Azerbaijan & Georgia Combination - A Journey through Exotics, Tradition and Charm of Antiquity

Arrival in Tbilisi airport, meeting with company representative and transfer to a hotel in Tbilisi; Check in after 15:00. 

Overnight in Tbilisi. 

10:00 - start exploring Tbilisi's old town. Visit Sameba (Trinity) Cathedral, Metekhi Church, and the Bridge of Peace over the Mtkvari River. By cable car, visit Narikala Fortress and the Mother of Georgia statue. Take a walking tour to the Abanotubani district, famous for its Sulphur baths, Clock Tower of Rezo Gabriadze Theatre, and Anchiskhati basilica. Continue to Jvari Church, built at the end of the VI century. From here, enjoy a beautiful panorama of Mtskheta, nestled between peaks and the confluence of two rivers. Drive to Mtskheta, the old capital of Georgia. Take a stroll in the old town and visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Return to Tbilisi. 

Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 100 km / 60 miles 

09:00 - drive to fortified city Signagi, surrounded with a wall and watchtowers. Explore convent of Bodbe, the territory of the monastery offers spectacular views of the land of the best Georgian wines - Alazani Valley with peaks of the Greater Caucasus towering behind it. Continue to Gremi fortress, visit local history museum and experience the unique traditions of the region at local Community, where you can savor Kakhetian wines crafted in Kvevri in accordance with local customs. Arrive in Telavi, visit Telavi old town and the food market Check in to hotel.

Overnight in Kakheti province. Meal: breakfast. Tour route: 225 km / 140 miles

09:00 - we will start this day with Alaverdi Cathedral. Built in the early XI century, it is one of four Great Cathedrals of the country and the highest of the ancient churches of Georgia. Next stop is in the Tsinandali Estate - well known for its beauty. Prince Alexander Chavchavadze was a poet and a prominent figure in Georgia. In his home you can find an art gallery and a bar, where you can try Tsinandali - the first Georgian wine produced in accordance with the European technology. Continue towards the Caucasus Mountains, we will make a stop on the bank of the Zhinvali reservoir and visit Ananuri Castle, check in and diner at the hotel.

Overnight in Gudauri. Meal: breakfast, diner. Tour route: 225 km / 140 miles

09:00 - we will follow the old Georgian Military road through Cross Pass, a route steeped in both natural beauty and historical significance. On the way stop at the Friendship monument, our path leads us to Stephantsminda, a quaint town surrounded by the majestic Caucasus Mountains. Here we will drive up to Gergeti mountain and enjoy beautiful panorama from the iconic Trinity Church. After the exploration of Kazbegi area, we'll drive to Gori, immersing ourselves in history at Stalin's birthplace and museum. Drive to Tbilisi. Check in to hotel.

Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast. Tour route: 225 km / 140 miles

09:00 - drive to Lagodekhi border with Azerbaijan. Cross the border (Expect to walk a short distance with your luggage between the two checkpoints*), meet your local guide and start exploring Azerbaijan – the land of fire. Drive to Sheki. On the way, visit the first Albanian church in Caucasus in the village Kish dating back to the 1st century AD. Have a short sightseeing tour on arrival: visit Sheki medieval fortress, Sheki Khans Palace, handicrafts workshop, panoramic view of the town, mosque-madrassah, and local bazaar. 

Overnight in Sheki. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 270 km / 170 miles

* At the Lagodekhi / Balakan border, all travelers walk a short distance with their luggage between the two checkpoints. This is required for every visitor, as vehicles cannot drive through the border. It’s a flat, paved path, and usually takes ~15 minutes.

09:00 - In the morning, drive to Baku. On the way visit historical mosque Juma and mausoleum of Seven Domes – Yeddi Gumbez in Shamakhi town. visit the Shirvan Shah's family grave yard. Arrival in Baku. Evening tour 1 hour. 

Overnight in Baku. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 330 km / 210 miles

09:00 - today you will visit the area of the Greater Baku and Absheron peninsula. Start with Gobustan National Park. Pay a visit to the Petroglyphs Museum and explore petroglyphs dating back to 10,000 BC. Continue to mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve. Gobustan is home to almost half of world’s mud volcanoes. Later drive to Ateshgah – temple of fire worshippers located in Surakhany village. Zoroastrians from India travelled thousands of kilometers to Ateshgah to worship fire coming out of the earth. Drive to Yanardag Mountain with natural gas burning for several thousands of years. 

Overnight in Baku. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 150 km / 95 miles

Check out from hotel and transfer to Baku airport for departure.