Charms of the Caucasus: Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia in 15 Days
A balanced 15-day journey ideally distributed among the three Caucasus countries. From Baku's architecture to Kakheti's vineyards and Armenian monasteries.
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Baku Airport to Baku
We will transfer from the airport to the hotel with the assistance of our guide.
Accommodation: Baku Midtown Hotel 4* | 20 km
Day 2: Baku - Absheron - Baku
We will explore historic Baku visiting the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, World Heritage Site. We will connect with the mystical essence at Ateshgah, the ancient Zoroastrian fire temple. We will marvel at Yanardag, the perpetually burning mountain. We will visit the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center by Zaha Hadid and immerse ourselves in Yashil Bazaar.
Accommodation: Baku Midtown Hotel 4* | 43 km
Day 3: Baku - Gobustan - Baku
We will explore the Gobustan Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with petroglyphs dating back 40,000 years. We will continue to the Mud Volcanoes. Returning, we will visit the iconic Carpet Museum in Baku.
Accommodation: Baku Midtown Hotel 4* | 204 km
Day 4: Baku - Shamakhi - Sheki
We will visit the Diri Baba Mausoleum, 15th-century monument carved into a cliff. We will discover the Seven Domes Mausoleum in Shemakha. In Sheki, we will visit the Khan's Summer Palace with its famous "Shebeke" stained glass and explore the Albanian Church of Kish.
Accommodation: Sheki Macara Hotel 4* | 347 km
Day 5: Sheki - Lagodekhi - Sighnaghi - Tbilisi
We will cross the border at Lagodekhi into Georgia. We will travel through wine landscapes to Sighnaghi, the "City of Love," with its cobblestone streets and 18th-century wall. We will enjoy panoramic views of the Alazani Valley before continuing to Tbilisi.
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4* | 267 km
Day 6: Tbilisi - Guided Tour
We will explore vibrant Rustaveli Avenue, admiring Parliament and the Opera Theater. We will visit Metekhi Square, take the cable car to 4th-century Narikala Fortress. We will venture into the picturesque Abanotubani district with its sulfur baths and culminate at Anchiskhati Basilica, the city's oldest church.
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4* | 2 km
Day 7: Tbilisi - Sadakhlo - Haghpat - Saghmosavank - Yerevan
We will cross into Armenia at Sadakhlo. We will visit Haghpat Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will continue to Saghmosavank Monastery (Monastery of Psalms), dramatically located at the edge of the Kasakh River Canyon. We will arrive in Yerevan.
Accommodation: Hotel Ani Plaza 4* | 289 km
Day 8: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravank - Areni Cave - Yerevan
We will visit Khor Virap Monastery with the most spectacular view of Mount Ararat. We will discover Noravank Monastery, 13th-century architectural jewel surrounded by red cliffs. We will explore Areni Cave, where the world's oldest winery was discovered, over 6,000 years old.
Accommodation: Hotel Ani Plaza 4* | 240 km
Day 9: Yerevan - Sevan - Dilijan - Goshavank - Sadakhlo - Tbilisi
We will visit Lake Sevan, Armenia's "blue pearl." We will enter Dilijan National Park, the "Little Switzerland." We will visit Goshavank monastery, medieval complex founded by Mkhitar Gosh. We will cross into Georgia and arrive in Tbilisi.
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4* | 157 km
Day 10: Tbilisi - Ananuri - Kazbegi - Tbilisi
We will visit Ananuri Fortress with views of Zhinvali Reservoir. We will continue to Gergeti Trinity Church, sanctuary at 2,170 meters altitude under Mount Kazbegi. We will enjoy the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus before returning to Tbilisi.
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4* | 321 km
Day 11: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Uplistsikhe - Gori - Kutaisi
We will visit Mtskheta with Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, World Heritage Sites. We will explore Uplistsikhe, Iron Age rock-hewn city. We will visit the Stalin Museum in Gori. We will continue to Kutaisi.
Accommodation: Best Western Kutaisi 4* | 267 km
Day 12: Kutaisi - Bagrati - Gelati - Prometheus - Batumi
We will explore Kutaisi's Agricultural Market. We will climb to Bagrati Cathedral with city panoramas. We will visit Gelati Academy, UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will enter Prometheus Cave with its illuminated stalactites and underground river navigation. We will continue to Batumi.
Accommodation: Best Western Premier Batumi 4* | 197 km
Day 13: Batumi - surroundings
We will visit the Batumi Ethnographic Museum with its impressive wood carvings. We will explore the historic Gonio Fortress, 1st-century Roman bastion. We will tour the center of Batumi with its old town and iconic coastal Boulevard.
Accommodation: Best Western Premier Batumi 4* | 30 km
Day 14: Transfer from Batumi to Batumi Airport
We will transfer from the hotel to the airport according to the scheduled flight time.
End of trip | 6 km
About this trip
Let yourself be seduced by the Charms of the Caucasus on a balanced 15-day journey that ideally distributes time among the three countries. Starting in Baku, Azerbaijan's capital, we will venture inland to discover the architectural jewel of Sheki, situated on the forested slopes of the Greater Caucasus. Here we will visit the Khan's Summer Palace, famous for its frescoes and stained glass windows made without nails or glue.
Eastern Georgia: Culture and Wine
The Georgian stretch focuses on the eastern region, allowing for relaxed exploration without long transfers to the west or coast. We will visit Kakheti, where we will learn about the country's ancient winemaking tradition, and Sighnaghi, with its 18th-century defensive wall. In Tbilisi, we will have time to enjoy its bohemian atmosphere, cafes, and historic monuments.
Armenia: Nature and Spirituality
In Armenia, we will dedicate time to exploring its most precious treasures. From the green and humid north of Dilijan, with its monasteries hidden in the forest like Haghartsin, to the arid and spectacular south of Areni. We will visit Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world, and Sevanavank monastery. The trip includes essential visits to Khor Virap with its views of Mount Ararat, offering a complete vision of Armenian heritage.
Included
- Accommodation: 13 Nights in selected 4-star hotels
- Meals: Bed and Breakfast
- Transport: Private vehicle with A/C and fuel
- Guide: Professional Spanish-speaking guide
- Logistics: Staff expenses (guide/driver)
- Water: 1 bottle per person/day
- Taxes: Local fees
- Entrances: Monuments according to itinerary
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and Dinners (unless indicated)
- Alcoholic beverages and tips
- Personal expenses