Key information:
Duration: 13 days / 12 nights
Best season: April – October
Tour type: Individual
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 – Arrival in Baku
Day 2 – Baku City Tour
Day 3 – Gobustan – Baku
Day 4 – Shamakhi – Gabala – Sheki
Day 5 – Lagodekhi border – Tbilisi
Day 6 – Mtskheta – Tbilisi City Tour
Day 7 – Ananuri – Gudauri – Gergeti – Tbilisi
Day 8 – Sighnaghi – Telavi – Tsindandali – Batonis Tsikhe – Tbilisi
Day 9 – Sadakhlo border – Goshavank – Haghartsin – Sevan – Yerevan
Day 10 – Yerevan City Tour – Echmiadzin – Yerevan
Day 11 – Khor Virap – Noravank – Yerevan
Day 12 – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan
Day 13 – Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Free day in Baku. Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, its scientific, cultural, and industrial centre. After the second oil boom in 2006, the city turned into the modern one with unique extraordinary jaw-dropping masterpieces. During your free time, you can just stroll in the city centre, feel the atmosphere, have a cup of tea or coffee in local cafes and admire the attractive architecture.
Overnight: Hotel in Baku
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
This day you will have Baku sightseeing tour including all the important historical and architectural sights. You will see the Flag Square, the Carpet Museum, the House of Government, the Philharmonic Theatre named after M. Magomayev, the Baku Mayor’s office. Then the tour will continue to the old city that had preserved its ancient architecture, narrow cobbled streets till our days. The Old City Tour will include the Palace of the Shirvan Shahs (XV cent), the symbol of the city – Maiden Tower (IX cent), Karvansarays, mosques etc. You will witness a master class on how to prepare kutabs. During the excursion, you will also visit the Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev.
Overnight: Hotel in Baku
Duration: 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Length: 60 km
Day 3
The day will start with a trip out of Baku to Gobustan National Park. The area is known for its petroglyphs, mud volcanoes and gas stones. All this heritage is protected by UNESCO. In the Gobustan Museum, you will explore the different archaeological finds of this area. Later you will feel like strolling around the Mars surface while exploring the grey-beige cracked earth with the mud volcanoes. At the end of the Gobustan tour, you will return to Baku. The lunch will be served at a local restaurant on the Caspian Sea Coast. After lunch, we will see the Bibi-Heybat Mosque.
Overnight: Hotel in Baku
Duration: 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Length: 150 km
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Day 4
Your first stop on the fourth day will be Diri Baba Mausoleum in Maraza village. The next stop will be in the city of Shamakhi, with its largest mosque of the Caucasus. In Shamakha you will visit the Abgora wine club, where you can tasting the wine of Azebaijan. Then, you will head to Nij village where you will forget about modern life and feel in a special world. Here is located a unique small church of Udi people. There are only a few thousand Udi people in the world today and the majority, approximately 4000 live in this area and village in Azerbaijan. They have roots of Caucasian Albania. They managed to preserve their traditions, language and culture. Today they practice Orthodox Christianity and you will be welcomed with their kindness to see their church. In Gabala you will see Tufandag Mountain and Gabala Lake. The town itself has an impressive and very old history. At finally, you will reach your last destination, Sheki town, and will start a guided tour. The sightseeing tour will include the Upper Town and the magnificent Palace of Sheki Khans. The palace once served as a summer residence of khans and nowadays impresses with its lavish dеsign and surrounding chinar trees. Shebeke craft workshop will be the last destination. The tour will end with a visit to “Shebeke” handmade frescos’ workshop, “Pakhlava” famous local sweets’ workshop and “Tekulduz” popular weaving workshop.
Overnight: Hotel in Sheki
Duration: 7-8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Length: 300 km
Day 5
On this day you will head to Georgia. After passing Azerbaijan-Georgian (Lagodekhi) border you will meet your Georgian representatives and head to Tbilisi for overnight. Tbilisi is probably one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the South Caucasus. Its vibrant, lively atmosphere and the interweaving of modernity with antiquity will not leave anyone indifferent.
Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi
Duration: 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Length: 280 km
Day 6
After breakfast, you’ll have a short trip to Mtskheta which was the first capital of Georgia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. The town is considered the religious centre of Georgia. Our excursion will start with the visit to the Cathedral of the 11th century – Svetitskhoveli. The next sight to visit is Jvari Temple located at the top of the hill which offers a fascinating view of the confluence of two rivers Kura and Aragvi. After your return to Tbilisi, you’ll continue with a city tour including an in-depth exploration of the old town. The trip will start from the historic district of Metekhi, where you will see the Assumption Church located on the picturesque hill. Next stop will be Bridge of Peace – designed by a well-known Italian architect; it is one of the most famous city’s landmarks. Hereafter, you will go up to the Narikala Fortress, situated on a hill. You will reach the fortress by the cable car, and at the top, a spectacular view of the city opens. Going down by foot, the excursion will continue to the sulfuric baths – famous royal bath complex (XVII-XIX centuries), standing on the warm natural sulfur springs. That is one of the main attractions of the Old Town. Stroll around cosy Shardeni Street named after the French traveller Jean Chardin. The street has an architecture resembling Paris and is full of cosy cafes, boutiques, and interesting galleries. The way will continue to Juma Mosque located on the Botanical Street Visit to Meydan Square one of the central squares of Old Town. Excursion to Sioni church. There is kept one of the greatest relics of Georgia, the cross of St. Patriarchate.
Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 5-6 hours
Length: 60 km
Day 7
In the morning you will head to Ananuri Fortress located in an amazing place on the shore of the Zhinvali reservoir and surrounded by green velvet hills. The fortress was founded in 1720 with a defensive purpose. The tour will proceed to Gudauri resort. The town is considered one of the most popular ski destinations in Georgia. Although its tourist season starts in winter, Gudauri is no less attractive in summer and autumn: green mountains, sunlit meadows strewn with fragrant flowers, fields with peacefully grazing cows, silence and absolute idyll! In Stepantsminda settlement you will go up the hill to visit Gergeti Trinity Church (14th century) situated at an altitude of 2170 m at the foot of Mount Kazbek. From the top opens an unforgettable view to the famous Mount Kazbek. The last tour destination will be to the Dariali Gorge and the church of Transfiguration. Return to Tbilisi.
Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 7-8 hours
Day 8
In the morning you will drive to the east of the country, to Kakheti – the main winemaking region of Georgia. Your tour will start with an exploration of Telavi – the centre of Kakheti region. You won’t also miss a chance to stroll along the cosy streets of Sighnaghi town. This small amazing “city of love” is endowed with significant historic and cultural heritage sites. The tour will continue to Tsinandali estate which is the patrimony of the famous Georgian dynasty – Chavchavadze. The estate is known for its amazing labyrinth planted with exotic trees in it and cellars, where the unique collection of Georgian and European wine is preserved. The next sight to visit is the Batonis Tsikhe fortress museum of favourable Georgian King Erekle the II. At the end of the day, you will have a tour around the well-known winery Khareba and have a chance to degustate local wines, as well as have a master-class on baking Georgian national bread shoti. Then, you will return to Tbilisi.
Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 7-8 hours
Length: 250 km
Day 9
After breakfast, you will have a transfer to the Georgian-Armenian (Sadakhlo) border. Your pleasant trip to Armenia will start after passing the customs. The first stop will be in Tavush region where you will have visits to the medieval monasteries of Goshavank and Haghartsin. The region is also home to the cozy resort town of Dilijan known for its arts and crafts as well as picturesque lush nature and healing air. The trip will continue to Gegharkunik Province, which is best known for its amazing Lake Sevan. It is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world located at an altitude of 1900 meters above sea level. In the evening you will be in Yerevan.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 9-10 hours
Length: 350 km
Day 10
This day you will have a city tour around Yerevan, the ancient capital of Armenia, which was founded in 782 B.C. Armenians are proud that Yerevan is 29 years older than Rome. During the city tour, you will walk around the center of the city and visit Cascade, Opera and Ballet Theater, Mashtots Avenue, and Republic Square. The tour also includes a visit to the Matenadaran Museum, a repository of one of the richest manuscript collections in the world. After the city tour, you will head to Echmiadzin town – the religious center of all Armenians around the world. Hereafter, the adoption of Christianity in 301 AD one of the first Christian cathedrals in the world – Echmiadzin Cathedral was built. It is the seat of the Supreme Patriarch of the Catholicos of all Armenians. The cathedral keeps an important religious relic – the Holy Lance spear. In 2000 it was listed as a UNESCO site.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 5-6 hours
Length: 110 km
Day 11
The day will start with a trip to Ararat Province where it proudly stands one of the holiest sites in Armenia – Khor Virap Monastery. You will climb up a small hill to explore the monastery and enjoy the breathtaking view of Biblical Mount Ararat. The tour will continue through a narrow canyon to the valley of red rocks, right where Noravank Monastery is located – built in the 13th century it is a masterpiece of Armenian architect Momik. On the territory of the monastery, amazing khachkars are scattered all around
– cross-tones designed by Momik. After that you will come back Yerevan and visit Genocide museum. Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 7-8 hours
Length: 300 km
Day 12
This day you will have a 1-hour drive to the Canyon of Azat River. Our destination is Geghard Monastery. This unique monastery is carved into nearby rocks and the surrounding cliffs compose a great part of it. In 2000 it became a UNESCO heritage site. The trip leads us to Garni village, well known for its Garni temple – the only surviving example of Hellenistic architecture in the region. Here, you will have a lavash masterclass. Back in Yerevan, you will have an excursion to the History Museum of Armenia – the main historical museum of the country known for its Archaeological, Numismatic, and Ethnographic collections.In Garni, you will have lavash lavash masterclass and after that you will back Yerevan.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 6-7 hours
Length: 130 km
Day 13
Transfer to the airport, departure.
Price information per person
| Number of persons in Malaysian RM | Price per person | Single supplement |
| 2 pax in double sharing room | 37,446.00 | 9,822.00 |
| 4 pax in double sharing room | 33,582.00 | 9,822.00 |
| 6pax in double sharing room | 32,454.00 | 9,822.00 |
| 8pax in double sharing room | 30,402.00 | 9,822.00 |
| 10pax in double sharing room | 29,076.00 | 9,822.00 |
| 12 pax in double sharing room | 30,402.00 | 9,822.00 |
| 14 (15) pax in double sharing room | 29,526.00 | 9,822.00 |
| 14 (15) with FOC | 32,334.00 | 9,822.00 |
What’s included:
- Airport transfers, accommodation in hotels 12 nights (5* hotels with free wifi double/ twin rooms),
- Meals: breakfast, dinner,
- 3 bottles of water per day (0.5lt.),
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles,
- English-speaking guide service for all days,
- All admission fees,
- 4-wheel drive vehicle for Gergeti Trinity Church,
- Wine tasting in Sighnaghi, 24-hour office support
What’s not included:
- Flights, visa fees, medical insurance
Booking terms and conditions
Once we receive your application, and confirm all tour details with you, we will send a deposit invoice. After the deposit of 200 EUR per person (depending on the tour price) is received, we will start your hotel reservation and other service booking and will send your Tour Voucher with all the trip details.
Payment Terms
After you have booked the tour, it is necessary to make a non-refundable deposit of 200 EUR, which will provide our coordinators with the possibility to start organizing a trip (hotel reservation, food, transportation, etc.). Final payment could be made after your arrival on the spot. We reserve the right to cancel your booking and apply the relevant cancellation charges (detailed below) if we do not receive all payments at the due time.
Cancellation of the tour
If you or a member of your group wants to cancel the tour, please, inform our company as soon as possible in writing form. Please, note that the prepayment of 200 EUR is non-refundable, however, you can use it throughout the year and book another tour. In this case, our company will have to charge an extra 200 EUR for re-booking the hotel.
Rights and obligations
Tours provided by our company are planned for many months before their inception and are not subject to change or cancellation. Under the obligation of forced circumstances (weather, holidays) we can make some changes in the itinerary, however, all that relates to services and attractions will remain unchanged.
Please note that our tours require a minimum number of participants – 2 persons. We reserve the right to cancel the trip if any tour will not have the minimum number of participants. We will inform you about the cancellation of the tour no later than 30 days before the start and will do the full refund of the amount paid, including the prepayment.
We also request immediately and promptly report all complaints and any claims during the tour. If possible, all problems will be solved. If the tourist does not report any complaint, the compensation will not be implemented.
Please, also note that the company AraraTour is not liable for services not included in the tour price. Our responsibility is limited only to the extent provided by our tour.
Force majeure or any other event which is beyond our control and which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part frees both parties from liability or obligation. In case of Force majeure, we don’t issue any refund.
Insolvency or bankruptcy insurance
Tour operator Arara guarantees the refund of clients’ money for unfulfilled services even in the case of the company’s insolvency or bankruptcy.
