From the bird's eye view, you can get a glimpse of what is going to hit you when you land. The city of Baku is one of the most happening cities in the entire Caucasian region. The amalgamation of the modernity and the flavors of the past has given a unique identity to the city. In the evening, the lights and the skyline of Baku look like glowing jewels on the shores of the Caspian. As you check-out of the airport, our chauffeur will greet you and drive you through the city maze of Baku to your hotel. Rest of the day is at your own leisure.
Overnight stay in Baku.Today after breakfast, we will be exploring the city of Baku. Tour to Gobustan Excursion on historical art reserve “Gobustan”, where rock frescoes have remained unscathed along with barrows and housing objects dated from X-XIII millennial BC to the Middle Ages. The panorama of the city may be contemplated from the television tower. The city is shaped like an amphitheater, descending down to the Caspian Sea. The tour covers the central part of the city showing the most interesting historical and architectural sites.
Overnight stay in Baku.After breakfast drive to Shamakhy district. Visit the town of Shemakha, Diri Baba Tomb and YeddiGumbez. Shemakha was the capital of Shirvan Kingdom for several centuries. We then drive to the village Kish to visit the Albanian church.
Overnight stay in Sheki.Sheki is one of the most famous and ancient places of Azerbaijan. Situated 700 m (2297 ft.) above sea level like an amphitheater surrounded by the mountains and forests of oak trees, this ancient city was long famed as a silk center and an important stop on the Great Silk Route.
Then continue to drive to Azerbaijan- Georgia border in Lagodekhi. It will take us a while to complete the border formalities, and change the transport and guide. After driving through the Georgian countryside, we will halt at a local farmhouse to have lunch and enjoy the flavors and taste of local cuisine. We continue our tour by visiting Gremi, a 16th century architectural complex in the morning and then we go on to Nekresi monastery. We proceed to the winery to taste some of our European style Georgian wines. Today's trip will end at Tbilisi. Check-in to the hotel and enjoy your dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight stay in Tbilisi.We will be exploring the Old Town and the New City. The tour will begin at the compact area of Old Tbilisi. Starting at the church of Metekhi, we walk to the brick domes of sulfur baths and then on to Narikala fortress – overlooking Mtkvari river gorge. After that we visit the synagogue, and the Sioni and Anchiskhati churches, which mark the end of the Old Town. After we visit the treasury of the National Museum of Georgia, walking along Rustaveli Avenue – the main street in Tbilisi and visit the treasury of the Georgian Museum of Fine Arts. Visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the third biggest Orthodox Church in the world. Dinner in the local restaurant, tasting Georgian dishes and wine.
Overnight stay in Tbilisi.After breakfast in the hotel, we visit the ancient capital– Mtskheta and see its historical sites: Jvari monastery (6th century) and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century). Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Then we drive north towards the Northern Caucasus along the well-known Georgian Military Road. On the way, we visit Ananuri – a 17th-century complex. An exciting drive from Gudauri along the Terek River will take us to Kazbegi – the main town in the region. From Kazbegi, drive with 4 WD vehicles to Gergeti Trinity church located at 2170m. In good weather, you can see one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – the mountain Kazbegi (5047m). We go back to Tbilisi. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Tbilisi.After a breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Akhaltsikhe (approximately 3 hrs.). On the way to Akhaltsikhe, we may stop at Uplistsikhe, a cave town-fortress, or Stalin’s museum in Gori. Lunch will be provided in Gori or Borjomi. Check-in at Akhaltsikhe’s hotel. Afterwards, a tour of the 13th century Rabat Fortress that is a mix of different religions and architecture. In the evening, a dinner will be provided at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Akhaltsikhe.After a breakfast at the hotel, a tour to the 2nd century B.C. Khertvisi Fortress and a cave monastery Vardzia, the caves of which stretch along the cliff for some five hundred meters and in up to nineteen tiers. Lunch will be provided at one of Vardzia’s guesthouses. After lunch, you go to the border, where you change the transport and guide. After meeting with the Armenian guide you move forward to Yerevan - the hospitable capital of Armenia. Check-in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Yerevan.Start discovering Armenia by a visit to the State History Museum where you get familiar with a complete picture of the Armenian culture and history dating back to 1 million years ago up to nowadays. Then go sightseeing in one of the world’s oldest cities – 2796-year-old Yerevan. Open-air lunch at one of the restaurants located just in Hrazdan River gorge.
Then you move forward to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin – the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. On the way back to Yerevan you stop at the ruins of the Zvartnots Temple. You’re in Yerevan again. We dine and spend the evening at one of the open-air cafes. Overnight stay in Yerevan.In the morning the coach takes you to Geghard Monastic Complex located on the mountainside of the almost closed amphitheater of harsh cliffs. On the way, you stop at Charents Arch to enjoy the majestic view of the Biblical Mount Ararat. The next highlight is the only standing pagan temple in Armenia – Garni. In Garni village – you can take part in a real ritual of baking national “lavash” bread with local villagers. Enjoy the open-air lunch. Return to Yerevan. Spice this day with an excursion and tasting in Yerevan Brandy Factory. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Yerevan.We drive to one of the highest fresh-water lakes in the world – the Sevan (1 900m). From the top of Sevan Peninsula, you can admire the full view of the lake and the adjacent mountain chains. Driving through wooded mountains of Dilijan National Park and deep gorges of Northern regions you stop in mountainous Haghpat village to see the monastic complex. Say goodbye to Armenia and continue your route to travel within Georgia. After meeting with the Georgian guide you move forward to Tbilisi. Check-in to the hotel and if you still endure the wanderlust spirit then go and explore the last night of your tour in the street and alleys of Tbilisi. If we can want we can arrange some special and unique guided tours. Explore till you drop or contended.
Overnight stay in Tbilisi.Our land voyage from the shores of the Caspian to the shores of the Black sea comes to an end for this time. Our chauffeur will bid you a warm farewell for your safe and pleasant journey back to your home.
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