Friday: arrival in Tbilisi or Yerevan airport, transfer to a hotel in Yerevan; Check in after 15:00. Overnight in Yerevan.

Saturday: 12:00 - visit Mother Armenia monument. Visit the Matenadaran Institute of Ancient Manuscripts. Take a tour of Vernissage. Visit fruit market Shouka. Overnight in Yerevan. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 100 km.

Sunday: 09:00 - visit Khor Virap and Echmiadzin, attend the Holy Liturgy. Drive to the 1st century Garni Pagan Temple. Visit the 13th century cave monastery of Geghard. Overnight in Yerevan. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 250 km.

Monday: 09:00 - drive to Lake Sevan. Visit monastery of Sevanavank on Sevan peninsula. Continue to Dilijan. After border formalities, drive to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 350 km.

Tuesday: 09:00 - driving towards the Caucasus Mountains, stop on the bank of the Zhinvali reservoir and visit Ananuri castle. Continuing to Gudauri ski resort, after Cross Pass arrive in Stephantsminda, we will enjoy view from Gergeti church, lunch in a local family. Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast, lunch. Distance: 350 km.

Wednesday: 09:00 - drive to fortified city of Signagi, visit convent of Bodbe. Continue to the tunnel winery and taste Kakhetian wines made according local traditions in Kvevri. Visit Gremi fortress and continue to Telavi, visit the old town. Overnight in Kakheti province. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 200 km.

Thursday: 09:00 - we will start with Telavi food market and continue to Alaverdi Cathedral. Next stop is in the Tsinandali estate - well known for its beauty, wine tasting and continue visiting Ikalto Academy and Shuamta monastery complex; drive to Tbilisi hotel via beautiful Gombori pass. Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 200 km.

Friday: 09:00 - cross the border, meet your Azeri guide and drive to Sheki. On the way, visit Albanian church dating back to the 1st century AD. Have a short sightseeing tour on arrival: visit Sheki medieval fortress, Sheki Khans Palace, handicrafts workshop and local bazaar. Overnight in Sheki. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 300 km.

Saturday: 09:00 - drive to Baku. On the way visit historical mosque Juma and mausoleum of Seven Domes – Yeddi Gumbez in Shamakhi town. visit the Shirvan Shah’s family grave yard. Arrival in Baku. Evening tour 1 hour. Overnight in Baku. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 300 km.

Sunday: 09:00 - start with Gobustan National Park. Visit Petroglyphs Museum and explore petroglyphs dating back to 10000 BC. Continue to mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve. Gobustan is home to almost half of world’s mud volcanoes. Later drive to Ateshgah – temple of fire worshippers. Overnight in Baku. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 250 km.

Monday: transfer to Baku airport for departure.

Points of Interest

• Exotour

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• 10 nights accommodation
• Breakfast included
• All excursions as per itinerary
• English-speaking guide service
• Wine tasting in Kakheti

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

Experience exotic traditions, the distinctive local culture, the allure of the old-world, historical landmarks, wonder at the sights and a twinge of disappointment as the journey ends - that’s what our South Caucasus tour has in store! A point of convergence for the East and West, the cradle of ancient civilizations, a nexus of commercial paths, and a diverse blend of people 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.