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Highlights of Azerbaijan & Georgia
10 Days | Encounter the warmth behind austere facades in Azerbaijan and Georgia
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10 days
Start
Baku, Azerbaijan
Finish
Tbilisi, Georgia
Trip Code
KFSB
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)
From £1,887(10 days)
Trip Informations
Spend 10-days in Azerbaijan and Georgia, where historical old towns and monasteries sit comfortably alongside towering skyscrapers,or against draw-dropping scenery of the Caucasus mountains. Discover warmth and pride among the ostensible austerity of Azerbaijan culture, then cross into Georgia to devour medieval ruins and traditional wines alike. Visit one of Europe's largest open-air rock museums, enjoy a hearty home-cooked lunch with a local Kakheti family and hike to the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church. From cities to mountains, this trip guarantees encounters that will stay with you forever.
Why you’ll love this trip
Take a guided walking tour of Azerbaijan's Old Town, where views of the Palace of the Shirvanshahs are made even more spectacular by the modern skyscrapers in the background.
The Caucasus Mountains will take your breath away in more ways than one during a hike to the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church, which sits in splendid isolation at 2170 m.
Be treated to Azerbaijan's national dish Piti, and stop at a traditional Georgian wine producer where the ancient, UNESCO-listed qvevri method is still used.
Navigate the organised chaos of the farmers markets in Telavi. Your leader will be there to help you order as much fresh fruit, nuts or pigs heads as you desire.
Explore the small ethnic villages and workshops along the way - Lahij's cobbled streets, Nij's udi community, Kish's pointed church and learn about the traditional method and unique techniques in yogurt making, copper craftsmanship and stained glass making - the perfect opportunities to make local friends and gain some authentic insights to local life.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Hub. Donations help them improve their services and training hub to connect people, who’ve fled their homes due to war or political instability, with their new community in Georgia.
Is this trip right for you?
There’s so much to see in this part of the world and we don't want you to miss anything. The itinerary is densely packed, but there will be the odd free afternoon or evening to explore at your own pace. Please read the itinerary carefully to determine if this will suit you.
Some of the best scenery in the region is found on foot. So, while this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s essential to be at least moderately fit if you want to partake in all activities. Make sure you bring comfortable walking shoes with good support.
This trip has a strong historical focus and is perfect for anyone with an interest in the Caucasus region. Even if you know nothing about the area, you’re bound to find yourself fascinated by the various political and social machinations that have shaped the area.
If you enjoy experiencing new food, good wine and breathtaking scenery then this is the right trip for you, keep in mind that altitudes can be high (over 2000m) so even in summer a sweater is a good idea.
If you would like to further explore the region, please check out our 20-day trip 'Azerbaijan & Georgia Experience' (trip code:KFSGC).
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)
Activities
Baku - Leader-led night city walk
Qobustan - Petroglyphs
Baku - Old City Walking Tour
Lahij - Yoghurt Making Master Class
Lahij - Copper workshop visit
Shamakhi - Juma Mosque
Nij - Udin village visit
Kish - Albanian Church
Kish - Village Visit
Sheki - Shebeke workshop visit
Sheki - Khan's Palace
Sheki - Bazaar Visit
Kakheti - Lunch with a Local Family
Kakheti- Gremi Complex
Kakheti - Tsinandali Estate Visit
Kakheti - Telavi Fresh Produce Market
Telavi - Alaverdi Cathedral
Stepantsminda - Gergeti Trinity Church Hike
Tbilisi - Orientation Walk
Tbilisi - Anchiskhati Church
Add on activities
Baku - National Carpet Museum - AZN10
Baku - The Heydar Aliyev Centre - AZN15
Baku - National Museum of History of Azerbaijan - AZN10
Telavi - Telavi Historical Museum - GEL5
Telavi – Batonis Castle - GEL2
Tbilisi - Metekhi Church - Free
Tbilisi - Open Air Museum of Ethnography - GEL20
Tbilisi - Georgian National Museum - GEL30
Tbilisi - The National Gallery - GEL25
Tbilisi - Thermal Bath House Visit - from - GEL70
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable on this trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please note there is a chance of potential changes to the itinerary due to heavy rain, flooding and snow at higher altitudes, which often affect roads and bridges, making travel difficult or impossible (particularly in remote areas).
3. Please be advised that due to current border crossing restrictions for different Caucasus nationalities, your Trip Leader may be from nearby region. Your leader will have in-depth knowledge and extensive travel experience throughout the Caucasus. Local guides from Azerbaijan and Georgia are represented throughout the itinerary to ensure you receive a diverse and uniquely local range of perspectives.
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