Azerbaijan and Georgia Tour (11 days)

Azerbaijan and Georgia Tour (11 days)

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Azerbaijan and Georgia Tour (11 days)

11 Days Starting in Baku, Azerbaijan and ending in Tbilisi, Georgia

Visiting: Baku, Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Tbilisi, Gobustan, Mtskheta, Stepantsminda, Ananuri, Kutaisi, Prometheus Cave Natural Monument, Martvili canyon, Okatse Canyon Visitor Centre

Tour code:

5

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

12-80

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

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Tour Overview

Every citizen of Baku, Tbilisiand Kutaisi believes that there is no other place in the world better or more beautiful than their hometowns... After examining each city in Azerbaijan and Georgia tour, you will find something close and interesting to you in each one.
Baku is one of the most beautiful cities in the Caucasus, located at the joint of Europe and Asia Baku city is famous for its beautiful views, mix of traditional and modern, architecture, friendly people, and gastronomy. Name “Baku” itself means a “wind blow”, “city of winds” or “hill”, “city on the hill”.
Tbilisi - city with multifaceted culture. Walking the streets of Tbilisi you discover the many galleries, shops and various varnishes, try fresh bread, enjoy a glass of wine at a small cafe in the lengthwise narrow streets of the old City Centered listen to local musicians who convey the spirit of this amazing city.
Kutaisi – the city of humor. Amazing hospitality, sense of humor and local tunes immediately give a feel of the spirit of this city.
You will explore cultural and historical sites as well as, amazing caves and canyons in region and enjoy beautiful nature.

Highlights

  • Discover world’s oldest countries Georgia and Azerbaijan just in one tour.

  • Baku city sightseeing tour, old Baku and modern city

  • Visit Gobustan National Reserve and Temple of Zoroastrians Atashgah

  • Tbilisi city sightseeing tour

  • Visit UNESCO world heritage sites in Mtskheta

  • Discover breathtaking views on the Great Caucasus mountains from Gergeti Holly Trinity church (XIV century)

  • Visit beautiful Prometheus Caves, Okatse and Martvili Canyons

  • Visit unique nature and historical towers of Svaneti, visit Mestia and Ushguli

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Baku

Location: Baku

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Azkot Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Dinner

You can check in at the hotel any time after 14:00. Overnight in Baku.

Meeting with guide and driver at 19:00 in the lobby of the hotel and you will have a welcome dinner.

Day 2 : Baku City Tour

Location: Baku

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Azkot Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we will start exploring Baku. Panorama of the city presented to the height of the mountainous part of a television tower clearly gives an idea of the contrasts and the extent of Baku, the horseshoe bay of Baku. The city is shaped like an amphitheatre, descending down to the Caspian Sea. Tour covers the central part of the city showing the most interesting historical and architectural sites. Visiting of "Old Town” or “Inner City”. The territory of “Inner City” - 22 hectares, which represents a small fraction of the total area of Baku (44,000 hectares). Maiden Tower (XII century), Palace of Shirvanshakhs (XV century), Castle Synyk Gala, Caravan Saray, Juma Mosque - this is not a complete list of attractions of the old Baku.



Mini-cruise on the Caspian Sea (depend on weather conditions Boat trip can be canceled)



Dinner in restaurant. Overnight in Hotel

Day 3 : Gobustan – Ateshgah

Location: Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple, Baku, Tbilisi, Gobustan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Diplomat Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Tour to “Gobustan Excursion on historical-art reserve “Gobustan”, where rock paintings have perfectly remained, barrows and housing objects dated from X-XIII millennial BC to the Middle Ages. There are certificates of inhabitants of region of an epoch of the Stone Age and the subsequent periods in “Gobustan” - Rock drawings, person parking, gravestone monuments, are concentrated there.



Visiting of Temple of Zoroastrians – “Ateshgah”. Temple of Zoroastrians - an ancient religious structure built in place of natural gas output. Was rebuilt in the 18th century. In the former cells were pilgrims from around the world. There is a museum now, which contains many unique original exhibits. Region of Azerbaijan, located on the Apsheron peninsula called Apsheron. Dinner at local restaurant.



Transfer to the airport and departure to Georgia.

Meeting in the airport and transfer to the hotel. Spend the night in Tbilisi.

Day 4 : Full Day Sightseeing Tour Of Tbilisi

Location: Tbilisi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Diplomat Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Tbilisi sightseeing tour – the Old Town and the New City. The city offers a wide variety of sights, most of them very ancient. We begin our visit just a few minute walk from the hotel in the compact area of Old Tbilisi. Starting at the church of Metekhi, we walk to the brick domes of sulfur baths and then on to spectacularly located Narikala’s fortress – one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, overlooking Mtkvari river gorge.



Lunch time: 13:00-14:00 (According to the guests' decision we will agree on time/Included)

After that, we visit the synagogue, and the Sioni and Anchiskhati churches, which mark the end of the Old Town. After we visit the treasury of the National Museum of Georgia (Georgian Archaeology from 8th millennium B.C.). Visit the holy trinity cathedral, the third biggest church in the world.



Free evening. Spend the night in Tbilisi.

Day 5 : Mtskheta - Ananuri - Stepantsminda

Location: Mtskheta, Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Stepantsminda, Ananuri

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Diplomat Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast in the hotel, we visit the ancient capital and the religious center of Georgia – Mtskheta (3000 years old) and see its historical sites: Jvari monastery (6th century) and Svetitskhoveli cathedral (11th century), which is known as the burial site of the Christ's mantle. Both Jvari and Svetitskhoveli are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Then we visit the ancient ruins of the city and drive north towards the Northern Caucasus along the well-known Georgian Military Road. On the way, we visit Ananuri – a 17th century architectural complex. An exciting drive from Gudauri along the Tergi River will take us to Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) – the main town in the region. From Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) drive with 4WD vehicles through beautiful valleys and woods brings us to Gergeti Trinity church located at 2170m. In good weather, you can see for a moment one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – the mountain Kazbegi (5047m).



We go back to Tbilisi. Dinner in the local restaurant, tasting Georgian dishes. Spend the night in Tbilisi.

Day 6 : Tbilisi – Kutaisi – Prometheus Cave

Location: Kutaisi, Prometheus Cave Natural Monument, Tbilisi, Kutaisi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Starting the magnificent canyons tour. Drive to city Kutaisi, the second biggest city in Georgia, here we will visit Prometheus cave - one of Georgia’s natural wonders providing visitors with breathtaking examples of stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, petrified waterfalls, cave pearls, underground rivers, and lakes. Visit Bagrati Cathedral – amazing 11th century’s architecture and UNESCO site Gelati Monastery complex – founded in 12th century, here was the first academy in country, the first big educational center. Dinner in the local restaurant.



At last, check-in at the hotel in Kutaisi and rest.

Day 7 : Kutaisi – Okatse Canyon – Martvili Canyon – Tbilisi

Location: Kutaisi, Martvili canyon, Okatse Canyon Visitor Centre, Tbilisi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Diplomat Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast we will travel to village Gordi where is located starting point of beautiful natural site Okatse canyon, we will start walking from the historical Dadiani’s forest and step by step arrive at the canyon, it includes 780 meter hanging trail on the cliff and panoramic view point, totally we will walk 2-3 hours till the last checkpoint. Enjoy breathtaking views on the way, green nature and unique canyon over the forest and river Satsiskvilo. Canyon depth is 35-50 meter.

After an hour drive we will arrive at the city Martvili to see Martvili monastery, at first founded in 6-7th century, in the yard you will see place where was happening sacrifice of babies to the pagan cult “Oak tree” in that time when there was paganism before the Christianity. At 11th century at this place was one of the powerful episcopacy “Chkondidi”.



Close to the city we will drive to Martvili canyon, amazing place where we can walk on the small trail in a natural canyon of the river Abasha, we can see unique Kolkheti forests flora with impressive waterfalls. The canyon trail is very small and we will walk about 40 minutes. Drive back to Tbilisi.



Dinner in the local restaurant. Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 8 : Departure

Location: Tbilisi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Check-out of your hotel by 12pm. Breakfast is included today.

What's Included

  • Transportation:

  • Comfortable A/C minivan, minibus

  • 4 WD vehicle for Gergeti

  • 4 WD vehicle for Ushguli

  • Accommodation:

  • Twin room accommodation at Sappire Inn Baku Hotel 4or similar hotel

  • MinAli Hotel or similar in Sheki

  • Gallery Palace Hotel or Ibis Styles City Center 0r Ramada by Wyndham Old City Tbilisi or similar

  • Terrace Kutaisi or similar

  • Mestia Inn or Gold Tower in Mestia

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What's Not Included

  • Any international flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Single room supplement

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Service except described

More Info

Every citizen of Baku, Tbilisiand Kutaisi believes that there is no other place in the world better or more beautiful than their hometowns... After examining each city in Azerbaijan and Georgia tour, you will find something close and interesting to you in each one.
Baku is one of the most beautiful cities in the Caucasus, located at the joint of Europe and Asia Baku city is famous for its beautiful views, mix of traditional and modern, architecture, friendly people, and gastronomy. Name “Baku” itself means a “wind blow”, “city of winds” or “hill”, “city on the hill”.
Tbilisi - city with multifaceted culture. Walking the streets of Tbilisi you discover the many galleries, shops and various varnishes, try fresh bread, enjoy a glass of wine at a small cafe in the lengthwise narrow streets of the old City Centered listen to local musicians who convey the spirit of this amazing city.
Kutaisi – the city of humor. Amazing hospitality, sense of humor and local tunes immediately give a feel of the spirit of this city.
You will explore cultural and historical sites as well as, amazing caves and canyons in region and enjoy beautiful nature.

Check out our Q&As

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Here at Sakura LLC, the safety and well-being of our travelers and travel crew is our priority.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    We have registration certificate, we are the members of Georgian Tourism Association (GTA) and we are the affiliated members of Japanese Association of Travel Agents (JATA).

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    It depends on what do you mean " join the tour once it has departed", if are late for few minuts or at least few hours, we always try to do our best you will be able to join the tour.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Our team works hard to perfect every detail of your trip. We constantly check the quality of everything we offer, from hotels and transport to excursion destinations.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    If you booked group tour, your companions bay be all persons booked the same tour

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    All our guests receive itinerary, after paying the deposit confirmation of booking and before departure our guide, our tour manager and emergency phone, Viber and WhatsApp numbers to be connected with us 24/7

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You will not have any problem, but you can check our Terms and Conditions section

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Sakura LLC is successfully operating on South Caucasus tourist market from 2014

Reviews of this operator

Tokugawa Shogo  

Sakura Travel Agency

17-Apr-2021

WholIy I was satisfied with the Sakura Travel Agency. I booked a one-day tour to Kazbegi to see a beautiful scenery. I recommend you to ask Sakura before you make a plan to travel Georgia for three reasons. 1. Kind support When I booked a tour online, I faced an issue on payment. I inquired by email and they supported me openheartedly, and the issue was solved. Sakura is eager to present Georgia’s attractiveness, so you can ask them about the country if you plan to visit there. 2. Flexible and comfort tours Since they took me to Kazbegi by car, it became more comfort than bus tours. In addition, as the tour was personalized, I was able to decide how long to spend time on each spot and the guide gave me some proposals for restaurants for lunch. 3. Hospitality Surely they will provide you detail explanations on the country’s history, culture, and the like. I learned many things that I could not know if I traveled alone. Furthermore, the driver and the guide treated me as a guest with intimacy. We had a lunch together and talked a lot. This hospitality made my trip superb. To end, I was happy to travel with Sakura. Thanks to them, I enjoyed Georgia and it became a precious memory.

https://sakurageorgia.com/en/reviews
Yamane-Sugimura Yoshiko  

Sakura Travel Agency

03-Feb-2019

次回もよろしくお願いします! 約1週間のジョージア旅行、加えて1日のアルメニア滞在で大変お世話になりました。この素晴らしい旅を私は一生忘れません。 初日にタムナさんとケーブルカーに乗って行ったムタツミンダ山、楽しかったです。レストラン『フニクラ』の焼きたてアジャルリハチャプリは絶品!帰り道に立ち寄ったママダビデ教会ではタムナさんと一緒に奇跡の湧き水を頂きました。 その後は4日間、ドライバーのザザさんにトビリシ~カズベギ~ボルジョミ~サパラ修道院~トビリシをずっと巡って頂きました。ザザさんは車上から写真を撮るとき撮りやすいようにスピードを落としてくれたり、暑いので水を買ってくれたり、レストランでは頼み方がわからない私達の為に一番美味しいメニューの組み合わせをお店に伝えてくれたり、至れり尽くせりでした。運転中ジョージアの音楽をかけてくれたり、ご実家の写真を見せて、伝統的なジョージアの家の様子や自家製ワインのつくり方を紹介してくれました。4日間の運転で疲れているはずなのに、私の下手なロシア語会話に嫌な顔ひとつせずお付き合い下さったのも感謝します。 アルメニアのエレバンでも、ステキなガイドのアンさんとドライバーさんをご紹介下さり助かりました。アララト山がきれいに見える1日でした。 タムナさんもザザさんも、ジョージア人として誇りがあり、自国の素晴らしさを私達旅行者に伝えたいという情熱を感じました。自分達が本当に良いと思うジョージアを私達に体験させて下さいましたね。日本に帰国してすぐ、またコーカサスを訪れたいと思ってしまいました。サクラトラベルさん、どうか次回もよろしくお願いします!それから友人達にもサクラトラベルさんを自信を持って推薦しておきますね!

https://sakurageorgia.com/en/reviews
john benstead johnbenstead  

Sakura Travel Agency

10-Oct-2018

In September 2018, we had a wonderful 11 days in Georgia. We organised the tour with Sakura, and I really cannot recommend them enough - they were suburb. Everything ran smoothly and to plan. The hotels they booked were perfect, and we left it to them to suggest the itinerary. This way they made sure that we got to see all the main attractions. My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer! We had a private driver called Levan who was very safe (the driving in Georgia is otherwise a bit scary), and our guide, Gari, was the perfect host. If you are thinking of visiting Georgia, (and you really should), then I highly recommend Sakura.

https://sakurageorgia.com/en/reviews
Gari Sapharian Gari  

Sakura Travel Agency

09-Jan-2019

11 days in Georgia by Sakura- FANTASTIC I would like to thank Sakura’s team four our 11 unforgettable days spent in Georgia. We traveled across Georgia and enjoyed the country. Thanks to perfect organisation made by Sakura LTD we had the best travel of our life. It’s my second time with Sakura agency and anytime you surprise me by your professionalism and your gentility. I highly suggest and recommend your travel agency to all my friends. Thank you for our trip and brilliant organisation. Bravo! Greetings from Paris

https://sakurageorgia.com/en/reviews
Tinna Paulain  

Sakura Travel Agency

16-Apr-2021

We had a wonderful wine tour in Georgia, Georgian wine is magic. Tour was very well organized, many thanks to our lovely guide who was very attentive, we feel very comfortable during the whole trip and will use your service in future too! Thank you Sakura Travel, good luck!

https://sakurageorgia.com/en/reviews

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  • Free Date Changes

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

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  • Low Deposit

    Sakura LLC (Sakura Travel Agency) requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of sakura llc (sakura travel agency) charges.

    Up to 34 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.

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