Armenia was the first nation in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion when it did so in 301AD and Yerevan mixes a plethora of intricately crafted religious sights with buildings primarily constructed from the pink-hued 'tuf' stone unique to the area. As we travel through Armenia to Georgia, we visit cathedrals, churches, monasteries, fortresses and secular sites that detail the countries' long, and at times tumultuous, histories, as well as taking time to stop by some UNESCO World Heritage Sites and checking out original cave frescos dating from the eighth century AD. We learn about the ancient world, its kings and its peoples and marvel at the great cultural and ethnic diversity of the modern-day region; In Georgia alone, mosques and synagogues stand alongside Armenian, Roman Catholic and Georgian churches and the multi-ethnic city marketplaces have a distinctly Eastern, cosmopolitan feel. Following the ancient Silk Road trade route, we enter Azerbaijan and head for the most ancient settlements and architectural centers of the country at Sheki, a town founded over 2,700 years ago. Medieval palaces, beautiful mausoleums, grand mosques and glorious vineyards are but a few of the notable sights as we end our tour in Baku, 'the city of the winds'.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Breakfast and dinner (at local restaurants and hotels) are included daily.
- All transport, accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary.
- Gratuities for drivers, restaurant staff, porters, local guides.
- Airport transfers for land / air customers arriving / departing on tour dates.
Price Excludes:
- Tour Leader gratuities, lunches, drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), international (if applicable) air taxes, visa fees, and any excursions referenced as 'optional'.
- Airport transfers for early / late arrivals / departures or Land Only customers.
- Optional trip cancellation insurance.
- Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on shopping, not included meals, visas and locally paid departure taxes.
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