Baku, Sheki and Tbilisi Group Trip
Duration
9 Days 8 Nights
Pickup
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Drop
Tbilisi Airport, Georgia
Type
International (long-haul)
Overview & Highlights
This fixed-departure trip joins two Caucasus neighbours in one holiday. You begin in Baku with the Old City, the Flame Towers and the fire sites of Absheron, then head to Sheki in the Caucasus foothills for its Khan's Palace and caravanserai. A road crossing at the border takes you into Georgia. Tbilisi is your base for four nights, with the old town, Narikala Fortress and the ancient capital of Mtskheta, a day in the mountains at Kazbegi and a day in Kakheti, Georgia's wine country. A trip captain travels with the group, and Indian meal options are available on request. You arrive in Baku and fly home from Tbilisi.
- Baku's Old City, Flame Towers and Heydar Aliyev Center
- Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag burning hillside
- Palace of the Sheki Khans and the old caravanserai
- Overland crossing from Azerbaijan to Georgia
- Tbilisi Old Town and Narikala Fortress
- Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital
- Kazbegi day trip via Ananuri and Gudauri to Gergeti Trinity Church
- Kakheti wine country and the hilltop town of Sighnaghi
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Baku | Evening on the Boulevard
- Arrive at Baku airport and meet your trip captain.
- Transfer to the hotel and check in.
- In the evening take a relaxed walk along Baku Boulevard on the Caspian shore.
- Overnight stay in Baku.
2Day 2: Baku Old City and Modern Baku
- After breakfast, explore the walled Old City, Icheri Sheher, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.
- Drive past the Flame Towers and make a photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Center.
- Enjoy free time on Nizami Street in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Baku.
3Day 3: Gobustan and the Fire Sites of Absheron
- After breakfast, drive south to Gobustan to see its ancient rock carvings.
- Return towards Baku and visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple and Yanardag, the burning hillside.
- Overnight stay in Baku.
4Day 4: Baku to Sheki
- After breakfast, check out and begin the long scenic drive to Sheki.
- Stop along the way for comfort breaks and views of the countryside.
- Arrive in the evening and check in to the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Sheki.
5Day 5: Sheki to Tbilisi | Border Crossing
- After breakfast, visit the Palace of the Sheki Khans and the old caravanserai.
- Drive to the Georgian border and complete immigration formalities.
- Continue by road to Tbilisi and check in to the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
6Day 6: Tbilisi Old Town and Mtskheta
- After breakfast, explore Tbilisi's old town and see the city from Narikala Fortress.
- Drive to Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital, for a walk through its historic centre.
- Return to Tbilisi and enjoy the evening at leisure.
- Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
7Day 7: Kazbegi Day Trip
- After breakfast, drive north along the Georgian Military Road.
- Stop at Ananuri and at the Gudauri viewpoint.
- Reach Kazbegi for views of Gergeti Trinity Church beneath the mountains.
- Return to Tbilisi in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
8Day 8: Kakheti Wine Country
- After breakfast, drive east to Kakheti, Georgia's main wine region.
- Visit the hilltop town of Sighnaghi and a local winery.
- Return to Tbilisi for a free evening.
- Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
9Day 9: Departure from Tbilisi
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
- Transfer to Tbilisi airport for your onward flight.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- Eight nights' hotel stay on twin sharing in Baku, Sheki and Tbilisi
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Airport and inter-city transfers by private coach or van
- Road transfer across the Azerbaijan-Georgia border as per the itinerary
- Sightseeing in Azerbaijan and Georgia as per the itinerary
- Entry tickets for the sights listed in the itinerary, where applicable
- A trip captain accompanying the group throughout
- Indian meal options on request, subject to availability
- Assistance from our travel experts before and during the trip
Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Visa fees and processing for Azerbaijan and Georgia
- Travel insurance
- Meals other than daily breakfast
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Optional activities and wine tastings not listed under inclusions
- Local city or tourism taxes payable at the hotel where applicable
- GST and TCS as applicable
Other Info
Must carry
- Passport and visa copies
- Return air tickets
- Travel insurance copy
- Forex or international card
- Power adapter for European two-pin sockets (Type C/F)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm layers and a light jacket for the mountains
- Scarf or shawl for religious sites
Notes
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
- The itinerary order may change with weather, road, border or operational conditions without reducing the sights covered.
- This is a group departure that runs on minimum numbers; a trip captain accompanies the group.
- Air tickets should be booked into Baku and out of Tbilisi.
- Allow extra time on Day 5 for border formalities.
- The Kazbegi road can be affected by snow in colder months, in which case the day may be adjusted.
- Rates and availability are confirmed at booking.
- Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.