Yerevan

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Itinerary

• Arrival in Tbilisi or Yerevan airport, meet our representative and transfer to a hotel in Yerevan (check-in after 15:00).

• Visit the Mother Armenia monument and enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Ararat and central Yerevan.

• walk along Vernissageu201d market

• Drive to Khor Virap Monastery

• Echmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church

• the ruins of the 7th-century Zvartnots Temple

• the 1st-century Garni Pagan Temple, the oldest surviving building in Armenia

• Visit the 13th-century Geghard Cave Monastery.

• Continue to Lake Sevan and explore the monastery of Sevanavank on the Sevan peninsula.

• stop in Dilijan to see the historical district (Sharambeyan Street).

• Begin exploring Tbilisiu2019s old town: Sameba (Trinity) Cathedral, Metekhi Church, and the Bridge of Peace. Ride a cable car to Narikala Fortress and the Mother of Georgia statue. Continue on foot to the Abanotubani district (famous for Sulphur baths), see the Clock Tower of Rezo Gabriadze Theatre, and Anchiskhati Basilica.

• Visit Jvari Church (6th century) for a panoramic view of Mtskheta, then drive there to visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.

• Stop by the Zhinvali Reservoir and visit Ananuri Castle.

• Drive up to Gergeti Trinity Church for panoramic views of the mountains.

• Start the day at Alaverdi Cathedral (early 11th century), one of the four Great Cathedrals of Georgia.

• visit Tsinandali Estate to see Prince Alexander Chavchavadzeu2019s home, an art gallery, and a bar offering the first Georgian wine produced using European methods.

• Arrive in Telavi, explore the old town and food market, then check in to your hotel.

• Continue to Gremi Fortress, visit the local history museum

• Visit Bodbe Convent and take in the spectacular views over the Alazani Valley and the peaks of the Greater Caucasus.

• Drive to the Lagodekhi border crossing with Azerbaijan. After border formalities (expect to walk a short distance with your luggage between the two checkpoints), meet your Azerbaijani guide and head to Sheki.

• tour in the medieval fortress, Sheki Khansu2019 Palace, handicrafts workshop, local mosque-madrassah, and bazaar.

• Depart for Baku. Along the way, visit the historic Juma Mosque and the Yeddi Gumbez (Seven Domes) mausoleum in Shamakhi, the graveyard of the Shirvan Shahs.

• Arrive in Baku and enjoy an evening city tour (2 hour).

• Explore the Greater Baku area and the Absheron Peninsula. Start with Gobustan National Park to see the Petroglyphs Museum and rock engravings dating back to 10,000 BC. Continue to the mud volcanoes of Gobustan Reserve (home to nearly half of the worldu2019s mud volcanoes).

• drive to the Ateshgah Fire Temple in Surakhany Village, where Zoroastrians from India once worshipped.

• Transfer to Baku airport for your departure flight.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby

• Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap

• Specialized infant seats are available

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• your arrival airport should be Tbilisi or Yerevan. Departure airport should be Baku.

• Subject to weather conditions during winter. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the alternative option

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.