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Azerbaijan & Georgia in Eight Days

Discover two countries through their distinctive landscapes, ancient traditions, and welcoming hospitality.

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTSCultural · Nature & Scenic · Wine & Food
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The experience

Overview

Discover two countries through their distinctive landscapes, ancient traditions, and welcoming hospitality. Begin on the shores of the Caspian Sea in Baku, explore Azerbaijan’s fire heritage and the Silk Road charm of Sheki, then cross into Georgia’s wine country. Continue to Tbilisi’s atmospheric streets, the historic treasures of Mtskheta, and the mountain scenery of Kazbegi.

Border crossing: Azerbaijan Georgia via Mazim gara-Lagodekhi

Duration
8 days / 7 nights · Private journey
Overnight stays
3 nights in Baku · 1 night in Sheki · 3 nights in Tbilisi
Arrival
Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku
Departure
Tbilisi International Airport

Along the way

Schedule

  1. 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 relax and enjoy your first impressions of Azerbaijan’s capital. Depending on your arrival time, take an independent walk along Baku Boulevard or let us arrange an optional welcome dinner featuring Azerbaijani cuisine.

    Accommodation: Baku

  2. Day 2

    After breakfast, begin your guided discovery of Baku, where historic stone streets meet striking contemporary architecture.

    Explore Icherisheher, the Old City, walking through narrow lanes, intimate courtyards, and traditional neighbourhoods. Visit the Shirvanshahs’ Palace and admire the Maiden Tower from outside while discovering the stories associated with this landmark.

    Pause for traditional Azerbaijani tea before continuing to Highland Park for panoramic views over Baku Bay and the Flame Towers.

    Enjoy a walk along Baku Boulevard, then stop outside the Heydar Aliyev Center to admire its flowing architecture and landscaped surroundings.

    Return to your hotel. The evening is free to explore the restaurants and pedestrian streets around Fountains Square.

    Accommodation: Baku

  3. Day 3

    After breakfast, depart for Gobustan to discover ancient rock carvings that offer a glimpse into the lives, rituals, and wildlife of earlier communities.

    Continue to the mud volcanoes, where bubbling pools and sculpted earth create an unusual landscape. Access is subject to weather and local road conditions, with a suitable local vehicle used where required.

    After a lunch break, travel to the Absheron Peninsula. Visit Ateshgah Fire Temple to explore the region’s connections with fire worship and historic trading communities.

    Continue to Yanar Dag, where natural gas feeds flames along a hillside, before returning to Baku.

    Accommodation: Baku

  4. Day 4

    After an early breakfast and check-out, leave Baku and travel towards the foothills of the Greater Caucasus.

    Stop in Shamakhi to visit the Juma Mosque before continuing to Sheki. Along the way, the scenery gradually changes from open plains to greener hills and small countryside settlements.

    Upon arrival, visit Sheki Khan’s Palace, admired for its colourful decoration and intricate shebeke stained-glass windows.

    Continue with a walk through the historic quarter and see the traditional caravanserai, a reminder of Sheki’s role in regional trade. Take time to discover local craftsmanship and taste Sheki halva, one of the town’s signature sweets.

    Check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening.

    Accommodation: Sheki

  5. Day 5

    After an early breakfast and check-out, depart for the Azerbaijan-Georgia border at Mazim gara-Lagodekhi.

    Your Azerbaijani team will bring you to the checkpoint. Complete the border formalities and meet your Georgian team on the other side to continue your journey with a separate vehicle.

    Travel through Kakheti, Georgia’s celebrated wine region, towards Sighnaghi. Discover its charming streets and traditional balconies, with views across the Alazani Valley towards the Caucasus Mountains.

    Visit a local winery for an introduction to Georgian winemaking and a tasting of regional wines.

    Continue to Tbilisi and check in to your hotel.

    This is a full travel day. The timing and order of the Kakheti visits may be adjusted according to border processing.

    Accommodation: Tbilisi

  6. Day 6

    After breakfast, travel to Jvari Monastery, set above the meeting point of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers.

    Continue to Mtskheta, Georgia’s historic former capital. Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and enjoy a walk through the surrounding streets, where small shops offer local crafts and traditional sweets.

    Return to Tbilisi for a guided discovery of the Old Town. Begin around Metekhi, overlooking the river and the historic neighbourhoods below.

    Explore Abanotubani, known for its distinctive sulphur bath domes, and wander through lanes lined with carved wooden balconies and colourful façades.

    Continue to Rike Park and cross the Bridge of Peace. A cable car ride towards the Mother of Georgia viewpoint can be arranged as an optional addition, subject to operation and available time.

    Accommodation: Tbilisi

  7. Day 7

    After an early breakfast, follow the Georgian Military Highway into the Caucasus Mountains.

    Stop beside Zhinvali Reservoir before visiting Ananuri Fortress, overlooking the water. Continue through the mountain scenery towards Gudauri, with a stop at the Friendship Monument viewpoint when conditions allow.

    Arrive in Stepantsminda and take a local 4×4 vehicle to Gergeti Trinity Church. Set high above the valley, the church offers sweeping mountain views, with Mount Kazbek visible in clear weather.

    Enjoy time for lunch at a local restaurant, with the option to try traditional khinkali, before returning to Tbilisi.

    This is a long excursion day. Mountain-road access and the Gergeti visit depend on weather and road conditions.

    Accommodation: Tbilisi

  8. Day 8

    After breakfast, enjoy free time according to your flight schedule.

    Check out of your hotel and meet your driver for a private transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.

    End of your journey with Arivio Travel.

Destination Highlights

  • Baku Old City and the Caspian waterfront
  • Gobustan, Ateshgah and Yanar Dag
  • Shamakhi and Sheki
  • Sighnaghi and the Kakheti wine region
  • Old Tbilisi, Mtskheta and Jvari
  • Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church

Signature Experiences

  • Exploring the palace and caravanserai of Sheki
  • Tasting Georgian wines in Kakheti
  • Walking through the historic quarters of Baku and Tbilisi
  • Following the Georgian Military Highway and taking a 4×4 to Gergeti
Inclusions and Exclusions

What’s included

  • 7 nights of accommodation with breakfast: 3 nights in Baku, 1 night in Sheki, and 3 nights in Tbilisi.
  • Private arrival transfer in Baku and departure transfer in Tbilisi.
  • Private transport for the itinerary, with separate vehicles in Azerbaijan and Georgia.
  • Professional local guides speaking your preferred language.
  • Transfers to and from the border checkpoint and coordination between the local teams.
  • Wine tasting in Kakheti.
  • Local 4×4 vehicle to Gergeti Trinity Church.
  • Bottled water during sightseeing days: 0.5 L per person per day.

Not included

  • International flights.
  • Visa fees, where applicable.
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Lunches and dinners.
  • Optional experiences and entrance fees not listed above.
  • Early check-in and late check-out.
  • Personal expenses and gratuities.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Any services not expressly listed as included in the tour price.

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