12D Let's Go Caucasus

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• Baku - One of the most beautiful world's cities located at the joint of Europe and Asia.
• Ichari Shahar - Visit the UNESCO listed Old City which lies within an exotically crenelated arc of fortress wall. Visit its maze of alleys, mosques, historical buildings and remnants of fortification including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Maiden Tower.
• Medieval Caravansaries - Handmade carpet's workshop art studio.
• Synyk Kala Minaret - City's oldest building erected since 1093 and the 12th century Lezgi Mosque.

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• Gobustan - Drive along the Caspian shore Gobustan, home to the famous rock petroglyphs and mud volcanoes.
• Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Tour the volcanic desert sites and mud volcanoes. *Group will be transferred to local taxis; approximately 20 mins drive to the mud volcanoes sites.
• Absheron Peninsula - Visit the Atashgah Zoroastrian Fire Worshipping Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the famous Burning Mountain 'Yanar Dagh', an ancient and visually stunning fire which blazes continuosly on a hillside.

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• Shemakha - Visit Diri Baba Mausoleum dating from 1402, built into the side of a cliff with ancient rock carvings. Visit the historical Friday Mosque (Juma) and continue driving across scenic Muganly Pass with photo stops to capture great views of the mountains to Sheki.
• Proceed to visit local medieval fortress, Sheki Khans' Palace, local museum of history and local handicrafts workshop.

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• Transfer to Azerbaijan-Georgian border, Lagodekhi.
• Kakheti - Famous for wine making and you get to enjoy homemade lunch and wine at a local family.
• Khareba Winery - Enjoy 4 kinds of wine tasting.
• Sighnaghi - Visit the fortified town with the prettiest and colourful hilltop town in Kakheti and wonderful view over the Alazani valley.
• Bodhe Monastery - Constructed in 4th century AD on the tomb of St. Nino who introduced Christianity in Georgia.

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• Drive north to the North Caucasus along the famous Georgian Military Highway.
• Along the way, stop at Ananuri - A 17th-century castle complex set on the sparkling turquoise waters of the Aragvi River.
• Snap a few photos at the Russian-Georgian Friendship Monument - A cylindrical observation deck with stunning views of the Caucasus Mountains.
• From Gudauri, along the Terek River, you will reach Stepantsminda, the main town of the region.
• From here, change to a 4WD through beautiful valleys and lush woods to the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church.
• On a clear day, you can even catch a glimpse of Mount Kazbek, winding its way along one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus.
• Return to Tbilisi for dinner and overnight rest.

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• Mtskheta (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Formal capital of Georgia in 1994. Visit the Jvari Monastery.
• Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - The royal cathedral of Georgia used for centuries for the coronation and burial of Georgian monarchs.
• Metekhi Church - 7th century Sioni Cathedral and the Great Synagogue.
• Stroll along the heart of 21st century Tbilisi, Rustaveli Avenue where you can find dozens of cafes, restaurants and shops along the way.
• Enjoy Tbilisi panoramic tour by cable car to view Narikala fortress.
• Haman - Photo stop at the natural hot sulphur bath, whichthe city got its name from. *Cable car operation depends on weather and technical conditions and in the event cable car is not operating, we will visit Narikala fortress on foot.

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• Transfer to Georgian - Armenian border, Sadakhlo.
• Lake Sevan - The largest lake in the Caucasus, its colours and shades change with the weather, forming dazzling azure to dark blue hues, and a thousand shades in between.'
• Haghpat Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Visit the medieval monastic complex built in the 10th to 13th centuries.

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• Kotayk - Visit Geghard Cave Monastery, one of the country's greatest spiritual and cultural center.
• The Temple of Garni - Dedicated to the sun goddess Mythra, the only pagan temple in Armenia.
• Khor Virap - Visit the fortified monastery of Khor Virab, the place of pilgrimage and one of the most worshipped ones in Armenia and also the holy site for the Armenian Apostolic Church. Enjoy the beautiful view of Mt. Ararat on a clear day.

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• Yerevan - One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
• Cascade Monument - Main symbol of the city's 2780th anniversary with the equivalent number of stairs, Opera House and republic Square.
• Erebuni Museum - It contains many artifacts that have been discovered in the excavations of the fortress of Erebuni in 1950-1959.
• Echmiadzin Cathedral - The residence of the Armenian Catholics and the center of Armenian Churches.

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• Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for flight back home.

• We hope you had enjoyed your holidays with LGE Travel, and we look forward to seeing you again.