Day 1: Arrival to Baku
• Transfer to Hotel: Land safely in Baku where your private driver awaits at the arrival terminal to whisk you away to your hotel.
• Experience: Relax and ease into the vibrant, modern atmosphere of Azerbaijan's capital after your flight, preparing for the adventure ahead.
Day 2: Baku City Tour
• Old City Tour (Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs' Palace, Caravanserai, City Walls): Step back in time inside the ancient stone fortress, exploring winding alleys and enjoying a premium local wine tasting.
• Haydar Aliyev Center: Marvel at Zaha Hadid’s architectural masterpiece, a sweeping fluid structure that stands as a symbol of modern Baku.
• Little Venice & Highland Park: Cruise the scenic mini-canals on a boat tour before ascending to the city's highest point for a breathtaking panoramic view of the flame towers and the Caspian Sea.
Day 3: Transfer to Sheki
• Juma Mosque: Break your journey into the countryside with a stop at this peaceful, historically significant house of worship.
• Nohurgol Lake: Relax by the tranquil emerald waters of this stunning lake nestled against the backdrop of the Caucasus Mountains.
• Arrival to Sheki: Check into your resort and soak in the fresh mountain air of this historic Silk Road trade city.
Day 4: Sheki City Tour & Transfer to Tbilisi
• Palace of Sheki Khans & Upper Caravanserai: Stand in awe before the intricate, adhesive-free stained glass (shebeke) windows of the royal summer palace and walk through an authentic ancient merchant inn.
• Albanian Church at Kish Village: Uncover the mysterious history of the ancient Caucasus Albanians at this beautifully preserved stone church.
• National Sweeties Shopping: Tantalize your tastebuds by shopping for Sheki’s famous traditional halva before heading to the border.
• Border Crossing & Tbilisi Transfer: Bid farewell to Azerbaijan as you clear customs and swap to your Georgian vehicle, driving straight to the bright lights of Tbilisi.
Day 5: Tbilisi City Walking Tour
• Comprehensive Historic Walk: Explore Metekhi Castle, the Berlin Wall Memorial, Europe Square, Rike Park, the Bridge of Peace, the whimsical Clock Tower, and Anchiskhati Basilica.
• Aerial Cable Car Ride: Glide over the Mtkvari River up to the Narikala Fortress and stand beneath the monumental Mother of Georgia statue for sweeping city views.
• Leghvtakhevi Waterfall & Abanotubani: Discover a hidden canyon waterfall hidden right in the middle of the city, right behind the historic sulfur dome baths.
Day 6: Kazbegi and Gudauri
• Zhinvali Water Reservoir & Ananuri Fortress Complex: Snap postcard-perfect photos of a brilliant blue reservoir and explore a grand medieval lakeside fortress.
• Gudauri Panorama: Look out over deep mountain valleys from the colorful Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument perched high on a cliff.
• Stepantsminda & Gergeti Trinity Church: Board an exhilarating 4WD vehicle to climb rugged mountain trails, reaching the iconic church isolated against Mount Kazbek’s towering snow-capped peak.
Day 7: Tbilisi, Dilijan, Goshavank, Sevan
• Goshavank & Haghartsin Monasteries: Cross into Armenia and enter the lush, forested valleys of the "Armenian Switzerland" to explore deep-seated medieval monastic learning centers.
• Dilijan Old Town: Walk through a beautifully restored 19th-century artisan street showcasing traditional wooden balconies and stone carvings.
• Sevanavank & Lake Sevan: Climb the peninsula to witness the ancient black stone monastery overlooking the massive, shimmering blue alpine waters of Lake Sevan.
Day 8: Garni, Geghard, Azat, Khor Virap
• Arch of Yeghishe Charents & Garni Temple: Capture views of Mount Ararat through a stone monument before touring the only standing Greco-Roman pagan temple in the former Soviet Union.
• Symphony of Stones: Walk along the floor of the Garni Gorge to marvel at the spectacular, towering natural basalt columns resembling a giant pipe organ.
• Geghard Monastery & Azat Reservoir: Experience the mystical acoustics of a monastery partially carved directly out of the mountain rock face, followed by dramatic desert-like views of the reservoir.
• Khor Virap Monastery: Stand at Armenia's most iconic pilgrimage site, located mere meters from the closed Turkish border, with the legendary snow-clad Mount Ararat towering directly behind it.
Day 9: Yerevan City, Echmiadzin, Zvartnots (UNESCO Sites)
• Yerevan City Tour: Discover Armenia's vibrant capital as you stroll through Republic Square and climb the grand monumental Cascade stairway for an open-air art gallery experience.
• Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral & St. Hripsime Church: Pay your respects at the spiritual heart of the Armenian Apostolic Church, widely regarded as the oldest cathedral building in the world.
• Zvartnots Temple: Wander through the atmospheric, circular ruins of a 7th-century cathedral, capturing its distinct pillars framing the horizon.
Day 10: Departure Transfer
• Airport Drop-off: Enjoy a seamless, stress-free private transfer from your Yerevan hotel to the airport for your flight home.
Hotel:
• Grand Hotel Baku Central Park – Baku, Azerbaijan
• The Marxal Resort Hotel Sheki – Sheki, Azerbaijan
• Clocks Hotel Tbilisi – Tbilisi, Georgia
• The Phoenix Boutique Hotel – Yerevan, Armenia
