Baku and Georgia Coast

Your flight lands at Heydar Aliyev International Airport where a private chauffeur guide awaits. He escorts you by sedan to your chosen hotel in the heart of Baku. After completing check in, the remainder of the day is free for you to unwind after your journey. You might take a gentle stroll along the seaside boulevard or simply rest in your room. No meals are provided on this arrival day, leaving you to explore a local eatery at your own pace.

Following breakfast, your chauffeur guide takes you on a comprehensive exploration of the capital. You enter the UNESCO listed Old City, home to the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Afterward, you ride the funicular up to Highland Park for sweeping views of the Flame Towers and the curve of Baku Bay. The route also includes a drive along the seaside promenade and a glance at the futuristic Heydar Aliyev Center from outside. The tour wraps up by early afternoon, giving you free time to shop or relax before an independent dinner.

A morning drive westward brings you to the historic town of Shamakhi, once a royal seat of the Shirvan dynasty. Your chauffeur guide leads you to the Juma Mosque, one of the oldest surviving places of worship in the Caucasus, rebuilt many times over the centuries. Afterwards, you visit a countryside Alpaca farm where you can hand feed these gentle animals and capture fun photographs. The tour also includes a quick stop at the Yeddi Gumbaz, a cemetery featuring seven domed tombs from the 1800s. You return to Baku in the late afternoon, with the evening free for your own leisure.

After breakfast, your chauffeur guide drives north to the Khizi region, a landscape of rolling hills dotted with bubbling mud volcanoes. You walk among the craters, a natural phenomenon unique to this part of the world, and enjoy the silence of the empty steppe. If you are lucky, you might spot wild horses roaming in the distance. A simple picnic lunch is included amid the otherworldly scenery. The return drive offers views of the Caspian coastline before you reach Baku in the early evening.

After breakfast and checkout from your Baku hotel, your chauffeur guide transfers you to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for a short flight to Tbilisi, which is not part of the package price. Upon landing at Tbilisi International Airport, a fresh Georgian chauffeur guide meets you and takes you to your hotel in the capital. The rest of the day is yours to rest or take a gentle stroll along Rustaveli Avenue, Georgia’s main thoroughfare. You overnight in Tbilisi with breakfast provided for the following morning.

Right after breakfast, your chauffeur guide leads you north onto the legendary Georgian Military Highway. The first stop is Ananuri Fortress, a medieval castle standing above the turquoise waters of the Zhinvali Reservoir. You continue through the Gudauri ski area, where you pause for photos of snow capped peaks and paragliders. Reaching the town of Stepantsminda, you switch to a 4x4 vehicle for the steep climb up to Gergeti Trinity Church, perched at 2,170 metres below the mighty Mount Kazbek. After soaking in the mountain vistas, you return to Tbilisi in the evening.

After breakfast and checkout, your chauffeur guide drives west toward Martvili Canyon, a spectacular gorge with emerald green water and a seven metre high waterfall. You walk along the canyon paths and take a short boat ride to admire the sheer rock walls covered in moss. Then you continue to Batumi, Georgia’s vibrant seaside capital. Upon arrival, you check into your hotel and later enjoy an evening city tour: you see the Piazza, the moving statue of Ali and Nino, the 19th century streets, the Drama Theatre, and the singing fountains on the New Boulevard. You overnight in Batumi.

Your chauffeur guide meets you after breakfast for a journey into the Adjarian mountains. You visit the Makhuntseti Waterfall, a powerful cascade surrounded by lush greenery. Nearby stands the ancient arched stone bridge of Queen Tamara, a well preserved example of medieval engineering. You have time to walk along the river and take photographs of the scenic valley. The afternoon is free for you to explore Batumi’s botanical garden or relax on the beach. You return to your hotel for a second night in this lively Black Sea resort.

After breakfast and checkout, your chauffeur guide drives you back to Tbilisi, a journey of several hours. Upon arrival, you check into your hotel and then set off on a walking tour of the old city. You take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress for panoramic views, then descend through streets lined with wooden balconies and hidden courtyards. You pass the only mosque in Tbilisi, the secret waterfall, the sulfur bath district of Abanotubani, and cross the futuristic Bridge of Peace. The tour also includes Sioni Cathedral, the 6th century Anchiskhati Basilica, and Rezo Gabriadze’s charming clock tower. You overnight in Tbilisi.