Spend a day in the picturesque surroundings of Yerevan. Enjoy impressive nature and visit architectural and cultural highlights. • Drive to Echmiadzin; Visit Echmiadzin Cathedral (UNESCO) • Ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral • Free time for lunch • Yerevan city tour. Visit of Matenadaran Museum and Tsitsernakaberd – the memorial complex dedicated to the victims of the Great Armenian Genocide Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 12: Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Khor Virap - Yerevan

Day 12

Day 12 Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Khor Virap - Yerevan

(touring distance ≈ 150km/driving time ≈ 2,5 hours) From Yerevan drive to Tbilisi via the Lake Sevan - “The Pearl” of Armenia. Enjoy sightseeing before crossing Georgian border • Visit Garni Hellenistic temple and Geghard Monastery – the UNESCO World Heritage Sights • Free time for lunch • Visit Khor-Virap – “Deep Dungeon”, one of the holiest sites in Armenia Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 13: Departure from Yerevan.

Day 13

Day 13 Departure from Yerevan.

(touring distance ≈ 20km/driving time ≈ 0,5 hours) Transfer to the airport on supplementary basis, without guide*.

Additional Information

Tbilisi, Kakheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Kazbegi, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Shida Kartli

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