Highlights of Azerbaijan & Georgia

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10 Days

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Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

Spend 10 days exploring Azerbaijan and Georgia, where historic Old Towns and monasteries sit comfortably alongside skyscrapers and the Caucasus mountains.

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Experience Overview

Spend 10 days exploring Azerbaijan and Georgia, where historic Old Towns and monasteries sit alongside skyscrapers and the Caucasus mountains. Discover the ancient history hidden among Azerbaijan's futuristic architecture, then cross into Georgia to explore medieval ruins and sample traditional wines. Visit one of the world’s largest open-air museums at UNESCO World Heritage-listed Qobustan, savour a hearty home-cooked lunch with a local Kakheti family and hike to the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church. From cities to mountain villages and mud volcanoes, this trip promises unforgettable encounters and authentic local experiences at every turn.

Highlights

Walk through Azerbaijan's Old Town, where views of the Palace of the Shirvanshahs are made even more spectacular by the modern skyscrapers in the background.
Hike to the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church, which sits in splendid isolation at 2170 m in the heart of the Caucasus Mountains.
Stop at a traditional Georgian wine producer where the ancient, UNESCO-listed qvevri method is still used, then enjoy a hearty home-cooked lunch.
Navigate the organised chaos of the farmers markets in Telavi. Your expert local leader will be there to help you order as much fresh fruit, nuts or pigs’ heads as you desire.
Connect with locals and gain insight into everyday life in this part of the world – you'll visit the Udi community in Nij, learn the traditional methods of copper craftsmanship in Lahij and appreciate stained-glass artistry in Sheki.

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Trip Details

Product Code: 2211

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Moderate

Transport: Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Taxi

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Explorer, Budget

Tour Operator: Intrepid Travel

Supplier Code: KFSB

Starts: Baku, Azerbaijan

Finishes: Tbilisi, Azerbaijan

Duration: 10 days

Departures: Not Guaranteed

Physical Rating: Average

Includes

Meals: Breakfasts (9), Lunch (1), Dinner (3)
Accommodation: Hotel (6 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2254 ($225 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: Baku

Salam! Welcome to Azerbaijan. Your adventure begins in Baku with a welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening. If you arrive early, maybe walk along Baku Boulevard, a promenade that stretches along the Caspian Sea – the world’s largest inland body of water. After the meeting, join your leader for an evening walk around Azerbaijan’s capital, where they’ll point out the best spots for dinner. Maybe get your group together for some traditional Azerbaijani dishes, like plov (spiced rice with meat, chestnuts and dried fruits, cooked in layers) or dolma (vine leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables).

Included Activities:

Baku - Leader-led night city walk

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 2: Baku

This morning, drive to Qobustan – also known as Gobustan National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage site that’s famous for its ancient rock carvings and mud volcanoes. Make a stop along the way to check out these geological formations as they spew mud and gas. Azerbaijan has more mud volcanoes than anywhere else in the world, so you’re in the right place for spotting them! The rock carvings in Qobustan date back to the Stone Age, giving humans today an insight into daily life all those years ago. With more than 6000 petroglyphs on display, Qobustan is often referred to as one of the largest open-air museums in the world. Return to Baku in the afternoon and visit the walled Old Town with your leader, who’ll bring its legends and history to life. Enjoy a free evening to explore the city at your own pace. Maybe eat at a restaurant on Nizami Street – a busy boulevard with lots of authentic Azerbaijani cuisine.

Included Activities:

Qobustan - Petroglyphs
Baku - Old City Walking Tour

Optional Activities:

Baku - National Carpet Museum (10 AZN)
Baku - The Heydar Aliyev Centre (15 AZN)
Baku - National Museum of History of Azerbaijan (10 AZN)

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 3: Lahij

Leave Baku this morning and enjoy the change of scenery as the dry landscape gives way to densely forested mountains. Stop in Shamakhi and check out one of the oldest mosques in Azerbaijan – Juma (Friday) Mosque. Continue to your final destination for today – the traditional village of Lahij, home to the Tat people. Explore the cobbled streets and stone houses, visit a coppersmith workshop and get to know some local folk over a cup of tea. Then, try your hand at making yogurt the traditional way – an important part of Azerbaijani cuisine.

Included Activities:

Lahij - Yoghurt Making Demonstration
Lahij - Copper workshop visit
Shamakhi - Juma Mosque

Accommodation:

Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 4: Sheki

After breakfast, head to Nij village – a settlement of the Udi people who are the direct descendants of ancient Caucasian Albanians. Most the world’s surviving Udi people call Nij home, giving the community a unique culture. Visit a local church and museum of Udi culture. The Albanian Church (as it’s known colloquially) is a source of pride and heritage for the local Udi community. After, continue to Sheki, where you’ll have a free evening.

Included Activities:

Nij - Udin village and museum visit

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 5: Sheki

Visit the Palace of Sheki Khans this morning. The walls of the palace are painted with scenes of hunting and war and feature impressive stained glass. After, check out a workshop where shebeke – stained-glass windows made with no glue or nails – are produced by local masters with skills passed down through generations. Then, board a local public bus to Kish. When you arrive, you’ll see the pointed spires of the 12th-century Church of Kish. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to discover Sheki. Why not explore the impressive traditional architecture on foot, maybe stopping along the way for tea and some local halva (a traditional confectionery made with sugar, nuts, coriander seeds and rice flour).

Included Activities:

Kish - Albanian Church
Kish - Village Visit
Sheki - Shebeke workshop visit
Sheki - Khan's Palace

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 6: Telavi

After breakfast, take a walk with your leader through the Sheki market. This is a great opportunity to stock up on snacks for the journey ahead, so maybe grab some halva, nuts and dried fruit. Continue to the town of Lagodekhi, located on the Azerbaijan-Georgia border. Travel through the beautiful green valleys of the Kakheti region to Gremi – a complex that includes a castle and church from the 16th century. Spend some time here before hitting the road again, stopping at a traditional Georgian wine producer that still employs the ancient, UNESCO-listed qvevri method. Enjoy lunch here and then travel on to Telavi, where you’ll stay in a local hotel for the evening.

Included Activities:

Sheki - Bazaar Visit
Kakheti - Georgian winery visit and home-cooked lunch
Kakheti- Gremi Complex

Optional Activities:

Telavi - Telavi Historical Museum (5 GEL)
Telavi – Batonis Castle (2 GEL)

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 7: Gudauri

Spend this morning wandering through the vibrant local farmers market in Telavi, where butchers carve up fresh meat and vendors offload piles of spices. Then, visit Tsinandali – a historic estate and winery once owned by Georgian poet Alexander Chavchavadze. In 1814, aristocrat Chavchavadze was the first to bottle wine produced using the qvevri method. Tour the complex, which consists of a memorial house, European-style landscaped garden, a traditional winery, wine cellar, hotel and cafe. Continue to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alaverdi Monastery, which dates back to the 6th century. After, drive into the mountains up the renowned Georgian Military Highway. Tonight, have dinner with your group and spend the night in lofty Gudauri.

Included Activities:

Kakheti - Tsinandali Estate Visit
Kakheti - Telavi Fresh Produce Market
Telavi - Alaverdi Cathedral

Accommodation:

Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 8: Gudauri

Follow the Tergi River on a drive to Stepantsminda, formerly known as Kazbegi. Explore this mountain village, then hike through beautiful valleys and woodlands to the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church. This 14th-century church sits at the base of the second-highest volcanic summit in the Caucasus – Mt Kazbegi – which you might catch a glimpse of if weather permits. The view of the pointed spires of the isolated church against the mountains is truly striking and is a great place for a photo. Drive back to Gudauri for dinner with your group.

Included Activities:

Stepantsminda - Gergeti Trinity Church Hike

Accommodation:

Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 9: Tbilisi

Drive to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, located along the banks of the Kura River. Get the lay of the land on an orientation walk with your leader. Spend the rest of the day as you wish, maybe grabbing a khachapuri (bread filled with salty cheese) to snack on. In the evening, regroup and head out for dinner with your fellow travellers and leader. This is a good chance to sample some khinkali (Georgia’s famous soup-filled dumplings). Make sure to ask your leader about the polite way to eat them – it involves sipping the broth and leaving the pinched bit of dough where the edges of the delicious parcel have joined on the plate.

Included Activities:

Tbilisi - Orientation Walk
Tbilisi - Dry Bridge

Optional Activities:

Tbilisi - Metekhi Church - Free

Accommodation:

Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 10: Tbilisi

With no further activities planned, your trip comes to an end after breakfast today. If you'd like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.

Optional Activities:

Tbilisi - Open Air Museum of Ethnography (20 GEL)
Tbilisi – Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide - Free
Tbilisi - The National Gallery (25 GEL)
Tbilisi - Thermal Bath House Visit - from (70 GEL)

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Reviews

Penny - Traveled, September 2023

The Highlights of Azerbaijan and Georgia does exactly what it says and provides an overview of the two countries from the cities to the mountain villages. Plenty of food and wine experiences are included and there is opportunity to interact with the locals. Accommodation was more than adequate and the transport was comfortable. Our tour leader, Shalva, was excellent but the local guides failed to add anything to the tour. I recommend adding additional days in Baku and Tbilisi to explore independently as these cities have a great deal to offer and are easy to explore.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023

Timothy - Traveled, September 2023

Unexpected brilliance. Baku so modern yet so old. Wonderful mountain villages. Snow capped vistas. Tbilisi hustle and bustle.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/11/2023

Lindsay - Traveled, September 2023

A great trip with great leader and tour guides when visiting different sights. Good insight into Azerbaijan and really seeing a big difference between the very rich in Baku and then the quite poor Azerbaijani people in the villages. The food was delicious! It was fabulous to get an insight into Azerbaijan! Zurab made the trip run very smoothly, in a timely manner, he was truly an excellent representative of Intrepid. You are lucky if you get Zurab as your leader.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023

Krys - Traveled, August 2023

Every aspect of this trip was amazing and our guide Anton Bruskov was very informative and very patient!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/23/2023

Charles - Traveled, August 2023

Both Georgia and Azerbaijan are fascinating countries. The Intrepid trip provided great information and wonderful experiences to give you a better understanding of both cultures. Home stays were particularly enjoyable. Everyday was a new adventure. Many thanks

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023

Karen - Traveled, July 2023

A great trip giving an overview of the two very interesting countries. Our tour leader Ksenia was excellent and made the experience even more enjoyable.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/09/2023

Jennifer - Traveled, June 2023

An excellent trip to a new part of the world for me. Our tour guide, Pavel, was superb...nothing was too much trouble to him. The food and wine were great. Hiking to the Gergeti church was a wonderful experience, as was the stay in the guesthouses at Gudauri and and Lahij.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2023

Helen - Traveled, June 2023

What a super trip. Perfect for the traveller who wants a bit of everything in a short time frame.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/11/2023

Heather - Traveled, May 2023

Great trip in a part of the world that I never considered visiting before. Loved the mud volcanoes. The pace of the trip was good. The last day or day and a half in Azerbaijan needs a bit of tweaking to break up the drive to the border. Pavel, our leader, was fantastic and kept things fun. Accommodations were good for this part of the world and the level of trip. If you have time at the end of the trip, I suggest taking an excursion to the rainbow hills and monastery.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2023

Carolyn - Traveled, May 2023

This trip is a fantastic introduction to the Caucasus Mountain region. Georgia feels like a European country. Azerbaijan is an eclectic mix of oil wealth in the glitz of Baku, yet has fantastic unique mud volcanos and ancient petroglyphs from 12th BC in Qobustan. The true highlight of this area are the majestic mountains. These can be seen in all their wonder in the small town of Lahij as well as the stunning vistas of Gudauri. I fell in love with Georgia and the kindness of the people there. Highly recommend and if you want to go somewhere truly unique and off the beaten path.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2023

Wendy - Traveled, May 2023

Great introduction to Azerbaijan and Georgia with an enthusiastic and friendly team leader. Visits to places that would be difficult to do by oneself. Fantastic trip, great scenery and lovely people.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2023

Fiona - Traveled, September 2022

This is a short and excellent introduction to two fascinating countries which are very different. The scenery, food, history and peoples are amazing.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2022

Garrett - Traveled, July 2022

This was a great way to get to know the Caucasus and a really diverse trip in terms of activities. The guide Manya was amazing and she handled things like a pro.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/02/2022

Gail - Traveled, July 2022

Baku is an architectural gem. Its many iconic creations are stunning. People are friendly and outstandingly helpful. The promenade along the. Caspian Sea is pleasant t and nourishes the soul.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2022

Robyn - Traveled, June 2022

The Azerbaijan & Georgia experience was amazing! The landscape and people of these countries are both beautiful and inspiring. Not to mention the food and wine are pretty amazing as well!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2022

Rebecca - Traveled, July 2024

This was an excellent trip and great value for money. The hotels were all to a great standard and the home stays were a favourite. The activities included were excellent and there were great optionals to add on. Amazing tour leader for the duration or the tour. The cuisine was delicious in both countries. Highly recommend.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/23/2024

Benjamin - Traveled, July 2024

Georgia is a very easy and enjoyable country to visit. The intrepid tour was a fun mix of metropolitan action and mountain serenity. Shalva was an amazing tour guide who tried hard to make sure we all had a great time.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024

Elizabeth - Traveled, June 2024

This is a great introductory trip to the region. Giorgi was a fantastic leader, and all the guides are so knowledgable and passionate about their countries and their history. I had so much fun, although definitely would recommend checking the seasonal temperatures before booking, it gets hot, especially in the summer months.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/11/2024

Kathryn - Traveled, June 2024

This is an amazing tour! The itinerary is well thought out, the experiences are authentic and you learn so much about the region in just a short time. Both countries are unique and interesting and full of friendly, helpful people. The food is wonderful (this is true for vegetarians as well) and the wine is exceptional. Our tour leader Giorgi was everything you could ever want in a tour leader. I feel very lucky to have been on this tour and highly recommend this trip.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024

Michelle - Traveled, July 2024

Was looking forward to this trip a lot and it turned out to be even better than expected. Georgia is a welcoming, easy country to travel in with many highlights, especially the stunning scenery. Thanks to Shalva, a great tour leader and a great guy!

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024