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Best of Azerbaijan & Georgia

Best of Azerbaijan & Georgia

Overview

Baku

  • Guided city tour of Baku
  • Walking tour of Old Town  
  • Visit Fire Temple & Fire Mountain 
  • Day Excursion to Gabala Ski Resort & Photostop at Lake Nohur
  • Free time at Nizami street
  • Free time for shopping
  • Drive to Tbilisi

Tbilisi

  • Guided city tour of Tbilisi 
  • Guided city tour of Mtskheta
  • Day Excursion to Ananuri, Zhinvali Reservoir, Gudauri Ski Resort & Kazbegi 
  • Day Excursion to Kahheti, Sighnaghi & Bodbe
  • Free time for shopping

Highlights

Baku

  • Guided city tour of Baku
  • Walking tour of Old Town  
  • Visit Fire Temple & Fire Mountain 
  • Day Excursion to Gabala Ski Resort & Photostop at Lake Nohur
  • Free time at Nizami street
  • Free time for shopping
  • Drive to Tbilisi

Tbilisi

  • Guided city tour of Tbilisi 
  • Guided city tour of Mtskheta
  • Day Excursion to Ananuri, Zhinvali Reservoir, Gudauri Ski Resort & Kazbegi 
  • Day Excursion to Kahheti, Sighnaghi & Bodbe
  • Free time for shopping

Inclusions

What your tour price includes?

Baku

  • Guided city tour of Baku
  • Walking tour of Old Town  
  • Visit Fire Temple & Fire Mountain 
  • Day Excursion to Gabala Ski Resort & Photostop at Lake Nohur
  • Free time at Nizami street
  • Free time for shopping
  • Drive to Tbilisi

Tbilisi

  • Guided city tour of Tbilisi 
  • Guided city tour of Mtskheta
  • Day Excursion to Ananuri, Zhinvali Reservoir, Gudauri Ski Resort & Kazbegi 
  • Day Excursion to Kahheti, Sighnaghi & Bodbe
  • Free time for shopping
  • Return economy class airfare as per the itinerary. 
  • Accommodations at the hotels specified above or similar. 
  • Visa & Airport taxes (Any further increase in the same has to be borne by the guest). 
  • Services of a professional & multilingual Thomas Cook Tour Manager/ local representative.(subjected to minimum 25 customers) 
  • Cost of the ticket taxes for the above itinerary as of 1st April 2024. 
  • Medical insurance for the duration of the tour is included in the tour price. However, any passenger above the age of 60 years and those who wish to extend their stay will be required to pay additional charges. 
  • Meals, transfers, entrances, sightseeing and surface transport as mentioned in the itinerary 

Exclusions

  • The cost of deviation, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure.  
  • Visa charges for NRI passengers.
  • Cruise Gratuity (applicable for cruise holidays)
  • Cost of deviation will be advised on confirmation of the deviation date, in case you want to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure. 
  • The tour cost does not include POE charges, porterage and passport charges. 
  • Cost of Basic Travel Quota equivalent to USD 10,000. 
  • Govt Taxes & Service taxes as applicable. 
  • The cost of airfare included in the above tour cost is based on the fare structure existing as on 1stApril, 2024. Any further increase in the airfare due to an increase in the fuel price, change in Government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers. SOTC  will not be held responsible for the same. 
  • Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure. 
  • The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate of exchange changes substantially prior to departure. 
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menus provided by us. 
  • Tips to guides, hotel waiters, drivers etc. 
  • Meals other than what is mentioned in itinerary. 
  • Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passenger other than those included in your itinerary.

Accommodation

  • 04 nights accomodation at Hotel Diamond or similar in Baku
  • 04 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Ramada by Wyndham Old City or similar in Tbilisi

Meals

  • Daily breakfast. (Except Day 1)
  • 02 Local / vegetarian/ non-Vegetarian lunch.
  • 05 Indian Jain/ vegetarian/ non-Vegetarian lunches. 
  • 08 Indian Jain / vegetarian / non-vegetarian dinners 
  • Note: Packed lunches, if applicable, will be Jain/vegetarian

(B – Breakfast/ L- Lunch/ LC- Lunch coupon/PL – Packed Lunch/ D – Dinner)

Tour program

DAY
1
Welcome Azerbaijan - Arrival - Check in

Welcome to  Azerbaijan. On arrival in Baku our local representative will meet you outside the baggage hall area at the airport. Proceed to the hotel. Check into your hotel (Standard Check in time after 1500Hrs).

Later in the evening proceed for a orientation tour followed by dinner.

Overnight in Baku. (D)

DAY
2
Guided city tour of Baku - Walking tour of Old Town - Free time at Nizami Street

Today after buffet breakfast, see the Heydar Aliyev Center– a 57,500 m2 building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. Visit to Highland Park-Alley of Martyrs, The National Assembly- also transliterated as Milli Majlis, Flame towers-the tallest skyscraper in Baku.

Walk through Baku Boulevard which stretches along a south-facing bay on the Caspian Sea. Starts at Freedom Square continuing west to the Old City and beyond. After lunch , we proceed on walking tour of  Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls were well protected. 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.

Later in the evening return to hotel after dinner.

Overnight in Baku. (B, L, D)

DAY
3
Day Excursion to Gabala - Photostop at Lake Nohur

Today after buffet breakfast, Depart towards Gabala, the north-west of Azerbaijan. On arrival proceed on an Excursion tp Tufandaq”Winter-Summer Tourism Complex offering cable car rides at any time of the year, skiing on the ski tracks of different difficulty level, ski training and ski school, catering service (cafe and restaurants), entertainment centres for kids, hotel and other services. After lunch and free time proceed to Nohur Lake. Later in the evening return to hotel after dinner.

Overnight in Baku. (B, LL, D)

DAY
4
Visit Ateshgah - Yanardag - Free time at Genclik Mall

Today after buffet breakfast, proceed towards Ateshgah (Fire Worshippers Temple)

Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship. The pentagonal complex, which has a courtyard surrounded by cells for monks and a tetra pillar-altar in the middle, was built during the 17th and 18th centuries. Later proceed for a Trip to "Fire Mountain "-"Yanardag" – a mountain on Abs heron peninsula, "Yanardag" means "Blazing Mountain". Blazing bodies of flame dance on stones and floor. Yanar dag is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, which itself is known as the "land of fire." After lunch  you will be dropped at Genclik Mall, the biggest Mall in Baku and contains over 80 stores, big bowling halls, the biggest movie halls, 3D cinema, Playground for children, Bravo supermarket, VIP restaurants, food courts

Later in the evening return to hotel after dinner.

Overnight in Baku. (B, L, D)

DAY
5
Drive to Tbilisi, Georgia - Arrival - Check in - Dinner.

After buffet breakfast check out and drive to Tbilisi, Georgia. Proceed to the hotel. Check into your hotel (Standard Check in time after 1500Hrs). Later in the evening proceed for a orientation tour followed by dinner.

Overnight in Tbilisi. (B, L,D) 

DAY
6
Guided city tour of Tbilisi - Visit Mtskheta

Today after buffet breakfast,First, we will visit Metekhi Cathedral - founded in the 13th century, Narikala Fortress (4th), Walk across the Bridge of Peace which is a stunning design as well as convenient crossing between the newly constructed Rike Park and the Old Town. Continue to explore underground sulphur baths (17th century) – the district of naturally hot mineral waters, cafe street Shardeni, Synagogue, Sioni Cathedral and the most ancient Basilica in Tbilisi Anchiskhati (6th century). After lunch drive to Mtskheta and see its historical places: Jvari Monastery (6th) and Svetitskoveli Cathedral (11th) which is known as a place where Christ’s robe was buried. Walk along the narrow streets of Mtskheta for some souvenir shopping. Return to hotel after dinner. 

Overnight in Tbilisi. (B, L, D) 

DAY
7
Day Excursion to Ananuri – Zhinvali Reservoir – Gudauri – Kazbegi

 

Today after buffet breakfast, our path will run north along the Georgian Military Highway, to the border with Russia. Throughout the route you will be surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery. On the way you will visit Ananuri fortress (16th), Jinvali Water Reservoir and see an amazing view of the Gudauri ski resort (photo shoot at beautiful sights).Then we will visit Stepantsminda known as Kazbegi, small town in the north-east Georgia. It is well known and considered to be one of the must see destinations in Georgia due to amazing views of mountains and stunning nature. We will see Gergeti Trinity Church (14th) located on 2200 meters above sea level. Return to hotel after dinner.

Overnight in Tbilisi. (B, L, D)

DAY
8
Day Excursion to Kahheti - Sighnaghi - Bodbe

Today we will visit the most remarkable and picturesque hilltop town of Sighnaghi, situated in the very heart of Georgia’s wine growing region, with pastel houses and narrow cobblestone streets overlooking the vast Alazani Valley and Caucasus Mountains. Masterclasses in churchkhela and Georgian bread “shoti” making followed by tasting the wolrd famous Georgian Wine and lunch. After, we will visit Bodbe Female monastery (grave of Saint Nino - enlightener of Georgia). Return to hotel after dinner.

Overnight in Tbilisi. (B, LL, D)

DAY
9
Fly back home.

Today after breakfast at your hotel, proceed to the airport as this fantastic tour comes to an end. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour. (B)

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