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The Best of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Baku

    Baku
    Start point
    Mher Mkrtchyan St, Yerevan, Armenia (Minotel Barsam Suites, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Boutique Hotel Baku), Hotel 3* (Boutique 19 Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (30-40 minutes drive)
    • Add extra days in Baku before tour starts
    Landmarks
    Heydar Aliyev International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Baku

    Baku
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Boutique Hotel Baku), Hotel 3* (Boutique 19 Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Old City of Baku and visit historic mosques and caravanserais
    • Visit Maiden's Tower
    • Visit Shirvanshah's Palace complex
    • Visit Zoroastrian Atesgah (fire temple) on Absheron peninsula
    • View Yanar Dag natural flame
    Landmarks
    Old City of Baku
    Maiden's Tower
    Shirvanshah's Palace
    Atesgah (Fire Temple)
    Yanar Dag
  3. Day 3

    Baku to Sheki

    Baku to Sheki
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Macara Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit second-oldest mosque in the trans-Caucasus at Samaxi
    • Visit Lahji village and traditional copper workshop
    • Tea with a local family in Lahji
    Landmarks
    Samaxi Mosque
    Lahji
  4. Day 4

    Sheki

    Sheki
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Macara Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sheki palace complex and museum
    • Visit Kish village church (ancient Albenian temple)
    • Visit local workshop to learn traditional Kelagai headscarf making
    Landmarks
    Sheki Palace Complex
    Kish Church
  5. Day 5

    Sheki to Telavi

    Sheki to Telavi
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Georgian cooking at a local farm using produce from the host's garden)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Hillside Resort Telavi)

    Included Activities

    • Border crossing and customs clearance
    • Lunch at a local farm with traditional Georgian cooking
    • Visit Alaverdi Cathedral (11th-century monastery)
    • Visit Gremi Church (16th-century)
    Landmarks
    Alaverdi Cathedral
    Gremi Church
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  6. Day 6

    Telavi

    Telavi
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel KMM)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Telavi farmers' market
    • Learn about Qvevri clay vessels and traditional Georgian winemaking at Vardisubani
    • Visit traditional wine cellar in Kondoli village and taste natural wine
    • Optional climb to Narikala Citadel or visit to sulphur baths in Tbilisi

    Optional Activities

    • Climb to Narikala Citadel for views over Tbilisi
    • Visit sulphur baths in Tbilisi
    Landmarks
    Telavi Farmers' Market
    Vardisubani
    Narikala Citadel
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  7. Day 7

    Tbilisi to Gudauri

    Tbilisi to Gudauri
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Gudauri Hut)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jvari Monastery (6th-century)
    • Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th-century)
    • Visit traditional winery in Kaspi and taste Georgian bio-wines
    • Visit Ananuri Fortress
    Landmarks
    Jvari Monastery
    Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
    Ananuri Fortress
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  8. Day 8

    Gudauri

    Gudauri
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Gudauri Hut)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Church of the Holy Trinity (14th-century) in Kazbegi Mountains

    Optional Activities

    • Local taxi alternative instead of hiking
    Landmarks
    Church of the Holy Trinity (Gergeti Trinity Church)
    Mount Kazbegi
  9. Day 9

    Gudauri to Akhaltsikhe

    Gudauri to Akhaltsikhe
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lomsia Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stalin's birthplace museum in Gori
    Landmarks
    Stalin's Birthplace Museum
    Rabati Castle
    Saphara Monastery
  10. Day 10

    Akhaltsikhe to Akhaltsikhe

    Akhaltsikhe to Akhaltsikhe
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local guesthouse)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Lomsia Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Khertvisi Fortress
    • Explore Vardzia cave town complex
    • Lunch at local guesthouse
    Landmarks
    Khertvisi Fortress
    Vardzia Cave Town
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  11. Day 11

    Akhaltsikhe to Kutaisi

    Akhaltsikhe to Kutaisi
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Kutaisi Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Borjomi Central Park and taste sulphurous water
    • Visit Motsameta Monastery (Note: Gelati Monastery closed for renovation until further notice as of January 2026)
    Landmarks
    Borjomi Central Park
    Motsameta Monastery
    Gelati Monastery
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Kutaisi to Tbilisi

    Kutaisi to Tbilisi
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel KMM)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sulphur Baths
    • Visit Blue Gallery
    • Explore Dry Bridge flea market
    • Visit Botanical Garden
    Landmarks
    Sulphur Baths
    Dry Bridge
    Botanical Garden of Tbilisi
  13. Day 13

    Tbilisi

    Tbilisi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel KMM)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tbilisi including Church of Metecki, Old Town and Sioni Cathedral
    • Visit State Museum
    • Visit Narikala fortress and panoramic viewpoint

    Optional Activities

    • Free afternoon exploration of Old Town
    • Second visit to State Museum
    • Walk over Peace Bridge
    Landmarks
    Church of Metecki
    Old Town of Tbilisi
    Sioni Cathedral
    State Museum of Georgia
    Narikala Fortress
    Peace Bridge
  14. Day 14

    Tbilisi to Dilijan

    Tbilisi to Dilijan
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local guesthouse with a demonstration of traditional gata making (Armenia's traditional flaky pastry))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Blue Sevan), Hotel 3* (Ani Forest Hills Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Border crossing Georgia/Armenia at Sadakhlo
    • Visit Monastery of Haghpat
    • Walk through Dilijan's museum street with 18th-century houses and handicraft studios
    • Dinner at local guesthouse with gata making demonstration
    Landmarks
    Monastery of Haghpat
    Dilijan Old Town
  15. Day 15

    Dilijan to Yerevan

    Dilijan to Yerevan
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Ani Plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Sevanavank Monastery on Lake Sevan
    • Visit Noratus cross stone cemetery with khachkars
    • Climb to Selim Pass viewpoint
    • Visit Noravank Monastery
    • Taste wine at a local winery in Areni
    • Visit Khor Virap Monastery
    Landmarks
    Lake Sevan
    Sevanavank Monastery
    Noratus Cemetery
    Selim Pass
    Noravank Monastery
    Areni
    Khor Virap Monastery
    Mount Ararat
  16. Day 16

    Yerevan

    Yerevan
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Ani Plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zvartnots ruins (7th-century)
    • Visit Echmiadzin Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Arrive for part of Sunday service at Echmiadzin Cathedral (if tour begins on Sunday)
    • Visit Armenian brandy company in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Zvartnots
    Echmiadzin Cathedral
    Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex
  17. Day 17

    Yerevan to Yerevan

    Yerevan to Yerevan
    Meals
    Lunch (Meal at a local family's home with freshly baked traditional Armenian flatbread (Lovash))
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Ani Plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Victory Park for panoramic Yerevan views
    • Hike to Garni Temple (3 kilometres, approximately 1.5 hours)
    • Lunch at local family's home and watch traditional Lovash baking
    • Visit Geghard Monastery (UNESCO-listed)
    • Visit Cascade complex and art museum
    • View Republic Square
    • Browse Vernissage craft market
    Landmarks
    Victory Park
    Garni Temple
    Geghard Monastery
    Cascade Complex
    Republic Square
    Vernissage Craft Market
  18. Day 18

    Yerevan

    Yerevan
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Ani Plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Victory Park
    • Visit Matenadaran Library with over 17,000 rare manuscripts
    • Visit Republic Square
    • Browse Vernissage craft market
    • Visit duduk making studio with presentation

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Yerevan's fruit market
    Landmarks
    Victory Park
    Matenadaran Library
    Republic Square
    Vernissage Craft Market
  19. Day 19

    Yerevan

    Yerevan
    End point
    5,, Hasan Abdullayev, Bakı, Azerbaijan (Sapphire Inn Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit History Museum of Armenia
    • Attend performance at Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
    • Taste traditional gata (Armenian pastry)
    Landmarks
    History Museum of Armenia
    Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre

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  • Lynette5.0December 2019
    The guide was exemplary and as a result allayed any fears that I may have had prior to the trip. I think he is the...
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  • Christina5.0December 2019
    Pretty much the whole group thought the Yerevan Genocide Museum should have been scheduled with an opt out clause....
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  • Robin4.5December 2019
    This was (I think) our 21st trip with Explore - so I think that speaks for itself.
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    WOW 21! Thanks for your review and your support. Glad you enjoyed your trip! Hopefully we will all be travelling soon.
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  • Keith4.0December 2019
    I would add another morning or afternoon of country walking - only two country walks/hikes - need more for a better...
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  • TrevorScallan5.0July 2019
    Don't hesitate - a tremendously rewarding and fascinating trip. Perfect logistics and travel arrangements, great...
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    Thanks for your review. Glad you had a great trip!
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  • David4.3May 2019
    Additional day in Baku would enhance experience
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  • Trevor4.7May 2019
    Additional time in Tbilisi is needed to do the city justice.
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  • Mark4.3May 2019
    In Armenia there were limited alternatives available for lunches which got very samey - salads plus soup plus mezzes....
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  • Allan4.3May 2019
    The tours of Armenia and Georgia were excellent; the Azerbaijan extension needs some development as it was not easy...
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  • Susan3.3May 2019
    I loved this tour, particularly Armenia and Georgia. Although I have raised some points in this feedback, I would...
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    Do you think due to war this trip will go ahead?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2026

      We currently have a trip on the ground and they have been unaffected the troubles in the Middle East. We are closely monitoring the situation in the middle east and if anything changes with the safety or the FCDO advise then we will be in contact to discuss options.

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    What are the dates in Mar. And April of 2024? Will the price be the same? Is this a basic hotel tour or is it one with better hotels?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2023

      We don't have this tour running in March 2024 but we do have some dates in April 2024. Sat 27 Apr 2024 - Sun 12 May 2024. Tue 30 Apr 2024 - Wed 15 May 2024. The accommodation for this tour is: 3 nights simple guesthouse. 12 nights comfortable hotel. Our tour prices running in 2024 are actually cheaper than our current 2023 price. Next years package is available at £2409.

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      We are not operating our The Best of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan (GFA) - we are running an alternate trip - The Best of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan (GF). We do have 2024 departure dates available.

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