CAUCASUS
Duration
12D 9N
Languages
English, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese)
Visa Requirement
Required
Details
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Kuala Lumpur Baku ✈︎ Azerbaijan
Assemble at KLlA for your departure flightto Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
Day 2: Arrive Baku
Baku City Tour : Visit Upland Park for panoramic views of Baku and the bay, and enjoy a photo stop at the Heydar Aliyev Center.
Baku Old City (lcherisheher) : Explore the medieval 15th-17th century fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Shirvanshah's Palace Complex (15th century), with photo stops at the Maiden Tower and historic caravanserai.
Day 3: Baku - (37km) Gobustan - Baku
Gobustan & Mud Volcano Tour : Discover the ancient rock carvings of Gobus-tan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007, followed by a visit to the unique mud volcanoes.
Ateshgah Fire Temple : The historic Zoroastrian "Temple of Fire" (literally "House of Fire").
Yanar Dag : A natural eternal flame fueled by underground gas, burning continuously on a hillside.
Day 4: Baku - (125km) Shamakhi - (180km) Sheki
Shamakhi : A long-time capital and trading hub of western Azerbaijan. Visit the 」uma Mosque (closed on Fridays & Sundays).
Sheki : Explore the Sheki Khan’s Palace and Sheki History Museum, followed by a visit to the ancient Albanian Church in Kish Village.
Day 5: Sheki - (115km) Lagodekhi, Georgia - (50km) Sighnaghi - (110km) Tbilisi
Transfer from Sheki to the Georgia border at Lagodekhi.
Sighnaghi : A charming walled town with 18th-century fortifications, overlooking the Alazani Valley and the Greater Caucasus Mountains.
Bodbe Monastery : A historic Georgian Orthodox monastery dating back to the 9th century.
Winery : Wine tasting experience and learn about the winemaking process.
Tbilisi : The capital and largest city of Georgia, located along the Mtkvari River.
Day 6: Tbilisi - (26km) Mtskheta – Tbilisi
Mtskheta : The former capital of Georgia, known as the “Little Jerusalem”.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral : One of Georgia’s main Orthodox churches and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jvari Monastery : A 6th-century monastery overlooking the meeting point of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers and the town of Mtskheta.
Tbilisi City Tour : Explore the Old Town, with views of Metekhi Church and the King Vakhtang Gorgasali Monument. Photo stop at Abanotubani (sulfur baths) and a walk along Shardeni Street. Continue to the Bridge of Peace.
Narikala Fortress (by cable car) : Visit the ancient fortress and enjoy panoramic views of Tbilisi (weather permitting).
Day 7: Tbilisi –( 67km) Ananuri – (90km) Kazbegi – (8km) Gudauri
Ananuri Fortress : A historic castle complex overlooking the Aragvi River.
Zhinvali Dam (photo stop) : A scenic reservoir and hydroelectric dam on the Aragvi River.
Kazbegi : A charming mountain village near the Russian border. Take a 4x4 ride for stunning views of the Caucasus Mountains and visit the Gergeti Trinity Church (weather permitting).
Russian–Georgian Friendship Monument : Built in 1983, this monument features a colorfu mural depicting scenes from Georgian and Russian history.
Day 8: Gudauri - (170km) Uplistsikhe – (80km) Tbilisi
Uplistsikhe Cave Town : “Uplistsikhe,” meaning “Fortress of God,” is an ancient rock-hewn town dating back to the early 1st millennium BC, located at the crossroads of key historic trade routes.
Brandy tasting experience
Day 9: Tbilisi - (75km) Sadakhlo - (204km) Yerevan, Armenia
Transfer to the Georgia–Armenia border at Sadakhlo
Haghpat Monastery : A medieval monastic complex in Haghpat, Armenia, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Lake Sevan & Sevanavank Monastery : The largest lake in the Caucasus and one of the world’s largest high-altitude lakes, known for its changing blue colors, with a historic monastery located on a peninsula at its northwestern shore.
Yerevan : The capital of Armenia and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, with an orientation tour of key landmarks including the Cascade Complex, Opera House, and Republic Square.
Day 10: Yerevan - (27km) Garni - (50km) Khor Virap - (50km) Etchmiadzin - (21km) Yerevan
Garni : Visit the Garni Pagan Temple, set on a cliff overlooking a dramatic ravine surrounded by mountains.
Garni Gorge : See the “Symphony of Stones” (Basalt Organ), featuring striking hexagonal basalt columns formed by nature.
Geghard Monastery : A UNESCO-listed monastery famous for housing sacred relics, including the lance that wounded Christ.
Khor Virap Monastery : A major pilgrimage site of the Armenian Apostolic Church, offering stunning views of Mount Ararat, where Noah’s Ark is believed to have rested.
Etchmiadzin Cathedral : The Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, one of the oldest Christian cathedrals in the world (if closed, visit St. Hripsime Church instead).
Day 11: Yerevan ✈︎ Kuala Lumpur
Transfer to Airport for your departure flight back home.
Day 12: Arrive Kuala Lumpur
Arrive home, bringing with you beautiful souvenirs and sweet memories of your Caucasus tour with us !
