Capitals of Caucasus Tour

For a unique perspective of a country, you should visit its capital city. Baku, as the capital of Azerbaijan, is a modern metropolis with ancient roots. Walk through the historical walled city in the center, down the promenades along the Caspian Sea, and visit the mud volcanoes and petroglyphs that predate the city itself. In Georgia, you’ll tour the current capital, Tbilisi. It is full of historical and cultural sights, sure to teach you a lot about Georgia and its people. Yerevan is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, so there’s no shortage of things to see or do. Even for just a short trip, visiting the capital cities of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia makes for a filling and fun vacation.

Tour itinerary:

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Day 1: Baku (Azerbaijan)

Arrival in Baku. You will be met by our driver and transferred to the hotel. Check-in at noon. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Baku – Tbilisi (Azerbaijan – Georgia)

Check-out from the hotel. Today you will visit the area of Greater Baku. Start with Gobustan National Park. Pay a visit to the Petroglyphs Museum and explore petroglyphs dating back to 10,000 BC. Continue to mud volcanoes in Gobustan Reserve. Gobustan is home to almost half of the world’s mud volcanoes. Return to Baku for a sightseeing tour. Visit Memory Alley – “Shehidler Khiyabany”, from where you can have a great panoramic view of Baku city. Move to the old part of the city – Icheri Sheher. Visit Maiden Tower, Shirvan Shahs’ Palace, Caravanserai, and the market square with numerous art studios and souvenir stalls. Take an evening flight to Tbilisi. Transfer to the hotel on arrival. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Tbilisi – Yerevan (Georgia – Armenia)

Check-out from the hotel. Start a city tour by visiting the monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Take the cable car to Narikala Fortress to enjoy a 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, and souvenir shops, and breathe in the living past. Visit Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the clock tower of the famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre and cross the Bridge of Peace to Rike Park.
In the afternoon, our driver will transfer you to the capital city of Armenia, Yerevan (travel time 5-6 hours). Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Yerevan – Garni – Symphony of Stones – Geghard – Yerevan (Armenia)

In the morning, depart Yerevan and drive to Garni, one of the major villages in Armenia famous for its fortress. The fortress is the only pagan sacred place from the 1st century that survived the aggressive introduction of Christianity in the 4th century. Descend Garni Gorge to explore a monumental rock formation called Symphony of Stones. The next stop is at the monastery complex Geghard (“spear”). The beautiful landscape of Geghard is framed by towering cliffs. Decorative art cut into rocks reflects and explains Medieval Ages development throughout the region. The complex was introduced to history in the 4th century as a sacred spring inside a cave. Return to Yerevan for a sightseeing tour.
One of the oldest cities of the world, Yerevan is famous as a pink city and calls visitors with its humble and at the same time splendid landscapes. Our first stop in Yerevan will be at the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex on Tsitsernakaberd Hill. Continue the city tour by visiting the Cascade Monument, one of the city’s main symbols. The mega-scale staircase is 118 meters high and has 572 steps. A panoramic view from the monument opens a breathtaking city view with the Opera House, Mount Ararat, Swan Lake, Republic Square, and Abovyan Avenue, which you will also walk by during the tour. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 5: Yerevan – departure (Armenia)

Check-out from the hotel till noon. Free time till transfer to Yerevan International Airport. Departure.

Price includes:

All transfers (1-2 pax by sedan, 3-4 pax by Mercedes Vito or similar, 5-10 pax by Mercedes Sprinter passenger van);
Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
Sightseeing tour program in each country with local English-speaking guides;
Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
Economy class airline ticket Baku-Tbilisi;
Azerbaijan e-visa;
Mineral water.