16-Day Discover Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan Tour

By Best of Caucasus Travel Company

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Overview

These three Caucasus nations couldn’t be more different, but they share a common desire to show guests warm hospitality which makes them a wonderful choice for a holiday.

This 16-day tour will show you the highlights of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. You’ll enjoy visits to UNESCO-listed monasteries, unique subterranean cave systems, wineries and of course, a rural landscape that’s as diverse as it is beautiful. The three capitals also have a different flavour, but all are compelling in their history and rich heritage.

Activity location

Yerevan
- Yerevan, Armenia, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Yerevan
- Yerevan, Armenia, Armenia

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3* Hotel Option in Multilingual

16d
Opening hours: Thu 0:00-23:30
English

3* Hotel Option
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Price details

P 191,876.02 x 1 AdultP 191,876.02

Total

Until Fri, May 17

4* Hotel Option in Multilingual

16d
Opening hours: Thu 9:00-15:00
English

4* Hotel Option
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Price details

P 202,361.05 x 1 AdultP 202,361.05

Total

Until Fri, May 17

What's included, what's not

Azerbaijan e-visa
Personal travel insurance
Excursions not mentioned in the itinerary. Can be provided on spot, fees apply

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Yerevan

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Yerevan

Today your Armenian adventure begins as you arrive in the capital Yerevan. Transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Yerevan - Ejmiatsin - Zvarnots - Yerevan

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Yerevan

You’ll begin by getting to know Armenia’s charming capital, Yerevan. This morning’s tour will encompass the main sights in the city, including the impressive Singing Fountains in Republic Square and the fascinating market stalls of the Vernissage with their mixture of objets d’art, Soviet memorabilia and local crafts.

Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

1h
Admission ticket included

Also on the programme is a visit to the Matenadaran where ancient manuscripts are housed.

The Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots

3h
Admission ticket included

Later, you’ll drive out to Echmiadzin where you’ll be able to see Armenia’s oldest cathedral and on to Zvartnots, home to a ruined 7th century cathedral listed by UNESCO. Return to Yerevan in time for dinner. Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 3: Yerevan - Garni - Geghard - Yerevan

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Garni Temple

2h
Admission ticket included

Garni and Geghard are usually combined into one excursion as they are geographically close together; however, in style they couldn’t be more different. Garni is the more unusual, an Ionic Greco-Roman pagan temple initially constructed in the 1st century AD but restored in the 1970s after a 17th century earthquake left it in ruins.

The Monastery of Geghard

2h
Admission ticket included

Geghard is a UNESCO-listed monastery which was founded by Gregory the Illuminator in the 4th century. What you see today dates from the early 14th century but the spring that you can visit is the original sacred spring in Gregory’s cave. After our visits, we’ll drive back to the city and the rest of the day is yours to explore on your own.

Day 4: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravank - Areni - Yerevan

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Khor Virap

2h
Admission ticket included

Khor Virap’s location is pretty special - located very close to the Turkish border you often have wonderful views of Mount Ararat in the distance. The monastery is photogenic in its own right and fascinating to inspect close up.

Noravank Monastery

2h
Admission ticket included

Noravank Monastery’s location if anything is even more fantastic. Approach along a narrow canyon and this religious complex appears, famed for its carvings of Jesus with Peter and Paul. Steep steps run up the outside of the church above its door and the views from the first floor, if you can handle the ascent, are incredible.

Areni Wine Factory

1h
Admission ticket included

Last stop today is at Areni, where we’ll taste local wines at a popular winery.

Day 5: Yerevan - Sevan - Dilijan - Haghpat - Armenian-Georgian border - Tbilisi

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Monastery Sevanavank

2h
Admission ticket included

We’ll take an excursion out of Yerevan to visit Armenia’s most beautiful lake. Sevanavank Monastery is located on a hilltop and from it there are breathtaking panoramic views of the lake. In the churchyard, take a look at the intricately carved stones, known as khatchkhars.

Dilijan

We’ll drive to the nearby spa town of Dilijan, where we can visit the Geological Museum and Art Gallery which displays archaeological pieces and works of art. There are also plenty of craft workshops in town where you can pick up a souvenir or two.

Haghpat Monastery

1h
Admission ticket included

Haghpat is a mediaeval complex largely completed in the 9th century. Grey stone is topped with terracotta roof tiles, but it’s the floor that’s most interesting - the holes in it were originally designed to keep wine cool.

Tbilisi

Meet your Georgian guide on the Armenian-Georgian border and together drive to Tbilisi.

Day 6: Tbilisi

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Tbilisi

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll enjoy guided sightseeing of the Georgian capital.

Georgian National Museum

1h
Admission ticket included

We visit the treasury of Georgian National Museum and take a stroll along Rustaweli Avenue, Tbilisi’s main street

Narikala Fortress

30m
Admission ticket included

From the riverfront, we’ll hop on a cable car which will take us to the 4th century Narikala Fortress, which occupies a prominent position on a hill overlooking the city. The view’s fabulous.

Day 7: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Kutaisi

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta

2h
Admission ticket included

The former capital and religious heart of Georgia is located at Mtskheta. There we’ll show you the 6th century Djvari Church and the 11th century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.

Prometheus Cave

2h
Admission ticket included

We visit Prometheus Cave. Inside there’s a breathtaking array of stalactites and stalagmites.

Day 8: Kutaisi - Gelati - Bagrati - Akhaltsikhe

5 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Tskaltubo

Today we start at a local farmers’ market.

Gelati Monastery

2h
Admission ticket included

We check out the UNESCO-listed Gelati monastery complex and then move on to the 12th Bagrati Cathedral.

Bagrati Cathedral

1h
Admission ticket included

We will visit Bagrati Cathedral in Kutaisi.

Kutaisi

City tour around Kutaisi.

Akhaltsikhe

Free time in the city.

Day 9: Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia - Rabati Fortress - Akhaltsikhe

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Vardzia

3h
Admission ticket included

We’ll explore Vardzia - a subterranean complex consisting of 300 or so caves cut from the mountain.

Rabati Castle

1h
Admission ticket included

We visit the Ethnographic Museum housed in Rabati Fortress.

Day 10: Akhaltsikhe - Borjomi - Gori - Uplistikhe - Tbilisi

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park

We drive towards Borjomi Park.

Stalin Museum

1h
Admission ticket included

Next stop is the town of Gori - the birthplace of Soviet leader Stalin where we visit a museum dedicated to his life.

Uplistsiche Cave Town

2h
Admission ticket included

We pay a visit to Uplistikhe, another atmospheric cave city.

Tbilisi

Afterwards we return to Tbilisi, for dinner accompanied by folk dancing.

Day 11: Tbilisi - Gombori - Alaverdi - Napareuli - Gremi - Signagi

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Alaverdi Monastery

1h
Admission ticket included

Visits to Alaverdi Monastery introduce us to the architectural heritage of the region.

Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels

1h
Admission ticket included

Visit to Gremi Fortress.

Napareuli

A wine tasting has been arranged in the Twins Wine Cellar in Napareuli.

Signagi

City tour. This delightful town is almost completely encircled by a defensive wall linking 29 towers. From the fortifications the views across the valley are a sight to behold.

Day 12: Signagi - Azerbaijan border - Kish - Sheki

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino

2h
Admission ticket included

Close to Signagi is the Bodbe Monastery of St Nino.

Church of Kish

1h
Admission ticket included

Continuing towards Sheki, we stop at Kish. This village is the site of a centuries-old Albanian church which was incorporated into the Armenian Apostolic Church back in 1836. Near the church you’ll find an ancient cemetery where, visible through a glass cupola, you’ll see numerous human remains. These bodies are impressively tall, appearing to be 2.5 metres or more. The Albanians who once resided here were giants with white skin and golden hair, very unlike the inhabitants of the modern Caucasian nations.

Day 13: Sheki - Shamakhi - Baku

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Sheki

An excursion to Sheki will delight; this is the oldest city in Azerbaijan. In ancient times people sold silk here. It was famous among merchants from the Great Silk Road. There’s much to see here including the history museum. The star of Sheki’s show is Khan's Summer Palace with its wonderful façades built from brick, river stones and oak, decorated with floral motives. Its interior design impresses even more. Within its six rooms, you can see different frescoes painted by talented craftsman; some of them feature flowers, while others give us pictures of hunting or battle scenes. There are two beautiful mirrored balconies, ornate decoration using rare coloured Venetian glass and exquisite paintings featuring colourful depictions of birds and animals. The first floor of this palace shows Khan’s richness and powerful reign. A great number of animals and hunting motifs on the walls are thought to be symbols of nobility.

Shamakhi

Azerbaijan has a long history, as demonstrated by places such as Shamakhi. It was once the capital of the Shirvan Empire and the base of the Shirvan Dynasty. These days Shamakhi is famous for its winemaking. Visiting this city you’ll have an opportunity to acquaint yourself with the Yeddi Gumbez mausoleum, whose imposing domes rise mysteriously above an almost silent valley. From here there are stunning views back to Shamakhi. Not far away, you’ll encounter the tombs of Diri Baba. Equally atmospheric, the structures are built into the rock giving the appearance of an eagle’s nest. As we approach, only the front is visible; the other sides are disguised by the cliffs from which they were hewn, giving the impression that the tomb is suspended off the ground. The monument has two storeys: while the lower floor was probably for servants, the upper, reached by stairs, would have been the salon. Whether it is a sacred site or a place of burial is up for interpretation.

Day 14: Baku

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Baku

Panoramic city tour. We begin our discovery of the city of Baku, enjoying a sightseeing tour of Baku’s most absorbing sights. We’ll visit to the city’s main monumental, historical and architectural attractions before climbing to the city’s highest point at Upland Park for an impressive panorama of the Azeri capital and its bay.

Baku Old City

2h
Admission ticket included

We’ll descend to the old city, known locally as Icheri sheher. This was all there was of Baku until the mid-19th century when, as a result of the oil boom, a growth spurt caused the city to spill beyond its defensive walls. This tiny area measures just 22 square hectares and yet it contains so many significant sights, including the Shirvanshakhs Palace, the Maiden Tower and the Karavansaray, once the place of merchants’ rest. Today, just 1300 families call Icheri sheher, this city within a city, home. It’s a delightful place to take an evening stroll through the maze of streets to the gathering place of Fountains Square.

Day 15: Baku - Gobustan - Yanar Dag - Baku

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight in a hotel. Our packages include 3* and 4* hotel options.

Gobustan Rock Art

3h
Admission ticket included

Today after breakfast our guide will be waiting to collect you for your included excursion to Gobustan. Gobustan National Park is situated in East Azerbaijan and borders the southern slopes of the Major Caucasus ridge to the north, Pirsaat River to the west, the Harami and Mishov Mountains to the south and the Caspian Sea and Absheron peninsula to the east. Gobustan is an archaeological reserve and a culturally important landscape of historic rock carvings. Over 6000 petroglyphs have been discovered here together with ancient caves and archaeological remains. Incredibly, some are thought to date from as early as the 18th century BC and offer a fascinating insight into the evolution of human activity, showing scenes of mountain goat hunts, maritime imagery and ceremonial dances as well as domestic tableaux.

Yanardag State Historical, Cultural and Natural Reserve

30m
Admission ticket included

We make a stop at Yanar Dag. This intriguing natural phenomenon is known as the Burning Rock. It’s fuelled by seepage of natural gas and regularly sees flames up to three metres high rising from the sandstone hillside. It’s thought by some that Yanar Dag is the reason Azerbaijan has the nickname, the Land of Fire.

Day 16: Baku

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Baku

Today marks the end of your tour. Our driver will be waiting for you at the hotel lobby ready to transfer you to the airport or any other departure point. No activities are planned for the departure day.

Location

Activity location

Yerevan
- Yerevan, Armenia, Armenia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Yerevan
- Yerevan, Armenia, Armenia

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