• Amberd Fortress - DAY 1: Arrival in Baku
  Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
  Stay overnight in Baku.

• Birdwatching Gobustan - DAY 2: Gobustan – Baku
  Breakfast
  Gobustan
  Take an excursion to Gobustan, renowned for its ancient rock carvings. Discover over 4,000 petroglyphs, over 12,000 years old, illustrating hunting scenes, rituals, and ancient life.
  Baku City Tour
  Return to Baku for a city tour with views over Baku Bay and Upland Park. Explore the UNESCO-listed Inner City, visit the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.
  Proceed to the Carpet Museum to admire traditional Azerbaijani crafts, then enjoy a stroll along Baku Boulevard.
  Stay overnight in Baku.

• Shamaha-Pirqulu Road - DAY 3: Baku–Shamaha–Sheki
  Breakfast
  Kish
  Depart for Sheki (350 km from Baku), one of Azerbaijan’s oldest cities. En route, stop in the village of Kish, known for its numerous Christian monuments: the Albanian Church (6th–7th century) and the ancient cemetery.
  Shemakha
  Visit the Diri Baba Mausoleum and the Shemakha Mosque. Continue with a visit to the synagogue in Oguz and the 6th-century church.
  Sheki
  Proceed to Sheki, an ancient city on the Silk Road, surrounded by mountains and oak forests. Arrive at the hotel.
  Stay overnight in Baku.

• Sheki - DAY 4: Sheki-Gurjani-Sighnaghi–Bodbe-Tbilisi
  Breakfast
  Sheki
  Tour Sheki: visit the 18th-century Khan’s Summer Palace with frescoes and the Historical Museum.
  Border Crossing
  Transfer to the Azerbaijan–Georgia border (Lagodekhi), change vehicle and guide. Continue to Kakheti, Georgia’s main wine region.
  Sighnaghi
  Visit Sighnaghi, a charming hilltop town with 18th-century walls and stunning views over the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains.
  Bodbe Monastery
  Visit Bodbe Monastery, a significant religious site linked to Saint Nino.
  Stay overnight in Tbilisi.

• Tbilisi - DAY 5: Tbilisi City Tour
  Breakfast
  Tbilisi City Tour
  Explore Tbilisi starting from the Old Town. Visit the famous sulfur baths, Georgian Orthodox and Armenian churches, the synagogue, and the mosque. See the Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba), the largest in the Caucasus.
  Continue to Metekhi Church and enjoy city views. Visit Narikala Fortress and St. Nicholas Church with frescoes. Walk through the old streets to Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati Church.
  Stay overnight in Tbilisi.

• Mtskheta - DAY 6: Tbilisi–Mtskheta–Gori–Uplistsikhe–Tbilisi
  Breakfast
  Mtskheta
  Drive to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia. Visit Jvari Monastery (6th century) with panoramic views and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century), one of the country’s most sacred sites. Both are UNESCO-listed.
  Gori
  Continue to Gori, known as the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. See the Stalin Museum and the hilltop Gori Fortress.
  Uplistsikhe
  Visit the cave town of Uplistsikhe (1st millennium BC), featuring ancient dwellings, halls, wine cellars, and a rock-cut basilica.
  Return to Tbilisi.
  Stay overnight in Tbilisi.

• Stepantsminda - DAY 7: Tbilisi–Stepantsminda–Gergeti–Ananuri–Tbilisi
  Breakfast
  Stepantsminda
  Drive along the scenic Georgian Military Road to Stepantsminda, with views of Mount Kazbek.
  Gergeti Trinity Church
  Visit the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church (14th century), set at 2,170 m, offering breathtaking mountain panoramas.
  Ananuri
  Stop at Ananuri Fortress (16th century) by the Aragvi River, known for its towers and churches.
  Return to Tbilisi.
  Stay overnight in Tbilisi.

• Haghpat Monastery - DAY 8: Tbilisi–Haghpat–Sanahin–Yerevan
  Breakfast
  Border Crossing
  Meet at Sadakhlo border, change guide and vehicle. Continue to Armenia.
  Haghpat & Sanahin
  Drive to Alaverdi to visit Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries (10th–14th centuries, UNESCO). These two medieval complexes stand on opposite sides of the Debed Gorge and were major cultural and educational centers.
  Continue to Yerevan.
  Stay overnight in Yerevan.

• Yerevan - DAY 9: City Tour-Yerevan
  Breakfast
  Yerevan City Tour
  Explore Yerevan, known as the “Pink City.” Visit Republic Square, Mashtots Avenue, the Opera House, and the Cascade with panoramic views.
  Matenadaran
  Visit the Matenadaran Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, one of the world’s richest repositories of historical texts.
  Vernissage Market
  Enjoy free time at Vernissage market to discover local crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs.
  Stay overnight in Yerevan.

• Khor Virap - DAY 10: Yerevan–Khor Virap–Areni–Noravank–Yerevan
  Breakfast
  Khor Virap
  Drive to Khor Virap Monastery, a major pilgrimage site with stunning views of Mount Ararat.
  Areni Cave
  Visit Areni Cave, known for archaeological discoveries including the world’s oldest wine-making site and leather shoe.
  Noravank
  Continue to Noravank Monastery (12th–13th centuries), set in a dramatic red rock canyon.
  Return to Yerevan.
  Stay overnight in Yerevan.

• Vagharshapat - DAY 11: Yerevan–Zvartnots–Ejmiatsin–Yerevan
  Breakfast
  Zvartnots & Ejmiatsin
  Drive to Ejmiatsin with a stop at the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral (7th century, UNESCO). Continue to Saint Hripsime Church and Ejmiatsin Cathedral, the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
  Brandy Factory
  Visit a renowned Armenian brandy factory with tasting.
  GUM Market
  Explore the lively GUM market with local fruits and products.
  Return to Yerevan.
  Stay overnight in Yerevan.

• Garni - DAY 12: Yerevan–Garni–Geghard–Sevan–Yerevan
  Breakfast
  Garni
  Drive to Garni to visit the pagan Temple (1st century) and Roman Baths.
  Symphony of Stones
  Explore Garni Gorge and its unique basalt columns.
  Lavash Masterclass
  Visit a local home and learn traditional lavash baking.
  Geghard
  Visit Geghard Monastery (UNESCO), partly carved into rock.
  Lake Sevan
  Continue to Lake Sevan, the “Pearl of Armenia,” and visit Sevanavank Monastery.
  Return to Yerevan.
  Stay overnight in Yerevan.

• Armenia - DAY 13: Departure
  Breakfast
  Transfer to the airport for departure.

• Guide service
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Pick up/Drop off service
• Professional driver

• Meals

Welcome to Silk Road Armenia Travel Agency! We are delighted to have you join us. Our tour promises to be delightful, featuring Armenian dry fruit production and tasting. Next, we will explore the Sagmossavank Monastery, perched on the edge of the Kasakh Gorge, offering breathtaking views. We will also visit the monument dedicated to the Armenian alphabet. Following this, we will journey to the enigmatic medieval fortress of Amberd, dating from the 7th to 13th centuries AD, situated on the slopes of Mount Aragats, which stands 4,091 meters above sea level. From this vantage point, both Mount Aragats and Mount Ararat can be seen simultaneously.

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