Today, we get familiar with Baku. Enjoy superb panoramic views of the city. Visit Shirvan Shah’s Palace, famous for its Mausoleum and ancient Mosque ruins. Visit Meidan’s tower.

Afterwards, drive to Gobustan Historical reserve. The reserve is well known for its perfectly preserved rock paintings – petroglyphs. Later, our way lays through the Mud Volcanos. UNESCO world heritage site. Return to Baku.

Overnight in Baku.

After breakfast, drive to Shemakha, which is one of the oldest cities of Azerbaijan in 9th-16th centuries Shemakha used to be the center of Shirvan’s Kingdom. Here we visit oldest Juma Mosque in Caucasus (10th century) and Yedi Gumbaz Mausoleum, which is the tomb of Shirvan Shah’s royal family.

Later, drive to village Lahij and its copper handcraft stores. Continue our way to Sheki.

Overnight in Sheki.

After breakfast, drive towards Azerbaijan-Georgia border. Change guide and transportation and continue tour to Georgia. First, we visit local family in Georgia, where we have lunch with homemade traditional dishes and wine. Later, visit Sighagnhi, “city of love”.

The wall of Sighnaghi is one of the most important historical monuments in whole Georgia. There is a stunning view of Alazani valley and Caucasus mountains from Sighnaghi. Drive to Tbilisi.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

Today, we explore the capital of Georgia – Tbilisi. We will visit its narrow streets, with wooden houses and balconies. Visit sulfur bath area and the historical museum, where the Golden Fund of Georgia is preserved. Tbilisi is city of diverse culture, we will see Orthodox Churches, Armenian Church, Mosque, Synagogue in the old part of the town.

Along with old architecture, we will see important examples of Modern Tbilisi architecture, such as Peace Bridge. After the tour have some free time to explore pretty cafes and bars of the city.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

Today, we visit ancient capital and religious center of Georgia – Mtskheta. Visit Jvari Monastery (7th century) and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century), both UNESCO world heritage sites. Afterwards, we drive to Stepantsminda by Georgian Military highway. Stepantsminda and Gergeti Church (14th century) is the most popular tourist destination in Georgia.

Gergeti church stands on the hill with the background of proudly overlooking “Mkinvartsveri” Mountain (5047 m.). On the way, to Stepantsminda we will stop at Ananuri architectural complex (17th century). The nature around the complex is very exciting.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

After breakfast, we drive to Georgian-Armenian border. Change guide and transportation and continue tour to Armenia. We start exploring Armenia with Sanahin and Haghpat Monasteries (both 10th-13th centuries). Both Sanahin and Haghpat monasteries are UNESCO world heritage sites, they look very similar and are located very close to each other.

Afterwards, we drive to Sevan lake – the biggest alpine lake in the world, located on 2000 m. above sea level. In the evening, arrive in Yerevan.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Today, we have a tour of one of the oldest cities in the world – Yerevan. We will visit old city and Genocide memorial. Continue our tour to Khor-Virap monastery, which is one of the most famous Armenian monastery and is located in front of Biblical mountain – Ararat.

Afterwards, visit Echmiadzin Monastery complex, which is the heart of Armenian apostolic church and the religious center of the country. Echmiadzin complex is UNESCO World Heritage site. For lunch, we visit local house, where we taste traditional Armenian dishes. Afterwards, return to Yerevan.

Overnight in Yerevan.

After breakfast, drive to visit Garni Temple. This is the only remaining pagan temple not only in Armenia, but in the whole post-Soviet territory. Visit local family in Garni village, where we see how Armenian Lavash is baked and how Armenian BBQ – Khrovats is prepared.

After lunch, drive to Geghard monastery, which is very original building and half of it is hewn in the rock. Geghard is UNESCO World heritage site. Afterwards, return to Yerevan.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Transfer to the airport and departure.