Transcaucasia – Georgia, Armenia & Azerbaijan
The tour offers you to travel in 3 countries of Transcaucasia in the south of the Caucasus: Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. They all have in common a colourful historical background, a large number of historical sites, fascinating landscapes, myths and legends and the special Caucasian hospitality. Armenia – the first country to convert to Christianity in 301, with impressive churches, a museum of ancient manuscripts and evidence of the existence of the ancient state of Erebun in the 9th century BC. Georgia – land of myths and legends, mountainous regions, historical sites, architectural monuments from the 4th to the 19th centuries, viticulture and wine-making. Azerbaijan – famous for its fascinating landscapes and eastern sculptures, mausoleums and mosques from the 12th and 13th centuries, oil mines, mud volcanoes and areas of permanent fire due to the presence of natural gas in the ground.
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Tour Plan
Arrival - Yerevan
Visit of the ancient Armenian capital
Visit Echmiadzin, ancient capital of Armenia. On the way visit the beautiful church of St. Hripsime (7th century), Etchmiadzin Cathedral and the ruins of Zvartnots temple in the heart of Ararat plain.
Visit History Museum in Yerevan.
Overnight in Yerevan.
From pagan civilization to Christianity
Explore the pagan Armenian civilisation overlooking the Azat Valley and Garni.
Visit the summer residence of the Armenian King of the 1st century AD and the Geghart Monastery, surrounded by a strong fortified wall carved into the rock.
Overnight in Yerevan.
Monastery Day
Overnight in Goris.
Caravanserai of the Middle Ages
Departure for Lake Sevan.
Visit an ancient Karahundj observatory. Cross the Selim Pass, visit a medieval caravanserai mountain and Noradouze cemetery, famous for its stone carvings. Arrive at Tsarkadzor (Throat Flowers).
Discovery of Lake Sevan
Cross Lake Sevan, visit the Churches of the Apostles and Our Lady.
Explore the landscapes of the north. Visit Dilijan, a small resort town with unique architecture, stone houses with carved wooden balconies.
Visit Haghartsin and Goshavank Monastery.
From Armenia to Georgia
Short break in Odzun. Continue to the Sanahin ensemble. A winding road leads to the monastery of Haghpat. Both sites are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Formalities at Bagratashen (border).
Arrival in Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Visit the capital of Georgia
City tour of Tbilisi: Metekhi Church, enjoy the unforgettable panoramic view over the Mtkvari River and the main attractions of the Old Town of Tbilisi, Narikala Fortress - the ancient symbol of the city, visit the Sioni Church built in the 6th-7th centuries, the Synagogue, the only remaining Mosque in Tbilisi, etc.
Visit to Abanotubani sulphur baths.
Visitors will walk to the pedestrian street Sharden. Visit to the Museum of Fine Arts.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
From the UNESCO sites to the Great Caucasus
Departure for Mtskheta - an ancient capital of the Iberian Kingdom, visit of Jvari ("Cross"), which is situated on a hill and overlooks the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers.
Visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral ("Life-Giving Column") - 11th century. On the way to Kazbegi, visit the Ananuri Castle with its picturesque view of the Jinvali Reservoir.
Cross the legendary Georgian Military Highway, one of the most beautiful roads in the world, through steep forested valleys, gorges and finally over the 2300m Cross Pass. Walk (6km, 3h) to Gergeti Trinity Church.
Dinner and overnight in Kazbegi.
Explore a troglodyte town
Visit Gori – birth place and museum of Joseph Stalin.
Explore Uplistsikhe Cave Town.
Dinner and overnight in Kutaisi.
From West to South
Departure for Borjomi remarkable for its mineral waters.
Visit Rabati Fortress in Akhaltsikhe.
Visit one of the masterpieces of the Golden Age
Return to Tbilisi via Tsalka, visit Poka Monastery, enjoy the majestic mountainous surroundings of Lake Paravani.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Explore the homeland of Wine
Departure to the East part of Georgia Kakheti Region, homeland of wine. Visit Ikalto monastery and academy.
Visit the beautiful Alaverdi Cathedral.
Visit local Wine Cellar, get known more about making Qvevri wine, degustation.
Short break in Telavi. The route continues to Tsinandali - a family estate and Vinery Museum.
Dinner and overnight in Telavi.
From Kakheti to Azerbaijan
Visit Nekresi monastery complex. Cross the border into Azerbaijan.
Visit Sheki, one of the oldest cultural centres of Azerbaijan, famous for its variety of folk handicrafts.
Overnight in Sheki.
Khan's and Shah's Residences
Depart for Kish - a small village perched on the ruins of an ancient Albanian church. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views.
Visit Shemakha, the former residence of the Shirvan Shahs and the Seven Domes Museum and Mosque.
On the way to Baku, stop nearby and visit the Mausoleum of Diri Baba.
Overnight in Baku.
Absheron peninsula
Visit the palace of the Shirvan Shahs. Discovery of the Temple of Fire Worshippers on the Absheron Peninsula.
Visit the Absheron Peninsula, which extends into the Caspian Sea, and a strange monument surrounded by an aura of mystery: the Temple of Fire Worshippers.
Overnight in Baku.
Gobustan - volcanic zone
Visit the Museum of Gobustan and one of the most unique natural phenomena of Azerbaijan - mud volcanoes.
On the way to Baku visit the Carpet Museum or the Historical Museum.
Overnight in Baku.
Baku - departure
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