Essential Caucasus
Armenia's intricate stone khachkar crosses, the bounteous wines of Georgia and the ancient petroglyphs of Azerbaijan are icons of these three intertwined Caucasus countries, where you can experience five UNESCO masterpieces in ten days.
Days 1-4: Yerevan
Investigate the pagan Temple of Garni; Geghard Monastery, carved into the side of a mountain; and Khor Virap with its fantastic views of Mt. Ararat. Drive to Tbilisi stopping en route at UNESCO-listed Haghbat Monastery, founded in the 10th century.
Days 5-7: Tbilisi, day trips
Admire the 4th century Narikala Fortress looming over Tbilisi. Visit Mtskheta, capital of the early kingdom of Iberia; Gori, Stalin's hometown; and the David Gareja cave monasteries.
Days 8-10: Baku
In the 9th century, Baku's people were reported (unbelievably) to be burning oil that came from the ground. Wander though the Old Town and appreciate the bold designs of Azeri carpets at the Carpet Museum. Explore Gobustan, an important site of ancient petroglyphs discovered in the 1930s.
Trip Details
| Length of Trip: |
10 Days |
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Your choice of dates - start on a Saturday |
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| Land Tour Cost: |
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| 2 traveler minimum |
From $3,995** |
| Single Supplement |
From $895 |
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| **Land tour cost includes internal flight costs which are subject to change; see the Descriptive Daily Itinerary for details. |
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| Essential trip prices vary by season and are subject to hotel availability for your travel dates. Hotel upgrades, additional nights and solo traveler prices are available on request. Contact us for a descriptive itinerary and booking details. |
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Map
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Days 1-3: |
Yerevan |
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| Day 4: |
Drive to Tbilisi |
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| Days 5-7: |
Tbilisi |
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| Day 8: |
Fly to Baku |
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| Days 9-10: |
Baku |
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About Essential Trips
Flexible Essential Private Trips are compact, well-designed private tour itineraries - researched and ready to book on the dates you choose. They work perfectly as brief overviews of a country or as effortless extensions to group tours - great for solo travelers, couples, or private parties who prefer to travel independently but appreciate a savvy predesigned program.
Some images on this page courtesy Armintour
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