Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Baku
You'll arrive in Baku and head to your hotel to check in around 14:00. Later that evening at 18:30, your guide will meet you for a welcome dinner at a national restaurant before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at national restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at national restaurant
- Day 2
Baku Sightseeing
The day kicks off at 09:00 with a sightseeing tour starting at Martyrs Lane, which offers nice views over Baku's coastline. Then you'll walk through the old city of Icheri Sheher to see Shirvanshah's Palace, Caravanserai, and Maiden Tower. After exploring the main market square, you'll head to new Baku to check out Nizami Street and Fountain Square. The afternoon is yours to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Baku including Martyrs Lane
- Visit Icheri Sheher (old city)
- Visit Shirvanshah's Palace
- Visit Caravanserai
- Visit Maiden Tower
- Explore main market square
- Tour Nizami Street
- Visit Fountain Square
Landmarks/POIs Martyrs Lane (Shehidler Khiyabany) Icheri Sheher Shirvanshah's Palace Caravanserai Maiden Tower Nizami Street Fountain Square - Day 3
Gobustan National Park
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Gobustan National Park to see the Petroglyphs Museum and ancient petroglyphs that date back around 10,000 BC. Next you'll continue to the mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve, which contains roughly half of the world's mud volcanoes. From there, you'll return to Baku for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Petroglyphs Museum
- Explore petroglyphs dating back to 10,000 BC
- Visit mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve
Landmarks/POIs Gobustan National Park Petroglyphs Museum - Day 4
Baku to Sheki
You'll depart Baku at 08:00 and drive toward Sheki, stopping at Diri Baba Mausoleum in Maraza village along the way. You'll visit the historical Juma Mosque in Shamakhi (restored in 2013), then drive through Girdimanchay River's canyon. Note that Lahij, a 5th-century village, isn't reachable in 2024 due to road construction. You should arrive in Sheki around 19:00.
Included Activities
- Visit Diri Baba Mausoleum
- Visit Juma Mosque in Shamakhi
Optional Activities
- Visit Lahij (5th-century village with traditional workshops) - Not reachable in 2024 due to road construction
Landmarks/POIs Diri Baba Mausoleum Juma Mosque Lahij - Day 5
Sheki to Lagodekhi, Georgia
After checking out, you'll take a 3-hour sightseeing tour of Sheki visiting the medieval fortress, Sheki Khans Palace, and local bazaar. Then you'll depart toward the Georgia border (115 km, roughly 2 hours). You'll cross into Georgia on foot through neutral territory (500 m), meet your Georgian guide, and head to Lagodekhi. Lunch includes traditional homemade wine at a local family guesthouse, so you'll experience genuine Georgian hospitality. Your evening is free.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local family guesthouse in Lagodekhi with homemade wine)
Included Activities
- Visit Sheki medieval fortress
- Visit Sheki Khans Palace
- Visit local bazaar in Sheki
- Lunch at local family guesthouse in Lagodekhi with homemade wine
Landmarks/POIs Sheki medieval fortress Sheki Khans Palace - Day 6
Lagodekhi to Tbilisi
After breakfast, you'll head to Lagodekhi protected areas starting from Gurgeniani Information Center. You'll hike along the narrow Ninoskhevi River path to reach an 40-meter waterfall surrounded by rare plants like Lagodekhian gentiana and Georgian oak. Later, you'll drive to Tbilisi (160 km) with a possible stop in Sighnaghi Royal Town if time allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking in Lagodekhi protected areas with Ninoskhevi waterfall
- Short stop in Sighnaghi Royal Town (time permitting)
Landmarks/POIs Lagodekhi Protected Areas Ninoskhevi Waterfall Sighnaghi Royal Town - Day 7
Tbilisi City Tour
Your walking tour begins after breakfast at Metekhi Church and the monument of Vakhtang Gorgasali, Tbilisi's legendary founder. You'll take a cable car to Narikala Fortress for views across the city, then walk to the National Botanical Garden featuring over 4,500 plant species. The afternoon takes you through the sulfur bath houses district and the charming Sharden area with narrow streets, cafes, and wine bars. You'll see Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the Rezo Gabriadze Theatre clock tower before crossing the Bridge of Peace to Rike Park. Dinner of traditional Georgian cuisine happens at 19:30.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Georgian cuisine dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Tbilisi
- Visit Metekhi Church and monument of Vakhtang Gorgasali
- Cable car to Narikala Fortress
- Visit National Botanical Garden
- Walk through district with sulfur bath houses
- Explore Sharden area
- Visit Sioni Cathedral
- Visit Anchiskhati Basilica
- Visit Rezo Gabriadze Theatre clock tower
- Cross Bridge of Peace to Rike Park
- Traditional Georgian cuisine dinner
Landmarks/POIs Metekhi Church Vakhtang Gorgasali Monument Narikala Fortress National Botanical Garden Sioni Cathedral Anchiskhati Basilica Rezo Gabriadze Theatre Bridge of Peace Rike Park - Day 8
White-Water Rafting and Kazbegi
After breakfast, you'll head north to the Pshavi's Aragvi river valley for white-water rafting on the River Aragvi (easy difficulty, 8-10 km, about 1 hour) with professional instructors. Lunch with local cuisine follows nearby. You'll then continue to Ananuri architectural complex, a former Argveti Dukes residence with 16-17th century churches and towers overlooking Jinvali reservoir. Driving along the Georgian Military Highway, you'll pass its highest point at 2,379 m and arrive in Kazbegi with views of Mount Kazbek (5,033 m).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with delicious local cuisine after white-water rafting)
Included Activities
- White-water rafting on River Aragvi
- Lunch nearby after rafting
- Visit Ananuri architectural complex
Landmarks/POIs River Aragvi Ananuri Architectural Complex Jinvali Reservoir Georgian Military Highway Mount Kazbek Kazbegi - Day 9
Kazbegi Hiking
Following breakfast, you'll hike to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church at 2,170 m for views of Mount Kazbegi. After returning to Stephantsminda, you'll continue to Gveleti Waterfalls via a small path through mountain scenery to reach an impressive waterfall.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church
- Visit Gveleti Waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Gergeti Holy Trinity Church Gveleti Waterfalls - Day 10
Kazbegi to Borjomi
You'll have breakfast at the hotel, then check out and head to Uplistsikhe, an ancient cave town from the Hellenistic Period. You'll explore the unique combination of rock-cut cultures and pagan-Christian architecture. Later, you'll continue to Borjomi for a walk in the National Park, which is famous for its mineral water reserves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Uplistsikhe cave town
- Walk in Borjomi National Park
Landmarks/POIs Uplistsikhe Borjomi National Park - Day 11
Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park Hiking
After breakfast, you'll explore Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park in central Georgia. This UNESCO-recognized park has 11 trails across different geographical and ecological zones with nice landscapes, rich flora, and fauna. A specific hiking route will be selected based on difficulty and weather conditions. You'll have a picnic during the hike and stay overnight in Borjomi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
- Picnic during hike
Landmarks/POIs Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park - Day 12
Borjomi to Tbilisi
You'll check out at noon and head to Mtskheta, one of Georgia's oldest towns and its cultural and religious center. You'll visit Jvari Church, an architectural masterpiece overlooking the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers, and Svetitskhoveli, the main cathedral where Christ's robe is said to be kept. You should reach Tbilisi by 17:00.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jvari Church
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Landmarks/POIs Mtskheta Jvari Church Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - Day 13
Free Day in Tbilisi
This day in Tbilisi is free with no guide or transportation included. You can explore at your own pace and consider visiting the Georgian National Museum, National Gallery, Tbilisi flea market, David Agmashenebeli Avenue, or taking the funicular to Mtatsminda Mountain. You might also check out historic neighborhoods, experience Georgian culture, or relax in the famous sulfur bath houses.
Optional Activities
- Visit Georgian National Museum on Rustaveli Avenue to see Archaeological Treasury exhibition
- Visit National Gallery on Rustaveli Avenue
- Visit Tbilisi flea market at Dry Bridge
- Explore David Agmashenebeli Avenue pedestrian street
- Visit Dezertirebi Bazaar for local products
- Take funicular railway to Mtatsminda Mountain
- Wander in Sololaki neighborhood
- Relax in Tbilisi sulphur bath houses
- Visit State Opera House of Georgia for ballet or opera performance
- Attend cultural events
Landmarks/POIs Georgian National Museum National Gallery Dry Bridge Flea Market David Agmashenebeli Avenue Dezertirebi Bazaar Mtatsminda Mountain Sololaki Tbilisi Sulphur Bath Houses State Opera House of Georgia - Day 14
Tbilisi to Armenia via Haghpat and Lake Sevan
At 09:00, you'll transfer to the Georgian-Armenian border at Sadakhlo-Bagratashen. After crossing the border and meeting your Armenian guide, you'll drive to the Lori region to visit Haghpat Monastery (10-13th centuries), a UNESCO World Heritage Site with views of Debed River. You'll continue through Dilijan to Lake Sevan, Armenia's largest high-mountainous fresh water lake. You'll visit Sevanavank monastery remnants with two temples surrounded by khachkars, then drive to Yerevan for the night.
Included Activities
- Visit Haghpat Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Sevanavank monastery remnants at Lake Sevan
Landmarks/POIs Haghpat Monastery Debed River Lake Sevan Sevanavank Monastery - Day 15
Garni and Havuts Tar Hiking
After breakfast, you'll depart Yerevan for Garni village, known for its Temple, the only pagan sacred site from the 1st century that survived Christianity's introduction in the 4th century. You'll switch transportation and hike with an instructor to the bottom of Havuts Tar mountain. Then you'll return to Yerevan for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Garni Temple
- Hiking to Havuts Tar mountain with instructor
Landmarks/POIs Garni Temple Havuts Tar - Day 16
Yerevan City Tour
After breakfast, you'll explore Yerevan, one of the world's oldest cities and known as the pink city. You'll visit the Cascade Monument with its 500-meter-high, 50-meter-wide staircase featuring 2,780 stairs. You'll enjoy panoramic views of the Opera House, Mount Ararat, Swan Lake, and Republic Square. Later you'll walk along Abovyan Avenue and visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial complex on Tsitsernakaberd Hill. The day ends with a farewell dinner featuring traditional folklore show.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with traditional folklore show)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Yerevan
- Visit Cascade Monument
- Walk Abovyan Avenue
- Visit Armenian Genocide Memorial complex
- Farewell dinner with traditional folklore show
Landmarks/POIs Cascade Monument Opera House Swan Lake Republic Square Abovyan Avenue Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex - Day 17
Departure from Yerevan
You'll check out of the hotel by noon. Free time is yours until your transfer to Yerevan International Airport for departure.
