Friday: Arrive at Tbilisi or Yerevan airport and transfer to a hotel in Yerevan. Check-in is available after 3:00 PM. Enjoy an overnight stay in Yerevan.

Saturday: At 12:00 PM, visit the Mother Armenia monument, followed by the Matenadaran Institute of Ancient Manuscripts. Take a tour of Vernissage and explore the Shouka fruit market. Overnight stay in Yerevan. Meal: Breakfast. Distance covered: 100 km.

Sunday: At 9:00 AM, visit Khor Virap and Echmiadzin to attend the Holy Liturgy. Proceed to the 1st-century Garni Pagan Temple and the 13th-century Geghard cave monastery. Overnight stay in Yerevan. Meal: Breakfast. Distance covered: 250 km.

Monday: At 9:00 AM, travel to Lake Sevan and visit the Sevanavank monastery on the Sevan peninsula. Continue to Dilijan, and after completing border formalities, drive to Tbilisi. Overnight stay in Tbilisi. Meal: Breakfast. Distance covered: 350 km.

Tuesday: At 9:00 AM, head towards the Caucasus Mountains, stopping at the Zhinvali reservoir and visiting Ananuri castle. Continue to the Gudauri ski resort, and after crossing the Cross Pass, arrive in Stephantsminda to enjoy the view from Gergeti church. Have lunch with a local family. Overnight stay in Tbilisi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Distance covered: 350 km.

Wednesday: At 9:00 AM, drive to the fortified city of Signagi and visit the Bodbe convent. Continue to the tunnel winery for a tasting of Kakhetian wines made in Kvevri. Visit Gremi fortress and proceed to Telavi to explore the old town. Overnight stay in Kakheti province. Meal: Breakfast. Distance covered: 200 km.

Thursday: At 9:00 AM, start with the Telavi food market and proceed to Alaverdi Cathedral. Next, visit the Tsinandali estate, renowned for its beauty and wine tasting, and continue to Ikalto Academy and the Shuamta monastery complex. Drive to a Tbilisi hotel via the scenic Gombori pass. Overnight stay in Tbilisi. Meal: Breakfast. Distance covered: 200 km.

Friday: At 9:00 AM, cross the border to meet the Azeri guide and drive to Sheki. En route, visit the 1st-century AD Albanian church. Upon arrival, enjoy a short sightseeing tour, including the Sheki medieval fortress, Sheki Khans Palace, a handicrafts workshop, and a local bazaar. Overnight stay in Sheki. Meal: Breakfast. Distance covered: 300 km.

Saturday: At 9:00 AM, drive to Baku, stopping to visit the historical Juma mosque and the Seven Domes mausoleum – Yeddi Gumbez in Shamakhi town. Visit the Shirvan Shah’s family graveyard. Arrive in Baku and enjoy a one-hour evening tour. Overnight stay in Baku. Meal: Breakfast. Distance covered: 300 km.

Sunday: At 9:00 AM, begin with Gobustan National Park, visiting the Petroglyphs Museum and exploring petroglyphs dating back to 10,000 BC. Continue to the mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve, home to nearly half of the world’s mud volcanoes. Later, drive to Ateshgah, the temple of fire worshippers. Overnight stay in Baku. Meal: Breakfast. Distance covered: 250 km.

Monday: Transfer to Baku airport for departure.

Points of Interest

• Exotour

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• 10 nights accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Excursions as per itinerary
• English-speaking guide service
• All fees and taxes included
• Wine tasting in Kakheti

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• visa, if applicable
• Entry visa, if applicable

Antiques, heritage, distinctive customs, and the allure of the old world, historic landmarks, wonder at sights and experiences, and a longing as the journey concludes—all of this is in store for you on our South Caucasus tour! The region serves as a bridge between the East and West, the origin of age-old civilizations, a crossroads of commercial paths, and a fusion of diverse peoples and cultures.

• your arrival airport should be Tbilisi or Yerevan. Departure airport should be Baku.
• Subject to weather conditions during winter. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the alternative option

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.