Complete Caucasus Adventure: Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia in 19 Days

Day 1: Transfer from Baku Airport to Baku

We will transfer from the airport to the hotel with the assistance of our guide, who will accompany you throughout the journey.

Accommodation: Baku Midtown Hotel 4* | 20 km

Day 2: Baku - Absheron - Baku

After enjoying a complete breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our immersive exploration of historic Baku visiting the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. This medieval complex, jewel of the Old City and World Heritage Site, will allow us to travel back in time through its exquisite architecture. Next, we will connect with the mystical essence of the country at Ateshgah, the ancient Zoroastrian fire temple, whose eternal flames are fed by natural gas. Following the trail of the legendary "Land of Fire," we will marvel at Yanardag, the famous perpetually burning mountain. The architectural contrast will arrive as we head to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, a masterpiece of avant-garde design created by Zaha Hadid. To cap off a day full of diversity, we will immerse ourselves in the authenticity of Yashil Bazaar.

Accommodation: Baku Midtown Hotel 4* | 43 km

Day 3: Baku - Gobustan - Baku

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will embark on a fascinating excursion into the past at the Gobustan Reserve, an open-air museum declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we will marvel at an impressive collection of petroglyphs dating back 40,000 years. The adventure continues as we venture into the area of the Mud Volcanoes, a unique geological phenomenon where Azerbaijan concentrates a large portion of those existing in the world. Returning to the capital, we will culminate this cultural day visiting the iconic Carpet Museum in Baku.

Accommodation: Baku Midtown Hotel 4* | 204 km

Day 4: Baku - Shamakhi - Sheki

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will begin our route immersing ourselves in the mysticism of the Diri Baba Mausoleum. This fascinating 15th-century monument, partially carved into a cliff, will surprise us with its unique fusion of Islamic architecture and wild nature. Next, we will travel to historic Shemakha to discover the Seven Domes Mausoleum (Yeddi Gumbez). The day will reach its peak upon arriving in Sheki, where we will visit the exquisite Khan's Summer Palace with its famous colored glass windows ("Shebeke"). Finally, we will explore the Albanian Church of Kish, considered one of the oldest Christian temples in the Caucasus.

Accommodation: Sheki Macara Hotel 4* | 347 km

Day 5: Sheki - Lagodekhi - Sighnaghi - Tbilisi

We will bid farewell to the cultural richness of Sheki to head towards the Lagodekhi border post. After completing immigration procedures and entering Georgia, we will travel through wine landscapes to reach the charming city of Sighnaghi. Popularly known as the "City of Love," it will captivate us with its cobblestone streets, houses with carved wooden balconies, and its impressive 18th-century wall. We will continue our final journey to Tbilisi.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4* | 267 km

Day 6: Tbilisi - Guided Tour

We will begin our cultural immersion on vibrant Rustaveli Avenue, the beating heart of Tbilisi. We will admire architectural gems such as the imposing Parliament and the Neo-Moorish Opera Theater. Our tour will take us to Metekhi Square, where the historic church and the equestrian statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali will give us privileged views over the Mtkvari River. We will take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress, venture into the picturesque Abanotubani district, and visit the Anchiskhati Basilica, the oldest church in the city.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4* | 2 km

Day 7: Tbilisi - Sadakhlo - Haghpat - Saghmosavank - Yerevan

We will bid farewell to Tbilisi to head south towards the Sadakhlo border post. After completing immigration procedures and entering Armenia, our first major stop will be Haghpat Monastery, a masterpiece of medieval architecture declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will continue to Saghmosavank Monastery (Monastery of Psalms), dramatically located at the edge of the vertiginous Kasakh River Canyon. Finally, we will arrive in Yerevan.

Accommodation: Hotel Ani Plaza 4* | 289 km

Day 8: Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravank - Areni Cave - Yerevan

Our first stop will be Khor Virap Monastery, a place of deep spirituality where the story of St. Gregory the Illuminator comes alive before the most spectacular and close view of the biblical Mount Ararat. We will continue to Noravank Monastery, a 13th-century architectural jewel surrounded by red cliffs. Before returning, we will explore the fascinating 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 begin with the majesty of Lake Sevan, known as Armenia's "blue pearl." The landscape will transform as we enter the lush forests of Dilijan National Park, a region nicknamed "Little Switzerland." We will visit Goshavank monastery, an impressive medieval complex. We will continue to the border at Sadakhlo to cross into Georgia and finally arrive in Tbilisi.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4* | 157 km

Day 10: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Uplistsikhe - Gori - Kutaisi

We will visit Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital and religious center, with Jvari Monastery and the sacred Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, World Heritage Sites. We will continue to Uplistsikhe, an impressive rock-hewn city from the Iron Age. We will visit the Stalin Museum in Gori before continuing to Kutaisi.

Accommodation: Best Western Kutaisi 4* | 267 km

Day 11: Kutaisi - Bagrati - Motsameta - Gelati - Nikortsminda - Kutaisi

We will visit the majestic Bagrati Cathedral, Motsameta Monastery dramatically located on a rocky promontory, and Gelati Academy, a World Heritage Site. We will venture into the Racha region to visit Nikortsminda Cathedral, world-renowned for the intricate beauty of its stone reliefs.

Accommodation: Best Western Kutaisi 4* | 191 km

Day 12: Kutaisi - Prometheus - Martvili - Kutaisi

We will explore the underground world of Prometheus Cave, a 1.4 km geological labyrinth with illuminated rock formations and a boat ride on the underground Kumi River. We will head to the historic Martvili Canyon, where we will sail by boat through its emerald waters among thundering waterfalls.

Accommodation: Best Western Kutaisi 4* | 127 km

Day 13: Kutaisi - Ushguli - Mestia

We will embark on the journey to the remote Svaneti region to reach Ushguli, recognized as one of the highest inhabited settlements in Europe (2,200 meters). This group of villages, a World Heritage Site, seems frozen in time with its dozens of medieval defensive towers under the imposing shadow of Mount Shkhara. We will finish in Mestia.

Accommodation: Hotel Posta Mestia 4* | 208 km

Day 14: Mestia - Chalaadi - Hatsvali - Mestia

We will hike towards Chalaadi Glacier, crossing forests and moraines to the base of the eternal ice. We will take the cable car at Hatsvali to ascend to the Zuruldi ridge, where we will admire views of the mythical Mount Ushba with its two characteristic peaks and Mount Tetnuldi.

Accommodation: Hotel Posta Mestia 4* | 34 km

Day 15: Mestia - Zugdidi - Dendrological Park - Batumi

We will descend from the Greater Caucasus through deep gorges to the plains of Samegrelo. We will stop at Shekvetili Dendrological Park, a biodiversity sanctuary with centuries-old trees, bamboos, lemurs, and flamingos. We will arrive in Batumi, the pearl of the Black Sea.

Accommodation: Best Western Premier Batumi 4* | 268 km

Day 16: Batumi - surroundings

We will visit the Batumi Ethnographic Museum with its impressive wood carvings. We will explore the historic Gonio Fortress, an ancient 1st-century Roman bastion. We will tour the center of Batumi with its old town and its iconic coastal Boulevard.

Accommodation: Best Western Premier Batumi 4* | 30 km

Day 17: Transfer from Batumi to Batumi Airport

We will transfer from the hotel to the airport according to the scheduled flight time, with the assistance of our guide.

End of trip | 6 km