
This 13-day Caucasus tour covers Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia, taking you deep into the history and culture of these fascinating countries. You will feel at home among welcoming people and beautiful scenery, from the medieval architectural monuments nestled in mountain landscapes to the delicious cuisine, filled with fresh bread, roasted meats, rich cheese, and fine wines. Head from the shores of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan to the charming churches of Georgia to the rocky mountains of Armenia, with stops at historical and cultural sights and guided tours to introduce you to everything you need to know. This is the best private tour for those who are interested in the Caucasus, or even just in exploring something new.
Tour itinerary:
You will be met by our driver and transferred to the hotel for overnight.
At noon, start sightseeing tour in Baku. Visit Martyrs Lane, known as ‘Shehidler Khiyabany’ among locals. When you walk through the Alley of the Martyrs, you will find a beautiful view overlooking Baku's coastline. Move to Icheri Sheher, the old part of the city. Visit Shirvanshah's Palace, Caravanserai, Maiden Tower, and the main market square, which has numerous art studios and souvenir stalls. Continue touring new Baku by exploring Nizami Street and Fountain Square. An excellent round-up to the city tour will be visit to the iconic Heydar Aliev center.
In the evening enjoy welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Driving distance: 10 km
The first stop is at Yanardag Mountain, also known as Burning Hill, where natural gas has been ablaze for hundreds of years. Continue to the Ateshgah Fire Temple, located in the village of Surakhany. Zoroastrians from India travel thousands of kilometers to Ateshgah to worship the fire coming out of the earth. After lunch, drive to Gobustan National Park to visit the Petroglyph Museum and explore rock carvings dating back to 10,000 BC. The Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Weather permitting, drive to the mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve (change of vehicle). Gobustan is home to almost half of the world’s mud volcanoes. Return to Baku in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 8-9 hours
Driving distance: 220 km
Driving distance: 340 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 10-11 hours
At the border, you will say goodbye to your guide, go through border formalities, and cross the neutral territory on foot (500 m). After exiting Georgian border control point you will meet your Georgian guide and start exploring the Eastern part of Georgia famous for its viticulture and winemaking traditions. We will pass through the beautiful landscapes of vineyards and wine-producing villages. First stop will be at unique wine cellar “Khareba” located in the tunnel carved out of the rock. Originally built for military purposes, today the tunnel is used to store Kakheti’s finest wines. Wine tour and wine tasting. Continue to your hotel for overnight.
Driving distance: 180 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 190 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Driving distance: 10 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 7-8 hours
Driving distance: 180 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 8-9 hours
Driving distance: 300 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 370 km
In the evening, visit traditional Armenian restaurant for a farewall dinner. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Driving distance: 50 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 7-8 hours
Driving distance: 240 km
You will have a free afternoon to explore more of Yerevan (Ararat Brandy Factory, Matenadaran manuscripts museum, History museum, or the souvenirs market “Vernisage”). Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Driving distance: 80 km
- All transfers (1-2 pax by sedan, 3-4 pax by Mercedes Vito or similar, 5-10 pax by Mercedes Sprinter passenger van, 11-20 by 30-seats bus);
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Sightseeing tour program in each country with local English-speaking guides;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- Dinners in Baku, Tbilisi, and Yerevan;
- Wine tasting in Kakheti region, Georgia and Areni, Armenia;
- Azerbaijan E-visa;
- Bottled drinking water.
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Personal travel insurance.
Accommodation:
Baku - 2 nights | |
Azcot, Amber, Central Park or similar | Holiday Inn, Intourist, Park Inn or similar |
Sheki - 1 night | |
Ruma Qala Hotel, Issam | Sheki Saray, Sheki Palace, Marxal or similar |
Telavi - 1 night | |
Old Telavi, Alaznis Veli or similar | Château Mere, Erekle II or similar |
Tbilisi - 3 nights | |
Kopala, Tiflis, Brigitte or similar | Tiflis Palace, Rooms, Ambassadori, Mercure, Shota Rustaveli Boutique or similar |
Kazbegi - 1 night | |
Guesthouse Maili, guesthouse Gogi Alibegashvili or similar | Sno, Green Sheep or similar |
Yerevan - 4 nights | |
Cascade, Ani Central Inn, Hrazdan or similar | DoubleTree by Hilton Yerevan, Opera Suite, Grand Yerevan, Tufenkian or similar |