Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia
Overview
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- Azerbaijan's cosmopolitan capital of Baku is often referred to as the 'new Dubai'. Enjoy a guided walking tour around the city's World Heritage-listed Old Town
- Ancient mosques, lush forests and tall peaks – the Caucasus Mountains will take your breath away
- Experience Georgian hospitality as you're invited into a local home to share a traditional meal, before sampling Georgian wine from clay jars during a wine making demonstration
- See the historical sights of Mtskheta, Georgia's 3,000-year old ancient capital and religious centre
- Explore the city of Yerevan in Armenia with a local guide and gaze at the majestic Mt Ararat
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Welcome to Azerbaijan! On arrival at Baku Airport you'll be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel (approximately 40 minute drive). Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or...
Azerbaijan's capital is a cosmopolitan oasis of East meets West and old meets new. Begin the day with a guided walk around Baku's World Heritage-listed Old City, visiting the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Maiden Tower and former caravanserai. Next, take a tour of the Ab...
Today take a drive to Qobustan. 60 kilometres south of Baku, this is a popular day trip from the city. Stopping en route to view old oil rigs and seascapes, you'll see scenery like nowhere else. On arrival into Qobustan National Park, visit the open-air museum, which ...
Today will be a full and fascinating day. Leave Baku behind and head for the Caucasus Mountains in the northwest of Azerbaijan. Enroute stop in at Lahij, a village situated at 1300m in the slopes of the Caucasus Mountains and famous for its copper handicraft masters. ...
This morning you have the opportunity to visit a traditional bazaar. From here, drive towards Azerbaijan's border with Georgia, where you'll bid farewell to your Azeri leader and meet your new Georgian one. You'll also be changing vehicles at this point. Enjoy a rar...
In the morning, drive to the 6th-century David Gareja cave complex, which is located among stark, semi-desert landscapes. After seeing Lavra Monastery, take a steep 50 minute-walk uphill to Udabno Monastery, where you can explore its wonderful painted caves and enjoy ...
Take a sightseeing tour of Tbilisi this morning, which includes a walk through the fascinating Old Town. Here you will find a myriad of different religious buildings – churches, synagogues, mosques – as well as 19th-century houses with colourful wooden balconies. Your...
Today visit Mtskheta, the 3,000-year-old ancient capital and religious centre of Georgia. Here you will see historical sights such as the 6th-century Jvari Church and the 11th-century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, where the robe of Christ is reportedly buried. Both Jvari ...
In the morning, embark on a stunning drive along the Tergi River to Kazbegi, the main town in the region. In Kazbegi, enjoy a 3-hour hike through beautiful valleys and woodlands to the Gergeti Trinity Church, which is located 2,170 metres above sea level. Weather perm...
Your journey continues today to the town of Gori, located in the heart of the Kartli region. Next, explore Uplistsikhe cave city, which dates back to 1,000 BC and was once a stop along the Great Silk Road. Here you can see remnants of an ancient complex, with old dwel...
As we drive to Vardzia we have the chance for a photo stop at the 11th-century Khertvisi Fortress. Stretching for over half a kilometre along the Mtkvari River and consisting of 19 tiers, the magnificent 12th-century cave town of Vardzia is sure to be one of the highl...
Today enjoy a city tour around Yerevan. Established in 782 BC, Armenia’s capital is one of the oldest cities in the world. On the tour you'll see Republic square, Freedom Square, the Opera house, North Avenue and the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, which is dedicated t...
This morning, head to the Echmiadzin Cathedral, which is known as the spiritual centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Next, visit the ruins of the Zvartnots Temple, a 7th-century UNESCO listed site. Zvartnots is an outstanding example of ancient artistic and engine...
After breakfast today, take a drive through villages and vineyards, enjoy amazing views of the sensational Mt. Ararat. Your first stop today is Khor Virap monastery near the border of Turkey. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the monastery, which is situated on top of a hil...
Today it's an early departure to the citadel of Garni. Garni hails from the Hellenistic period and is an impressive example of ancient Armenian architecture. The Armenian King Tiridates built it in the first century AD, most likely as a dedication to the heathen god o...
After breakfast at the hotel, head to the ruins of Amberd Fortress. Translating to "fortress in the clouds", Amberd used to be one of the Armenian Kingdom's primary military-defensive points. Continue on to the ancient town of Byurakan, where you can take an optional ...
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast today. There are no activities planned and you are free to leave the accommodation at any time.
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