(Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan)
Georgian wine and tamada, Armenian Churches and Caravanserais of Azerbaijan with oil boom city Baku
what we offer for Caucasus Holiday. This tour to Caucasus is an amazing mixture of
culture, architecture and cuisine.
This holiday will be unique and everlasting sweat memory as Caucasus has lots to offer. The Caucasus is the place where wine was invented, where Noah landed his ship at foothills of Mount Ararat and the place where The Great Silk Road passed.
Tour price: 5776 Euro
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Day 1 … – Tbilisi (Georgia)
Arrive in Tbilisi in
the evening. Meet and greet by professional guide. Transfer to
hotel. Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel in
Tbilisi.
(Dinner)
Day 2 Tbilisi – Sadakhlo (10:30) - Haghpat – Sanahin – Yerevan (Georgia/Armenia)
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After breakfast depart from the hotel and
drive to Armenia border. Border
formalities.
Meeting with Armenian guide and driver and continue
your tour to Haghpat
monastery (11-13cc.).
The construction of this monastery is associated with the glory of the
Bagratuni Royal Family.
Trip to the medieval Sanahin
Monastery
(10-13 cent.) Both monasteries belong to the UNESCO World
Heritage site. Return to the Yerevan.
Overnight in
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Day 3 Outskirts of Yerevan (Armenia)
Take a trip to architectural masterpiece of the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral (translated as “Place of Angels”), where once a glorious cathedral stood, built in the 7th century. Visit the Echmiadzin Cathedral, the most ancient Christian temple in Armenia and the Holy See of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Checkout the underground site of the pagan
temple upon which the present cathedral stands. Next stop is in
the medieval church
St. Hripsime (7th century), which has
an unique architechture style. Visit to
Saghmosavank and Hovhanavank
medieval monasteries, situated in the
breathtaking site, at the deep canyon of Ashtarak. Tour to
Fortress of Amberd,
(9th century), 6 km from the village of Byurakan, stands halfway
up Mt. Aragats, at the height of 2300m. Overnight in Yerevan.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 4
Yerevan – Garni
–
Geghard –
Armenia (Armenia)
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Visit to Garni - The pagan temple is one an outstanding monument of the Hellenistic culture in Armenia. The temple was built in the second half of the 1st century BC. Geghard
– The names came from the legendary lance,
supposedly the one used to pierce the body of Christ, which was long
kept here. The main church -
Katoghike is one of the oldest buildings in
the complex. Visit the open air market
Vernissage.
Overnight in Yerevan. |
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Day 5 Yerevan
(Armenia)
Tour the capital city of the Republic of Armenia will include visits to: Matenadaran – The Research Institute of Armenia which houses beautiful centuries old illuminated manuscripts created by scribes.
Then visit to the
Genocide Museum
with a memorial
“Tsitsernakaberd”
to the victims of armenian genocide. The next stop Is in the
cognac factory ARARAT
with a degustation of 3 sorts of
armenian best cognac. Walking tour in Yerevan and visit of
souvenir shops. Overnight in Yerevan.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 6
Yerevan – Khor Virap
– Noravank
– Caravansary
– Sevan
(Armenia)
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Visit Khor Virap - the site where St. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned by the Armenian king for preaching Christianity. You can climb down into the dark pit. Enjoy most spectacular view of the glorious Mt. Ararat.
Visit the monastery of
Noravank (12th century). Noravank set
in a canyon rich with rare flora. Then we can continue our tour to
Areni wine factory.
We will have an opportunity to taste Armenia’s
finest wine in a village nearby. We continue our trip by
Selim Pass
in medieval Armenia. Visit the
Caravansery
which goes back to the 14th century. Overnight in Sevan.
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Day 7 Sevan - Dilijan – Haghartsin – Goshavank - Sadakhlo – Tbilisi (Armenia/Georgia)
Then we continue our travel to the medieval Haghartsin Monastery. The Haghartsin refectory is very unique. There are number of very interesting khachkars (cross stones) in the Monastery. Visit the Monastery Goshavank. Goshavank is a 12-13th century Armenian monastery located in the village of Gosh in the Tavush Province or Armenia.
Today the monastery is not a functioning religious complex, although it remains as a popular tourist destination and has recently undergone some light restoration. The impressive monastery which has remained in relatively good condition also houses one of the world’s finest examples or a Khachkar. Transfer to Sadakhlo border. Change guide and driver and drive to Tbilisi hotel. Overnight in Tbilisi hotel.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 8 Tbilisi – Guadauri – Kazbegi – Tbilisi (Georgia)
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Drive to Kazbegi at 7.30 am. A stunning drive from Gudauri along the Tergi River will bring us to Kazbegi – the main town in the region. On the way we pass Ananuri Castle and Jinvali water reservoir.
En route stop and see
different local hand made items (thick felt, embroidery, iconographic
painting). From Kazbegi a leisurely 1.5 hour walk up through beautiful
valleys and woodlands leads us to
Gergeti Trinity Church
located at 2170m. Weather permitting you may catch a glimpse of one of
the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – Mt Kazbegi (5047m). We walk back
to the town and before returning to Tbilisi drive to Dariali Gorge.
Drive back to Tbilisi. Overnight in
Tbilisi hotel. |
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Day 9 Tbilisi
–
Baku (Georgia/Azerbaijan)
You will have check out at 12:00 today. You can leave your luggage at the hotel reception. Your driver will pick you up from the hotel 2 hour before departure and he will bring the passports for those who are applying for Azerbaijan visa in Tbilisi.
After your arrival to Baku, driver will
transfer you to Baku hotel. Those who will take flight will need
to book extra night in Baku*; those who will take train will
overnight in train. It arrives to Baku at 10:05 next morning.
*Price for DBL room 80 EUR and SGL room 65
EUR
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Day 10
Baku Old City (Azerbaijan)
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Today you start your tour at 12:00. Excursion to "Icheri sheher" - the inner city. Visit to Shirvanshakhs Palace, the symbol of Baku city The Maiden Tower. More than 1300 families are still living in Icheri Sheher. In a word it is an ancient city in the modern city. Evening walk along the central streets of the city and updated fountain square, shopping. Overnight in Baku hotel. |
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Day 11
Baku – Gobustan – Absheron Peninsula (Azerbaijan)
Excursion to art- historical reserve
Gobustan,
where the petroglyphs, barrows and housing objects have been
remained which are dated from X – VIII centuries B.C. up to
mediviels . The visiting of Gobustan will transfer you to
another world, the world of the past mankind and will let you to
feel the atmosphere of the thousand-year history of this place.
Visiting the temple of the fire worshippers
Excursion to Yanar Dag. The territory of this temple is
known for unique nature phenomenon. You can
see ever burning gas on the rock which named to the Yanar Dag
reserve the burning rock.
Overnight in Baku
hotel.
Day 12 Baku – Shmakhy – Lahij– Sheki (Azerbaijan)
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After breakfast drive to Shamakhy district. Visit the town of Shamakhy, Diri Baba Tomb and Yeddi Gumbez. Than drive to Lahij village in Ismayilly district. More than 2,000 people living in Lahij are involved in ancient crafts such as copper engarving and carpet weaving. In the mid-19th century, there were more than 200 workshops in Lahij.
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Day 13
Sheki – Lagodekhi border – Kvareli – Gremi – Telavi
(Azerbaijan/Georgia)
Sheki is one of the most famous and ancient places of Azerbaijan. This ancient city was long famed as a silk center and an important city on the Great Silk Route. We’ll start our Sheki tour from visiting the 18th century Khan's summer palace with magnificent frescos and exquisite stained glass work. Sheki History museum is famous with artifacts from several periods.
Drive to Azerbaijan
Georgia border in Lagodekhi. Border formalities,
transport and guide change.
Drive to Kvareli. We will visit
wine cellar called “Gvirabi”-
tunnel. The next spot is
Gremi Monastery
the 16th century architectural monument – the royal citadel and
the Church of the Archangels – in Kakheti. Afterwards we drive
to Telavi. Overnight in Telavi hotel.
Day 14
Telavi –
Tsinandali –
Signagi –
Gareji –Tbilisi
(Georgia)
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Visit house museum of Prince Aleksandre Chavchavadze, with beautiful garden and wine cellar, where we will taste 5 sorts of wine. Afterwards drive to Signagi. On the way visit Bodbe monastery of St. Nino. Signagi city tour and after having lunch drive to David Gareji. David Gareji is one of the biggest landmarks of Georgia. The dozens of cave monasteries decorated with unique frescoes are the best examples of harmonious interaction of man-made structures with the dramatic landscape. In the evening drive back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi hotel. |
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Day 15
Tbilisi –
Mtskheta tour
(Georgia)
Drive to Mtskheta (UNESCO Heritage Site), an ancient capital of the Georgian Kingdom from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Visit Jvari Monastery (6th c.) and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral built in the 11th century. Drive back to Tbilisi. We will visit the Old Tbilisi Sulfur Baths, Georgian Orthodox and Armenian Gregorian churches, and a Jewish synagogue and a Turkish mosque side by side, reflecting Tbilisi's acceptance and tolerance of different religions.
You
can also visit recent monuments, the
Tbilisi Sameba
Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the Caucasus. Tour
includes following sights:
Metekhi Church, Darejani
Palace ,The Sulfur Baths ,The Orthodox
Narikala St. Nikolas
Church,
Narikala fortress,
13th century Armenian St. George Church and a
Jewish synagogue, Sioni
Church, Shardeni
Street, Anchiskhati church - the oldest church in
Tbilisi keeping the miraculous icon of Jesus Christ.
Finally the tour takes you to
Rustaveli Avenue,
where attractions such as the
Tbilisi Opera and Ballet
Theatre, the Parliament, Rustaveli Theatre,
different art galleries and cafes will draw your attention
and provide a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Visit national museum to
see wonderful Golden treasury and drive to Open Air Ethnographic
Museum, place, where are built all kinds of Georgian national
old country-houses and castles. 20:00 folk dinner at
National restaurant in Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi hotel.
Day 16 Tbilisi
(Georgia)
Breakfast at
hotel. Transfer to airport for international flight back home.
End of tour
Tour price:
5776 Euro (for 1 person on SGL)
10% discount will be applied if there are 2-3 travelers (on TWN/DBL)
15% discount will be applied if there are 4-5 travelers (on TWN/DBL)
Single supplement*:
*Single supplement ( Extra charge which will be applied against those who
stay in SGL room)
| Tbilisi | |
| Yerevan |
Hrazdan 3* or similar |
| Sevan |
Bohemian resort or similar |
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Baku |
Araz 3* or similar |
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Sheki |
Caravansaray 3* or
similar |
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Telavi |
Alazany valley 3* or similar |
Tour Price includes:
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Hotel Accommodation (TWN/DBL room
sharing) |
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14 Breakfasts and 1 dinner with folk program on day 14 |
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Bottled water (1 lt per person per
day) |
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All Land Transfers by private A/C vehicle |
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Accompany of guide/escort
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Escort Guided and sightseeing |
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Entrance Fees |
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2 wine tastings in Kvareli (3 sorts of wine) and Tsinandali (5 sorts of wine) |
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Souvenir from company |
Price of holiday excludes:
| Flights |
| Train fares |
| Accommodation on day 8 |
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Jeeps in Kazbegi |
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Any extra expenses in hotels |
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Video and photo camera charges |
| Tips in hotels, to the guides and driver |
| Travel insurance |
Guaranteed departure dates of the holiday:
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Begin |
End |
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4th of each month |
19th of each month |
Map of the holiday:
By Dilshod Eshmurodov
