DAY 1 Arrival and BAKU Tour
Arriving at Baku International Airport. Clearing immigration and customs, collecting the baggage. Meeting with guide in the arrivals hall and transfer to the restaurant with en route panoramic excursion (Olympic Stadium, Gymnastic Arena, Azersu Tower, Socar Towers, Congress Center).
Then drive to the hotel, fast check-in. Free time to freshen up.
In the afternoon, will have excursion to Nizami Street, Fountain Square, Ismailiyya Palace, Mukhtarov’s Palace (Palace of Happiness), Governor’s Garden, Seaside Boulevard (Little Venice, Mugam Center, Carpet Museum / outside).
After dinner we will have excursion to Upland Park overlooking Baku Bay and Flame Towers. Returning to hotel.
In the afternoon, will have excursion to Nizami Street, Fountain Square, Ismailiyya Palace, Mukhtarov’s Palace (Palace of Happiness), Governor’s Garden, Seaside Boulevard (Little Venice, Mugam Center, Carpet Museum / outside).
After dinner we will have excursion to Upland Park overlooking Baku Bay and Flame Towers. Returning to hotel.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: Baku
Overnight: Baku
DAY 2 TOUR TO GOBUSTAN and BAKU’S OLD TOWN
After having a breakfast at the hotel, we will have the excursion to Gobustan National Preserve.
Then after lunch we will have the excursion to Bibi-Heybat Mosque. Excursion to Surakhani Ship-Museum (the first ever tanker-museum in the world). Later we will have the tour through Baku’s Old Town (UNESCO’s World Heritage).
In the evening, boat trip in the Caspian Sea (depends on weather conditions) and having dinner and then returning to the hotel and rest.
Then after lunch we will have the excursion to Bibi-Heybat Mosque. Excursion to Surakhani Ship-Museum (the first ever tanker-museum in the world). Later we will have the tour through Baku’s Old Town (UNESCO’s World Heritage).
In the evening, boat trip in the Caspian Sea (depends on weather conditions) and having dinner and then returning to the hotel and rest.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight: Baku
Overnight: Baku
DAY 3 ABSHERON PENINSULA and BAKU BAZAAR
After breakfast at the hotel, will have excursion through Absheron Peninsula – Fire Temple, Burning Hill and Gala Museum Complex.
Later we will have a tour to Baku Cultural Center. Later, visit Green Bazaar. Free time to refresh until dinner.
After having dinner, road back to the hotel or drop-off in the city center
Meals : Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight : Baku
Overnight : Baku
DAY 4 TOUR TO SHAMAKHI, GABALA and SHEKI
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out formalities. After, drive to Shamakhi Town and excursion in Juma Mosque located in Shamakhi.
Next stop will be in Gabala Resort for excursion to Seven Beauties Waterfall, Nohur Lake and Gabala New Mosque.
After lunch, cable car ride in Tufandag Mountain Resort and road to Sheki, the most authentic city in Azerbaijan.
In Sheki we will have excursion to The Palace of Sheki Khans. Check-in the hotel in Sheki and rest.
Overnight in Skeki.
Meals : Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight : Skeki
Overnight : Skeki
DAY 5 From AZERBAIJAN to GEORGIA and visiting the beautiful KAKHETI Region
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out formalities. Excursion to Lower and Upper Caravansaries, fortress walls, local studios, and traditional workshops. At about 11:30 – start the crossing of border of Lagodekhi and after finishing the procedures, we will meet the representatives in Georgia – driver and guide. Continue directly to Sighnaghi to visit the ranch.
We will have a lunch at the LOST RIDGE INN, Brewery and Ranch. Here we will also have the excursion in brewery and introducing the local beer making technology (upon request, guest can taste the beer as well). visit the ranch.
At about 15:00 we will have a tour in Sighnaghi, the city is also called the “City of Love”. From here you can see the beautiful views to the whole valley and to Caucasus mountains. Visiting the nunnery of Bodbe as well. Later, we will continue to the capital city of Georgia, Tbilisi. Upon arrival, we will have the check-in to the hotel, time for refreshment.
We will have a lunch at the LOST RIDGE INN, Brewery and Ranch. Here we will also have the excursion in brewery and introducing the local beer making technology (upon request, guest can taste the beer as well). visit the ranch.
At about 15:00 we will have a tour in Sighnaghi, the city is also called the “City of Love”. From here you can see the beautiful views to the whole valley and to Caucasus mountains. Visiting the nunnery of Bodbe as well. Later, we will continue to the capital city of Georgia, Tbilisi. Upon arrival, we will have the check-in to the hotel, time for refreshment.
Meals : Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight : Tbilisi
Overnight : Tbilisi
DAY 6 Two Capitals – TBILISI and MTSKHETA
Breakfast at the hotel; In the morning, we will stop in ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta. The city is one of the most important spiritual center of our country, because here is buried the robe of Jesus Christ. Nowadays whole city is in the list of UNESCO World Heritage. Here we will visit the must see places, Jvari Monastery and Svetitkhoveli Cathedral. Returning to Tbilisi.
Later we will visit the flea market on dry bridge, where you can find the beautiful memorabilia, handmade souvenirs and unique antique items. Later, visit the Orbeliani Bazaar and then visit the mall “East Point”. Free time there until the transfer to airport. At the evening, we will have a tour in OLD TBILISI – start the walking tour to discover the beauty of ancient capital, the tour starts at the Europe Square and includes Metehki Church, Cable Car to the Narikala fortress (ride up by cable car), “Mother of Kartli”, walking down to Abano District.
Later we will visit the flea market on dry bridge, where you can find the beautiful memorabilia, handmade souvenirs and unique antique items. Later, visit the Orbeliani Bazaar and then visit the mall “East Point”. Free time there until the transfer to airport. At the evening, we will have a tour in OLD TBILISI – start the walking tour to discover the beauty of ancient capital, the tour starts at the Europe Square and includes Metehki Church, Cable Car to the Narikala fortress (ride up by cable car), “Mother of Kartli”, walking down to Abano District.
Meals : Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight : Tbilisi
Overnight : Tbilisi
DAY 7 From TBILISI Tour to WEST – GORI and KUTAISI
Breakfast at the hotel. Our first stop will be in Uplistsikhe caved town, a spectacular town with mysterious history from III-II millennium B.C. Then, we will visit the house of one of the most important person, that had the impact to the world history, Joseph Stalin. Visit the museum of Stalin and his place of birth in Gori.
Next stop will be the third biggest but the second with its meaning, Kutaisi. The city is one of the oldest in the world and linked to the ancient Greek myths about Golden Fleece, Argonauts, the mythological heroes and thrilling love stories. We will visit the Cochins fountains in Kutaisi, also the agro bazaar. Walking in OLD KUTAISI and visit the Bagrati Cathedral there.
Next stop will be the third biggest but the second with its meaning, Kutaisi. The city is one of the oldest in the world and linked to the ancient Greek myths about Golden Fleece, Argonauts, the mythological heroes and thrilling love stories. We will visit the Cochins fountains in Kutaisi, also the agro bazaar. Walking in OLD KUTAISI and visit the Bagrati Cathedral there.
Meals : Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight : Tskaltubo / Kutaisi
Overnight : Tskaltubo / Kutaisi
DAY 8 From KUTAISI to Seaside Resort BATUMI
After breakfast at the hotel, our journey will continue to Tskaltubo, where we will have the tour in Prometheus Cave, more than 1 km long cave full of stalagmites, stalactites, underground rivers and halls. Drive directly to Batumi. We will check in the hotel and refresh after the ride.
Evening walking tour from Piazza to Medea Square and Ali & Nino Statue. Then, we will ride up to the hill by cable car (about 2 km long ropeway) for spectacular views to the city and sea in front and to the mountains behind. Free time for walking at the seaside beach. Check-in the hotel and refresh. Later on that day we will have the Black Sea cruise for about 30-45 minutes.
Evening walking tour from Piazza to Medea Square and Ali & Nino Statue. Then, we will ride up to the hill by cable car (about 2 km long ropeway) for spectacular views to the city and sea in front and to the mountains behind. Free time for walking at the seaside beach. Check-in the hotel and refresh. Later on that day we will have the Black Sea cruise for about 30-45 minutes.
Meals : Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Overnight : Batumi
Overnight : Batumi
DAY 9 Tour to BATUMI Botanical Garden and Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out at about 10:00 am. Then we will drive to Batumi Botanical Garden and have the tour in one of the biggest garden in Caucasus region with more than 5000 different plants from all over the world. Free time there. The garden has beautiful views to the sea and to the city.
Transfer to Batumi International Airport. Departure.
Meals : Breakfast – Lunch
Package Includes
- Hotel Accommodation on BB Basis
- Transportation by AC Coach
- English speaking guide throughout the tour
- Cable car tickets – in Tbilisi, in Batumi and in Tufandag
- Tram tickets to Mtatsminda Park
- Entrance tickets to all attractions mentioned in the tour
- 4×4 vehicle to Gergeti Trinity
- Cruising in Batumi
- Boat trip in Baku
- Full Board according to Program
Personal Expenses, Drinks, Visa Fee, Domestic & International Flight Tickets, Portage Service, PCR Test, Supplement for Wine Tasting, Optional Tour, Gratuities (tipping) for your guide and driver are not included in the price.
Remarks
- Timing on itinerary may change due to traffic, weather, or unexpected situations. There will be no refund for unused service.
- Prices are not applicable on fair dates, on religious holidays, and during the Christmas – New Year period.
