Azebaijan & Georgia

Arrive at Baku International Airport and meet your guide.
Transfer to the hotel and check in.
Enjoy free time to explore the city at leisure.
Overnight stay in Baku

Breakfast at the hotel.
Explore Icherisheher (Old City), a UNESCO-listed historic district featuring Maiden Tower, an
iconic cylindrical tower with mysterious origins. & Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a 15th-century
royal residence with intricate architecture.
Stroll along Nizami Street, a bustling shopping avenue blending modern and historical charm.
Stop for a photo opportunity at Heydar Aliyev Center, an architectural masterpiece by Zaha
Hadid.
Visit Highland Park and the Alley of Martyrs, offering panoramic views of Baku’s skyline,
including the towering Flame Towers.
Walk along Baku Boulevard, a scenic waterfront promenade by the Caspian Sea.
Return to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Indian Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a journey to explore Azerbaijan’s fascinating fire phenomena and
cultural heritage.
Ateshgah (Fire Temple): A 17th-century Zoroastrian and Hindu pilgrimage site, this pentagonal
temple once housed an eternal flame fueled by natural gas. Now a museum, it offers insight into
Azerbaijan’s fire-worship traditions.
Yanardag (Burning Mountain): Witness this natural gas fire that has been blazing for centuries.
This mesmerizing hillside flame has inspired travelers for generations, earning Azerbaijan its title,
“The Land of Fire.”
Ganjlik Mall: End the day with shopping at Baku’s largest mall, featuring international brands,
entertainment, and local souvenirs.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Indian Gala Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Gabala, a picturesque mountain region (approx. 3-4 hrs).
Visit Tufandağ Resort, where you can enjoy cable car rides with stunning alpine views. Stop by
Nohur Lake, a serene retreat surrounded by lush forests and mountains.
Explore Yeddi Gozel (Seven Beauties) Waterfalls (seasonal, depending on weather conditions).
Overnight stay in Gabala.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Local Dinner

08:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 hrs: Check out and drive to the Azerbaijan-Georgia border at Lagodekhi (approx. 1.5
hrs).
Border Crossing Process:

• Private car drop-off at the Azerbaijan side.
• Walk (~500 meters) through border control and customs (approx. 30-45 min).
• Important: Carry USD in cash- at least @ USD 50 Per person per day for the
  entire duration of stay in Georgia. Credit cards alone are not sufficient.
• Walk (~500 meters) to the Georgian border terminal, complete immigration, and
  meet your private car on the Georgian side.
  On the way tour to Kakheti, Georgia’s premier wine region.
  Visit Sighnaghi, the "City of Love," with stunning views of the Alazani Valley and wellpreserved medieval walls.
  Tour the KTW Wine Factory and enjoy a tasting of Georgia’s famous wines.
  Visit Bodbe Monastery, a sacred site with beautiful hilltop views.
  Proceed to Tbilisi and check in to your hotel.
  Dinner at an Indian restaurant in Tbilisi.
  Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch and Indian Dinner.

08:00 hrs: Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Tbilisi city tour, Georgia’s capital, and begin the city tour:
o Holy Trinity Cathedral: One of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
o Metekhi Church & Monument of Vakhtang Gorgasali: A historic church overlooking
the Mtkvari River.
o Bridge of Peace: A striking glass bridge connecting Tbilisi’s old and modern districts.
o Narikala Fortress: Take the Tbilisi Cable Car up to this ancient fortress for panoramic
city views.
o Mother of Georgia Statue: A symbol of hospitality and resilience.
o Sulphur Baths District: See Tbilisi’s famous domed bathhouses and its only mosque.
o Sharden Street: A charming area with cafes, wine bars, and souvenir shops.
19:30 hrs: Dinner at an Indian restaurant.
20:30 hrs: Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
Meals: Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart for Ananuri (about 1.5 hours by bus) and enjoy a guided tour of Ananuri Fortress, with
stunning views of the Zhinvali Reservoir.
After the fortress, have lunch. We will break for lunch for about 1.5 hours. Enjoy Lunch on your
own at a local restaurant.
Continue the journey to Gudauri (approx. 1 hour), a popular ski resort in Georgia.
Visit Gudauri, where you can present and taste different varieties of natural alpine honey. In
mountain fields, you can taste different flowers and plants from the slopes of the mountains in this
delicious locally-produced honey.
Admire the Friendship Monument of Georgian and Russian people in Gudauri. It is a large,
round stone arch and concrete structure overlooking the Devil's Valley in the Caucasus mountains.
We can try Glintwine and have some free time for optional mountain activities like Quadro cycles
and snowmobiles.
Then, arrive at Kazbegi and explore one of the most beautiful places in Georgia: Gergeti Trinity
Church. The church is located under Kazbegi Mountain, 2170 meters above sea level, and offers
spectacular panoramic views of the entire valley. We will use 4WD car from Kazbegi to Gergeti
Trinity Church. Enjoy the serene natural beauty of this isolated marvel.
Return to Tbilisi. Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant and later you are dropped at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Indian Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and embark on a scenic journey to Mtskheta, Georgia’s
ancient capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit:

• Jvari Monastery (6th century): Overlooking the stunning confluence of the Aragvi and
  Mtkvari rivers.
• Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: A masterpiece of Georgian religious architecture.
  We break for Lunch at an Indian restaurant.
  Explore the Dry Bridge Market, a famous spot for Soviet memorabilia and local crafts.
  Dinner at an Indian restaurant.
  Transfer to the airport for departure at midnight.
  Meals: Breakfast, Indian Lunch & Indian Dinner