AZERBAIJAN – GEORGIA- ARMENIA 10D9N

DAY 1 - ARR AZARBAIJAN BAKU
After passing passport control meeting with a tour guide in Baku International Airport and transfer to the city center for lunch.After lunch proceed to visit the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the

Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. pass through the Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as "one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture". We head to Targomi which means “merchant street in Russia and known by public as the commercial center.

Overnight: Baku
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2 – BAKU – ABSHERON PENINSULA – GOBUSTAN-BAKU
Gobustan is a Historical and Architectural Reserve under the open sky with unique cave paintings   of Neolithic times which is in 70 km from Baku. There are more than 6 thousand petro glyphs dated over 12 thousand years old in Gobustan.

Then road to Fire temple Ateshgah and Yanardag (Absheron)

Temple of fire worshipers is ancient religious building, built on site of Natural gas output. This Temple is a part of the Zoroastrian chronicles and symbolizes the cult of the Eternal Flame. In the former cells, where pilgrims from all over the world stayed, now museum with unique exhibits is set up.

Overnight: Baku
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3- BAKU- SHEKI
In the morning, depart Baku and see the historical Juma Mosque drive in Sheki. Visit Sheki medieval fortress, Sheki Khans Palace, local History Museum, handicrafts workshop, mosque-madrassah, and local bazaar, in the city, which was famous for trade, there were many caravanerias but only a few of them have survived to the presend   day.

Overnight: Sheki
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4- SHEKI- TBILISI
After breakfast we set out for Signaghi and Tibilisi Georgia. We will reach Signaghi (City of Eternal Love) passing through Lagodekhi border crossing. We will stop by the city of Etenal Love Continue to Bodbe Conventand Sighnaghi Royal Town, one of the crossroads of the Great Silk Road surrounded by defensive walls with 23 towers. We will drive towaeds Tibilisi and visit Narikala Castle, Kartlis Deda (mother of Gerogia Monument) Mosque, sulfur baths, Sioni Catherdal and Peace Bridge

Overnight: Tbilisi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5- TBILISI
After breakfast, drive to Mtskheta, one of the oldest towns and the  cultural  and religious centre of Georgia. Mtskheta was the capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the third century BC.Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral which may be   translated as "The Life-giving pillar". Svetitskhoveli is the main cathedral of Mtskheta and a sacred place where the robe of Christ is being kept. We will drive to Kazbeki on the way to Ananuri Castle and Georgian – Russian Friendship Monument. In the afternoon we take 4x4 wd to Gargeti Holy Trinity Church located under Mr. Kazbeki.

Overnight: Tbilisi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6- TIBILISI- HAGHPAT- DILIJIAN
Breakfast served. Bid farewell to Georgia and cross the border into Armenia. Visit UNESCO listed monastic complex of Haghpat featuring incredible works of medieval Armenian architecture. Enjoy local lunch and head to Dilijan for overnight stay.

Overnight: Dilijian
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7- DILIJIAN - SEVAN LAKE - YEREVAN

Breakfast served. Tour of Dilijan: “A piece of Switzerland in Armenia”. Old Town Dilijan is complete with craftsmen’s workshops, small shops with traditional Armenian products and crafts, and a museum showing typical 19th century living with all its local customs and handmade wood furnishings. 10-13th centuries Haghartsin Monastery. Lunch in Sevan. Lake Sevan: “The emerald of Armenia”, and the biggest lake in present-day Armenia. Set some 1900m above sea level, Lake Sevan is situated high in the mountains and is famed for its glorious and ever-changing hues. Upon arrival, we will stop by the lakeside churches at the top of the peninsula and have a chance to admire a spectacularly picturesque scene overlooking the lake and distant mountains. There is a story which tells us that a famous archimandrite had a vision, in which the twelve Apostles gave their blessing to this land and instructed the building of churches on this island. Indeed, the vision became true. The churches were built and one of them was named after the apostles - St. Araqelots Church.

Overnight: Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8- YEREVAN
Breakfast served. YEREVAN CITY TOUR - Republic Square, Yerevan, the rose-colored capital, so called because most buildings use a pink shade of "tuf" stone, quarried in Armenia. Let’s start our acquaintance with the city of Yerevan by stepping through its ancient history at the Erebouni museum and Fortress, founded in 782 BC. Tsitsernakaberd memorial and museum to the 1915 Genocide, Commemorating the 100 years since the Genocide. Sports and Concert Complex, Kievian Bridge, Bagramyan Avenue, Presidential Palace, Academy of Sciences, National Parliament, Opera Theater. Lunch in Yerevan. The next stop is the Cascade, which is a huge white stairwell built on a Yerevan hillside in the 1970s, with water fountains running down the sides, all reminiscent of a natural river or stream cascading. It connects the central district to Haghtanak Park - “Victory” Park to the center of the city. The structure has escalators so that it is unnecessary to manually ascend the stairs all the way to the top. Departure.

Overnight: Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9- YEREVAN

Breakfast served. Khor Virap Monastery (St. Gregory the Illuminator’s underground pit); amazing view of Biblical Mt. Ararat: “The blessed Mountain for Armenians”. On the way to Noravank, you will taste and enjoy a guided tour at the famous“Areni Winery.” In Armenian, “Wine is bottled poetry”. After this, take the path through the narrow gorge which reveals the wonder of Noravank Monastery, nestled inside the deep red landscape of these tuf stone mountains. Lunch in Noravank. Afternoon drive back to Yerevan.

Overnight: Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10- YEREVAN - DEPARTURE

Breakfast served. This morning you will travel to Garni, the location of the rare pre- Christian pagan temple maintained in Armenia. Later on, we will reach (UNESCO) Geghard (Cave monastery) architectural complex (12-13th centuries), carved out of one monolithic rock. Due to the extraordinary acoustics, when the local monk begins to sing in this chamber it is hard to believe a large choir isn’t singing. A visit to Geghard is truly a spiritual experience. Lunch in Geghard. You will enjoy a tour of the most enigmatic of cities, visiting the remarkable Matenadaran Library and Research Institute of Armenia, one of the richest depositories of manuscripts and books in the world which houses about 17,000 rare manuscripts. The history of the Matenadaran dates back to the creation of the Armenian alphabet in 405. This center of manuscripts is centuries old and continues until today with modern upgrades. Early evening after dinner, transfer to airport for flight back home

Overnight on board