TRAVERSE THE SOUTH CAUCASUS

CULTURE

Enjoy the cultural puzzle that is the Caucasus

Azerbaijan → Georgia → Armenia

The program shows the highlights of three states so close to each other but so different in terms of culture and religion. Guests travel to different climate zones from the Caspian Sea to high peaks of Main Caucasus Mountain Range, from fertile lands to high altitude alpine plateaus exploring cultural, religious and architectural sites; meeting locals and enjoying traditional hospitality.

  • Day 1:

    Arrival in Baku; met and assisted at the airport; transfer to hotel.

  • Day 2:

    Visit Baku & Absheron Peninsula; explore old town of Baku, called Icheri Sheher. In the afternoon explore Absheron Peninsula; visit Ateshgah – fire worshippers’ temple and Burning Mountain - Yanar Dagh.

  • Day 3:

    From Baku to Sheki; en route visit historical and religious sites of Shemakha and Lahij.

  • Day 4:

    Sheki; enjoy Sheki sightseeing tour and visit Albanian church of Kish; The first Christian church in the Caucasus.

  • Day 5:

    From Sheki to Tbilisi; after crossing Georgian border explore Kakheti – the land of wine; have a walk in Sighnaghi Royal Town; get acquainted with Georgian wine making tradition.

  • Day 6:

    Tbilisi sightseeing tour; explore the old town; visit centuries old churches; architectural and historical sites as well as museums.

  • Day 7:

    Tbilisi – Gudauri; drive north along the famed Military Highway; explore Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia and its UNESCO sites. En route to Gudauri explore Ananuri Architectural Complex overlooking Jinvali Dum.

  • Day 8:

    Day trip to Kazbegi and to the high peaks of the Caucasus Mountain Range; walk up to Gergeti hill to visit Gergeti Trinity Church beautifully located in the shadow of Mount Kazbek.

  • Day 9:

    From Gudauri drive to Tbilisi via Gori, birthplace of Joseph Stalin; visit Stalin Museum and Uplistsikhe – an unusual Cave Town dating back to 1st millennium BC.

  • Day 10:

    Drive to Yerevan - en route visit Hagharstin Monastery complex; have a walk along the blue waters of Sevan; visit monastery Sevan & Noradus – field of Khachkars – Cross Stones; overnight in Sevan.

  • Day 11:

    Sevan - Yerevan; visit Garni Pagan Temple & Geghard Monastery carved in a rocky hill. Enjoy bus tour of Yerevan and visit local museums.

  • Day 12:

    Day Trip to Khor Virap & Noravank; enjoy the scenery of green hills and impressive views of the twin peaks of Mount Ararat. Visit important religious and historical sites.

  • Day 13:

    Departure; transfer to the airport.

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COUNTRIES

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  • F
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  • M
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  • O
  • N
  • D
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  • AM
  • AZ

TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Touring Distance ≈ 1755 km
Total driving time ≈ 32,5 hours
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 330 km
Longest driving time per day ≈ 6 hours
O/Ns by locations: 2+2+2+2+1+1+2 = 12 Nights
Walking total ≈ 10 hours
Adopted conditions for disabled person*
no partly fully

* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible

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Icheri Sheher, Baku, Azerbaijan

Shirvanshs Palce, Baku, Azerbaijan

Maiden Tower, Baku, Azerbaijan

Village Sheki, Azerbaijan

Marani (wine cellar), Georgia

Houses on the cliff, Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi, Georgia

Dilijan, Armenia

Sevanavank Monastery (9th C), Armenia

Yerevan, Armenia

BEST SEASON FOR THE TOUR BY MONTH

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  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Touring Distance ≈ 1755 km
Total driving time ≈ 32,5 hours
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 330 km
Longest driving time per day ≈ 6 hours
O/Ns by locations: 2+2+2+2+1+1+2 = 12 Nights
Walking total ≈ 10 hours
Adopted conditions for disabled person*
no partly fully

* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible

For planning, reservations, management, monitoring and control of tour operations Caucasus Travel is using TourBuilder TM Travel Management Software