Georgia · Armenia · Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia
Discover three countries through their distinctive landscapes, ancient heritage, and welcoming traditions.
The experience
Overview
Discover three countries through their distinctive landscapes, ancient heritage, and welcoming traditions. Begin on the shores of the Caspian Sea, explore the Silk Road charm of Sheki, and continue into Georgia’s vineyards and mountain scenery. Complete your journey in Armenia, where forested valleys, lakeside monasteries, and lively city streets reveal another side of the Caucasus.
Route: Azerbaijan Georgia Armenia
- Duration
- 14 days / 13 nights · Private journey
- Overnight stays
- 3 nights in Baku · 1 night in Sheki · 1 night in Kakheti Region · 4 nights in Tbilisi · 1 night in Dilijan · 3 nights in Yerevan
- Arrival
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku
- Departure
- Zvartnots International Airport, Yerevan
Along the way
Schedule
- Day 1
Upon arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, meet your representative and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.
After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and enjoy your first impressions of Azerbaijan’s capital. Depending on your arrival time, take an independent walk along the waterfront or let us arrange an optional welcome dinner featuring Azerbaijani cuisine.
- Day 2
After breakfast, begin your guided discovery of Baku.
Explore Icherisheher, the atmospheric Old City, where narrow streets connect historic houses, small workshops, and traces of the city’s trading past. Visit the Shirvanshahs’ Palace and stop beside the Maiden Tower to discover the stories surrounding one of Baku’s most recognisable landmarks.
Pause for a traditional Azerbaijani tea experience, served with local sweets.
Continue to Highland Park for panoramic views across Baku Bay and the Flame Towers, before enjoying a walk along Baku Boulevard.
The evening is free for dinner and further exploration at your own pace.
- Day 3
After breakfast, depart for Gobustan, where ancient rock carvings offer a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of early communities.
Continue to the mud volcanoes, discovering a landscape of bubbling pools and sculpted earth. Access depends on local ground and weather conditions, with a suitable local vehicle used where required.
After a lunch break, travel towards the Absheron Peninsula to visit Ateshgah Fire Temple and learn about the region’s connection with fire and religious traditions.
Finish at Yanar Dag, where natural gas feeds flames along the hillside, before returning to Baku.
- Day 4
After breakfast and check-out, leave Baku and travel towards the foothills of the Greater Caucasus.
Stop in Shamakhi to visit the Juma Mosque, an important landmark in the region’s religious and architectural heritage.
Continue to Sheki, watching the landscape change as you approach the forested hills surrounding this historic Silk Road town.
After arrival, explore Sheki’s old streets and see its historic caravanserai, with courtyard access subject to the property’s arrangements. Discover small shops and local crafts, and enjoy a taste of Sheki halva, the town’s distinctive sweet speciality.
Check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
- Day 5
After breakfast, visit the Sheki Khan’s Palace, admired for its intricate decoration and colourful shebeke windows.
Then depart towards the Mazim gara-Lagodekhi border crossing, travelling through northwestern Azerbaijan.
Following border formalities, meet your Georgian team and continue into Kakheti, Georgia’s celebrated wine region.
Arrive at your hotel in the Telavi area and enjoy a relaxed evening after the journey. Dinner at the hotel or a nearby restaurant can be arranged on request.
The day’s timing remains flexible to allow for border procedures.
- Day 6
After breakfast, begin your introduction to Georgia’s wine traditions with a visit to a local winery. Learn about the region’s winemaking heritage and enjoy a tasting of selected wines.
Continue to Sighnaghi, a hilltop town known for its balconies, quiet lanes, and views across the Alazani Valley. Enjoy a guided walk and time for photographs.
Visit Bodbe Monastery, closely associated with Saint Nino, before continuing towards Tbilisi.
Along the way, stop in Badiauri Village for a traditional bread-making experience. Discover how Georgian bread is baked in a clay oven and taste freshly baked bread with local cheese.
Arrive in Tbilisi and check in to your hotel.
- Day 7
After breakfast, discover the character of Georgia’s capital with your private guide.
Begin at Metekhi, overlooking the Mtkvari River, then explore Abanotubani, the historic sulfur bath district. Walk through the Old Town’s winding streets, discovering carved balconies, colourful façades, and hidden courtyards.
Continue to Rike Park and take the cable car to the Narikala hill area, subject to operation. Enjoy views over the city and visit the Mother of Georgia monument.
Return to the centre to cross the Bridge of Peace and discover Rustaveli Avenue, lined with cultural landmarks and elegant buildings.
The evening is free. A private sulfur bath experience can be arranged in advance at an additional cost.
- Day 8
After an early breakfast, follow the Georgian Military Highway towards the Greater Caucasus.
Stop beside Zhinvali Reservoir and explore Ananuri Fortress, set above the water.
Continue through the mountains to the Gudauri panoramic viewpoint, before travelling over the mountain pass towards Stepantsminda.
Take a 4×4 vehicle to Gergeti Trinity Church, spectacularly positioned above the valley. In clear weather, Mount Kazbek provides an unforgettable backdrop.
Allow time for lunch before beginning the return journey to Tbilisi. A stop for traditional khinkali in Pasanauri can be arranged; lunch is payable locally.
This is a full mountain excursion, with the route subject to weather and road conditions.
- Day 9
After breakfast, travel to Jvari Monastery, overlooking the meeting of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers.
Continue to Mtskheta, Georgia’s historic spiritual centre. Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and enjoy a walk through the surrounding streets, with time to browse small shops.
After a lunch break, continue to Uplistsikhe, an ancient rock-hewn settlement. Explore its passages, chambers, and open spaces while learning about its role in Georgia’s history.
The visit involves walking over uneven stone surfaces and steps.
Return to Tbilisi for your final evening in Georgia.
- Day 10
After an early breakfast and check-out, depart from Tbilisi towards the Georgia-Armenia border at Sadakhlo-Bagratashen.
Visit Haghpat Monastery, an atmospheric medieval complex overlooking the surrounding hills. Explore its stone churches, courtyards, and carved details as your guide introduces its spiritual and cultural heritage.
Continue to Sanahin Monastery, a historic centre of learning set above Alaverdi. Walk through its interconnected churches and galleries, discovering traditional khachkars and the architectural details that give the complex its distinctive character.
Later, continue via Alaverdi and Vanadzor to Dilijan, a town known for its forested setting and traditional architecture. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening.
This is a full travel day, with flexibility allowed for border procedures, traffic, and road conditions. Any change of vehicle or guide at the border will be confirmed before departure.
- Day 11
After breakfast, enjoy a short walk through Dilijan’s historic Sharambeyan Street, known for its traditional architecture and craft shops.
Continue to Lake Sevan, where open water and mountain scenery provide a striking change of landscape. Visit Sevanavank Monastery, reached by a stairway, for views across the lake.
Travel onwards to Yerevan and check in to your hotel.
Later, begin your introduction to the Armenian capital with the Cascade Complex, followed by a walk through the centre towards Republic Square.
The evening is free to discover Yerevan’s cafés and restaurants.
- Day 12
After breakfast, travel towards the landscapes of the Azat Valley.
Stop at Charents Arch, where Mount Ararat may be visible in clear weather, before continuing to Garni Temple.
Explore the temple and its dramatic setting, then descend into the gorge to see the Symphony of Stones, a remarkable formation of basalt columns.
Enjoy a traditional lavash-baking demonstration, discovering how Armenia’s thin flatbread is prepared in a tonir oven. A local lunch can be arranged at an additional cost.
Continue to Geghard Monastery, renowned for its chambers carved into the rock and its mountain setting.
Return to Yerevan in the late afternoon.
- Day 13
After breakfast, depart for Khor Virap, one of Armenia’s most recognisable monasteries. Discover its significance in the country’s Christian history and enjoy views towards Mount Ararat when the weather is clear.
Continue through changing landscapes to Noravank Monastery, set among striking red cliffs.
After time for lunch, visit a winery in the Areni region. Learn about local grape varieties and enjoy a tasting of Armenian wines.
Return to Yerevan for your final evening. An optional farewell dinner can be arranged to celebrate the places, flavours, and encounters of your journey.
- Day 14
After breakfast, check out from your hotel.
At the agreed time, meet your driver for a private transfer to Zvartnots International Airport, according to your flight schedule.
End of your journey with Arivio Travel.
Destination Highlights
- Baku and the Silk Road town of Sheki
- Gobustan and the fire heritage of Absheron
- Kakheti, Tbilisi and Mtskheta
- Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church
- Haghpat, Sanahin and Lake Sevan
- Yerevan, Garni, Geghard and Noravank
Signature Experiences
- Tasting wines in both Kakheti and Areni
- Discovering bread baking in Badiauri and lavash making in Armenia
- Taking a local 4×4 to Gergeti Trinity Church
- Riding the cable car above Old Tbilisi
- Pausing for Azerbaijani tea with local sweets
Inclusions and Exclusions
What’s included
- 13 nights of accommodation with daily breakfast.
- A choice of accommodation packages based on selected 4★ or 5★ hotels, with individually confirmed properties in smaller towns.
- Private arrival transfer in Baku and departure transfer in Yerevan.
- Private transportation for the itinerary, with local vehicles and teams in each country.
- Professional local guides speaking your preferred language
- One wine tasting in Kakheti and one in the Areni region.
- Bread-making experience with bread and cheese tasting in Badiauri.
- Lavash-baking demonstration in Armenia.
- Tbilisi cable car tickets
- 4×4 transportation to Gergeti Trinity Church.
- Bottled water: 0.5 litres per person on sightseeing and intercity travel days.
Not included
- International flights and visa fees, where applicable.
- Lunches and dinners unless specifically included in the confirmed quotation.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Optional activities, sulfur baths, and additional tastings.
- Personal expenses and gratuities.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Any services not listed in the confirmed package.
- Entrance fees.
A sense of belonging
Signature Stays
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Signagi Glamping
Gorgasali Street, Sighnaghi 4200, Georgia
A hillside glamping stay near Sighnaghi’s historic walls, with panoramic views towards the Alazani Valley.
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River Side Hotel Tbilisi
10 Brosse Street, Tbilisi, Georgia
Classic interiors and a central address by the Mtkvari. A comfortable base for exploring Tbilisi, with the city’s sights close at hand.
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ROOMS Kazbegi
1 Vakhtang Gorgasali Street, Stepantsminda 4700, Georgia
An iconic mountain retreat in Stepantsminda, known for its broad terrace and views towards Mount Kazbek.
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Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia
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