12-Day Caucasus Tour: Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia

From Baku to Yerevan – The Ultimate Journey Through the Caucasus Mountains

Discover three countries, centuries of history, breathtaking mountain landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient monasteries, Silk Road cities, and unforgettable cultural experiences — all in one perfectly designed 12-day Caucasus tour.

This immersive itinerary takes you from the Caspian Sea shores of Azerbaijan to the wine valleys of Georgia and the spiritual heart of Armenia, ending in vibrant Yerevan.

Why Book This 12-Day Caucasus Tour?

✔ Visit 3 countries in one seamless journey
✔ Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites
✔ Airport transfers included (arrival & departure)
✔ 11 nights in carefully selected 3★ or 4★ hotels
✔ Daily breakfast included
✔ Wine tasting in Georgia
✔ Lavash baking workshop in Armenia
✔ Cable car ticket to Narikala Fortress
✔ Expert English-speaking guides

Perfect for travelers searching for a Caucasus multi-country tour, Georgia Armenia Azerbaijan package, or a 12-day Silk Road itinerary.

Day 1 – Arrival in Baku (Azerbaijan)

Welcome to Azerbaijan!

Upon arrival at Baku International Airport, our team will greet you at the arrivals terminal and transfer you comfortably to your hotel.

• Check-in after 2:00 PM
• Free time to relax or explore Baku independently
• Overnight in Baku

Day 2 – Gobustan National Park & Baku Old City

After breakfast, we head to the Absheron Peninsula.

Gobustan National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Discover:

• Over 6,000 prehistoric rock carvings

• Fascinating mud volcanoes

• Ancient human settlements dating back 40,000 years

Panoramic Baku & Icherisheher

Enjoy sweeping views from Upland Park before entering the historic Inner City.

Highlights include:

• Maiden Tower

• Palace of the Shirvanshahs

• Fountain Square

• Caspian Sea Boulevard

Return to hotel. Overnight in Baku.

Day 3 – Shamakhi & Sheki (Silk Road Heritage)

Morning departure toward Shamakhi.

Visit:

• Yeddi Gumbez Mausoleums

• Diri Baba Mausoleum

Continue to Sheki, one of the Caucasus’ most charming Silk Road cities.

Explore:

• Palace of the Sheki Khans – famous for its stained-glass Shebeke windows and frescoes.

Overnight in Sheki.

Day 4 – Georgia Border Crossing – Gremi – Alaverdi – Telavi

Cross into Georgia via Lagodekhi.

Visit:

• Gremi Fortress

• Alaverdi Cathedral (11th century)

Wine tasting in Vardisubani — discover Georgia’s 8,000-year-old wine tradition.

Overnight in Telavi.

Day 5 – Kakheti Region to Tbilisi

Explore Georgia’s wine region:

• Tsinandali Estate

• Sighnaghi – the “City of Love”

• Bodbe Monastery

Arrive in Tbilisi for a 3-night stay.

Day 6 – Tbilisi City Tour

Discover Georgia’s vibrant capital:

• Metekhi Church

• Narikala Fortress (cable car included)

• Abanotubani Sulfur Baths

• Great Synagogue of Tbilisi

• Juma Mosque

Free afternoon to enjoy Georgian cuisine.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 7 – Jvari Monastery, Uplistsikhe & Mtskheta

Visit:

• Jvari Monastery (panoramic river views)

• Uplistsikhe

• Gori (Stalin’s birthplace – photo stop)

• Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (UNESCO Site)

Return to Tbilisi.

Day 8 – Armenia: Haghpat – Dilijan – Lake Sevan – Yerevan

Cross into Armenia.

Visit:

• Haghpat Monastery (UNESCO Site)

• Dilijan

• Lake Sevan (2,000m above sea level)

• Sevanavank Monastery

Arrive in Yerevan.

Day 9 – Echmiadzin & Zvartnots

Visit:

• Etchmiadzin Cathedral

• Zvartnots Cathedral (UNESCO Site)

• Tsitsernakaberd Memorial

Free time at Vernissage Market.

Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 10 – Yerevan City Tour

Discover the “Pink City”:

• Matenadaran

• Republic Square

• Armenian Opera Theatre

• Cascade Complex

• History Museum

Return to hotel.

Day 11 – Garni & Geghard

Visit:

• Temple of Garni (pagan temple)

• Symphony of Stones

• Lavash baking workshop

• Geghard Monastery (UNESCO Site)

Return to Yerevan.

Day 12 – Departure

Breakfast at hotel.
Airport transfer and farewell.

Accommodation Options

Standard (3★)

• Baku: Central Park Hotel or similar

• Sheki: Saray Hotel or similar

• Telavi: Seventeen Rooms Hotel or similar

• Tbilisi: KMM Hotel or similar

• Yerevan: Ani Central Inn or similar

Superior (4★)

• Baku: Midtown Hotel or similar

• Sheki: Sheki Macera Hotel or similar

• Telavi: Holiday Inn or similar

• Tbilisi: Ibis Styles Old Town or similar

• Yerevan: Opera Suite Hotel or similar

What’s Included

✔ Airport pickup & drop-off
✔ All transfers between cities
✔ 11 nights accommodation (3★ or 4★)
✔ Daily breakfast
✔ Wine tasting in Georgia
✔ Lavash baking experience
✔ Cable car to Narikala Fortress
✔ Entrance tickets to all listed attractions
✔ English-speaking guides on key sightseeing days