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The Best of Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia

19 days
From Baku to Yerevan
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Baku

    Start point
    Mher Mkrtchyan St, Yerevan, Armenia (Minotel Barsam Suites, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Boutique Hotel Baku), Hotel (Boutique Hotel Baku (or similar))
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  2. Day 2

    Baku

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Boutique Hotel Baku), Hotel (Boutique Hotel Baku (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Old City of Baku
    • Visit Maiden's Tower
    • Visit Shirvanshah's Palace complex
    • Visit Atesgah fire temple on Absheron peninsula
    • Stop at Yanar Dag natural flame
    Landmarks
    Maiden's Tower
    Shirvanshah's Palace
    Atesgah Fire Temple
    Yanar Dag
  3. Day 3

    Baku to Sheki

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Macara Hotel), Hotel (Macara Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Samaxi mosque
    • Visit Lahji village
    • Visit local copper workshop
    • Tea with local family in Lahji
    Landmarks
    Samaxi Mosque
    Lahji
  4. Day 4

    Sheki

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Macara Hotel), Hotel (Macara Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sheki palace complex and museum
    • Visit Kish village church
    • Visit local workshop for Kelagai headscarves
    Landmarks
    Sheki Palace Complex
    Kish Village Church
  5. Day 5

    Sheki to Telavi

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Georgian cooking feast at local farm featuring produce from the host's garden)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Hillside Resort Telavi), Guesthouse (Hillside Resort Telavi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Border crossing and customs clearance
    • Lunch at local farm with traditional Georgian cooking
    • Visit Alaverdi Cathedral
    • Visit Gremi Church
    Landmarks
    Alaverdi Cathedral
    Gremi Church
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  6. Day 6

    Telavi to Tbilisi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel KMM), Hotel (Hotel KMM (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Telavi farmers' market
    • Learn about Qvevri clay vessels in Vardisubani village
    • Visit traditional wine cellar in Kondoli village
    • Taste natural Zhghia wine

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Narikala Citadel in Tbilisi
    • Relax in sulphur baths in Tbilisi
    Landmarks
    Telavi Farmers' Market
    Narikala Citadel
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  7. Day 7

    Tbilisi to Gudauri

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gudauri Hut), Hotel (Hotel Gudauri Hut (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jvari Monastery
    • Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
    • Visit traditional winery in Kaspi
    • Taste Georgian bio-wines
    • Visit Ananuri Fortress
    Landmarks
    Jvari Monastery
    Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
    Ananuri Fortress
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  8. Day 8

    Gudauri

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gudauri Hut), Hotel (Hotel Gudauri Hut (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Church of the Holy Trinity (optional taxi available)

    Optional Activities

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

    Gudauri to Akhaltsikhe

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lomsia Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stalin Museum in Gori
    Landmarks
    Stalin Museum
    Rabati Castle
    Saphara Monastery
  10. Day 10

    Akhaltsikhe to Vardzia

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch at local guesthouse)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lomsia Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Borjomi - Kutaisi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kutaisi Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Borjomi Gorge forests
    • Sample sulphurous water at Borjomi Central Park
    • Visit Motsameta Monastery
    Landmarks
    Borjomi Central Park
    Borjomi Gorge
    Motsameta Monastery
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  12. Day 12

    Kutaisi to Tbilisi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kutaisi Inn (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Tbilisi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel KMM), Hotel (Hotel KMM (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tbilisi from Church of Metecki
    • Visit Old Town of Tbilisi
    • Visit Sioni Cathedral
    • Visit State Museum
    • Visit Narikala Fortress
    • Walk through historical sulphur bath area

    Optional Activities

    • Visit State Museum independently
    • Explore Old Town independently
    • Walk over Peace Bridge
    • Visit quirky cafés
    Landmarks
    Church of Metecki
    Sioni Cathedral
    Narikala Fortress
    Peace Bridge
  14. Day 14

    Tbilisi to Dilijan

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Blue Sevan), Hotel (Ani Forest Hills Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Border crossing at Sadakhlo
    • Visit Monastery of Haghpat
    • Walk through Dilijan museum street
    • Visit local handicraft studios in Dilijan
    • Walk to Sevanavank Monastery at Lake Sevan
    Landmarks
    Monastery of Haghpat
    Dilijan
    Lake Sevan
    Sevanavank Monastery
  15. Day 15

    Dilijan to Yerevan

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit cross stone cemetery in Noratus village
    • Climb Selim Pass (2,410m)
    • Visit Silk Road caravanserai remains
    • Taste wine in Areni village
    • Visit Noravank Monastery
    • Visit Khor Virap Monastery
    Landmarks
    Noratus Khachkar Cemetery
    Selim Pass
    Areni
    Noravank Monastery
    Khor Virap Monastery
    Mount Ararat
  16. Day 16

    Echmiadzin - Yerevan

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zvartnots ruins
    • Visit Echmiadzin Cathedral
    • Visit Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex and museum
    • Visit Cascade complex and modern art museum
    • Explore Republic Square
    • Browse Vernissage craft market
    Landmarks
    Zvartnots
    Mount Ararat
    Echmiadzin Cathedral
    Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex
    Cascade complex
    Republic Square
    Vernissage craft market
  17. Day 17

    Yerevan

    Meals
    Lunch (Meal prepared with traditional Armenian flatbread (Lovash) prepared by local family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hellenistic temple at Garni
    • Easy walk up Garni River gorge
    • Visit local family home to see Lovash bread baking
    • Meal with traditional freshly baked Armenian flatbread
    • Visit Geghard Monastery
    Landmarks
    Garni Temple
    Geghard Monastery
  18. Day 18

    Yerevan

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Victory Park
    • Visit Matenadaran Library
    • Visit Republic Square
    • Visit Vernissage craft market
    • Visit local duduk craftsman presentation

    Optional Activities

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

    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 Armenian gata pastry
    Landmarks
    History Museum of Armenia
    Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
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    December 4th, 2019
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    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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    December 23rd, 2019
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    Pretty much the whole group thought the Yerevan Genocide Museum should have been scheduled with an opt out clause....
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    thanks for the feedback, we'll pass that to our product team to review. Thanks, The Explore Team
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    December 23rd, 2019
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    This was (I think) our 21st trip with Explore - so I think that speaks for itself.
    Traveled in September 2019
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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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    December 23rd, 2019
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    I would add another morning or afternoon of country walking - only two country walks/hikes - need more for a better...
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    July 14th, 2019
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    Don't hesitate - a tremendously rewarding and fascinating trip. Perfect logistics and travel arrangements, great...
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    4.3
    Additional day in Baku would enhance experience
    Traveled in May 2018
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
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    Additional time in Tbilisi is needed to do the city justice.
    Traveled in June 2018
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    May 17th, 2019
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    In Armenia there were limited alternatives available for lunches which got very samey - salads plus soup plus mezzes....
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    Traveled in May 2018
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    May 17th, 2019
    4.3
    The tours of Armenia and Georgia were excellent; the Azerbaijan extension needs some development as it was not easy...
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    Traveled in June 2018
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    May 17th, 2019
    3.3
    I loved this tour, particularly Armenia and Georgia. Although I have raised some points in this feedback, I would...
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    Asked on July 7th, 2023

    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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    Is this tour available May 2024?

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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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