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Arrival to Baku
Upon arrival to International airport of Baku the tourist will be meted by representative of company, after meeting we will take road to the hotel. Upon arrival to the hotel we will have check in to the hotel and have a free time.
Night in Baku
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Baku Old City and Gobustan Petroglyphs Museum
Excursion to Gobustan. Gobustan - is an archaeological reserve in Azerbaijan, south of Baku, in Garadagh and Absheron regions, representing a plain located between the south- eastern slope of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range and the Caspian Sea , and part of which is a cultural landscape of rock carvings, located in the 537 hectares. Gobustan monuments are divided into two groups: 1) petroglyphs and 2) ancient sites and other facilities.
After excursion in Gobustan we will start to discover Baku city. Sightseeing tour of Baku with a visit and tour of the monumental, historical and architectural monuments of the city: you will see a panorama of the city of Baku Bay and the Upland Park.
Then follows the visiting of the old city *Icheri sheher-the inner city*. Several tens of the historical- architectural monuments at the same time the Shirvanshakhs Palace, the symbol of Baku city The Maiden Tower, the place of merchants rest Karavansaray are concentrated in the Icheri sheher, with the square of 22 hectares. Evening walk along the central streets of the city and updated fountain square, shopping.
Night in Baku.
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Baku – Shemakha - Sheki
Excursion to Shamakhi - an especial city among the others. Long ago it was a capital of well-known Shirvan Empire. Here representatives of Shirvan Dynasty lived. Nowadays Shamakhi is thought to be a place with very developed winemaking. Then in Shamakhi you can find an interesting architecture Diri Baba. This is a famous tomb place. Diri Baba was built on the rock and look like a big eagle nest. To investigate it you must be strong as you should climb a straight wall.
Drive to Sheki. On road Excursion to the village Kish. Village Kish famous for its huge Christian architectural monument. This is Albanian church which history goes back to 6th-7th centuries.
Night in Sheki
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Sheki – Lagodekhi - Sighnaghi
An excursion to Sheki will bring you a good portion of joy. This is the oldest city in Azerbaijan. In ancient times people sold silk here. It was famous among merchants from the Great Silk Road. Sheki has a big History museum where tourist could investigate artifacts from different periods. Another interesting place is Khan's summer Palace.
Then continue to drive to Azerbaijan Georgia border in Lagodekhi. Border formalities, transport and guide change.
Transfer to “City of Love” – Sighnaghi. Check-in in hotel.
Night in Sighnaghi.
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Sighnaghi – Bodbe – Gremi – Kvareli - Tbilisi
An excursion around Sighnaghi. From the wall, surrounding the city we will see a great view of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus range. Also we will visit the Bodbe monastery, where is the burial of Saint Nino - enlightener of Georgia.
We continue the way to the Gremi - 16th century castle. After the Gremi we visit one of the largest wineries on the territory of Kakheti, situated in the town of Kvareli. Degustation and lunch in Kvareli.
Transfer to Tbilisi. Check-in in hotel.
Night in Tbilisi.
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Tbilisi - Mtskheta
Sightseeing tour of the capital city of Georgia, during which we will see the old part of the city, the cable car will go up to the ancient fortress Narikala, which offers a beautiful view of the Old Town. Also we will see the Church Metekhi, Sioni Cathedral, Chardin Street, Bridge of Peace, Park Rike, Cathedral Sameba (Holy Trinity), Freedom Square, Rustaveli Avenue - the main avenue of the city, as well as many other interesting places.
Next we will visit the ancient capital of Georgia - Mtskheta with a visit to Svetitskhoveli - the main church in Georgia, whose name is traditionally translated as "life-giving pillar". Also we will visit Jvari monastery, with a viewing platform which offers an incredible view of Mtskheta and the confluence of the rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi.
Return to Tbilisi.
Night in Tbilisi.
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Tbilisi – Ananuri – Gudauri – Stepantsminda - Tbilisi
After breakfast we leave Tbilisi and along the so-called Georgian Military highway go up to the vast Caucasus mountains with breathtaking beautiful views of the countryside.
Visiting Ananuri fortress, standing on the shore Zhinvali reservoir, in which the water is turquoise all year round.
Further we will pass the mountain resort of Gudauri, we will stop at the Arch of Friendship, with which a breathtaking view of the gorge opens. The road passes through the Cross pass - this is one of the transshipment points of the Georgian Military Road, which runs through the Caucasian ridge. It is located at an altitude of more than two thousand meters above sea level.
Arrival to Stepantsminda. After the change of transport we go to the unique temple, located at an altitude of 2170 meters – the church of the Holy Trinity in Gergeti. It offers incredible views of Mount Kazbegi, the amazing beauty of the neighborhood, pure mountain air, and unique cultural monuments.
Return to Tbilisi.
Night in Tbilisi.
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Departure from Tbilisi
Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.
