GEORGIA AZERBAIJAN
KAKHETI, MTSKHETA-MTIANETI, SHAKI-ZAGATALA
Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Sighnaghi, Stepantsminda, Baku, Ganja, Naftalan
10 Days
Tbilisi
Change Airport- Big groups
Program
Day 0:
- late arrival in Tbilisi airport
Day 1: Tbilisi Sightseeing – Sarajishvili Factory – Tbilisi (40 km)
- arrival in Tbilisi, hotel accommodation, time to rest
- after breakfast full-day tour of Tbilisi: a walk along Shota Rustaveli Avenue, the old city; visiting the main monuments of the capital: the Sioni Cathedral and the Anchiskhati Basilica – the oldest monastery in Tbilisi; a cable car ride to the Narikala fortress, which offers a wonderful view of the city; walk to the waterfall located in the city center in the sulfur baths district
- free time, a break for an individual meal and the opportunity to purchase souvenirs
- visit to the Sarajishvili brandy factory in Tbilisi combined with alcohol tasting
- cable car ride to the Mtatsminda viewpoint
- dinner at a famous Georgian restaurant combined with a show of traditional Georgian dances
- return to the hotel for overnight stay in Tbilisi
Day 3: Tbilisi – Signagi – Bodbe – Supra – Tbilisi (260 km)
- after breakfast, drive east to Kakheti – a land known not only for wine production, but also for its unique medieval heritage – historic and restored towns, fortresses and monasteries, which are important religious centers with which the history of Georgia is closely connected,
- drive to Signagi – a town with a 2.5-kilometer defensive wall, known for the oldest wine festival in Georgia, and on the way visiting the Bodbe Monastery – the burial place of Saint. Nino, who converted Georgia to Christianity
- organization of supra – a traditional Georgian feast at a friendly host’s vineyard, combined with tasting wines and local dishes, Georgian cuisine workshops (baking bread or making churchkhela) and live music
- return to Tbilisi and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 2: Tbilisi – Stepantsminda – Tsminda Sameba – Gudauri (180 km)
- after breakfast, departure from Tbilisi towards the famous Georgian Military Road, connecting Tbilisi with Vladikavkaz
- lunch break on your own
- stop at a beautiful viewpoint just before the Jvari Pass (2,395 m above sea level)
- entry to one of the most beautifully situated monasteries in Georgia – Tsminda Sameba, which is located at an altitude of 2,170 m above sea level. at the foot of Mount Kazbek (5033 m above sea level)
- transfer to Gudauri, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 4: Gudauri – Ananuri – Mtskheta – Tbilisi – Baku (150 km)
- after breakfast, transfer to Tbilisi, along the way a stop at the Ananuri fortress from the 17th century, picturesquely located on the Zhinvali reservoir
- sightseeing – the city of Mtskheta, which until the 5th century AD served as the capital; visiting the legendary temple of Svetitskhoveli, the coronation and final resting place of the rulers of Georgia; transfer to the Jvari Monastery located on the top of the hill
- free time, lunch break on your own
- return to Tbilisi
- in the evening, a night train to Baku (overnight in couchettes)
Day 5: Baku – Itsheri Sheher – Ateshgah Fire Temple – Yanar Dag – Baku (80 km)
- in the morning arrival in Baku, accommodation in the hotel and breakfast on site, rest
- visiting the old town of Itsheri Sheher (UNESCO), mosque (Shirvanshah Palace from the 13th century, Tower of the Virgins from the 12th century, entrance to the hill to the Memorial Park with a panoramic view of the city
- transfer to the town of Surakhani, visiting the Ateshgah Fire Temple – a Zoroastrian temple from the 17th century.
- yanar Dag – burning earth from which gas has been burning continuously for decades.
- in the evening return to Baku, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 6: Baku – Wine tour – Sheki (360 km)
- after breakfast, transfer to the Savalan winery, where the group will learn about wine production and taste several types of Azeri wines
- arrival in the city of Sheki, considered one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus, the city has been known since ancient times – this is where the Silk Road ran, gathering the largest number of sellers and merchants in all of Azerbaijan – on site we will visit the Caravanserai. However, the real pearl is the Sheki Khans Palace from the 18th century, in its construction no nails were used and it has richly painted walls and stained glass windows – the facility is on the UNESCO list
- dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 7: Sheki – Naftalan (130 km)
- after breakfast, transfer to Naftalan – accommodation in the Spa hotel, visit to the oil baths (visiting the baths in one of the hotels depending on availability)
- return to the hotel, optional massages and/or swimming in the pool
- dinner on site and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 8: Naftalan – Ganja – Tbilisi (270 km)
- after breakfast, arrival in the city of Ganja – the second largest city in Azerbaijan with a beautiful old town, visiting the main monuments (the Juma mosque from the 17th century, the Imamzade complex from the 17th-19th centuries, the bottle house),
- further transfer to the border with Georgia around 5:00 p.m. – here we cross the border on foot and on the other side a bus is waiting for us, which will take us to Tbilisi
Day 9: Tbilisi – Signagi – Bodbe – Supra – Telavi (185 km)
- after breakfast, drive east to Kakheti – a land known not only for wine production, but also for its unique medieval heritage – historic and restored towns, fortresses and monasteries, which are important religious centers with which the history of Georgia is closely connected,
- drive to Signagi – a town with a 2.5-kilometer defensive wall, known for the oldest wine festival in Georgia, and on the way visiting the Bodbe Monastery – the burial place of Saint. Nino, who converted Georgia to Christianity
- free time in Signagi
- organization of supra – a traditional Georgian feast at a friendly host’s vineyard, combined with tasting wines and local dishes, Georgian cuisine workshops (baking bread or making churchkhela) and live music
- return to Telavi and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 10: Telavi – David Gareja – Tbilisi (230 km)
- after breakfast, transfer to the steppe in the south of the country and visit the complex of David Gareja rock monasteries, founded in the 6th century right next to the border with Azerbaijan
- lunch in the town of Udabno on the steppes in an atmospheric restaurant serving specialties of Svan cuisine
- transfer towards Tbilisi, accommodation in the hotel
- farewell dinner at a local restaurant and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 11 Transfer to the airport (25 km)
- departure to the airport
Information
We can adapt the offer to the requirements of each client, we can propose the appropriate standard of hotels, we can enrich the program with additional attractions, start from any airport in Georgia and extend it for any number of days.
* PRICES MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON DATES OR NUMBER OF PEOPLE
* OFFER VALID FOR 14/30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SENDING
If you have any questions, please contact us, we will gladly help you organize your dream!
In Short
- Tbilisi – the capital of Georgia, the largest and one of the most beautiful cities situated in the valley of the Mtkvari River (Kura), surrounded by hills. Explore the old town, Narikala Fortress, whose history dates back to the 4th century, and the district of sulfur baths.
- Mtskheta – the first capital of Georgia listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Georgia adopted Christianity (326 AD). Often called “Little Jerusalem,” it boasts the majestic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery, built in the 6th century, offering a beautiful view of Mtskheta and the intersecting rivers Mtkvari (Kura) and Aragvi.
- Kakheti – the heart of Georgia and the homeland of wine, the region of the most famous vineyards in the Caucasus, appellations, and endemic grape varieties. It’s a region of delicious dishes, charming towns, and historic monasteries.
- Signagi – the pearl of Kakheti with a magnificent view of the Alazani Valley and the range of the High Caucasus. It’s a picturesque “town of love” with a 2.5-kilometer preserved defensive wall and Bodbe Monastery, the burial place of St. Nino.
- Visit to the “Sarajishvili” brandy factory – the first and oldest Georgian brandy since 1884 and tasting of selected VSOP and XO spirits.
- Georgian Military Road – one of the most spectacular mountain routes with the Cross Pass (2,395 m above sea level) and the Ananuri Fortress located on the Zhinvali Reservoir.
- Stepantsminda – a city among the High Caucasus Mountains with the Tsminda Sameba temple located against the backdrop of the majestic Mount Prometheus – Kazbek, standing 5054 m above sea level.
- Davit Gareja – a famous complex of rock monasteries, carved already in the 6th century, located near the border with Azerbaijan and lunch in the town of Udabno on the steppes in a cozy restaurant serving specialties of the Swan cuisine.
- Kutaisi – The third largest city in Georgia, known from mythology for the story of the Argonauts and the search for the golden fleece. It is the capital of the Imereti region, featuring a charming old town and the majestic Bagrati Cathedral of 1003 rising above the city.
- Uplistsikhe – the oldest rock city in Georgia, where the first traces of settlement date back to 2,000 BC, one of the most important trading points on the Silk Road.
- Icherisheher (Old City) – the pearl of the Azerbaijani people and a source of pride for every citizen of Azerbaijan.
- Baku – the capital and commercial center of Azerbaijan is a low-lying city with a coastline along the Caspian Sea.
- Yanar Dag – a natural gas fire that constantly burns on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku.
- Gobustan National Park – home to the longest continuous tradition of cave art in the world, dating back to the Paleolithic era.
- Naftalan – a city in Azerbaijan, surrounded by the Goranboy district. It is located on an agricultural plain near the Lesser Caucasus Mountains.
- Ganja – the second largest city in Azerbaijan and the fourth largest in the South Caucasus.
Price includes
- preparation and development of a detailed program, supervision of its implementation
- air-conditioned coach/minibus transfers to and from the airport
- mineral water on the coach 0.5L/person per day
- guarantee of providing a replacement coach/minibus in the event of a breakdown
- reservations and check-in at hotels or guesthouses
- organization of a supra at a private vineyard, with Tamada, Georgian toasts and local wine
- off-road vehicles on the trip route
- meals: two meals a day (breakfasts, hearty Georgian dinners)
- drinks: mineral water, coffee and tea, wine with dinner in restaurants
- care of an English-speaking guide
Price does not include
- plane ticket
- own expenses, admission tickets
- additional meals during the day (lunch)
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