Caucasus 22 Days Tour
Tour Highlights
| ★ | Flame Towers：The tower cost $350 million to build and consists of three separate towers. The design of the Flame Tower is in the shape of an elegant curved flame, which is believed to show Baku’s historical worship of fire |
| ★ | Aliyev Cultural Center: designed by famous architect Zaha Hadid |
| ★ | Tbilisi Holy Trinity Cathedral: a blend of traditional Orthodox church form and traditional Georgian architectural style |
| ★ | Visit to Khareba winery: specially arranged tasting of local wines and there will be a cooking class in baking Georgian bread and national dessert churchkhela |
| ★ | Sventi Cathedral: Also known as the Church of the Pillar of Life, it is said that it was Saint Nino who erected a miraculous cross on the top of the mountain in the fourth century. |
| ★ | Uplich Stone City [God's Castle]: The entire city's buildings, such as temples, streets, kitchens, etc., are all carved out of rock. They are very spectacular. |
| ★ | Monastery Katskhi Pillar: 40 meters high, there were ascetics here as hermits in the 10th century AD |
| ★ | Mestia Museum: admire unique manuscripts from the 4th to 6th centuries AD |
| ★ | Ushguli: an ancient village in the Upper Svaneti region. The village is 2,400 meters above sea level. It is not only the highest inhabited ancient village in Europe during this Caucasus travel itinerary |
| ★ | Statue of Ali and Nino: Famous moving statue in Georgia symbolizing love and friendship between Islam in the East and Christianity in the West |
| ★ | Rabati Castle Fortress: The castle houses a mosque, a Christian church, a museum, a park and a hotel |
| ★ | Glass Bridge：Built on Dash Bashi Canyon, it is 240 meters long and provides a thrilling high-altitude cycling experience. It officially opened in June 2022. |
| ★ | Yerevan : Alphabet Monument, Sergei Parajanov Museum, Blue Mosque |
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UNESCO Monasteries and Cathedrals: Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots Cathedral (2000), Haghpat and Sanahin Monastery (1996), Geghard Monastery (2000) |
| ★ | Garni Temple: A temple in Greco-Roman architectural style and the only pagan temple in Armenia |
| ★ | Khor Virap Monastery， It has a mysterious Christian legend and is the best place to overlook Mount Aralala. |
| ★ | Noravank Monstery, Surrounded by beautiful red rock walls |
Itinerary
Day 1
USA/Baku
<Itinerary>
Take Flight from USA to Baku
Day 2
Baku【Azerbaijan】
<Itinerary>
Arrive Baku and transfer to Hotel
<Hotel> Hotel Hilton Baku or Similar
Day 3
Baku
<Itinerary>
Baku city tour
★The Shirvanshan’s Palace
★MaidenTower
◎Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
★Visit inside Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> local Cuisine
<Dinner> Azerbaijani Muqam Show dinner
<Hotel> Hotel Hilton Baku or Similar
Day 4
Baku-66km-Gobustan National Park-66kmBaku
<Itinerary>
Baku city tour：
★Mardakan Castle
★Ateshgah Fire Temple
★Flame Towers
★ Gobustan National Park
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> local Cuisine
<Dinner> Passage 145, Xezer Restaurants
<Hotel> Hotel Hilton Baku or Similar
Day 5
Baku / Tbilisi【Georgia】
<Itinerary>
Transfer to the airport.
★Flight to Tbilisi
Tbilisi City Tour：
★Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi
★Virgin Mary Metekhi Church
★Narikala Fortress
◎St.Nicholas church
◎Meydan Square
◎Shardeni Street
◎Freedom Square
◎The Glass Bridge of Peace
◎Dry Bridge Market(if time allows)
◎Clock Tower and Puppet Show, at 12 PM or 7 PM, Street Art in Fabrika,(Puppet show depends on availability and schedule)
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> Georgia Lunch
<Dinner> Local dinner
<Hotel> Hotel Radisson Blu Lveria or Similar
Day 6
Tbilisi -109km-Signaghi-26km-Kakheti-86km-Tbilisi
<Itinerary>
◎Kakheti
★Khareba Winery with churchkhela cooking class
★The Cradle of Wine Marani
Signagi city tour。
◎Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino
◎Clock Tower and Puppet Theater
★Cable car to Mtatsminda Mountain
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> Winnery special Cuisine
<Dinner> Local Caucasus dancer dinner
<Hotel> Hotel Radisson Blu Lveria or Similar
Day 7
Tbilisi -27km-Mtskheta-45km-Ananuri-55km-Gudauri-35km-Vedza-9km-Gergeti-17km-Darial Gorge-Kazbek
<Itinerary>
Mtskheta Tour:
★Jvari Church
★Svetitslhoveli Church
◎Shio-Mgvime Monastery
◎Ananuri Fortress
◎Zhinvali and Jinvali Water Reservoir
◎Gudauri
◎200th Anniversary Wall of Treaty of Georgievsk
★Trinty Church（Gergeti）
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Special Roast Lamb Dinner
<Hotel> Rooms Hotel Kazbegi or Similar
Day 8
Kazbek-200km-Uplistsikhe -55km-Gori-151km-Kutaisi
<Itinerary>
◎Vedza area
★Uplistsikhe
◎Gori
★Stalin museum
◎Katskhi Pillar Monastery
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> local Cuisine
<Dinner>Dinner at Toma’s Wine Cellar
<Hotel> Hotel Kutaisi Inn or Similar
Day 9
Kutaisi -221km- Mestia
<Itinerary>
Kutaisi city tour:
◎Center (Green Bazaar) Market Kutaisi
◎Bagrati Cathedral
◎Motsameta Monastery
◎Gelati Monastery
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> local Cuisine
<Dinner> Local Cuisine
<Hotel> Gistola Hotel Mestia or Similar
Day 10
Mestia-47km-Ushguli-47km-Mestia
<Itinerary>
★ Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
★ 4 wheel drive jeep Ushguli 1 day tour.
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> local Cuisine
<Dinner> Local Cuisine
<Hotel> Gistola Hotel Mestia or Similar
Day 11
Mestia -136km-Zugdidi-131km-Batumi
<Itinerary>
◎Enguri Dam
★Samegrelo; The house of Dadiani
★Batumi Botanical Garden
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> local Cuisine
<Dinner> Calligraphy Seafood Restaurant in Batumi
<Hotel>Radisson Blu Hotel Batumi or Similar
Day 12
Batumi
<Itinerary>
Batumi city tour:
◎The World's Coolest McDonald's in Batumi、Europe square 、Medea Monument、Astronomical Clock、The Neptun Fountain…
★Batumi Cathedral of the Mother of God
◎Ali and Nino
★Argo Cableway
★Dolphinarium (Depends on available)
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> local Cuisine
<Dinner> Alphabet Tower Dinner
<Hotel> Radisson Blu Hotel Batumi or Similar
Day 13
Batumi-320km-Akhaltsikhe
<Itinerary>
◎ Borjomi city (Before arriving in Akhaltsikhe) and its park known for natural mineral springs.
★ Rabati Castle Fortress
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> local Cuisine
<Dinner> Local Cuisine
<Hotel> Hotel Akhaltsikhe Inn or Similar
Day 14
Akhaltsikhe-60km-Vardzia Cave-137km- Dashbashi Canyon Glass Bridge -137km - Vardazia
<Itinerary>
★ Vardzia Cave Monastery
★ Dashbash Canyon glass bridge tour
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> Lunch in Tsalka
<Dinner> Vardzia Resort hotel
<Hotel>Vardzia Resort or Similar
Day 15
Vardzia-85km-Bavra【Armenia】- 46km-Gyumri-111km-Echmiadzin-15km-Zvartnots-17km-Yerevan
<Itinerary>
Go to Bavra and change coach to Gyumri
◎Gyumri old town
◎Vartanants Square
◎Holy Savior’s Church
★ Sardarapat Memorial & Museum
★Echmiadzin and Zvartnots Yerevan。
◎The Republic Square
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch>Lunch at Guymri Fish Restaurant
<Dinner>Sherep Restaurant
<Hotel> Ramada Hotel by Wyndham Yerevan or Similar
Day 16
Yerevan -30km- Garni Temple (Garni Gorge, Symphony of Stone) -10km- Geghard Monastery -40km-MATENADARAN ANCIENT MANUSCRIPTS , Genocide Museum and Tsitsernakaberd , Victory Park, Cafesjian Center
<Itinerary>
◎Charent’s Arch
◎Garni Temple
◎Garni Gorge
★Geghard Monastery
★ MATENADARAN ANCIENT MANUSCRIPTS
★Armenian Genocide Memorial Museum and Tsitsernakaberd
◎Victory Park and Statue of Mother Armenia
★ Cafesjian Center for the Arts
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> Dragon Garden Chinese Restaurant
<Dinner> Megerian Carpet Factory Restaurant
<Hotel>Ramada Hotel by Wyndham Yerevan or Similar
Day 17
Yerevan -33km-Alphabet Monument -33km-Yerevan
<Itinerary>
◎Alphabet Monument
◎St. Gregory The Illuminator
★Blue Mosque
★Sergei Parajanov Museum
★Ararat Brandy Factory
◎Gum Market
◎Vernissage Market
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunnch> Lavash Restaurant
<Dinner> Tavern Yerevan Riverside
<Hotel>Ramada Hotel by Wyndham Yerevan or Similar
Day 18
Yerevan-45km-Khor Virap-79Km- Noravank Monastery-5Km- Areni Wine Factory , Areni-1 Cave- 60km- Jermuk
<Itinerary>
★ Noravank Monastery
★ Areni-1 Cave
◎Jermuk
◎kechut reservoir
◎ Ark of the Fulfillment of Desires
◎ Jermuk waterfall or Virap Monastery
◎Mineral Water Gallery
◎Lake Dolphin
◎Deer Monument
◎Khor Virap
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> local Cuisine
<Dinner> Local Cuisine
<Hotel> Grand Jermuk Hotel or Similar
Day 19
Jermuk-63km, Shaki Waterfall -49km, - Zorate Karer - 21km- Wings of Tatev-16km- Tatev Monastery- 41km- Khndzoresk Suspension Bridge, 13km - Medieval Goris Cave Dwellings -2km –Goris
<Itinerary>
◎ Shaki Waterfall
◎ Zorats Karer
◎ Khndzoresk Suspension Bridge
◎ Medieval Goris Cave Dwellings
★ Wings of Tatev
★ TATEV MONASTERY
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> Matevosyan House
<Dinner> Local Dinner
<Hotel>Mirhav Hotel Goris or Similar
Day 20
Goris - 207km - Noratus Khachkars - 13km-Hayravank - 31km-Sevanvank - 31km- Dilijan
<Itinerary>
◎ Noratus Khachkars
★ Hayravank Monastery
◎ Lake Sevan
◎ Sevanavank Monastery
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> local Cuisine
<Dinner> Local Cuisine
<Hotel> Dilijan Resort or Similar
Day 21
Dilijan(Mimino Monument - Lake Parz) – 22km-Goshavank Monastery/Gosh Lake)- 11km-Haghartsin Monastery -100km- Sanahin Monastery, 15km-Haghpat Monastery, 13km-Akhtala Monastery, 32km- Sadakhlo-69km-Tbilisi
<Itinerary>
◎Dilijan National Park
◎Haghartsin Monastery
◎Goshavank Monastery
★Sanahin Monastery
★Haghpat Monastery
★Akhtala Monastery
◎Amenaprkich
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
<Lunch> local Cuisine
<Dinner> Local Cuisine
<Hotel> Hotel Radisson Blu Lveria or Similar
Day 22
Tbilisi / USA
<Itinerary>
Transfer to Airport
<Breakfast> Hotel Breakfast
★ (Included Admission) ◎ Sightseeing or Photo Spot
Pricing
Departure Date
10
APR
2024
| Adult: $6,499 |
| Child: N/A |
| Single Supplement: $1,600 |
Departure Date
08
MAY
2024
| Adult: $6,499 |
| Child: N/A |
| Single Supplement: $1,600 |
Departure Date
19
JUN
2024
| Adult: $6,499 |
| Child: N/A |
| Single Supplement: $1,600 |
Departure Date
24
JUL
2024
| Adult: $6,499 |
| Child: N/A |
| Single Supplement: $1,600 |
Departure Date
14
AUG
2024
| Adult: $6,499 |
| Child: N/A |
| Single Supplement: $1,600 |
Departure Date
18
SEPT
2024
| Adult: $6,499 |
| Child: N/A |
| Single Supplement: $1,600 |
Departure Date
16
OCT
2024
| Adult: $6,499 |
| Child: N/A |
| Single Supplement: $1,600 |
** Minimum Group Size: 10 people
** English or Chinese Speaking Tour guide
** Tour Deposit $2000/per person**
Tour Fare include:
4-5 star hotel and local best hotel, Transportation, Entrance Fee, All breakfast, lunch , dinner as itinerary, airfare from Baku to Tbilisi, water 1 bottle per day, hotel portage 1 piece per person.
Tour Fare exclude:
International Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips (Tour Leader, Bus Driver, Tour Guide: USD $12.00 per day), Visa Fee. Travel Insurance (If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer travel medical insurance for US residents only)
** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to airport on the last day **
** Cancellations will only be accepted in writing; cancellation penalty is as following:
120 days prior to departure: US$100 per person
119 days to 60 days prior to departure: US$200 per person
59 days to 30 days prior to departure: 35% of total tour fare
29 days to 15 days prior to departure: 50% of total tour fare
14 days to 3 days prior to departure: 80% of total tour fare
2 days or less prior to departure and/or cancelled during the touring period: 100% of cost
(Tour fare is Non-Transferable to other names and/or other services)
For any train tickets, ferry tickets and admission reserved, if you cancel, we will check with local suppliers for cancellation penalty
For Airline tickets that is purchased and issued, if you cancel, airfare is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable, we will check with airline for cancellation penalty
Hotel Twin Room Cancellation Policy: If your roommate cancelled, the share with party will occupy a single room, the cancelled party is responsible for single supplement incurred
The above term and policy will not apply to any special tours and/or customized tours, all special tours and customized tours will base on its own term and conditions
Notes:
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed
