Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure to Baku
Your flight heads to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan sitting on the Caspian Sea. You'll arrive at the gateway to this fascinating region, ready to start exploring the country.
- Day 2
Baku Old Town
After transferring to your hotel, you'll walk through the UNESCO-listed Old Town, checking out narrow alleyways and historic houses with medieval architecture. The afternoon is yours to wander around on your own and get a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Baku Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Baku Old Town - Day 3
Gobustan & Apsheron
You'll head to Gobustan Nature Reserve to see Stone Age rock paintings and ancient cave dwellings from UNESCO sites. Then it's off to the Zoroastrian fire temple in Apsheron, which ties into Azerbaijan's reputation as the 'land of fire'. By evening, you'll have dinner at a traditional restaurant back in Baku.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at traditional restaurant)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Gobustan Nature Reserve with Stone Age rock paintings and cave dwellings (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Zoroastrian fire temple in Apsheron
- Dinner at traditional restaurant in Baku
Landmarks Gobustan Nature Reserve Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Apsheron - Day 4
Sheki
Travel takes you to Sheki, known as Azerbaijan's 'favorite city' set in mountains and forests. You'll visit the Khan Palace, check out a local woodcarving workshop, and see an 18th-century caravanserai. Later, you'll sit down for tea and homemade jams and sweets with a local family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Khan Palace in Sheki
- Visit local woodcarving workshop
- Visit 18th century caravanserai
- Tea and homemade jams and sweets with a local family
Landmarks Khan Palace, Sheki Sheki Caravanserai - Day 5
Sheki to Kakheti Region, Georgia
Crossing into Georgia, your Georgian tour guide will meet you at the border. You'll stop at a winery in Kvareli to learn about Georgian wine traditions and taste wines with lunch. After a tour of Telavi's historical center, you'll head to your hotel in the Kakheti region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with wine tasting at Kvareli winery)
Included Activities
- Winery visit in Kvareli with wine tasting tradition
- Lunch included with wine tasting
- City tour of Telavi historical center
Landmarks Kvareli Winery Telavi - Day 6
Kakheti Wine Region to Tbilisi
Start with the Tsinandali house museum of aristocratic poet Alexander Chavchavadze and try Tsinandali wine. You'll walk through St. Nino Monastery in Bodbe, which is known for its miraculous spring. Then head to Sighnaghi, the 'city of love', where you'll learn about its romantic past and take in views over the Alazani meadow toward the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Tsinandali house museum and wine tasting
- Visit St. Nino Monastery in Bodbe
- City tour of Sighnaghi
Landmarks Tsinandali House Museum St. Nino Monastery, Bodbe Sighnaghi - Day 7
Tbilisi City Tours
Tbilisi awaits, a city founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgassali. You'll tour the old town to see Metechi Church, the Peace Bridge, and the famous sulfur baths. A cable car ride takes you up to Narikala Fortress for views over the old town and river. Later, you'll see modern Tbilisi during a separate city tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of old town including Metechi Church, Peace Bridge, and sulfur baths area
- Cable car ride to Narikala Fortress with views of old town
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to sulfur baths (from 15 € p.p., bookable locally)
Landmarks Metechi Church Peace Bridge Narikala Fortress - Day 8
Tbilisi to Kasbegi
Heading north toward high mountains, you'll stop at the 17th-century Ananuri Fortress overlooking the Jinvali reservoir. The drive continues through forested mountains to Kasbegi in the high Caucasus, where you'll spend 3 nights with impressive mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ananuri Fortress from 17th century
Optional Activities
- Mountain view rooms available (extra charge 75 € p.p., please book with reservation)
Landmarks Ananuri Fortress Jinvali Reservoir - Day 9
Juta Mountain Village & Chaukhi Lake Hike
An off-road vehicle takes you to the mountain village of Juta at around 2,200 meters elevation. You'll hike through mountain scenery to Chaukhi Lake (moderately difficult, about 8 km, roughly 3.5 hours, with 450 meters altitude gain). If hiking isn't for you, stop at a small mountain camp café instead. Horseback rides are also available. Dinner happens with a local family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Picnic, Dinner (Dinner with local family)
Included Activities
- Off-road vehicle transfer to Juta mountain village
- Hike to Chaukhi Lake (moderately difficult, approximately 8 km, walking time approximately 3.5 hours, approximately 450 meters altitude difference)
- Dinner with local family
Optional Activities
- Short walk to mountain camp café (alternative to full hike)
- Guided horseback rides available (2-3 hrs, bookable on site)
Landmarks Juta Mountain Village Chaukhi Lake - Day 10
Trinity Church & Kasbek Mountain
An off-road vehicle takes you to Trinity Church, standing alone before the massive glacier slopes of Mount Kasbek over 5,047 meters high. After the church, you have time to hike back (about 2 to 3 hours) or relax at your hotel. Around noon, you'll have Georgian specialty Khachapuri with coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Georgian specialty Khachapuri with coffee)
Included Activities
- Off-road vehicle drive to Trinity Church
- Visit Trinity Church
Optional Activities
- Hiking back from Trinity Church (walking time approximately 2-3 hours)
Landmarks Trinity Church, Kasbegi Mount Kasbek - Day 11
Kasbegi to Tbilisi via Mtskheta
You'll travel to Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital, to see Dzhvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Church, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The monastery has great views of the city. Then head to Chateau Muchrani, a striking princely castle with scenic views that houses a popular winery. A wine tasting happens before you return to Tbilisi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Dzhvari Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Church (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Chateau Muchrani
- Wine tasting at Chateau Muchrani
Landmarks Dzhvari Monastery Svetitskhoveli Church Chateau Muchrani - Day 12
Dzoraget
Say goodbye to your Georgian tour guide at the border and meet your local SKR team in Armenia. You'll travel together to your hotel in Dzoraget and relax after lunch, starting your 2-night stay in this scenic Armenian location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 13
Debet Gorge & Monasteries
You'll explore the Debet Gorge and visit two UNESCO World Heritage Site monasteries: Sanahin and Haghpat. Sanahin sits amidst green hills with distinctive grassy roofs. Haghpat offers great mountain views on clear days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Excursion through Debet Gorge
- Visit Sanahin Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Haghpat Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Debet Gorge Sanahin Monastery Haghpat Monastery - Day 14
Dilijan & Lake Sevan
A workshop visit teaches you about local cross stone art called khachkar. Then you'll head to the resort town of Dilijan to check out the old town quarter and artists' street. Later, you'll see Lake Sevan at about 2,000 meters elevation and visit the 9th-century Sevanavank Monastery on the lakeshore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Workshop visit for local cross stone art (khachkar)
- Visit Dilijan old town quarter and artists' street
- Visit Sevanavank Monastery (9th century)
Landmarks Dilijan Lake Sevan Sevanavank Monastery - Day 15
Yerevan City Tour
Exploring Armenia's capital with a guided tour includes the Kaskade viewpoint offering panoramic views of Yerevan. You'll visit the manuscript museum Matenadaran, the ruins of Zvartnots Church, and the cathedral in Echmiadzin, all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The afternoon leaves time for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Yerevan
- Visit Kaskade viewpoint
- Visit Matenadaran manuscript museum
- Visit Zvartnots Church ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Echmiadzin Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Kaskade Viewpoint Matenadaran Zvartnots Church Echmiadzin Cathedral - Day 16
Mount Ararat & Noravank Monastery
You'll visit Chor Virap Monastery for views of Mount Ararat with its snow-capped peaks, deeply meaningful to Armenian culture. Then explore Noravank Monastery from the 13th century in a secluded gorge. Stop at Areni Cave where a 6,000-year-old wine cellar and the world's oldest leather shoe were found. Lunch includes homemade Armenian cuisine and red wine with a local family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade Armenian cuisine and homemade red wine with Armenian family)
Included Activities
- Visit Chor Virap Monastery with Mount Ararat views
- Visit Noravank Monastery (13th century)
- Visit Areni Cave
- Lunch with Armenian family including homemade cuisine and homemade red wine
Landmarks Chor Virap Monastery Mount Ararat Noravank Monastery Areni Cave - Day 17
Garni & Lavash Baking
The village of Garni has Armenia's only preserved sun temple to see. You'll try traditional Armenian bread-baking with a family and eat fresh Lavash straight from the oven with cheese and herbs. Next comes the Armenian cognac factory with a tasting. The evening is free, though a concert at the State Opera House is available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in garden restaurant with fresh Lavash, cheese and herbs)
Included Activities
- Visit Garni sun temple
- Traditional Lavash bread-baking experience with family
- Lunch in garden restaurant with fresh Lavash, cheese and herbs
- Visit cognac factory with tasting included
Optional Activities
- Optional concert at State Opera House in the evening (approximately 10-15 €, bookable on site)
Landmarks Garni Sun Temple Armenian Cognac Distillery State Opera House, Yerevan - Day 18
Departure from Yerevan
You'll transfer to Yerevan airport for your flight back home, concluding your journey through the Caucasus region.
