• Explore two unforgettable countries within our Georgia and Azerbaijan Combo Tour

What’s included

• Private airport transfers 
• Private tours for each day 
• English-speaking driver and comfortable vehicle
• Hotel accommodation 
• Daily breakfast
• Travel Insurance 

What isn’t included

• Flight tickets
• Lunch and dinner

Prices:

1 person - $1640

2 persons - $1830

3 persons - $2290

4 persons - $2840

Hotels:

Tbilisi: Astoria / Orion Hotel / Best Western Art

Azerbaijan: Center Hotel Baku / Da Vinci Hotel /Alba Hotel

Georgia Azerbaijan Combo Tour Itinerary:

A Combo Tour: Day 1

Overnight in the Tbilisi hotel

Arrival to Tbilisi Airport and transfer to a Tbilisi hotel

The High Travels representative will meet you and greet you at the airport to take care of your rest. The transfer time from Tbilisi Airport to a hotel will take 30 minutes.

A Combo Tour: Day 2

Tbilisi City Tour: 10:00-18:00

Overnight in the Tbilisi hotel

The city tour will cover all tourist sites, the old part of the city, and the most famous churches and castles.

The tour will commence from the old city area and continue to the Sameba Trinity Church, the biggest Orthodox cathedral in Georgia. Next, you will visit the Metekhi Castle Church to enjoy an amazing old city view. After that, we will drive you to Europe Square and Glass Bridge. Then, you will take a lovely ride on a cable car over the river Mtkvari and the city up to the top station and the Botanical Garden. The next attractions on our list are a monument of the Mother of Georgia, the Narikhala Fortress with a gorgeous view, the Sulfur Baths area, and the Legvtakhevi Waterfall. Finally, you will have a delicious lunch, followed by driving around Freedom Square and Rustaveli Street.

A Tour Through Georgia: Day 3

Telavi – Gremi- Tsinandali Museum Tour: 10:00-18:00

Overnight in the Tbilisi hotel

The Kakheti tour covers almost all highlights of the Kakheti region (Eastern Georgia).

(as per guest's request, we can arrange a visit to the local winery)

12:00 - First, we will visit the city of Telavi, its Historical Museum, and the Palace Museum of King Erekle II.  

13:30 - Lunchtime

15:30 -  Admire Gremi Castle, a 16th-century architectural monument – the royal citadel and the Church of the Archangels – in Kakheti, Georgia. The complex represents what has survived from the once-flourishing town of Gremi.

15:00 - Visit Tsinandali Museum, the house of a famous writer and military general.

16:30 - Return to a hotel. Enjoy the amazing scenery of the forest on the way back.

A Combo Tour: Day 4 

Jinvali-Ananuri-Gudauri Tour: 10:00-18:00

Overnight in the Tbilisi hotel

Head to Georgia’s Gudauri Ski Resort, nestled in the Caucasian mountains.

First, see a beautiful lake and dam called Jinvali and take some pictures. Next, stop at the famous Ananuri Castle and marvel at the 16th-century church. Here you can also take advantage of the open-air market and buy a few souvenirs. Arrive at the Gudauri ski resort, famous for its ski runs and spectacular setting. Take some time for skiing. Finally, drive back to the Tbilisi hotel.    

A Combo Tour: Day 5 

Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe Tour: 10:00-18:00

Overnight in the Tbilisi hotel

The tour includes ancient spots in Georgia. First, we will head to Mtskheta, once a throne city of Georgia before Tbilisi became the capital. By the way, the site is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In the Mtskheta region, you will also see the church Jvari, dating back to the 6^th century. From there, we will be going to Uplistsikhe (12th century) that was often visited by renowned Georgian king Tamara. Then, we will drive to Gori to visit the Joseph Stalin Museum, a famous Georgian leader of the communist system. Stalin also became popular for his contribution to the victory in World War II. After Gori, we will return to Tbilisi.

Georgia and Azerbaijan Combo Tour: Day 6

Gori-Uplistsikhe-Borjomi Tour: 10:00-18:00

Overnight in the Tbilisi hotel

From Tbilisi, we will go to Uplistsikhe, a site built in the 12^th century. It was also the seat of a famous Georgian king Tamara. While we continue, our journey will take you to Gori and its main attractions. Our next destination will be the small town of Borjomi situated in a narrow wooded valley. The town attracts tourists due to its beautiful nature and natural mineral water, including the factory which bears the same name Borjomi.

Visit Borjomi Central Park. Take a sip of natural spring water, coming directly from the underground. Enjoy a nice stroll through the park surrounded by beautiful natural scenes. Children can spend time in the entertainment area. A ride in a cable car promises a panoramic view over the town and the Ferris Wheel. From there, we will go down to visit the Green Monastery. We will finish the day by returning to Tbilisi.

Exploring Azerbaijan: Day 7 

Transfer to Tbilisi Airport

Checkout from the Tbilisi hotel and transfer to Tbilisi airport as per flight time.

Arrive in Baku Airport

Upon arrival at the Baku International Airport, our local representative will meet and greet the guests and arrange their transfer to the hotel. 
Overnight in the Baku hotel

 More of Azerbaijan: Day 8 

Tour in the Old City of Baku (Icherisheher)

Overnight in a Baku hotel

The guests will be taken to the Old City – a historical monument of Baku. The Old City of Baku is protected by the preservation walls that have remained since the 6^th century. The guide (if a guest books a guide) will introduce the Old City’s history to the guests. During the tour. The guide will also take you to historical places, such as Karvansaray, Maiden Tower, old labyrinth streets, mosques, and small souvenir shops.

Shirvanshah Palace

Here the guests will visit the Azerbaijani historical museum Shirvanshah Palace, one of the monuments within the Old City. In the mentioned museum, tourists will enter the throne room, Shah's burial place, mosque, tomb, and Shah's bathroom.

Miniature Book Museum

The Baku Museum of Miniature Books is the only museum of miniature books in the world in the old part of Baku called Inner City. The museum was opened on April 2, 2002. In 2015, it received the Certificate of the Guinness Book of Records as the largest private museum of miniature books.

Maiden Tower

The Maiden Tower houses a museum presenting the story of the historical evolution of Baku city. It also has a gift shop. You can enjoy the view from the roof over the alleys and minarets of the Old City, the Baku Boulevard, the house of Isa bek Hajinski, and a wide vista of the Baku Bay.

Highland Park, Alley of Martyrs

The Highland Park Baku is the highest point of the capital of Azerbaijan offering the full panorama of the city and the bay.

Martyrs' Lane or Alley of Martyrs (Azerbaijani: Şəhidlər Xiyabanı), formerly known as the Kirov Park, is a cemetery and memorial in Baku, dedicated to those killed by the Soviet Army during Black January 1990 and in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War of 1988–1994.

Natural Scenes of Azerbaijan - Day 9 

Gabala Tour 

Overnight in the Baku hotel

Tufandag Winter-Summer Tourist Complex is located 4 kilometers away from Gabala city. The resort offers different extreme sports and tourism activities. It's an excellent place for skiing, taking a cable car to the top of the mountains, mountain climbing by ATV quad bikes, and other types of entertainment.

The ski season, starting on December 15, continues till March 31 in Tufandag. During the 100-day winter season, visitors can enjoy recreational activities such as skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, and snowboarding. 

• Nohurgol Lake: The lake is surrounded by a forest. You can walk around or sail on a boat.

Nohur Lake is one of the most popular and visited natural attractions of Gabala, Azerbaijan. Located about 5 km east of Gabala City, the lake is encircled by the forest and high mountains called Yumru, Goydag, and Gulluburun. The lake covers 240 ha with a maximum depth of 24 meters.

Yeddi Gozel Waterfall.

Other major attractions are the exotic Yeddi Gozel (Seven Beauties) waterfalls. This waterfall is near Ruskan village, the highest waterfall in the country – Michekhchadaur (53 meters in height) at the Demiraparanchay River Gorge.

Gabaland (Entertainment Centre)

There's so much going on. The fun never stops! Home to Azerbaijan`s most-loved amusement parks with great attractions for kids, special events, and much more, Gabaland is the perfect destination for the whole family! The theme park is open year-around!

• Drop-off at the hotel

After sightseeing all of the above, the driver will drop you off at the hotel.

Sheki Day Tour: Day 10 

Overnight in the Baku hotel 

The most outstanding and valuable monument from the 18th century in Azerbaijan is the Sheki Khans’ Palace. It was built in 1752-1762 as the summer residence of Hussein-khan Mushtad, grandson of the great Gadzhi Chelebi. The uniquely beautiful two-storied palace features a magnificent interior and exterior. 

Visit to Karvansaray

The swift development of trade in the Middle Ages enhanced the importance of caravanserai on the today's Azerbaijan territory and favored the construction of new ones. Generally, Karvansaray was built in the form of castles with one gate, the closing of which made them unreachable during military invasions.

Albanian Church in Kish village

Kish is one of the oldest villages in present-day Azerbaijan and is well-known for a church during the period of Caucasian Albania. The current building of temple of Saint Elisha was built in the 10-12th centuries. According to some scholars, the church in Kish stands in the same place where St. Elisha founded his church. That is why the temple in Kish is often referred to as one of the oldest spiritual centers in the Caucasus since St. Elisha was the first patriarch of the Church of Caucasian Albania and an early Christian leader in the Caucasus. Radiocarbon dating of artifacts found under the church has confirmed that this has been a holy place for even longer than the current church has existed. Interestingly, one of the pioneers of archeological excavations was the famous Norwegian traveler and ethnographer Thor Heyerdahl.

Walking in Sheki city center, shopping

Once an important trade hub along the Silk Road, Sheki continues to exude a spirit of the past. This is the historic trading street named after legendary local writer Mirza Fatali Akhundzade.

Step into small boutiques and admire the authentic craftsmanship, whether it be witnessing patterns printed onto the colorful kelaghayi headscarves traditionally worn by Azerbaijani women or decorating clothes and cushions with intricate floral designs using a technique known as takalduz embroidery. Meet talented artisans making pots, papags (a national hat), miniature caskets, and national instruments whose skills have been passed down through generations. In the Sheki Fortress, go to the shebeke workshop to see spectacular mosaics composed of thousands of tiny pieces of stained glass held together in wooden lattices of all shapes and sizes.

• Drop-off at the hotel

After sightseeing all of the above, the driver will drop guests off at the hotel.

Absheron Tour: Day 11 

  Absheron Tour

• Fire temple – Ateshgah

Ateshgah (Azerbaijani: Atəşgah), often called the "Fire Temple of Baku," is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani town(in Suraxanı raion) a suburb of Baku, Azerbaijan. Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu, Sikh, and Zoroastrian place of worship. “Atash” (آتش) is the Persian word for the fire pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetra pillar-altar in the middle built during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was abandoned in the late 19th century, probably due to the dwindling of the Indian population in the area.

• Burning Mountain - Yanar Dag

Yanar Dag (Azerbaijani: Yanar Dağ, meaning “burning mountain”) is a natural gas fire that blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan (a country known as "The Land of Fire “). Flames jet into the air 3 meters (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer.

Shopping Tour: Day 12 

Overnight in the Baku hotel 

• Yashil Bazar.

Located a little further from the city center, Yashil Bazaar (Azerbaijani for Green Bazaar) is Baku's largest food bazaar packed with organic (and often exotic) fruits and vegetables, herbs and spices, nuts and dried fruits, juices, compotes, and jams, as well as local delicacies like caviar and saffron. Besides, strolling through rows will allow you to experience a world of flavors and aromas from diverse corners of the country. This is one of the most popular local food shopping spots. Vendors will be happy to assist and let you try before you buy. Yet, don't be afraid to haggle over prices. Get ready to experience the hustle and bustle of an Eastern bazaar!

• Ganjlik Mall

Ganjlik Mall Shopping Centre is one of the largest shopping centers in Azerbaijan. The mall is well located, north of the city's downtown, adjacent to the Tofiq Bahramov Football Stadium, with direct access from the busy Ganjlik metro and bus stations.

Interestingly, the Czech architectural studio, the Prague branch of Chapman Taylor, designed the mall.

• Nizami Street.

Whatever your shopping heart desires, you can find it on Nizami Street. This is another famous shopping street in Baku, a hip and bustling pedestrianized avenue with a rich variety of shops, including small outlets, souvenir stores, and supermarkets. The main shopping area begins at Fountain Square, and it is a hotspot for clothes, especially in high-end shops. This part of the city is also notable for its expensive and stylish restaurants and hotels.

• Drop-off at the hotel

Transfer and Departure: Day 13

Checkout from the Baku hotel and transfer to Baku Airport as per flight time.