Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan 12 Day Tour Package

Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan 12 Day Tour Package

Day 1: Baku

When you land in Baku, we'll be waiting for you in the arrivals terminal to take you to the hotel where you'll be staying. Check in will be after 2 pm, and then you'll then have the rest of the day free.

Day 2: Gobustan National Park

After having breakfast at the hotel, we'll set off for the Absheron Peninsula, one of Azerbaijan's most popular areas among tourists. First, we'll head into Gobustan National Park, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here, we'll marvel at the famous mud volcanoes and admire some of its over 6,000 cave paintings.

Afterwards, we'll visit Icheri Sheher City, a unique historical complex in the heart of Baku. Did you know that it's also known as the Inner City?

At the end of the day, we'll drop you off at the hotel in Baku.

Day 3: Shamakhi - Shaki

After breakfast, we'll set off for Shaki. On the way, we'll stop at Shamakhi, one of the main cities on the Silk Road. There we'll visit the mausoleum of Yeddi Gumbaz, which was built in the early 18th century for the last Khan family of this region.

We'll then continue to Shaki, where we'll go on a guided tour to get to know the oldest city in Azerbaijan. Fun fact: this city was the international center of silk production for 20 years!

Finally, we'll take you to the hotel in Shaki, where we'll stay and rest until the following day.

Day 4: Shaki, Lagodekhi, Alaverdi and Telavi

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we'll embark on a journey to Lagodekhi, situated at the Georgian border. Upon arrival, we'll undergo a change of guide and driver, proceeding to explore the architectural marvels of Gremi. Nestled in the Alazani Alaverdi Valley, Gremi is recognized as one of the country's most sacred sites, featuring one of Georgia's oldest churches.

Our next destination is the Alaverdi Cathedral, boasting parts that trace back to the 6th century, with the temple itself erected in the 11th century. Following this cultural exploration, we'll indulge in the flavors of traditional Georgian wine at a local winery.

As the day unfolds, we'll find accommodations in a hotel in Telavi for a restful evening.

Day 5: Telavi, Tsinandali, Signagi, Bodbe and Tbilisi

After a delicious breakfast, we'll explore the local market. Afterwards, we'll set off on an excursion to the museum villa of Tsinandali. This was the residence of the Dukes of Georgia, and it has a beautiful English garden, a museum, and a wine cellar that once belonged to Prince Chavchavadze. This figure was a poet and widely known person in the 19th century.

Our next stop will be Signaghi, which sits in the heart of Georgia. We'll visit the picturesque landscapes that overlook the vast Alazani Valley, the pastel-colored houses, and the narrow cobbled streets.

In addition, we'll visit the Bodbe Monastery before ending our day in Tbilisi. We'll spend the next 3 nights here.

Day 6: Tbilisi

The sixth day will be devoted to exploring Tbilisi. After having breakfast at the hotel, we'll go to the historic centre and learn all about the history of one of the few places in the world where an Orthodox church, a Catholic church, a synagogue and a mosque coexist.

During the tour, we'll take you to see Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Tsminda Sameba Temple.

We'll finish by walking along Shota Rustaveli Avenue and dropping you off at your hotel.

Day 7: Mtskheta, Gori and Uplistsikhe

After breakfast at the hotel, we'll head north of Tbilisi. The first stop of the day will be in Mtskheta, the former capital of the country and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There we'll visit the Jvari Monastery and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, whose name translates to "pillar of life". You'll find out why on the tour!

Our next destination will be Gori, founded by King David the Builder. We'll stop outside the Stalin Museum to take some pictures and continue the route to Uplistsikhe, an ancient cave city.

At the end of the tour, we'll drop you back at the hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 8: Dilijan, Sevan and Yerevan

We'll have breakfast at the hotel, and after changing guides and vehicles, we'll leave the capital of Georgia behind as we set off for Armenia. Our first stop will be Dilijan, where we'll visit fascinating handicraft workshops.

Later, we'll make our way to Lake Sevan, which covers 5% of the Caucasian country's surface area. It's located over 2,000 meters above sea level and is the second-highest freshwater lake in the world! 

Next, we'll visit the Sevanavank Monastery on the shores of Lake Sevan. We'll end the day's activities at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 9: Echmiadzin and Zvartnots

After breakfast, we'll leave the hotel and head to Echmiadzin, Armenia's holy city and the seat of the Katholikos, the head of the country's Apostolic Church. We'll visit the museum, where a fragment of "Noah's Ark" is still preserved.

On the way back to Yerevan, we'll stop at the ruins of the Zvartnots Cathedral, considered a gem of 7th-century architecture and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Finally, we'll return to Yerevan. We'll visit the Memorial Park and the Museum of the Genocide Victims, as well as the famous Vernissage flea market.

The tour will end at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 10: Yerevan

We'll have breakfast at the hotel and spend the day exploring the most emblematic places in Yerevan, known as the "pink city" because of the color of its buildings. We'll visit Republic Square, Abovyan Street, and the Cascade, a giant stairway at the bottom of which the Cafesjian Center for the Arts is located. Then we'll take you on a sightseeing tour of the city.

Afterwards, we'll head to the History Museum and the Matenadaran Museum of Manuscripts to delve deeper into the history of the Armenian Genocide in 1915. At the end of the tour, we'll return to the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 11: Garni and Geghard

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, we'll set out for the Temple of Garni, the only example of pagan culture in the country and the former summer residence of Armenian royalty. Afterwards, we'll go to see how lavash is made. 

The Geghard Monastery, a masterpiece of Armenian architecture from the 13th century, will be the next stop on our tour. At the end of the day, we'll head back to Yerevan and drop you off at your hotel in Yerevan.

Day 12: Yerevan

You'll have the day free in Yerevan, and depending on your flight departure time, we'll pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport. We'll say our goodbyes there and finish our 12-day tour package of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

What do I need?

The only thing you need to book the tour package is a one-way flight to Baku, arriving on the day you've booked, plus a return flight from Yerevan eleven days later. For example, if you arrive on a Wednesday, you'll need to book your return flight for the Sunday of the following week.

Accommodation

When booking the 12-day tour package of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, you can choose whether you'd to stay in standard (3-star) or luxury (4-star) half-board hotels. The hotels we'll be staying in are the following or similar:

Standard (3*)

Baku: Diplomat Hotel or similar
Shaki: Issam Hotel or similar
Telavi: Hestia Hotel or similar
Tbilisi: Hotel Metekhi or similar
Yerevan: Ani Central Inn, 14th Floor Boutique, or similar

Luxury (4*)

Baku: Holiday Inn Hotel or similar
Shaki: Sheki Macera Hotel or similar
Telavi: Boutique Hotel Kviria or similar
Tbilisi: Iota Hotel or similar
Yerevan: Ramada Hotel & Suites or similar