Yerevan

Arrival in Tbilisi or Yerevan airport, meet our representative and transfer to a hotel in Yerevan (check-in after 15:00).

Victory Park and Statue of Mother Armenia

Visit the Mother Armenia monument and enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Ararat and central Yerevan.

Vernissage Market

walk along Vernissage” market

Khor Virap

Drive to Khor Virap Monastery

Echmiadzin Historical & Ethnographic Museum

Echmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church

Zvartnots Temple

the ruins of the 7th-century Zvartnots Temple

Garni Temple

the 1st-century Garni Pagan Temple, the oldest surviving building in Armenia

The Monastery of Geghard

Visit the 13th-century Geghard Cave Monastery.

Monastery Sevanavank

Continue to Lake Sevan and explore the monastery of Sevanavank on the Sevan peninsula.

Dilijan

stop in Dilijan to see the historical district (Sharambeyan Street).

Tbilisi Old Citi

Begin exploring Tbilisi’s old town: Sameba (Trinity) Cathedral, Metekhi Church, and the Bridge of Peace. Ride a cable car to Narikala Fortress and the Mother of Georgia statue. Continue on foot to the Abanotubani district (famous for Sulphur baths), see the Clock Tower of Rezo Gabriadze Theatre, and Anchiskhati Basilica.

Mtskheta

Visit Jvari Church (6th century) for a panoramic view of Mtskheta, then drive there to visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.

Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble

Stop by the Zhinvali Reservoir and visit Ananuri Castle.

Gergeti Trinity Church

Drive up to Gergeti Trinity Church for panoramic views of the mountains.

Alaverdi St. George Cathedral

Start the day at Alaverdi Cathedral (early 11th century), one of the four Great Cathedrals of Georgia.

Tsinandali Palace

visit Tsinandali Estate to see Prince Alexander Chavchavadze’s home, an art gallery, and a bar offering the first Georgian wine produced using European methods.

Telavi

Arrive in Telavi, explore the old town and food market, then check in to your hotel.

Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels

Continue to Gremi Fortress, visit the local history museum

Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino

Visit Bodbe Convent and take in the spectacular views over the Alazani Valley and the peaks of the Greater Caucasus.

Sheki

Drive to the Lagodekhi border crossing with Azerbaijan. After border formalities (expect to walk a short distance with your luggage between the two checkpoints), meet your Azerbaijani guide and head to Sheki.

Palace of Shaki Khans

tour in the medieval fortress, Sheki Khans’ Palace, handicrafts workshop, local mosque-madrassah, and bazaar.

Juma Mosque

Depart for Baku. Along the way, visit the historic Juma Mosque and the Yeddi Gumbez (Seven Domes) mausoleum in Shamakhi, the graveyard of the Shirvan Shahs.

Baku Old City

Arrive in Baku and enjoy an evening city tour (2 hour).

Gobustan Rock Art

Explore the Greater Baku area and the Absheron Peninsula. Start with Gobustan National Park to see the Petroglyphs Museum and rock engravings dating back to 10,000 BC. Continue to the mud volcanoes of Gobustan Reserve (home to nearly half of the world’s mud volcanoes).

Ateshgah - Fire Temple

drive to the Ateshgah Fire Temple in Surakhany Village, where Zoroastrians from India once worshipped.

Baku Airport Transfer

Transfer to Baku airport for your departure flight.