Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tbilisi or Yerevan to Yerevan
You'll arrive at Tbilisi or Yerevan airport and head to your hotel in Yerevan. After settling in, there's time to explore the city's main attractions. You can check out the Mother Armenia monument for views across to Mt. Ararat, then walk through the Matenadaran Institute to see ancient manuscripts. The Cascade complex is worth a visit, and you'll find the Opera House, Northern Avenue, and Republic Square all within reach for an evening stroll.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mother Armenia monument
- View Mt. Ararat from Mother Armenia
- Visit Matenadaran Institute of Ancient Manuscripts
- Tour Cascade complex
- Visit Opera House
- Walk Northern Avenue
- Visit Republic Square
Landmarks/POIs Mother Armenia monument Mt. Ararat Matenadaran Institute of Ancient Manuscripts Cascade complex Opera House Northern Avenue Republic Square - Day 2
Yerevan
You'll start early driving to Khor Virap monastery where Mt. Ararat's scale really hits you. From there, continue to Echmiadzin, the spiritual heart of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and tour the Main Cathedral. On the way back to Yerevan, you'll stop at the 7th century ruins of Zvartnots Temple. It's a full day covering Armenia's religious significance across different periods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Khor Virap monastery
- View Mt. Ararat from Khor Virap
- Visit Echmiadzin Cathedral
- Visit ruins of Zvartnots Temple
Landmarks/POIs Khor Virap monastery Echmiadzin Cathedral Zvartnots Temple - Day 3
Yerevan to Tbilisi
After checking out, you'll drive to Garni Pagan Temple, one of Armenia's oldest remaining structures from the 1st century. Next comes the 13th century cave monastery at Geghard, then you'll head to Lake Sevan and the hilltop monastery of Sevanavank. Later, you'll reach Dilijan, a charming resort town where you can walk the Old Town and Sharambeyan Street. After passing through Alaverdi to visit Haghpat monastery, you'll cross into Georgia and arrive in Tbilisi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Garni Pagan Temple
- Visit Geghard cave monastery
- Visit Sevanavank monastery on Lake Sevan
- Explore Old Dilijan historical district
- Walk Sharambeyan Street
- Visit Haghpat monastery
Landmarks/POIs Garni Pagan Temple Geghard monastery Lake Sevan Sevanavank monastery Dilijan Old Town Haghpat monastery - Day 4
Tbilisi - Mtskheta
Starting at 10:00, you'll explore Tbilisi's old town visiting Sameba Cathedral, Metekhi Church, and the Bridge of Peace. A cable car takes you up to Narikala Fortress and the Mother of Georgia statue. You'll walk through the historic Abanotubani district with its Sulphur baths, Clock Tower, and Anchiskhati basilica. Then you'll drive to see the 6th century Jvari Church overlooking Mtskheta, explore the old capital itself, and visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral before heading back to Tbilisi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sameba (Trinity) Cathedral
- Visit Metekhi Church
- Cross Bridge of Peace
- Visit Narikala Fortress via cable car
- Visit Mother of Georgia statue
- Walking tour of Abanotubani district
- View Sulphur baths
- Visit Clock Tower of Rezo Gabriadze Theatre
- Visit Anchiskhati basilica
- Visit Jvari Church
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta
- Walking tour of Mtskheta old town
Landmarks/POIs Sameba (Trinity) Cathedral Metekhi Church Bridge of Peace Narikala Fortress Mother of Georgia statue Abanotubani district Clock Tower of Rezo Gabriadze Theatre Anchiskhati basilica Jvari Church Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - Day 5
Tbilisi to Kakheti Province
You'll drive to Signagi, a fortified city with walls and watchtowers offering nice views. The Bodbe convent gives you spectacular views over Alazani Valley and the Caucasus peaks. You'll continue to Gremi fortress and check out the local history museum, then experience how Kakhetian wines are made in traditional Kvevri at a community winery. After reaching Telavi, you'll explore the old town and food market before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Signagi fortified city
- Visit Bodbe convent
- View Alazani Valley
- Visit Gremi fortress
- Visit local history museum at Gremi
- Experience wine tasting of Kakhetian wines
- Explore Telavi old town
- Visit Telavi food market
Landmarks/POIs Signagi Bodbe convent Alazani Valley Gremi fortress Telavi old town - Day 6
Kakheti Province to Gudauri
Your day starts at Alaverdi Cathedral, one of Georgia's four Great Cathedrals built in the early 11th century. You'll visit the Tsinandali Estate, former home of poet Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, where there's an art gallery and wine tasting. As you head toward the Caucasus Mountains, you'll stop at Zhinvali reservoir and visit Ananuri Castle. By evening you'll check in at your hotel in Gudauri and have dinner there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Alaverdi Cathedral
- Visit Tsinandali Estate
- View Tsinandali art gallery
- Taste Tsinandali wine
- Stop at Zhinvali reservoir
- Visit Ananuri Castle
Landmarks/POIs Alaverdi Cathedral Tsinandali Estate Zhinvali reservoir Ananuri Castle - Day 7
Gudauri - Kazbegi - Tbilisi
You'll follow the historic Georgian Military Road through Cross Pass, combining natural scenery with historical routes. A stop at the Friendship monument comes next, then you'll reach Stephantsminda in the Caucasus. You'll drive up to Gergeti mountain for panoramic views from the Trinity Church. After exploring the Kazbegi area, you'll drive to Gori to see Stalin's birthplace and museum, then return to Tbilisi and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel Georgian Military Road
- Cross Pass visit
- Stop at Friendship monument
- Visit Trinity Church at Gergeti
- Explore Kazbegi area
- Visit Stalin's birthplace and museum in Gori
Landmarks/POIs Cross Pass Friendship monument Stephantsminda Trinity Church (Gergeti) Stalin's Museum - Day 8
Tbilisi to Sheki
You'll drive to the Lagodekhi border and cross into Azerbaijan with your local guide. On the way to Sheki, you'll visit the first Albanian church in the Caucasus, located in Kish village and dating back to the 1st century AD. Once in Sheki, you'll take a tour covering the medieval fortress, the Sheki Khans Palace, a handicrafts workshop, panoramic town views, the mosque-madrassah, and the local bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Georgia-Azerbaijan border
- Visit Church of Kish
- Visit Sheki medieval fortress
- Visit Sheki Khans Palace
- Visit handicrafts workshop in Sheki
- Visit Sheki mosque-madrassah
- Visit Sheki local bazaar
- Panoramic view of Sheki town
Landmarks/POIs Church of Kish Sheki medieval fortress Sheki Khans Palace - Day 9
Sheki to Baku
You'll drive to Baku, stopping in Shamakhi town to visit the historical Juma Mosque and the mausoleum of Seven Domes. You'll see the Shirvan Shah's family graveyard along the way. Arriving in Baku during the evening, there's a one-hour sightseeing tour to orient you to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Juma Mosque in Shamakhi
- Visit mausoleum of Seven Domes (Yeddi Gumbez)
- Visit Shirvan Shah's family graveyard
- Evening sightseeing tour of Baku
Landmarks/POIs Juma Mosque Yeddi Gumbez (Mausoleum of Seven Domes) - Day 10
Baku - Gobustan - Absheron Peninsula
You'll explore the Greater Baku area and Absheron peninsula starting with Gobustan National Park to see petroglyphs from 10,000 BC at the Petroglyphs Museum. Next are the mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve, which holds almost half the world's total. You'll drive to Ateshgah, an ancient temple of fire worshippers in Surakhany village historically visited by Zoroastrians from India. Your day ends at Yanardag Mountain where natural gas flames have burned for thousands of years.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gobustan National Park
- Visit Petroglyphs Museum
- Explore petroglyphs dating back 10,000 BC
- Visit mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve
- Visit Ateshgah temple of fire worshippers
- Visit Yanardag Mountain with natural burning gas
Landmarks/POIs Gobustan National Park Petroglyphs Museum Ateshgah Yanardag Mountain - Day 11
Departure from Baku
You'll check out from your hotel and transfer to Baku airport for your departure.
