Individual combined tours to Caucasus: Azerbaijan/Georgia/Armenia:
Georgia-Azerbaijan
One of the highlights for today is a visit to Narikala – ancient fortress, where the stunning views over the city will be opened for you. You will go up on the comfortable cable car and get down by foot through the narrow and authentic streets of the Old Town, among them the newly renovated Shardeni kucha – the street, which never sleeps, an entertainment cluster of Tbilisi.
Visit Georgian national museum. By Funicular drive up to mountain Mtatsminda, free time.
Transfer to the hotel, in the evening transfer to restaurant to have dinner. After drive back to the hotel
Our journey will take us along the Georgian Military Road to the fortress and monastery of Ananuri which is located on the bank of Jinvali reservoir. Ananuri is the seat of the Dukes of Argavi, a dynasty which ruled the area during the middle ages and saw many battles won and lost.
Later on you will visit the pride of many Georgians – the ski resort Gudauri, located at an altitude of 2195m. With kilometers of ski runs, the cheapest ski passes in Europe and sun drenched south facing slopes the resort offers fabulous terrain for beginners and advanced skiers alike. In summer hiking, horse riding, birdwatching and climbing are some of the many activities on offer.
After you will go up the mountain and enjoy the breath-taking views from the Gergeti Trinity Church – built in medieval time the church is located on the slope of Mount Kazbek with the Caucus Mountains rising in the background. The only cross-cupola church in Khevi, photos of the church and detached bell-tower have become symbols of Georgia, inspiring travelers to from across the world to visit Georgia. After excursion drive back to Tbilisi.
The symbol of Baku, Maiden Tower was included into the list of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO in December of 2000. Maiden Tower, erected at the coast of the Caspian Sea preserved its magnificence till our days. The Tower, which was included into the fortification system of Baku, was called “Maiden Tower” for its inaccessibility. Juma mosque or mosque in the Icheri-sheher has been functioning since the 12th century. This mosque was built in 1899 at the funds of Baku philanthropist Khadja Shikhali Dadashev. In the 14th century pagan temple was converted into a mosque. According to the inscription on the Mosque, “in the month of Rajab in the year 709 Hijri (1309) Ami r Sharaf al-Din Mahmud ordered to update this mosque.” In the 15th century, minaret was attached to the north side of the Mosque. By the end of the 19th century the old mosque came into disrepair and was replaced by a new one – Juma Mosque. The most striking example of the medieval palace structures in Azerbaijan is the Shirvanshah Palace complex dating to the middle XV. The two-story building of the palace consists of about fifty different rooms of various sizes and shapes connected by three narrow spiral staircases. After excursion transfer back to the hotel.
After proceed to the Temple of Eternal Fire – Ateshgah, which is an authentic Azerbaijani exotic. It is well-known practically all over the world. It is located 30 km from the center of Baku in the suburb of Surakhany. This territory is known for such unique natural phenomenon as burning natural gas outlets (underground gas coming onto surface contacts oxygen and lights up). The temple in its present state was constructed in the 17th-18th centuries. It was built by the Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs. Procced to Yanar Dag (Azerbaijani: Yanar Dağ, meaning “burning mountain”) is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku. After drive back to the hotel in Baku.
We are looking forward to arrange another vacation for you in the future!
PRICE OF TOUR FOR 1 PERSON IN USD
No. of pax in the group | 3* hotel | 4* hotel |
2 pax | 815 | 890 |
4 pax | 630 | 695 |
6 pax | 535 | 600 |
8 pax | 510 | 575 |
10 pax | 465 | 535 |
12 pax | 445 | 510 |
Payment can be also made in Euro according to currency exchange rate as of the date of booking.
Each program can be updated as per individual request and budget.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
► Accommodation in the hotel of chosen category:
In Tbilisi 3 nights with breakfast,
In Baku: 3 nights with breakfast,
► Tours according to the itinerary,
► English-speaking guide,
► Transportation,
► Entrance fees,
► Cable car ride during Tbilisi City Tour and in Gabala,
► Funicular in Tbilisi,
► 1 dinner in Tbilisi with folk show,
► 1 lunch in Kazbegi with wine and master-classes of Georgian cuisine,
► 24/7 Customer Support Line.
NOT INCLUDED
► Visa,
► Airfare,
► Insurance,
► Personal expenses,
► Tips for the guide and driver..