Azerbaijan and Georgia Itinerary

1. Day 1: Baku Old City and Maiden Tower
   10 minutes (5.2 km) from Heydar Aliyev International Airport

   Explore the ancient walled city of Baku with its iconic Maiden Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2. Day 2: Flame Towers and Carpet Museum
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   10 minutes (3.2 km) from Baku Old City

   Marvel at the towering Flame Towers, then discover the rich history of Azerbaijani carpets at the museum.

3. Day 3: Sheki Khan's Palace and Bazaar
   5 hours (325 km) from Baku

   Visit the stunning medieval palace of the Sheki Khan, then wander through the bustling bazaar for souvenirs.

4. Day 4: Tbilisi Old Town
   4 hours (290 km) from Sheki

   Explore the charming winding streets of Tbilisi's Old Town and its beautiful architecture.

5. Day 5: Narikala Fortress and Cable Cars
   10 minutes (2.5 km) from Tbilisi Old Town

   Ride the scenic cable cars to the Narikala Fortress for breathtaking views of Tbilisi.

6. Day 6: Gergeti Trinity Church and Kazbegi Mountains
   3.5 hours (155 km) from Tbilisi

   Hike up to the stunning Gergeti Trinity Church in the mountains, then enjoy the scenery in Kazbegi.

7. Day 7: Wine Tasting in Kakheti
   2.5 hours (120 km) from Kazbegi

   Take a leisurely day to sample some of Georgia's famous wines at local wineries in the beautiful Kakheti region.

8. Day 8: Uplistsikhe Cave City
   2.5 hours (125 km) from Kakheti

   Discover the ancient rock-hewn city of Uplistsikhe, dating back to the first millennium BC.

9. Day 9: Batumi Boulevard and Beach
   5 hours (350 km) from Uplistsikhe

   Relax on the charming beaches of Batumi and stroll down the bustling boulevard.

10. Day 10: Vardzia Cave Monastery and Akhaltsikhe
    2.5 hours (135 km) from Batumi

    Explore the impressive underground monastery of Vardzia and the historic fortress of Akhaltsikhe.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Sheki Khan's Palace (2 hours, 10 AZN)
• Kazbegi Mountains hike (5 hours, 100 GEL)
• Kakheti wine tasting (4 hours, 50 GEL)
• Uplistsikhe Cave City (2 hours, 5 GEL)
• Beach activities in Batumi (3 hours, 20 GEL)
• Total Estimated Costs: 185 GEL ($57 USD)

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider adding a day trip to the mud volcano area outside of Baku, or a hiking excursion in the Tusheti National Park of Georgia. If you have less time, consider skipping the wine tasting in Kakheti or the beach day in Batumi. Instead, add more time to explore Baku and Tbilisi in depth.