JOURNEY BETWEEN TWO SEAS

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE

Following ancient caravan routes

Azerbaijan Georgia

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE

Azerbaijan Georgia

JOURNEY BETWEEN TWO SEAS

Following ancient caravan routes

The Great Silk Road was stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Black Sea coast. Once upon a time ancient caravans passed here, carrying delicate jewels, precious stones and spices. Today the Great Sild Road sites can be visited while travelling in the South Caucasus.

Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku old City, Azerbaijan

Maiden Tower, Baku, Azerbaijan

Ateshgash, Baku, Azerbaijan

Gobustan, Azerbaijan

Vulcano, Azerbaijan

Sheki, Azerbaijan

Telavi, Kakheti, Georgia

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi, Georgia

Sighnaghi, Kakheti, Georgia

Vineyard, Kakheti, Georgia

Sighnaghi, Kakheti, Georgia

Mtskheta, Georgia

Mountains of Jvary Pass, Georgia

Mt. Kazbegi and Gergety Trinity Church

Uplistsikhe Cable Town, Georgia

J.Stalins Carriage in Gori, Georgia

White bridge, Kutaisi, Georgia

Gelati Monastery, Georgia

Black Sea cost, Batumi, Georgia

Piazza, Batumi, Georgia

Souvenirs, Batumi, Georgia

Batumi, Georgia

  • Day 1:

    Arrival in Baku;
    (driving distance ≈ 20km/driving time ≈ 0,5 hours)
    Met and assisted at the airport. Transfer to the hotel*;
    Overnight in Baku.

  • Day 2:

    Baku Old City & Absheron Peninsula tour;
    (driving distance ≈ 90 km/driving time ≈ 2,5 hours
    Explore old town of Baku, called Ichari Shahar which is also a fortress. In the afternoon proceed to Absheron peninsula.
    The wide plain of Absheron with ravines and salt lakes, vineyards and tea plantations is particularly noted for its oil deposits.
    • Pick up guests from different hotels;
    • 9:00 – Baku City Tour. Visit: Shirvanshah’s Palace, Maiden Tower, Ateshgah, Carpet Museum;
    • 13:00 – Free time for lunch*;
    • Explore Absheron Peninsula: visit the burning mountain Yanar Dag, Mardakan castle, Ramana castle;
    • Drop off guests to different hotels;
    Overnight in Baku.

  • Day 3:

    Baku-Gobustan-Shamakhi-Sheki;
    (driving distance ≈ 430 km/driving time ≈ 6 hours)
    Visit Gobustan Rock Art Cultural landscape representing an outstanding collection of over 7000 rock engravings and drive to Sheki. En route visit historical and religious sites of Shemakhi.
    • Pick up guests from different hotels;
    • 9:00 – Drive to Gobustan to visit Gobustan National Park;
    • Explore the Town Shemakhi and Diribaba mausoleum;
    • 13:00 – Free time for lunch*;
    • Visit Juma-Mosque (Friday Mosque) of Shamakhi; Seven Domes – the complex of tombs built for Shirvan’s royal family in 18 th c.
    • Drive to Sheki; evening walk in Sheki;
    Overnight in Sheki.

  • Day 4:

    Sheki- Lagodekhi Border-Tbilisi;
    (driving distance ≈ 340 km/driving time ≈ 6 hours)
    Enjoy Sheki sightseeing tour and drive to Georgian. After border crossing continue sightseeing in Georgia.
    • 9:00 – Visit Sheki Khan’s Palace;
    • Drive to Lagodegkhi border. Cross border and continue sightseeing;
    • 14:00 – Free time for lunch*;
    • Visit Nekresi Architectural Complex;
    • Short stop in historical centre of Telavi and drive to Tbilisi;
    • Drop off guests to different hotels;
    Overnight in Tbilisi.

  • Day 5:

    Half Day Tbilisi City Tour;
    (driving distance ≈ 50km/driving time ≈ 1 hour
    Visit Tbilisi, a town which conquers you with increasing fascination and lodges in your heart forever.
    • Pick up guests from different hotels;
    • 10:00 – Tbilisi sightseeing tour. Sights to visit: Old City, Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, Abanotubani – Sulphur bath district, Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, Rustaveli Avenue;
    • 13:00 – Free time for lunch*;
    • Free time. Suggested places to visit: National Museum of Georgia*, Open Air Ethnographic Museum*;
    • 20:00 – Welcome dinner at a local restaurant with traditional folk show.
    Drop off guests to different hotels;
    Overnight in Tbilisi.

  • Day 6:

    Round trip to Wine Region – Kakheti;
    (driving distance ≈ 330 km/driving time ≈ 4 hours)
    Kakheti region is well-known for its hardworking, good-tempered people, and mostly for its wines. Ancient Georgian traditional Qvevri winemaking is listed in Intangible Cultural Heritage Monuments by UNESCO.
    • Pick up guests from different hotels;
    • 9:00 – Drive to Kakheti region; visit: Bodbe Nunnery, Sighnaghi - City of Love;
    • 13:00 – Free time for lunch*;
    • Wine tasting at a local winery;
    • Drop off guests to different hotels;
    Overnight in Tbilisi.

  • Day 7:

    From Tbilisi to Khevi Province;
    (driving distance ≈ 315 km/driving time ≈ 4,5 hours)
    In order to see the high peaks, roaring rivers and mountain lifestyle of Georgia’s northern borderlands travel to Stepantsminda via Mtskheta (UNESCO site) - former capital, historical and religious center of country.
    • Pick up guests from different hotels;
    • 9:00 – Drive to Mtskheta. Sights to visit: Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral;
    • 13:00 – Free time for lunch*;
    • Walk to visit Gergeti Trinity Church– apps. 3hrs. round walk (or by 4WD vehicle*);
    • Drop off guests to different hotels;
    • 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel;
    Overnight in Gudauri.

  • Day 8:

    Trip to the oldest urban settlement in Georgia;
    (driving distance ≈ 340 km/driving time ≈ 5,5 hours)
    From Gudauri highlands drive to Imereti region and visit Kutaisi, the second biggest city of the country.
    • Pick up guests from different hotels;
    • 9:00 – Drive to visit Ananuri architectural complex;
    • Explore Uplistsikhe cave town (dating back to 1 st millennium BC);
    • 13:00 – Free time for lunch*;
    • Visit Stalin’s Museum and the house, where Stalin, the leader of Soviet Union, was born;
    • Evening walking tour in Kutaisi;
    Overnight in Kutaisi.

  • Day 9:

    Trip to the Black Sea Coast
    (driving distance ≈175 km/driving time ≈ 2,5 hours)
    Explore Kutaisi, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Colchis. In the afternoon drive to Batumi, one of the oldest cities inhabited from as
    early as the third century BC.
    • 9:00 – Visit Gelati Monastery – the UNESCO site. Drive to Batumi
    • 13:00 – Free time for lunch;
    • Explore Batumi, one of the most beautiful cities of the Black Sea coastline.
    • Drop off guests to different hotels.
    Overnight in Batumi.

  • Day 10:

    Free day to explore Batumi Independently;
    (driving distance ≈ 0 km/driving time ≈ 0 hours)
    Guide service and transportation on this day isn’t provided.
    Optional: Day trip to visit Gonio fortress and Batumi botanical garden*.
    Overnight in Batumi.

  • Day 11:

    Departure from Batumi;
    (driving distance ≈20km/driving time ≈ 0,5 hours)
    Transfer to airport.*

BEST SEASON FOR THE TOUR BY MONTH

COUNTRIES

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TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Touring Distance ≈ 1990 km
Total driving time ≈ 33 hours
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 430 km
Longest driving time per day ≈ 6 hours
O/Ns by locations: 2+1+3+1+1+2 = 10 Nights
Walking total ≈ 11 hours
Adopted conditions for disabled person*
no partly fully

* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible

For tour planning, pricing, reservations, management, monitoring and control of tour operations
Caucasus Travel is using
TourBuilder TM Travel Management Software

GO TO TOURS

Baku, Azerbaijan

Baku old City, Azerbaijan

Maiden Tower, Baku, Azerbaijan

Ateshgash, Baku, Azerbaijan

Gobustan, Azerbaijan

Vulcano, Azerbaijan

Sheki, Azerbaijan

Telavi, Kakheti, Georgia

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi, Georgia

Sighnaghi, Kakheti, Georgia

Vineyard, Kakheti, Georgia

Sighnaghi, Kakheti, Georgia

Mtskheta, Georgia

Mountains of Jvary Pass, Georgia

Mt. Kazbegi and Gergety Trinity Church

Uplistsikhe Cable Town, Georgia

J.Stalins Carriage in Gori, Georgia

White bridge, Kutaisi, Georgia

Gelati Monastery, Georgia

Black Sea cost, Batumi, Georgia

Piazza, Batumi, Georgia

Souvenirs, Batumi, Georgia

Batumi, Georgia

TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Touring Distance ≈ 1990 km
Total driving time ≈ 33 hours
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 430 km
Longest driving time per day ≈ 6 hours
O/Ns by locations: 2+1+3+1+1+2 = 10 Nights
Walking total ≈ 11 hours
Adopted conditions for disabled person*
no partly fully

* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible


*Not included services – All services mentioned in the Itineraries, but marked with (*) are provided on supplementary basis – can be purchased on spot or booked in advance upon request.
Notes:
- Airport transfers (if booked) will be arranged to different hotel options chosen by customer.
- Every sightseeing day will start with collecting group members accommodated at different hotel options; the sightseeing day ends with transfer guests back to their hotels.

Arrival - Departure dates 2024

8 May - 18 May
12 June - 22 June
10 July - 20 July
14 Aug - 24 Aug
11 Sept - 21 Sept
16 Oct - 26 Oct
30 Oct - 9 Nov

For planning, reservations, management, monitoring and control of tour operations Caucasus Travel is using TourBuilder TM Travel Management Software