Mountains and Monasteries

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21 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

15 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 90 yearsAge range for participants

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Itinerary

Retrace old caravan routes, discover ancient pagan temples lost in time, see monasteries carved into solid rock, and marvel at a collection of mysterious stones 3,000 years older than Stonehenge. You’ll find them all in the stunning high Caucasus Mountains.

day 1Baku

Spared destruction by the Mongols, Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku has a walled city where narrow streets lead to Shirvanshah’s Palace and the Maiden Tower, while the Caravanserai is a reminder that Silk Road caravans once stopped here.
In the evening of Day 1 join your Tour Leader and fellow travellers at 5:00pm for your Welcome Meeting as detailed on your Joining Instructions.

day 2Baku

day 3Baku to Sheki

day 4Sheki and Kish

day 5To Kakheti

day 6Kakheti to Stepantsminda

day 7Kazbegi and Stepantsminda

day 8Kutaisi via Gori

day 9Mestia (Svaneti)

day 10Mestia

day 11Return to Kutaisi

day 12Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe via Borjomi

day 13Into Armenia and Gyumri

day 14To Yerevan

day 15Yerevan

day 16Yerevan

day 17Yerevan to Goris

day 18Goris to Dilijan

day 19Dilijan to Tbilisi

day 20Tbilisi

day 21Tbilisi

What's Included

Accommodation

20 Hotel/Guesthouse (twin share) Optional single supplement available for hotel stays on this journey – prices available on request.

Meals

20 breakfasts 10 lunches 12 dinners

Guide

An experienced Tour Leader accompanies the whole journey to keep your adventure on track. Local Guides are native to each destination and as certified professionals will share their immense knowledge with you. 24/7 support is available in the office and on the ground.

Others

All transfers including to and from the airport.Comprehensive schedule of sightseeing with certified Local Guides. You’ll have a generous sprinkling of free time to relax or explore on your own. Tipping is included on this journey for all Local Guides and drivers.

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