11-Day Azerbaijan and Georgia Tour from Baku: Sheki and Tbilisi

Product Code: 692697

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Discover world’s oldest countries Georgia and Azerbaijan just in one tour
    • Baku city sightseeing tour, old Baku and modern city 
    • Visit Gobustan National Reserve and Temple of Zoroastrians Atashgah 
    • Tbilisi city sightseeing tour 
    • Visit UNESCO world heritage sites in Mtskheta 
    • Discover breathtaking views on the Great Caucasus mountains from Gergeti Holly Trinity church (XIV century) 
    • Visit beautiful Prometheus Caves, Okatse and Martvili Canyons 
    • Visit unique nature and historical towers of Svaneti, visit Mestia and Ushguli
Tour Code
692697
Duration
11 day
Departure City
Baku
End City
Tbilisi
Tour Type
Sightseeing Tours
Language
English
Available options

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical, Foodie & Wine

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities; Sample local delicacies of guided tours or professional cooking classes

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Itinerary

Every citizen of Baku, Tbilisiand Kutaisi believes that there is no other place in the world better or more beautiful than their hometowns... After examining each city in Azerbaijan and Georgia tour, you will find something close and interesting to you in each one.
Baku is one of the most beautiful cities in the Caucasus, located at the joint of Europe and Asia Baku city is famous for its beautiful views, mix of traditional and modern, architecture, friendly people, and gastronomy. Name “Baku” itself means a “wind blow”, “city of winds” or “hill”, “city on the hill”.
Tbilisi - city with multifaceted culture. Walking the streets of Tbilisi you discover the many galleries, shops and various varnishes, try fresh bread, enjoy a glass of wine at a small cafe in the lengthwise narrow streets of the old City Centered listen to local musicians who convey the spirit of this amazing city.
Kutaisi – the city of humor. Amazing hospitality, sense of humor and local tunes immediately give a feel of the spirit of this city. You will explore cultural and historical sites as well as, amazing caves and canyons in region and enjoy beautiful nature.

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival in Baku Meeting with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Early check -in. Rest.
Meeting with guide and driver at 19:00 in the lobby of the hotel and you will have welcome dinner.
Overnight in Baku.

Day 2: Baku City Tour
Tour starts at 9:00 AM, meeting with the guide at the reception of the hotel.
Start excursion and visit historical-art reserve “Gobustan”, where rock paintings have perfectly remained, barrows and housing objects dated from X-XIII millennial BC to the Middle Ages. There are certificates of inhabitants of the region of an epoch of the Stone Age and the subsequent periods in “Gobustan” - Rock drawings, person parking, gravestone monuments, are concentrated there. Nearby is “Gaval Chalan” - original stone- tambourine, representing flatwise established huge plate. It is possible to hear rhythmic accurate motives by knocking on it. It is considered that these sounds accompanied ritual dances and ceremonies. Visiting “Gobustan” will transfer you to another world, the world of last mankind and will allow you to feel the atmosphere of the thousand-year history of this place.
Lunchtime: 13:00-14:00 (According to the guests' decision we will agree on time/Included).
Start exploring Baku. Panorama of the city presented to the height of the mountainous part of a television tower gives an idea of the contrasts and the extent of Baku, the horseshoe bay of Baku. The city is shaped like an amphitheater, descending to the Caspian Sea. The tour covers the central part of the city showing the most interesting historical and architectural sites.
Visiting “Old Town” or “Inner City”. The territory of” Inner City” - 22 hectares, which represents a small fraction of the total area of Baku (44,000 hectares). However, the concentration of architectural and historical monuments dictates the need for this excursion into a separate and make this part of Baku, perhaps the most interesting to explore. Maiden Tower (XII century), Palace of Shirvanshahs (XV century), Castle Synyk Gala, Caravan Saray, Juma Mosque - this is not a complete list of attractions of the old Baku. End of the tour. Free time. Overnight in Baku.

Day 3: Baku - Shemakha - Sheki
After breakfast, drive to Shamakhy district. Visit the town of Shemakha, Diri Baba Tomb and Yeddi Gumbez. Shemakha was the capital of the Shirvan Kingdom for several centuries. Yeddi Gumbaz (The Seven Cupolas) Mausoleum is the burial place for members of the royal families of the Shirvan shahs.
Then drive to village Kish to visit the Albanian church. Legend says that the church was built in 78 AD, but the researchers place it a few centuries later.
Dinner at the local restaurant. (Included)
Free time. Overnight in Sheki.

Day 4: Sheki - Lagodekhi - Wine Yard N1 - Khareba Winery - Tbilisi
Sheki is one of the most famous and ancient places of Azerbaijan. Situated 700 m (2297 ft.) above sea level like an amphitheater surrounded by the mountains and forests of oak trees, this ancient city was long famed as a silk center and an important stop on the Great Silk Route. There is an assumption that the name of the town goes back to the ethnonym of the Saks, who reached the territory of Azerbaijan in the 7th century BC. We’ll start our Sheki tour from visiting the 18th century Khan's summer palace with magnificent frescoes and exquisite stained-glass work. Sheki History Museum is famous for artifacts from several periods. Then continue to drive to the Azerbaijan Georgia border in Lagodekhi. Border formalities, transport and guide change.
Continue tour to Wine Yard N1, traditional local winery, where you will enjoy the soul of Georgian hospitality. The Wine Yard # 1 is a touristic attraction that includes a traditional wine cellar, house, and yard. The site is a social touristic destination, where it is possible to taste different verities of wines and chachas, included traditional Kakhetian cuisine.
Lunch break in Wine Yeard N1 (Included).
We continue our way to Khareba winery (or similar winery) to taste some of European style Georgian wines. We continue our Tour by visiting Gremi, a 16th century architectural complex and then we go on to Nekresi monastery. Then we will visit the unique 300-year-old wine cellar where you will learn about Georgian wine making traditions, which differ quite markedly from European methods (only excursion). Drive to Tbilisi. End of the tour. Free time. Overnight at the hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 5: Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Tbilisi
The city offers a wide variety of sights, most of them very ancient. Starting at the church of Metekhi, we walk to the brick domes of sulfur baths and then on to spectacularly located Narikala’s fortress – one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, overlooking the Mtkvari river gorge.
Metekhi Church is located in the ancient historical district of Metekhi, on the left bank of the Mtkvari River, in old Tbilisi. Metekhi Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is one of the oldest churches built in Tbilisi. Researchers confirm that the temple was built in the 6th century. King Vakhtang I Gorgasali erected a church, a castle, and a palace here, which also served as the king's residence Sulfur baths - Chreli Abano located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city — the place, where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to the founding of new capital.
Narikala’s fortress - is nowadays the leading sighting among the most visited places in Tbilisi by tourists. Narikala Fortress draws your attention from all sides of Tbilisi, you can notice it from almost every part of Tbilisi. It overlooks the Mtkvari River, which makes Narikala even more incredible. Narikala offers you some of the best panoramas of the city. This is an ancient symbol of Tbilisi’s defensive brilliance. You will get there by cable car.
After that, we visit the synagogue, and the Sioni and Anchiskhati churches, which mark the end of the Old Town. After we visit the treasury of the National Museum of Georgia (Georgian Archaeology from the 8th millennium B.C.) or visit the treasury of the Georgian Museum of Fine Arts. (The treasury preserves and presents works from the Bronze Age, Antic-Hellenistic, and medieval periods, as well as significant modern artifacts up through the 20th century). Walking along Rustaveli Avenue – the main street in Tbilisi. Welcome Dinner at the local restaurant with folk show.

Day 6: Tbilisi - Zhinvali - Ananuri - Gudauri - Stefantsminda - Tbilisi
You will drive north towards the Northern Caucasus along the well-known Georgian Military Road.
The first stop will be at the Ananuri complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes. The complex features churches and towers dating back to the 16-17th centuries, beautifully overlooking the Jinvali reservoir. The buildings included in the complex are: upper and lower fortress, fence, towers, Church of the mother of God, Church of the Deity, “Mkurnali” Church, bell tower, octagonal cell, and reservoirs.
Continue our drive to see the conjunction of two small mountain rivers famous for the fact that being different in color they still keep their own colors even after merging. Lunch break in Pasanauri Continue our incredible tour and now visit the Gudauri Friendship monument, also known as Gudauri Panorama- located 120 KM from Tbilisi, on the Georgian Military Highway connecting to Russia. The monument is very vivid and colorful, however, most of its beauty is thanks to the location. Georgia-Russia Friendship monument is a circular balcony hanging off of a 600-meter cliff with amazing views of the Caucasus Mountains.
Our last stop and the main attraction of the tour is Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) and its amazing Mount Kazbegi, where the Gergeti Trinity Church is built - located at an altitude of 2170 m.
From Kazbegi ride in 4 WD vehicles through beautiful valleys and woods reaching the Gergeti Trinity church. In good weather, you can see one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – the mountain Kazbegi at 5047m. Enjoy breathtaking views, take pictures breathe fresh air, and collect lots of emotions. Drive back to Tbilisi.
A 17th century complex.
An exciting drive from Gudauri along the Terek River will take us to Kazbegi – the main town in the region. From Kazbegi, drive with 4 WD vehicles to Gergeti Trinity church located at 2170m. In good weather you can see one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – the mountain Kazbegi (5047m). Drive back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 7: Tbilisi - Jvari Moastery - Kutaisi - Prometheus Cave
Starting the magnificent canyons tour. Drive to city Kutaisi, but on the way we will visit Jvari Monastery- VI century church and monastery, located in the east of Mtskheta, at the mouth of the river Mtkvari and Aragvi, on the rocky mountain peak. Jvari Monastery is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here there is kept the Robe of Jesus Christ which had been brought from Jerusalem in I c. A true architectural masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages. Built on a hilltop, the views it affords of Mtskheta and the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers are breathtaking and great for selfies!
Lunch break.
Kutaisi is the second biggest city in Georgia, where we will visit Prometheus cave - one of Georgia’s natural wonders providing visitors with breathtaking examples of stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, petrified waterfalls, cave pearls, underground rivers, and lakes. There are 22 halls found, where just 6 halls are open for tourists. It is possible to walk through the length of 1420 meters in the cave's territory visit the halls and enjoy boat tour by walking the river. Discover real masterpieces of nature - stalactites and stalagmites at Prometheus Cave, which are the most beautiful forms created by nature. While visiting the cave, hanging waterfalls are waiting for you.
Visit Bagrati Cathedral – amazing 11th-century architecture and UNESCO site Gelati Monastery complex – founded in the 12th century, here was the first academy in the country, the first big educational center. At last, check-in at the hotel in Kutaisi and rest.

Day 8: Kutaisi - Martvili Canyon - Svaneti
After breakfast drive to mysterious Svaneti region through Enguri gorge. On the way visit Martvili canyon, amazing place where we can walk on the small trail in a natural canyon of the river Abasha, we can see unique Kolkheti forests flora with impressive waterfalls. The canyon trail is very small and we will walk about 40 minutes.
700 m long stone-paved circular route starts from Martvili Canyon visitor centre and crosses the Dadiani historical trail. There are 2 bridges, 3 platform views and historical 30 steps stair constructed by large limestone boulders.
Visitors can enjoy a 300-meter boat tour on river Abasha and beautiful views of the mountain river canyon.
Svaneti is known for its original architecture and is called “the Country of Thousand Towers. Mestia still has dozens of such medieval stone houses with the watchtowers and inhabited towers which were used to protect valleys and churches (the 10 th – 14 th centuries). Visit Mestia Ethnographical Museum, Svan original house “machubi” and tower “koshki”.
Dinner at the local restaurant in Mestia.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 9: Mestia - Ushguli - Mestia (Jeep Tour by 4WD Vehicle)
After breakfast at hotel drive to Ushguli village, one of the highest standing settlements in Europe (2,200 m). Ushguli is located under the Skhara Peak, between 2070-2200 meters. It used to be the highest inhabited village in Europe until 2015, when another village in Georgia – Bochorna took the title, though Bochorna has only 1 inhabitant. There are about 60 families living in Ushguli now. Ushguli is only accessible in the summer months, as it’s located in an area where avalanches are very common. Through the rest of the year, roads are covered in snow and getting to Ushguli is only possible via a helicopter.
It is thanks to this isolation that Ushguli is so unique – people have lived here in isolation from the rest of the world for hundreds of years. In winter months families spend most of their days reading, taking care of animals and chit-chatting with neighbors – there’s not much else you can do in the freezing cold of the Svaneti winters.
Another thing that makes Ushguli unique, is the fact that it has never had a ruler – Ushguli has always been under the Georgian kingdom but never had a direct ruler – as the Georgian saying says: “True freedom is only high in the mountains”. Spend time in Ushguli strolling old narrow streets. Visit Lamaria Church complex with impressive wall frescos (XII). Locals believe that it was under this church that Queen Tamara was buried. Enjoy picturesque view of Mt. Shkhara. Ushguli architectural complex is a valuable architectural and historical monument listed in the World heritage of UNESCO for its exclusiveness. Return to Mestia and overnight at hotel.
Dinner at the local restaurant in Mestia.

Day 10: Mestia - Daiani Palace - Tbilisi
After breakfast drive back to Kutaisi. On the way, stop at Dadiani’s (Princes of West Georgia) Palace in Zugdidi. Dadiani Palace was the home of the final ruling family of the Principality of Samegrelo, whose reign ended in 1857 when Russian Imperial rule began. Russian architect Leonid Vassilyev built the complex. It includes the palace of Ekaterine Chavchavadze - Dadiani, the last queen of Samegrelo, a residence for her son Niko Dadiani, a monastery, and a large garden, which is now the Zugdidi Botanical Gardens.
Lunch break.
Continue drive to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 11: Departure
Check out at 12:00 Transfer to the airport and departure from Georgia.

Visiting Attractions

  • Martvili Canyon Martvili Canyon
  • Prometheus Cave Prometheus Cave

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Transportation:
      - Comfortable A/C minivan, minibus
      - 4 WD vehicle for Ushguli
      - 4 WD vehicle for Gergeti
    • Accommodation in twin rooms:
      - Sappire Inn Baku Hotel 4* or similar hotel
      - MinAli Hotel or similar in Sheki
      - Gallery Palace Hotel or Ibis Styles City Center or Ramada by Wyndham Old City Tbilisi or similar
      - Terrace Kutaisi or similar
      - Mestia Inn or Gold Tower in Mestia
    • Half board catering service:
      - Breakfasts at the hotels
      - Dinners at the best local restaurants: 4 times
      - Lunch: 5 times
    • English speaking guide service for whole the trip
    • Entrance fees
    • A bottle of mineral water without gas per person per day
    • Azerbaijan: at Inner city all museums, Gobustan and Ateshgah
    • Georgia: Cable car tickets, National Museum of Georgia, Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon, Martvili Canyon

Package Excludes

    • Any international flights
    • Travel insurance
    • Single room supplement
    • Service except described

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