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: Qobustan & Absheron Tour
• Qobustan National Park Museum & Rock Art: Explore the ancient rock engravings and petroglyphs detailing thousands of years of early human history.
• Mud Volcanoes: Board a specialized secondary vehicle to traverse rugged terrain and stand right beside active, bubbling mud volcanoes.
• Ateshgah Fire Temple & Yanardagh Fire Mountain: Discover the ancient site of subterranean natural gas fires revered by historical fire-worshippers, and witness the mesmerizing, perpetually burning hillside of Yanardagh.
Day 4: Transfer to Sheki
• Diri Baba Mausoleum & Juma Mosque: Break your journey into the countryside with stops at a unique two-story rock-cut mausoleum and one of the oldest mosques in the Caucasus.
• Lahic Village & Nohurgol Lake: Walk the cobblestone streets of an ancient village famous for its copper artisans, before relaxing by the tranquil emerald waters of Nohurgol Lake.
Day 5: Sheki City Tour
• Upper Caravanserai & Palace of Sheki Khans: 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 & Local Dining: Tantalize your tastebuds by shopping for Sheki’s famous traditional halva, and enjoy included traditional lunch and dinner experiences.
Day 6: Sheki to Georgia
• Mamirli Waterfall & Sumuq Fortress: Discover a hidden, moss-covered waterfall in Qakh city and explore a historic defense tower nestled in the foothills.
• Border Crossing & Tbilisi Transfer: Bid farewell to Azerbaijan at the Mazimchay checkpoint, clear customs to meet your Georgian crew, and drive straight to the bright lights of Tbilisi.
Day 7: 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 8: Uplistsikhe, Gori, Mtskheta, Jvari Tour
• Uplistsikhe City Caves: Climb through a sprawling, ancient rock-hewn town that served as an important political and religious center in pre-Christian Georgia.
• Stalin Museum: Explore the historical museum complex in Gori, which includes the original house where Josef Stalin was born and his private armored train carriage.
• Jvari Monastery & Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: Stand at the dramatic clifftop monastery overlooking the confluence of two rivers, before exploring the grand, holy cathedral down in the historic town of Mtskheta.
Day 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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 views of the reservoir.
• Khor Virap Monastery: Stand at Armenia's most iconic pilgrimage site, located mere meters from the closed border, with the legendary snow-clad Mount Ararat towering directly behind it.
Day 12: Haghpat, Sanahin, Akhtala, Dsegh & Departure
• Akhtala, Haghpat, and Sanahin Monasteries: Journey north through the Lori region to marvel at incredible medieval frescoes and world-renowned UNESCO-listed monastic complexes.
• Gntunik Bakery & Village Dsegh: Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a famous local Armenian bakery and explore the scenic, peaceful birthplace of famed writer Hovhannes Tumanyan.
• Airport Departure Transfer: Head directly to the airport for your evening flight home, concluding your grand journey.
Hotel:
• Grand Hotel Baku Central Park – Baku, Azerbaijan
• Sheki Palace Hotel – Sheki, Azerbaijan
• Clocks Hotel Tbilisi – Tbilisi, Georgia
• Felinger Concept Hotel – Yerevan, Armenia
