Key information
Duration: 21 days / 20 nights
Best season: May-October
Tour type: Individual
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 – Arrival in Baku
Day 2 – Baku City Tour
Day 3 – Mardakan Sightseeing Tour
Day 4 – Gobustan NP – Absheron – Yanar Dagh
Day 5 – Shamakhi – Lagich – Nij – Gabala
Day 6 – Sheki City Tour
Day 7 – Sheki – Azerbaijan-Georgian border – Sighnaghi
Day 8 – Kakheti – Bodbe – Sighnaghi – Khareba
Day 9 – Telavi – Tsinandali – Batonis Tsikhe – Nekresi – Kvareli Tunnel Day 10 – Tbilisi City Tour
Day 11 – Ananuri – Gudauri – Vedza – Gergeti – Dariali Gorge Day 12 – Mtskheta – Jvari – Svetitskhoveli – Gori – Kutaisi
Day 13 – Bagrati Cathedral – Prometheus Cave – Gelati – Motsameta Day 14 – Transfer to Sadakhlo border – Haghartsin – Goshavank – Sevan Day 15 – Sevanvank – Selim Pass – Karahunj – Goris
Day 16 – Tatev – Areni – Noravank – Khor Virap – Yerevan Day 17 – Yerevan City Tour
Day 18 – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan
Day 19 – Echmiadzin – Zvartnots – Yerevan
Day 20 – Yerevan – Gyumri City tour – Yerevan
Day 21 – Departure
Detailed itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at the airport in Baku, transfer to the hotel
Overnight: Hotel in Baku
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Your first day will start with a city tour around Baku. Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, its scientific, cultural, and industrial center. After the second oil boom in 2006, the city turned into the modern one with unique extraordinary jaw-dropping masterpieces. 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
In the morning you will have a trip to Mardakan settlement located at the distance of 34 km from Baku. First you will see the Pir Hasan sanctuary which is a renovated mausoleum decorated with national ornaments. The mausoleum was founded in the XVI century and it consists of the tombs of Pir Hasan and other highly esteemed historic figures of the country. The tour will proceed to Mardakan Fortress lying in a hidden place of the old village. It is a quadrangular construction built in honor of the brilliant victory of Akhsitan over the enemy. The excursion will proceed to the former summer residence of the oil millionaire of the end of XIX – Murtuza Mukhtarov. This famous man had an interesting story starting from the poor family and turning into great businessman, enterprising millionaire and philanthropy. The last tour destination will be Mir Movsum Agha Shuvalan Mosque devoted to a holy man who was believed to have no bones. Return to Baku.
Overnight: Hotel in Baku
Duration: 7-8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Length: 90 km
Day 4
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. This entire heritage is protected by UNESCO. In 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 gray-beige cracked earth with the mud volcanoes. The tour will proceed to the Absheron peninsula washed by the Caspian Sea. It is one of the few places on earth where one can observe elements of preserved fire cult of the ancient Zoroastrianism religion. It is also famous for its sandy beaches and numerous holiday villages, as well as modern hotels, a water park, cafes and restaurants. The famous sight is the monument temple Ateshgah (Fire House) survived from XVII-XVIII cc. Next you will visit Yanar Dagh burning mountain with natural gas fire blazing continuously. Due to such amazing natural phenomena, Azerbaijan is often called «the land of fire». Return to Baku.
Overnight: Hotel in Baku
Duration: 7-8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Length: 150 km
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Day 5
This day you will have an amazing trip to the north-west of Azerbaijan through the Caucasus Mountains. First you will stop to see Shemakha city which is the capital of the Shamakhi Rayon. The city is known for its largest mosque of the Caucasus and the traditional rug weaving. Your next stop will be at a winery, where you will be able to taste Azerbaijani wines. This day you will also see Lagich small settlement hidden in the mountains. The tour will proceed 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, approx. 4.000 live in this area and village in Azerbaijan. They have roots in 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. You will also explore the ruins of ancient Caucasian Albania’s capital Kabala.
Overnight: Hotel in Gabala
Duration: 7-8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Length: 260 km
Day 6
This day you will reach Sheki town considered one of the oldest places in the country. Once it was and important silk center and played an important role on the Great Silk Road. 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 design and surrounding chinar trees. The tour will proceed to “Shebeke” handmade frescos’ workshop, “Pakhlava” famous local sweets’ workshop and “Tekulduz” popular weaving workshop. You won’t also miss Kish village with its legendary church built in 78 AD.
Overnight: Hotel in Sheki
Duration: 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, DInner
Length: 120 km
Day 7
On the seventh day you will have a transfer to Azerbaijan-Georgia border. Meet at the Georgia-Azerbaijan border (Lagodekhi), change transport and guide and head to Sighnaghi for free time and overnight. Overnight: Hotel in Sighnaghi
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 4-5 hours
Length: 200 km
Day 8
After breakfast at hotel, you will drive to Kakheti – the picturesque region famous for the producing of excellent Georgian wines. Your tour will continue to Sighnaghi – “the town of love”, which is famous for its architecture in the style of southern Italian classicism. Here you will visit the famous monastery of Bodbe where St. Nino – the founder of Christianity in Georgia, is buried. You will also have an excursion around the famous winery Khareba. Here you will taste local wines, and will have a master class on baking Georgian bread shoti and national sweet churchkhela.
Overnight: Hotel in Sighnaghi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 7-8 hours
Length: 250 km
Day 9
This day you will be able to stroll around Telavi – the center of Kakheti region. Telavi is well-known for its delightful landscapes. Here you can see 9-hundred-year-old tree. You tour will continue to Tsinandali village – the patrimony of famous Georgian family – 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. You will aslo visit Batonis Tsikhe – the fortress museum of favorable Georgian King Erekle the II. In the evening you will drive to Tbilisi.
Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 7-8 hours
Length: 250 km
Day 10
This day begins with a city tour around Tbilisi – the bright and hospitable capital of Georgia. You will visit Tsminda Sameba – the main church of Georgian Orthodox Church and the highest temple in Georgia. You will also visit the historical district of Metekhi, where you will see the Assumption Church located on the picturesque hill. Next place that you will visit is Bridge of Peace, which is designed by a well-known Italian architect. It is one of the most famous city’s landmarks. Then you will go up to the Narikala Fortress, situated on a hill. You will reach the fortress by the cable car, at the
top opens a spectacular view of the city. Your tour will continue to the sulfuric baths – famous royal bath complex (XVII-XIX cc.), standing on the warm natural sulfur springs. This is one of the main attractions
of the Old Town. You will stroll around cozy Shardeni Street named after the French traveler Jean Chardin. The street has an architecture resembling Paris and is full of cozy cafes, boutiques, and interesting galleries. The way will continue to Juma Mosque located on the Botanical Street, where you will aslo visit Botanical Garden and an amazing waterfall. You will also be able to visit Meydan Square one of the central squares of Old Town. Sioni church, where is kept one of the greatest relics of Georgia, the cross of St. Patriarchate. At the end of your tour you will head to Mtatsminda Mount by the funicular railway.
Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 5-6 hours
Length: 70 km
Day 11
After breakfast you will drive to Ananuri Fortress – a well-preserved castle on the shore of the Zhinvali Reservoir, the former defensive fortress of the feudal era. Next place that you will visit is Gudauri – popular ski resort which is beautiful in any season. Here you will see the Balcony dedicated to the treaty of Georgievsk and enjoy the amazing views to the mountains that open from here. After 5-minute drive, you will reach Sour waters of Vedza. The place offers picturesque scenes. Then you will head to the Trinity Church (Gergeti) situated at an altitude of 2170 m at the foot of Mount Kazbek.
The church was built in the XIV-th century and is the only cross-domed church in the historic Georgian province Khevi. From the top of the hill opens the incredibly beautiful scenery. In the evening you will drive back to Tbilisi.
Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 7-8 hours
Length: 250 km
Day 12
After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Mtskheta – one of the most ancient towns in Georgia, known as the religious center of the country. Here you will go up the hill to Jvari Monastery – the amazing symbol of the Georgian church architecture. According to the legend, at the site of the monastery St.Nino established one of her three crosses. You will also visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral – the first and the main church in Georgia. Your tour will continue to Gori town – the heart of eastern Georgia and Joseph Stalin’s homeland. In the evening you will drive to Kutaisi for rest and overnight.
Overnight: Hotel in Kutaisi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 7-8 hours
Length: 280 km
Day 13
This day you will have a city tour around Kutaisi, which will begin with a visit to the temple of Bagrat – one of the largest and most important Georgian churches and continue to the Prometheus Cave – one of the most unique in Europe. It is characterized by impressive reliefs of stalactites and stalagmites and a variety of underground rivers. You will also visit the monastery of Gelati. This monastery is a living
symbol of Georgia’s Golden Age and is protected by UNESCO. Your tour will continue to the monastery of Motsameta located on a hill where, according to the legend, the Muslim invaders executed Georgian princes David and Konstantin Mkheidze who refused to be converted to Islam. In the evening you will return to Tbilisi.
Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 7-8 hours
Length: 260 km
Day 14
In the morning you will head to Georgia Armenia border, meet your Armenian representatives and start the tour in Armenia.meet your Armenian representatives, and start the tour in Armenia. Here the first stop we’ll have is at the cozy resort town of Dilijan known for its arts and crafts as well as picturesque lush nature and healing air. After an excursion to the medieval monasteries of Haghartsin and Goshavank, the tour will continue to Gegharkunik province 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. Overnight will be organized near Lake Sevan.
Overnight: Hotel in Sevan
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Duration: 7-8 hours
Length: 260 km
Day 15
In the morning after a visit to Hayravank monastery, you will have a Trip along part of the Great Silk Road towards the Selim Pass. Stop at 14th-century Selim Caravansary – one of the most well-preserved hostels along the ancient Great Silk Road. A trip along the part of the Great Silk Road towards the Selim Pass. Stop at 14th-century Selim Caravansary – one of the most well-preserved hostels along the ancient Great Silk Road. En route, you will be able to admire the azure waters of Lake Sevan located 2000 m above the sea.
Overnight: Hotel in Goris
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Duration: 8-9 hours
Length: 280 km
Day 16
Trip to the pearl of Armenian Medieval architecture, the Monastery, and the University of Tatev. En route, you will visit a wine factory to taste local wine made of the unique grape sort “Trinity”. The monastery can be reached by the longest cable car in the world which stretches over the 320 meter-deep Vorotan River Canyon. The tour will continue through a narrow canyon to the valley of red rocks where Noravank Monastery is located. Trip to the south of Armenia to Khor Virap Monastery located at the foot of Biblical Mount Ararat. In the evening you will be in Yerevan for an overnight.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 7-8 hours
Length: 320 km
Day 17
On your first 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 History Museum and Matenadaran.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 5-6 hours
Length: 40 km
Day 18
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. In Garni you will have a lavash masterclass.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, DInner
Duration: 6-7 hours
Length: 90 km
Day 19
A short morning drive will take you to Echmiadzin town – the religious center of all Armenians around the world. Hereafter the adoption of Christianity in 301 AD –, the first Christian temple 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 Echmiadzin Cathedral was listed as a UNESCO site. In Machanents house, you will have Tolma masterclass, which is Armenian traditional food. You’ll see the ruins of Zvartnots temple (7th century, UNESCO World Heritage Site), which was a miracle of its time. The trip will continue to the Genocide Memorial – a solemn reminder of the first genocide of the 20th century.
Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, DInner
Duration: 5-6 hours
Length: 40 km
Day 20
After breakfast you will head to Gyumri – a cultural centre and the second-largest city in Armenia. The city has a museum of local lore, a historical and cultural reserve, as well as five churches, a monastery, and an Orthodox chapel. The most beautiful and historically valuable of them is the church Amenaprkich (the Church of the Savior). The city was once the centre of education and culture in Armenia and the first Armenian opera was established in Gyumri in 1912. Today also you will visit Marmashen Monastery complex which was built on the 10th-11th cc. During the trip, you will visit Dzitoghtsyan and Museum Gallery of the Aslamazyan Sisters.
Overnight: Hotel in Gyumri
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Duration: 7-8 hours
Length: 320
Day 21
Transfer to the airport, departure.
Price per person in Malaysian RM.
| Number of Person in Malaysian RM | Price per person | Single supplement |
| 2 pax in double sharing room | 64,110.00 | 15,240.00 |
| 4 pax in double sharing room | 53,454.00 | 15,240.00 |
| 6pax in double sharing room | 52,266.00 | 15,240.00 |
| 8pax in double sharing room | 48,630.00 | 15,240.00 |
| 10pax in double sharing room | 45,744.00 | 15,240.00 |
| 12 pax in double sharing room | 47,304.00 | 15,240.00 |
| 14 pax in double sharing room | 45,924.00 | 15,240.00 |
What’s included:
Airport transfers, border transfers, accommodation for 20 nights at 4* and 5* hotels, breakfast, Dinner English speaking guide services, comfortable vehicle during the tour, all entrance fees as per itinerary, wine tasting, Tatev cable car ticket, 0.5l of water per day
What’s not included:
Flights, visa fee, 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 EURO 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 EURO, 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 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 EURO for re-booking the hotel.
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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.
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Tour operator Arara guarantees the refund of clients’ money for unfulfilled services even in the case of the company’s insolvency or bankruptcy
