Jewels of the Greater Caucasus- Georgia & Azerbaijan 8D/7Nbeyonders2024-01-10T09:21:27+00:00
Ancient culture and history, spectacular natural grandeur and beauty, lovely people who still maintain their age-old customs are some of the things that define this ancient country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
Participate in a wine-tasting session, drive though impressive mountain passes, click fabulous ‘instagram’ photos of the churches and monasteries beautifully set against majestic mountains, relax amidst nature in a lake resort or in a chateau in the middle of a vineyard – all this and more in this most beautiful ‘small’ country. Soak in all of this in this immersive trip across a large swathe of this country with Beyonder.
In this tour, enjoy the best of Georgia and Azerbaijan in a compact tour. The contrast in cultures of Georgia – a Christian State and Azerbaijan – a Muslim dominated country would be evident in the monuments; however, the beauty of the Greater Caucasus, the charming cities of Baku and Tbilisi and the warm hospitality of the people will be the same throughout your travel!
$1,475 onwards GST as applicable
Prices vary based on departure season. (Per person for a group of 2 people on a twin sharing basis)
Do you have a larger group? Your per-person cost could reduce, sometimes quite significantly. Do write to us at contact@beyonder.travel
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Baku – Arrival
Arrive in the capital city of Azerbaijan – Baku. Have the day at leisure and in the evening take a leisurely stroll through the Fountain Square and the Baku Boulevard.
Day 2: Gobustan and Baku Sightseeing
Start the day with a visit to Gobustan – the home to the ancient rock drawings the Petroglyphs – dating back nearly 12,000 years. Later, explore the sights of Baku including the Maidan tower, mosques and palaces, the old fort i.e. Icheri Sheher and the museum of carpets.
Day 3: Ateshgah, the Absheron peninsula
Visit the ‘flagship’ sight: the Fire Temple of Ateshgah. Originally, a place of worship of the Zoroastrians (millennia ago), today the fortified temple that you see was built by 18th Century Indian Shiva devotees. Later learn history at the open-air Gala museum and then proceed to watch the spectacle of the burning mountain at Yanardag. End the day with a walk around the city centre.
Day 4: Sheki – Palaces, mosques and churches
Proceed towards Sheki, the capital of the Sheki Khanate. En-route stop by the Diri Baba Mausoleum and the Shamakhi mosque. Also visit the small Udin church; Udi is a small community, once prominent in the Caucasus, but now restricted to this region and a few other pockets.
Day 5: Sheki, Lagodekhi
Start the day with a visit to the colourful palace(s) of Sheki Khan with beautiful wall paintings and the coloured stained glass windows. After a visit to the Albanian church in Kish, proceed towards Georgia through Lagodekhi. Proceed to Sighnaghi in Kakheti – the wine region of Georgia for your overnight stay.
Day 6: Wine Region – Kakheti, Signaghi
Today is a day of scenic drives! Embark on a full day tour of the Wine region of Georgia – Kakheti. Explore the beautiful fortified town of Signaghi, enjoy breathtaking views of Alazani valley and Caucasus Mountains and visit the Bodbe monastery. Experience a wine-tasting session to appreciate the complex flavours of Georgian wine, enjoy a traditional lunch in a Georgian house and visit beautiful churches in the Kakheti region before proceeding towards Tbilisi.
Day 7 - Enjoy the charming sights of Tbilisi
Embark on a day long sightseeing tour of Tbilisi including Narikala Fortress, the statue of Mother Georgia, Liberty square, Rustaveli and Kote Afkhazhi street, Tbilisi Mosque, Abanotubani etc.. Walk along the narrow streets of Old Tbilisi – full of souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and historic churches.
Day 8: Departure
Bid Adieu to the Caucasus and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Standard accommodation in a 3 star hotels on twin sharing basis with breakfast.
- Tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- All transfers and transportation by car
- English speaking guides as per the itinerary
- All Entrance fees during the tours
Exclusions
- International air-fare
- Taxes as applicable – GST @ 5%
- Visa charges
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Additional Transfers, Day Tours and entrance fees not included in itinerary or mentioned as ‘optional’
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