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 historical architecture.
• Haydar Aliyev Center & Carpet Museum: Marvel at Zaha Hadid’s architectural masterpiece, a sweeping fluid structure, before discovering the rich heritage of Azerbaijani weaving at the uniquely designed Carpet Museum.
• Highland Park: Ascend to the city's highest point for a breathtaking panoramic view of the flame towers and the sweeping Caspian Sea shoreline.
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 classic Lada 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 region.
• Lahic Village & Nohurgol Lake: Walk the cobblestone streets of an ancient mountain village famous for its copper artisans, before relaxing by the tranquil waters of Nohurgol Lake.
Day 5: Sheki City Tour & Transfer to Tbilisi
• 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.
• Border Crossing & Tbilisi Transfer: Shop for Sheki’s famous traditional halva before heading to the border, clearing customs, and driving to the bright lights of Tbilisi for a late evening check-in.
Day 6: Tbilisi 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 7: 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 & Local Lunch: Explore the historical museum complex in Gori, including the dictator's birthplace, and enjoy an included traditional Georgian lunch.
• 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 8: 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 9: Kakheti Wine Region Tour
• Badiauri Village & Bodbe Convent: Taste freshly baked "Shoti" bread and artisanal cheese straight from a local family bakery before visiting the serene burial site of St. Nino.
• Sighnaghi & Chailuri Castle: Walk the ancient fortifications of the charming "town of love" overlooking the Alazani Valley, and explore a medieval castle.
• KTW Winery Tasting: Conclude your day with a premium wine tasting tour, sampling 6 distinct types of regional Georgian wine and a shot of traditional Chacha.
Day 10: Tbilisi to Yerevan
• Scenic Overland Transfer: Bid farewell to Georgia as you travel past beautiful border highlands and roll down into the historical city of Yerevan.
• Experience: Check in to your hotel and spend a relaxed evening exploring Armenia's vibrant capital city at your own leisure.
Day 11: Tatev, Shaki, Wine Tasting
• Wings of Tatev Cable Car & Monastery: Ride the world's longest reversible aerial tramway over the deep Vorotan River Gorge to visit the dramatic, cliffside Tatev Monastery.
• Shaki Waterfall & Regional Winery: Witness the powerful flow of one of Armenia's most beautiful natural waterfalls before enjoying an authentic local winery tour and tasting session.
Day 12: Khor Virap, Noravank, Birds’ Cave, Wine Tasting
• 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.
• Noravank Monastery & Birds' Cave: Wind through a narrow brick-red canyon to view the stunning bi-level architecture of Noravank, and explore the ancient archaeological cave site nearby.
• Areni Wine Tasting: Immerse yourself in the flavor profiles of Areni grapes during an afternoon tasting session at a prominent local winery.
Day 13: 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具 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 14: Sevan, Dilijan, Wine Tour in Ijevan
• Dilijan Walking Tour & Haghartsin: Discover the beautifully restored 19th-century artisan street in "Armenian Switzerland" and tour a hidden medieval monastery in the forest.
• Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory: Delight your palate with an exclusive wine tasting tour at the historic production facilities in Ijevan.
• Sevanavank & Lake Sevan: Climb the peninsula to witness the ancient black stone monastery overlooking the massive, shimmering blue alpine waters of Lake Sevan.
Day 15: 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
• Clocks Hotel Tbilisi – Tbilisi, Georgia
• Nacho Hotel Yerevan, By One – Yerevan, Armenia
