Azerbaijan and Georgia Tour (8 days)
Azerbaijan and Georgia Tour (8 days)
8 Days Starting in Baku, Azerbaijan and ending in Tbilisi, Georgia
Visiting: Baku, Gobustan, Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Ananuri, Stepantsminda, Kutaisi, Prometheus Cave Natural Monument, Okatse Canyon Visitor Centre, Martvili canyon
Tour operator:
Tour code:
5
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Physical rating:
All Ages / Not applicable
Age range:
12-80
Tour operated in:
EnglishFrom:
$1818
$1727 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$91
Tour Overview
Select this tour and enjoy Baku, where East and West blend as seamlessly or as chaotically, Gobustan with its amazing rock art museum, modern and ancient Tbilisi with its picturesque architecture and an ever-lively arts, smiling faces and plentiful selection of wines, UNESCO word heritage site in Mtskheta and breathtaking views on the Great Caucasus mountais from Gergeti Holly Trinity church(XIV century) in Stepantsminda, enjoy beautiful nature in Okatse and Martvili canyons, visit amazing Prometheus Caves
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Baku
Location: Baku
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Azkot Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
You can check in at the hotel any time after 14:00. Overnight in Baku.
Meeting with guide and driver at 19:00 in the lobby of the hotel and you will have a welcome dinner.
Day 2 : Baku City Tour
Location: Baku
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Azkot Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we will start exploring Baku. Panorama of the city presented to the height of the mountainous part of a television tower clearly gives an idea of the contrasts and the extent of Baku, the horseshoe bay of Baku. The city is shaped like an amphitheatre, descending down to the Caspian Sea. Tour covers the central part of the city showing the most interesting historical and architectural sites. Visiting of "Old Town” or “Inner City”. The territory of “Inner City” - 22 hectares, which represents a small fraction of the total area of Baku (44,000 hectares). Maiden Tower (XII century), Palace of Shirvanshakhs (XV century), Castle Synyk Gala, Caravan Saray, Juma Mosque - this is not a complete list of attractions of the old Baku.
Mini-cruise on the Caspian Sea (depend on weather conditions Boat trip can be canceled)
Dinner in restaurant. Overnight in Hotel
Day 3 : Gobustan – Ateshgah
Location: Baku, Gobustan, Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Tbilisi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Diplomat Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Tour to “Gobustan Excursion on historical-art reserve “Gobustan”, where rock paintings have perfectly remained, barrows and housing objects dated from X-XIII millennial BC to the Middle Ages. There are certificates of inhabitants of region of an epoch of the Stone Age and the subsequent periods in “Gobustan” - Rock drawings, person parking, gravestone monuments, are concentrated there.
Visiting of Temple of Zoroastrians – “Ateshgah”. Temple of Zoroastrians - an ancient religious structure built in place of natural gas output. Was rebuilt in the 18th century. In the former cells were pilgrims from around the world. There is a museum now, which contains many unique original exhibits. Region of Azerbaijan, located on the Apsheron peninsula called Apsheron. Dinner at local restaurant.
Transfer to the airport and departure to Georgia.
Meeting in the airport and transfer to the hotel. Spend the night in Tbilisi.
Day 4 : Full Day Sightseeing Tour Of Tbilisi
Location: Tbilisi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Diplomat Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Tbilisi sightseeing tour – the Old Town and the New City. The city offers a wide variety of sights, most of them very ancient. We begin our visit just a few minute walk from the hotel in the compact area of Old Tbilisi. Starting at the church of Metekhi, we walk to the brick domes of sulfur baths and then on to spectacularly located Narikala’s fortress – one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, overlooking Mtkvari river gorge.
Lunch time: 13:00-14:00 (According to the guests' decision we will agree on time/Included)
After that, we visit the synagogue, and the Sioni and Anchiskhati churches, which mark the end of the Old Town. After we visit the treasury of the National Museum of Georgia (Georgian Archaeology from 8th millennium B.C.). Visit the holy trinity cathedral, the third biggest church in the world.
Free evening. Spend the night in Tbilisi.
Day 5 : Mtskheta - Ananuri - Stepantsminda
Location: Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Ananuri, Stepantsminda, Tbilisi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Diplomat Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast in the hotel, we visit the ancient capital and the religious center of Georgia – Mtskheta (3000 years old) and see its historical sites: Jvari monastery (6th century) and Svetitskhoveli cathedral (11th century), which is known as the burial site of the Christ's mantle. Both Jvari and Svetitskhoveli are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Then we visit the ancient ruins of the city and drive north towards the Northern Caucasus along the well-known Georgian Military Road. On the way, we visit Ananuri – a 17th century architectural complex. An exciting drive from Gudauri along the Tergi River will take us to Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) – the main town in the region. From Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) drive with 4WD vehicles through beautiful valleys and woods brings us to Gergeti Trinity church located at 2170m. In good weather, you can see for a moment one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – the mountain Kazbegi (5047m).
We go back to Tbilisi. Dinner in the local restaurant, tasting Georgian dishes. Spend the night in Tbilisi.
Day 6 : Tbilisi – Kutaisi – Prometheus Cave
Location: Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Prometheus Cave Natural Monument, Kutaisi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Starting the magnificent canyons tour. Drive to city Kutaisi, the second biggest city in Georgia, here we will visit Prometheus cave - one of Georgia’s natural wonders providing visitors with breathtaking examples of stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, petrified waterfalls, cave pearls, underground rivers, and lakes. Visit Bagrati Cathedral – amazing 11th century’s architecture and UNESCO site Gelati Monastery complex – founded in 12th century, here was the first academy in country, the first big educational center. Dinner in the local restaurant.
At last, check-in at the hotel in Kutaisi and rest.
Day 7 : Kutaisi – Okatse Canyon – Martvili Canyon – Tbilisi
Location: Kutaisi, Okatse Canyon Visitor Centre, Martvili canyon, Tbilisi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Diplomat Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast we will travel to village Gordi where is located starting point of beautiful natural site Okatse canyon, we will start walking from the historical Dadiani’s forest and step by step arrive at the canyon, it includes 780 meter hanging trail on the cliff and panoramic view point, totally we will walk 2-3 hours till the last checkpoint. Enjoy breathtaking views on the way, green nature and unique canyon over the forest and river Satsiskvilo. Canyon depth is 35-50 meter.
After an hour drive we will arrive at the city Martvili to see Martvili monastery, at first founded in 6-7th century, in the yard you will see place where was happening sacrifice of babies to the pagan cult “Oak tree” in that time when there was paganism before the Christianity. At 11th century at this place was one of the powerful episcopacy “Chkondidi”.
Close to the city we will drive to Martvili canyon, amazing place where we can walk on the small trail in a natural canyon of the river Abasha, we can see unique Kolkheti forests flora with impressive waterfalls. The canyon trail is very small and we will walk about 40 minutes. Drive back to Tbilisi.
Dinner in the local restaurant. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Tbilisi
Meals Included: Breakfast
Check-out of your hotel by 12pm. Breakfast is included today.
What's Included
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Transportation:
Comfortable A/C minivan, minibus or bus
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Flight ticket Baku – Tbilisi
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Comfortable A/C minivan, minibus or bus
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Accommodation:
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Twin room accommodation at Azkot Hotel/Diplomat Hotel or similar
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Bagrati 1003 or similar in Kutaisi
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Astoria Tbilisi Hotel /Gallery Palace / Laerton Hotel or similar
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Catering service:
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Half board catering service, breakfasts at the hotel. Dinners at the best local restaurants -6 times,
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1 lunch.
What's Not Included
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Any international flights
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Travel insurance
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Single room supplement
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Alcoholic beverages
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Service except described
More Info
Every citizen of Baku, Tbilisiand Kutaisi believes that there is no other place in the world better or more beautiful than their hometowns... After examining each city in Azerbaijan and Georgia tour, you will find something close and interesting to you in each one. Baku is one of the most beautiful cities in the Caucasus, located at the joint of Europe and Asia Baku city is famous for its beautiful views, mix of traditional and modern, architecture, friendly people, and gastronomy. Name “Baku” itself means a “wind blow”, “city of winds” or “hill”, “city on the hill”. Tbilisi - city with multifaceted culture. Walking the streets of Tbilisi you discover the many galleries, shops and various varnishes, try fresh bread, enjoy a glass of wine at a small cafe in the lengthwise narrow streets of the old City Centered listen to local musicians who convey the spirit of this amazing city. Kutaisi – the city of humor. Amazing hospitality, sense of humor and local tunes immediately give a feel of the spirit of this city. You will explore cultural and historical sites as well as, amazing caves and canyons in region and enjoy beautiful nature.
Check out our Q&As
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Here at Sakura LLC, the safety and well-being of our travelers and travel crew is our priority.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We have registration certificate, we are the members of Georgian Tourism Association (GTA) and we are the affiliated members of Japanese Association of Travel Agents (JATA).
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It depends on what do you mean " join the tour once it has departed", if are late for few minuts or at least few hours, we always try to do our best you will be able to join the tour.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Our team works hard to perfect every detail of your trip. We constantly check the quality of everything we offer, from hotels and transport to excursion destinations.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
If you booked group tour, your companions bay be all persons booked the same tour
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All our guests receive itinerary, after paying the deposit confirmation of booking and before departure our guide, our tour manager and emergency phone, Viber and WhatsApp numbers to be connected with us 24/7
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You will not have any problem, but you can check our Terms and Conditions section
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Sakura LLC is successfully operating on South Caucasus tourist market from 2014
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Sakura LLC (Sakura Travel Agency) requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of sakura llc (sakura travel agency) charges.
Up to 34 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.
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Here at Sakura LLC, the safety and well-being of our travelers and travel crew is our priority. As the world adapts to new regulations, the tourism and hospitality industry is taking extra precautions regarding how to travel safely. We will be implement
Our team is regularly reviewing government tourism and travel updates and ensuring our tours run in accordance with the prevailing public health advice, and recommendations by the World Health Organisation, the Georgia's National Center for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC), and the Ministry of Health of Georgia.
We are hoping to make this adjustment to the “new normal” of travel as stress-free as possible!
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