8 Days Georgia and Azerbaijan Country Tour

8 Days Georgia and Azerbaijan Country Tour

Although Baku is known for its trend-setting modern architecture, the Azerbaijani capital boasts an atmospheric Old City, once a stop on the fabled Silk Road. Learn the ins and outs of the centuries-old cobbled streets during this in-depth guided walking tour. Listen to stories from the heyday of Old Baku while you discover old mosques, Maiden Tower, handicraft shops, and more.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tbilisi - Arrival

Stop At: Tbilisi & Georgian City Tours, Bashaleishvili Natia st. 8 Vera, Mtatsminda, Tbilisi 0179 Georgia
In the morning, start a sightseeing tour in Tbilisi. Start at Holy Trinity Cathedral, one of the largest orthodox cathedrals in the world. Continue to Metekhi Church and the monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Take cable car to Narikala Fortress to enjoy breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Walk down to the district of Sulphur bath houses passing by the only mosque in Tbilisi. Stroll through the Sharden area full of narrow streets with cozy cafés, wine tasting bars, souvenir shops, and breathe in the living past. Visit Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the clock tower of famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre. Cross the Bridge of Peace leading to Rike Park and head to Open Air Museum of Ethnography, a miniature model of Georgia. In the evening, visit a local restaurant to taste dishes of traditional Georgian cuisine and enjoy folklore show. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Tbilisi

Stop At: Mtskheta Church of the Holy Cross, Mtskheta Georgia
drive to Mtskheta, one of the oldest towns and the cultural and religious centre of Georgia.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
Mtskheta was the capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the third century BC. Visit Jvari Church, a true architectural masterpiece of the early Medieval Period overlooking the confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers from the top of the hill, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral which may be translated as "The Life-giving pillar".
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Uplistsikhe, Georgia
Svetitskhoveli is the main cathedral of Mtskheta and a sacred place where the robe of Christ is being kept. Continue to Gori and visit the Stalin Museum. Explore the cave town Uplistsikhe dating back to Hellenistic Period and notable for unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures and the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture. Drive back to Tbilisi for overnight.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Tbilisi - Sighnaghi – Bodbe – Tsinandali - Telavi

Stop At: Sighnaghi Fountain, Sighnaghi, Georgia
continue exploring Kakheti by visiting Tsinandali, residence of dukes of Georgia, with beautiful English garden, museum, and wine cellar which belonged to prince Chavchavadze, public figure and poet of 19th century.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, Signagi Georgia
Continue to Bodbe Convent and Sighnaghi Royal Town, one of the crossroads of the Great Silk Road surrounded by defensive walls with 23 towers.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Tsinandali Palace, Tsinandali village, Tsinandali Georgia
In the afternoon, head to Telavi for overnight.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Telavi– Gremi – Kvareli – Georgian border – Sheki

Stop At: Telavi Wine Cellar, Kurdgelauri Village, Telavi 2200 Georgia
First stop will be at unique Winery Khareba located in the tunnel carved out of the rock.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels, Gremi village, Gremi 383330 Georgia
Originally built for military purposes, today the tunnel is used to store Kakheti’s finest wines. Wine tour and wine tasting. Continue to Gremi architectural complex, 16th century royal residence and the capital of Kakheti Kingdom.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Museum of Gremi, 4806 Village Gremi, Kvareli Georgia
Then reach Telavi, administrative center of Kakheti region. Have a short drive around the town and start exploring the eastern part of Georgia, famous for its viticulture and winemaking traditions.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sheki Fortress, Ahundova Av. 205, Sheki 5500 Azerbaijan
Visit Sheki medieval fortress, Sheki Khans Palace, local History Museum, handicrafts workshop, mosque-madrassah, and local bazaar.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Sheki – Kish – Lahij - Baku

Stop At: Church of Kish, Sheki Azerbaijan
visit the first Albanian church in Caucasus in the village Kish, dating back to the 1st century AD. On the way, Lahij is an ancient village with charming eye-catching sidewalks inlaid with stones. It is famous for its medieval water supply and sewage systems, as well as traditional jewelry, copperware, carpets, pottery, daggers, and iron tools workshops.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Continue to Shamakha and see the historical Juma Mosque, Yeddi Gumbez Mausoleum, and the Shirvan Shah's family grave yard.Drive through the Girdimanchay River Canyon to visit Lahij, a 5th century place rich in its historic and architectural values.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Baku – Absheron Peninsula – Gobustan – Baku

Stop At: Baku Boulevard, Neftchilar avenue, Baku Azerbaijan
Today you will visit the area of the Greater Baku and Absheron Peninsula. Start with Gobustan National Park.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Absheron National Park, Baku Azerbaijan
Pay a visit to the Petroglyphs Museum and explore petroglyphs, dating back to 10,000 BC. Continue to the mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve. Gobustan is home to almost half of the world’s mud volcanoes. Later drive to Ateshgah
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Gobustan Rock Art, 60 km South of Baku, Baku Azerbaijan
temple of fire worshippers located in Surakhany village. Zoroastrians travelled thousands of kilometers from India to Ateshgah to worship fire coming out of the earth. Drive to Yanardag Mountain, where natural gas has been burning for several thousands of years.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Baku - Tbilisi - Night Life

Stop At: Baku Zoo, BakIxanov St., 29, Baku Azerbaijan
In Morning Visit the Baku Zoo and return to georgia
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Old Town (Altstadt) Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia
Enjoy the walking on the street of old Tbilisi and enjoy the nightlife
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Tbilisi – departure

Stop At: Tbilisi Zoo, Meraba Kostavy St. 64 Southwest Corner Off Hero's Square, Tbilisi 0171 Georgia
visit Tbilisi ZOO
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Tbilisi International Airport, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi International Airport Transfers
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.