Caucasus 13 days 12 nights 2026

DAY 1: ArrivayL Baku Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Baku.

DAY 2: Gobustan – Baku Breakfast Gobustan Excursion to Gobustan, famous for its prehistoric rock carvings. Discover over 4,000 petroglyphs dating back more than 12,000 years, depicting hunting scenes, rituals, and ancient life. Baku City Tour Return to Baku for a city tour with views over Baku Bay and Upland Park. Explore the UNESCO-listed Inner City, visit the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Continue to the Carpet Museum to see traditional Azerbaijani crafts, then enjoy a walk along Baku Boulevard. Overnight in Baku

DAY 3: Baku–Shamaha–Sheki Breakfast Kish Departure to Sheki (350 km from Baku), one of the oldest cities in Azerbaijan. On the way, stop in the village of Kish. This village is very famous for its numerous Christian monuments: the Albanian Church (6th–7th century) and the ancient cemetery. Shemakha Visit to the Diri Baba Mausoleum and the Shemakha Mosque. Continue with a visit to the synagogue in Oguz and the 6th-century church. Sheki Continue to Sheki, an ancient city on the Silk Road, surrounded by mountains and oak forests. Arrival at the hotel. Overnight in Baku.

DAY 4: Sheki-Gurjani-Sighnaghi– Bodbe-Tbilsi Breakfast Sheki City tour of Sheki: visit the 18th-century Khan’s Summer Palace with frescoes and the Historical Museum. Border Crossing Transfer to the Azerbaijan–Georgia border (Lagodekhi), change vehicle and guide. Continue to Kakheti, Georgia’s main wine region. Sighnaghi Visit Sighnaghi, a charming hilltop town with 18th-century walls and beautiful views over the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains. Bodbe Monastery Visit Bodbe Monastery, an important religious site linked to Saint Nino. Overnight in Tbilisi

DAY 5: Tbilisi CityTour Breakfast Tbilisi City Tour Explore Tbilisi starting from the Old Town. Visit the famous sulfur baths, Georgian Orthodox and Armenian churches, the synagogue, and the mosque. See the Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba), the largest in the Caucasus. Continue to Metekhi Church and enjoy views of the city. Visit Narikala Fortress and St. Nicholas Church with frescoes. Walk through the old streets to Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati Church. Overnight in Tbilisi

DAY 6: Tbilisi–Mtskheta–Gori–Uplistsikhe–Tbilisi Breakfast Mtskheta Drive to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia. Visit Jvari Monastery (6th century) with panoramic views and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century), one of the country’s most sacred sites. Both are UNESCO-listed. Gori Continue to Gori, known as the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. See the Stalin Museum and the hilltop Gori Fortress. Uplistsikhe Visit the cave town of Uplistsikhe (1st millennium BC), featuring ancient dwellings, halls, wine cellars, and a rock-cut basilica. Return to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi

DAY 7: Tbilisi–Steoantsminda–Gergeti–Ananuri–Tbilisi Breakfast Stepantsminda Drive along the scenic Georgian Military Road to Stepantsminda, with views of Mount Kazbek. Gergeti Trinity Church Visit the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church (14th century), set at 2,170 m, offering breathtaking mountain panoramas. Ananuri Stop at Ananuri Fortress (16th century) by the Aragvi River, known for its towers and churches. Return to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi

DAY 8: Tbilisi–Haghpat–Sanahin–Yerevan Breakfast Border Crossing Meet at Sadakhlo border, change guide and vehicle. Continue to Armenia. Haghpat & Sanahin Drive to Alaverdi to visit Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries (10th–14th centuries, UNESCO). These two medieval complexes stand on opposite sides of the Debed Gorge and were major cultural and educational centers. Continue to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan

DAY 9:City Tour-Yerevan Breakfast Yerevan City Tour Explore Yerevan, known as the “Pink City.” Visit Republic Square, Mashtots Avenue, the Opera House, and the Cascade with panoramic views. Matenadaran Visit the Matenadaran Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, one of the world’s richest repositories of historical texts. Vernissage Market Free time at Vernissage market to discover local crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs. Overnight in Yerevan

DAY 10:Yerevan–Khor Virap–Areni–Noravank–Yerevan Breakfast Khor Virap Drive to Khor Virap Monastery, a major pilgrimage site with stunning views of Mount Ararat. Areni Cave Visit Areni Cave, known for archaeological discoveries including the world’s oldest wine-making site and leather shoe. Noravank Continue to Noravank Monastery (12th–13th centuries), set in a dramatic red rock canyon. Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan

DAY 11: Yerevan–Zvartnots–Ejmiatsin–Yerevan Breakfast Zvartnots & Ejmiatsin Drive to Ejmiatsin with a stop at the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral (7th century, UNESCO). Continue to Saint Hripsime Church and Ejmiatsin Cathedral, the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Brandy Factory Visit a famous Armenian brandy factory with tasting. GUM Market Explore the lively GUM market with local fruits and products. Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan

DAY 12:Yerevan–Garni–Geghard–Sevan–Yerevan Breakfast Garni Drive to Garni to visit the pagan Temple (1st century) and Roman Baths. Symphony of Stones Explore Garni Gorge and its unique basalt columns. Lavash Masterclass Visit a local home and learn traditional lavash baking. Geghard Visit Geghard Monastery (UNESCO), partly carved into rock. Lake Sevan Continue to Lake Sevan, the “Pearl of Armenia,” and visit Sevanavank Monastery. Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan

DAY 13: Departure Breakfast Transfer to the airport for departure.