Almaty, Baku and Tbilisi

Welcome to Almaty, Kazakhstan!

16:00 — Welcome to Almaty – City of a thousand colours! After clearing customs & immigration procedures followed by baggage collection, you will be met by your English-speaking guide in the arrival hall.

17:00 — You will be escorted to your vehicle. Chocolates & refreshing napkins will be served on board your vehicle. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on board your vehicle. Please ask your guide for login details.

18:00 — Welcome to your hotel & check-in to your room.

20:00 — Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant. (On Own)

22:00 — Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

Shymbulak Ski Resort

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 — Visit the Shymbulak Ski resort – Level 3 via Gondola. In just 1 hour, you can get from Almaty city center to its highest point (3200 meters) and drink coffee in the highest bar in the CIS using a 3 tier world-class Gondola. On Shymbulak, you can have a great time even if you can’t ski or snowboard. All-day entertainment for the whole family is provided by cafes and restaurants with excellent cuisine, an observation deck with powerful binoculars that rotate 360 degrees and a playground. For those who want to enjoy the mountain silence and admire the snowy slopes, the resort offers high-class hotels and various kinds of adventure activities such as Zip lining, Paragliding, Horse riding etc.

14:00 — Enjoy lunch in Shymbulak or a choice of your restaurant in the city. (On Own)

16:00 — Proceed to your hotel for some relaxation.

18:00 — Panfilov & Arbat walking tour. Evening walk around Panfilov promenade. The promenade which overlooks the Kazakh Opera & Ballet theatre is lined with small shops, eateries, and cafes & beautiful lights. You will enjoy hearing many local musicians singing songs & playing local musical instruments. The tour will end on Arbat street with lots of shopping outlets and street entertainment.

20:00 — Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant. (On Own)

22:00 — Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral · Koktobe

Breakfast at your hotel.

10:00 — Almaty city tour. Explore the city of Almaty by quickly getting acquainted with discovering major areas of interest – During this introductory tour, you will visit the First President Park, Republic square, State Opera and Ballet Theatre, museums at the Academy of Sciences, Abay Square, Kazakhstan Hotel, Palace of the Republic.

12:00 — Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral. The Park is named and dedicated to the Panfilov Heroes who were 28 soldiers of an Almaty Infantry. Their memories are etched at the fearsome war memorial east of the Zenkov Cathedral which depict soldiers from all 15 soviet republics on the map of the USSR. The Park is a lush green area and it’s a good place to sit, rest, relax and see the bustling sights of the city. ‘Zenkov Cathedral’, is one of the most beautiful, magnificent, and architectural monuments of the city of Almaty with a height of 56 meters and is in the green Panfilov Park of Almaty. A. Zenkov had supervised the construction of this cathedral in the early 19th century and legend goes that it was built without a single nail. But unfortunately, it’s not true. Although the design is remarkably unique, it’s because of the advanced technological expertise of that time.

14:00 — Enjoy lunch at your favourite restaurant. (On Own)

16:00 — Proceed to your hotel for some relaxation.

18:00 — Visit to KokeTobe Hill. KokTobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty standing on a 1100 m hill at the south-east edge of the city. It is worth a visit to KokTobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach the KokTobe hill, one should take a cable car ride which starts near Hotel Novotel and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit growing gardens. Once you reach the KokTobe hill, you would see the famous 372 m high TV Tower which is visible from far and offers great views of the mountains and the city plus many attractions at the top including many restaurants serving cuisines from across the globe.

20:00 — Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant. (On Own)

22:00 — Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

Almaty - Baku

Breakfast at the hotel.

12:00 — Check-out formalities.

14:00 — Transport to the airport. WELCOME TO BAKU! Arrive at Heydar Aliyev International Airport. After immigration & collecting your bags, meet our representative at the airport. After a warm welcome, proceed to the hotel & Check-in.

Explore Baku – City of God!

Breakfast at your hotel.

10:00 — The Old City Tour. Baku Old City, also known as Icherisheher, is a historic core that reflects the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Azerbaijan's capital, Baku. Exploring the Old City is like taking a journey back in time, as it is a UNESCO World Heritage site that has preserved its medieval charm amidst the modern developments in the surrounding areas.

12:00 — Walking Tour of Nizami Street. The second destination of the Baku City tour is Nizami Street which is a large pedestrian and shopping street in downtown Baku, Azerbaijan, named after classical poet Nizami Ganjavi. The street’s history could be traced back to Baku’s town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city’s downtown from west to east. It begins from Abdulla Shaiq Street, in the mountainous part of the city and ends at a railroad bed on Sabit Orujov Street. The total length of the street is 3,538 m. Nizami Street is home to various outlets, from banks to fashion stores, and is one of the most expensive streets in the world.

14:00 — Lunch at a restaurant of your choice (Direct Payment)

16:00 — Highland Park + Funicular experience. This comes with the terrific seashore. The funicular here in Highland Park was constructed around the 1940s and this beautiful funicular has been here in Azerbaijan since then. The highlight of Highland Park is the extraordinary stairway. The beautiful stairway seems like a walk every tourist should take at least once to be able to experience every beautiful moment of this splendid architecture. The tourists usually spend a lot of time trying to seep in all that the beautiful sightings of the Highland Park have to offer. The scenic beauty is something one cannot miss out on!

18:00 — The cultural Centre of Heydar Aliyev. We will have a visit to the charming example of modern architecture - The Heydar Aliyev Centre - a 57,500 m2 building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The centre is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. (Photo stop)

20:00 — Hotel or Restaurant Drop-Off.

Absheron + Gobustan Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 — FIRE WORSHIPPERS’ TEMPLE. The most famous fire temple is the well-preserved temple Ateshgah ("the Fireplace") in Surakhany, the temple was built over a pocket of natural gas that fuelled a vent providing an 'eternal' fire.

12:30 — YANAR DAG “BURNING MOUNTAIN”. Trip to Yanar Dag, also known as ‘Burning Mountain’. True to its name, the mountain has been burning for as long as anyone can remember, and the fire isn’t showing signs of going out any time soon. Situated on the Absheron Peninsula, 25 kilometres northeast of the capital city of Baku, Yanar Dag is a 116-meter hill located on top of a pocket of natural gas that constantly erupts into flames. Visit Gobustan Museum.

14:00 — Lunch Time (Direct Payment)

16:00 — GOBUSTAN MUSEUM. Gobustan Museum was opened in 2012 after a thorough reconstruction. Today it is a modern interactive museum complex in the collection of over 100,000 archaeological materials. In 2013 the reserve museum became one of the winners of the contest "The Best European Museum of the Year", which is held by the European Museum Forum and is one of the most prestigious competitions in the world in this field. MUD VOLCANO”. There are 850 mud volcanoes in the world, and over 300 of them are in Azerbaijan. Most are located in Absheron, around Baku. There are 100 near the Gobustan reserve alone. Azerbaijan is also unique because it has all kinds of mud volcanoes, making it possible to study various aspects of mud eruptions. There are active, dormant, buried and subsea volcanoes in Azerbaijan, as well as those on islands and spewing oil.

20:00 — Hotel or Restaurant Drop-Off.

Baku - Tbilisi

Breakfast at the hotel.

12:00 — Check-out formalities. Proceed to Tbilisi by Car.

00:00 — Arrival at Batumi International Airport. After immigration & baggage collection formalities, Meet & greet by our representative at the airport. After a warm welcome, proceed to the hotel in your comfortable vehicle.

You will be escorted to your vehicle.

Welcome to your hotel & check-in to your room. & Overnight Stay At the Hotel.

Full Day Tbilisi City Tour

07:00–10:00 — Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 — After breakfast our driver guide will pick you up from the hotel;. Today you will have a city tour in the capital of Georgia - Tbilisi which is considered as one of the most ancient cities in the Caucasus. Tbilisi for a city tour where you can take a cable car/ropeway to Narikala Fortress to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Walk down to the district of Sulphur bath houses passing by the only mosque in Tbilisi. You will stroll through the Shardeni area - full of narrow streets with cozy cafés, wine tasting bars, souvenir shops, and breathe in the living past. You are able to visit Anchiskhati Basilica and the clock tower of the famous RezoGabriadze Theatre;.

14:00 — Lunch at an Indian/Local restaurant. (Direct Payment)

15:00 — Free time for shopping.

20:00 — Dinner at an Indian/Local restaurant. (Direct Payment)

OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE HOTEL IN TBILISI.

Ananuri-Gudauri-Kazbegi Tour

07:00–10:00 — Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 — Our driver will pick you up at your hotel. The route will take over the Georgian Military Highway up North towards the border with Russia;. Your first stop will be at Ananuri fortress which is a sixteenth century castle complex on the Aragvi River. The fortress stands beside the famous Georgian Military Highway, overlooking a large Jinvali lake. Its high, turreted stone walls protect two churches, a watch tower and a reservoir. The main church facade is beautifully carved with animal, floral and Celtic style patterns;.

12:00 — Next Stop is Gudauri – a young and rapidly developing winter sports resort located at Kazbegi region of Georgia, 120 km from Tbilisi, at the height of 2,196 m (about 7,200 feet) near the Cross Pass. Skiing season lasts from December to April. In summer Gudauri is calm. Green environment, cool weather and clean air make a positive impact on the general health condition of people.

14:00 — Lunch at an Indian/Local restaurant. (Direct Payment)

15:00 — After that drive to Gergeti Trinity Church - At an altitude of 7119 feet (2,170 meters), the twelfth or thirteenth century monument was erected on the southern slopes of Mkinvarcveri. Gergeti Trinity Church is an important temple, remarkable for its beautiful scenery. The Gergeti Trinity Church is set poignantly on a hill directly below the towering white massif of Mount Kazbek, which sits at 5,033 meters. Built six hundred years ago, its stones have weathered repeated blizzards, rain and invasion to stand as a proud symbol of Georgian resilience in the face of adversity. It is the photographer’s perfect shot.

20:00 — Dinner at an Indian/Local restaurant. (Direct Payment)

OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE HOTEL IN TBILISI.

Departure

07:00–10:00 — Breakfast at the hotel & Check-out from the hotel.

Free time for shopping.

It’s time to say good-bye to this beautiful City. Our driver will. transfer you to the airport to board your flight back home with sweet memories of an unforgettable trip!!