Arrival in Tbilisi airport, drive to Yerevan

Cross the Armenia-Georgia border

Yerevan

Check in at hotel in Yerevan after 15:00. Visit Mother Armenia monument and get a spectacular view of Mt. Ararat with panorama of central Yerevan. Visit the Matenadaran Institute of Ancient Manuscripts. Take a tour of Cascade complex, Opera House, Northern Avenue and Republic Square. Visit Armenian Genocide Memorial. Take a tour of “Vernissage” to buy souvenirs and gifts.

Khor Virap

Visit Khor Virap monastery, where the Mt. Ararat reveals its breathtaking size and splendor.

Etchmiadzin Monastery

Drive to Echmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Visit the Main Cathedral of Echmiadzin.

Zvartnots Temple

Visit ruins of the 7th century Zvartnots Temple.

Garni

Drive to the oldest surviving building on the territory of Armenia, the 1st century Garni Pagan Temple.

The Monastery of Geghard

Visit one of the most beautiful monasteries in Armenia, the 13th century cave monastery of Geghard.

Lake Sevan

Drive to Lake Sevan. Visit monastery of Sevanavank on Sevan peninsula.

Dilijan

Continue to Dilijan, a resort town renowned for its charming nature and extraordinary architecture. Visit the historical district of Old Dilijan, the Sharambeyan Street.

Haghpat Monastery

Drive to Alaverdi. Visit Haghpat monastery.

Drive to Armenia-Georgia border. After border formalities, drive to Tbilisi.

Tbilisi Holy Trinity Cathedral

Tbilisi sightseeing starts from Sameba cathedral in Tbilisi

Abanotubani

Visit Metekhi Bridge and the Abanotubani district ,famous with Sulphur baths.

Narikala Fortress

We will take the cable car to visit Narikala Fortress

The Bridge of Peace

Photo stop at the Bridge of Peace, explore Shardeni Street with its many souvenir and gift shops.

Anchiskhati Basilica

Anchiskhati basilica and Gabriadze Theatre clock.

Rustaveli Avenue

From Freedom square we stroll along Rustaveli Avenue, the main street in Tbilisi.

Jvari Church

Continue to Jvari Church built in the end of VI century. From here we will enjoy beautiful panorama of Mtskheta, which lies between the peaks and the confluence of two rivers.

Mtskheta

Drive to Mzkheta old city, visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and return to Tbilisi.

Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble

Driving towards the Caucasus Mountains, we will make a stop on the bank of the Zhinvali reservoir and visit Ananuri castle.

Gudauri

Continuing upwards to the alpine ski resort at Gudauri, we will follow the old Georgian Military road through Cross Pass

Arrive in Stephantsminda village

Gergeti Trinity Church

We take jeep to drive up to Gergeti church, where we will enjoy beautiful panorama.

Signagi

drive to fortified city of Signagi which is surrounded with a wall with 28 watch towers

Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino

visit convent of Bodbe, the territory of the monastery offers spectacular views of the land of the best Georgian wines - Alazani Valley with peaks of the Greater Caucasus towering behind it.

Tunnel Winery Khareba's

continue to the tunnel winery at Khareba to taste Kakhetian wines made according local traditions in Kvevri

Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels

Gremi fortress

Telavi

we will start morning with Telavi food market and

Alaverdi St. George Cathedral

Alaverdi Cathedral - Built in the early XI century, it is one of four Great Cathedrals of the country and the highest of the ancient churches of Georgia

Tsinandali Palace

Next stop is in the Tsinandali estate - well known for its beauty. Prince Alexander Chavchavadze was a poet and a prominent figure in Georgia. In his home you can find an art gallery and a bar, where you can try Tsinandali - the first Georgian wine produced in accordance with the European technology.

Cross Georgia - Azerbaijan border, meet your local guide. Expect to walk a short distance with your luggage between the two checkpoints.

Sheki

On the way to Sheki, visit the first Albanian church in the Caucasus of the Kish village dating back to the 1st century AD. Have a short sightseeing tour on arrival: visit Sheki medieval fortress, Sheki Khans Palace, handicrafts workshop, panoramic view of the town, mosque-madrassah, and local bazaar.

Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum

On the way to Baku visit historical mosque Juma and mausoleum of Seven Domes – Yeddi Gumbez in Shamakhi town.

Baku

Evening tour of Baku, 1 hour

Absheron Region

Today you will visit the area of the Greater Baku and Absheron peninsula. Start with Gobustan National Park. Pay a visit to the Petroglyphs Museum and explore petroglyphs dating back to 10,000 BC.

Mud Volcanoes

Continue to mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve. Gobustan is home to almost half of world’s mud volcanoes.

Ateshgah - Fire Temple

Drive to Ateshgah – temple of fire worshippers located in Surakhany village. Zoroastrians from India travelled thousands of kilometers to Ateshgah to worship fire coming out of the earth.

Drive to Yanardag Mountain with natural gas burning for several thousands of years.

Transfer to Baku airport for departure.