FROM BAKU TO TBILISI: CAUCASUS DREAM - AZERBAIJAN & GEORGIA TOUR 13-18 APRIL 2027
Tour Detail
🌍✨ FROM BAKU TO TBILISI, A CAUCASIAN DREAM ✨🌍
AZERBAIJAN & GEORGIA TOUR
🏛️ HISTORY • CULTURE • NATURE • GASTRONOMY
BAKU • SHAMAKHI • SHEKI • SIGHNAGHI • TBILISI • KAZBEGI • MTSKHETA
✈️ WITH TURKISH AIRLINES
🏨 ACCOMMODATION IN 4★ HOTELS
🌍 5 NIGHTS – 6 DAYS
👨🏫 TURKISH-SPEAKING GUIDE SERVICE
🛡️ TRAVEL INSURANCE INCLUDED
📅 13 – 18 APRIL 2027
💰 €1,160 PER PERSON
✈️ FLIGHT INFORMATION
🛫 DEPARTURE – 13 APRIL 2027
Turkish Airlines – TK332
📍 Istanbul → Baku
🕖 Departure: 06.45
🕥 Arrival: 10.30
Transfer from Çorlu to Istanbul Airport Included!
🗓️ DAY 1 | ISTANBUL – BAKU
WE EXPLORE BAKU, THE PEARL OF THE CASPIAN!
✈️ After the ticket, baggage and passport procedures at the International Terminal of Istanbul Airport, we depart for Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on Turkish Airlines flight TK332.
🛬 Upon arrival in Baku, we meet our local guide and begin our panoramic city tour by private vehicle.
📍 PLACES TO VISIT
🌄 Highland Park🔥 Flame Towers
+ Martyrs' Lane + Turkish Martyrs' Memorial
🌊 Baku Boulevard – Caspian Sea Coast🛍️ Nizami Street (Torgovy)
🏰 Icherisheher – UNESCO World Heritage Site👑 Palace of the Shirvanshahs
🗼 Maiden Tower🕌 Historic Mosques, Caravanserais and Baths
🌄 Our first stop is Highland Park, where we can enjoy the unique panoramic view of Baku. From here we watch the Caspian Sea, the Gulf of Baku and the magnificent Flame Towers, which have become the symbol of the city.
🇹🇷 We then visit the Martyrs' Lane, dedicated to those who lost their lives in Azerbaijan's struggle for independence, and the Turkish Martyrs' Memorial, one of the symbols of the brotherhood between Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
🌊 We continue our tour along Baku Boulevard, which stretches along the Caspian Sea. Accompanied by modern architecture, wide promenades and sea views, we get to know the contemporary face of the city.
🛍️ Afterwards we stroll along Nizami Street, one of the busiest spots in Baku. Famous for its historic buildings, elegant shops and cafés, this street is a wonderful stop to feel the lively atmosphere of the city.
🏰 We reach Icherisheher, one of the most impressive parts of the day. In this historic area, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we travel back in time among narrow stone streets, traditional Azerbaijani architecture and centuries-old buildings.
👑 The Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the Maiden Tower, historic caravanserais, mosques and traditional baths are among the important structures we will see from the outside.
🍽️ We have lunch during the tour.
🏨 After the tour we transfer to our hotel and settle into our rooms.
🛏️ ACCOMMODATION: BAKU
🗓️ DAY 2 | BAKU – ATESHGAH – YANAR DAG – BALAHANI
🔥 THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF THE LAND OF FIRE!
☕ After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our tour to discover Baku's modern architecture, historical heritage and natural beauty.
📍 PLACES TO VISIT
🏛️ Heydar Aliyev Center📸 I LOVE BAKU Photo Spot
🔥 Atashgah Fire Temple – Entrance Included🌋 Yanar Dag – Entrance Included
🎨 Balahani Village🏘️ Colorful Streets and Murals
🏛️ Shah Safi Caravanserai🛁 Gum Hammam💧 Traditional Water System of Ovdan
🏛️ Our first stop is the Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by the world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid. We take a photo break in front of this unique building, which stands out with its flowing architecture.
📸 Then we take souvenir photos in front of the famous I LOVE BAKU sign.
🔥 We continue our tour to the Atashgah Fire Temple, one of the most important historical structures of the Absheron Peninsula. We visit this impressive building, which bears the traces of communities that attributed sacred meaning to fire throughout history.
🌋 Our next stop is Yanar Dag, one of the most striking examples of Azerbaijan being known as the Land of Fire. We see up close the continuous flames created by natural gas emerging from the ground.
🎨 We then head to Balahani Village, which has come back to life in recent years with its colorful streets.
🏘️ In this historic settlement, once known for oil production, we explore restored houses, murals and traditional architecture.
🏛️ During the village tour we see important sites such as the Shah Safi Caravanserai, Gum Hammam and historic water structures from the outside.
🍽️ We have lunch during the tour.
🏨 At the end of the day we return to our hotel in Baku.
🛏️ ACCOMMODATION: BAKU
🗓️ DAY 3 | BAKU – SHAMAKHI – SHEKI
A JOURNEY OF HISTORY AND FLAVOR AT THE FOOT OF THE CAUCASUS MOUNTAINS!
☕ After breakfast we leave Baku and set off towards Shamakhi and Sheki, accompanied by Azerbaijan's natural beauty.
🌿 Mountain views, lush valleys and traditional settlements accompany us along the way.
📍 PLACES TO VISIT
Caucasian Islamic Army Martyrs' Monument – Panoramic
🕌 Shamakhi Friday Mosque🏔️ Greater Caucasus Mountains
🏰 Historic City of Sheki – UNESCO World Heritage Site👑 Sheki Khan Palace
🏯 Sheki Fortress🐪 Historic Upper Caravanserai
🎨 Traditional Handicraft Workshop🍲 Famous Sheki Piti Tasting Experience
🇹🇷 On our way to Shamakhi we see from a panoramic viewpoint the monument commemorating the soldiers of the Caucasian Islamic Army who fought for the liberation of Baku in 1918.
🕌 We then reach Shamakhi, one of Azerbaijan's oldest cities. An important center on the historic Silk Road, we visit the Friday Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in the Caucasus.
🏔️ Continuing our journey, we head to Sheki, located at the foot of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and famous for its historical and cultural richness.
👑 In the historic Sheki region, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we visit the Sheki Khan Palace, dating back to the 18th century.
🌈 The shebeke art, traditional latticework decorated with colorful glass pieces and assembled without nails, is one of the most impressive features of the palace.
🏯 We then explore the Sheki Fortress, the historic Upper Caravanserai and traditional handicraft workshops.
🎨 By seeing up close the handmade products of local masters, we get to know Azerbaijan's rich craft culture.
🍲 One of the most special experiences of the day is the famous Sheki dish Piti!
🥘 We experience the distinctive presentation and way of eating this traditional dish, slow-cooked in clay pots with lamb and chickpeas.
🍽️ We have lunch and dinner during the tour.
🏨 After the tour we transfer to our hotel in Sheki.
🛏️ ACCOMMODATION: SHEKI
🗓️ DAY 4 | SHEKI – SIGHNAGHI – TBILISI
🇬🇪 A JOURNEY TO GEORGIA'S CITY OF LOVE!
☕ After breakfast we leave Sheki and head towards Georgia.
🛂 We complete our passport and customs procedures at the Lagodekhi Border Crossing and enter Georgia.
🌿 Accompanied by the lush nature of the Caucasus, we continue our journey towards Georgia's famous Kakheti region.
📍 PLACES TO VISIT
💕 Sighnaghi – City of Love🏘️ Historic Cobblestone Streets
🏰 Sighnaghi City Walls🌄 Alazani Valley Panorama
🍇 Kakheti Vineyards🍷 KTW Winery and Wine Tasting🌆 Tbilisi
💕 Our first stop is Sighnaghi, known as the City of Love for its romantic atmosphere.
🏘️ We enjoy a pleasant walk in this charming Georgian town, with its cobblestone streets, colorful balconied houses and historic architecture.
🏰 We explore the historic city walls surrounding the town and enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the Alazani Valley from high points.
🍇 We then visit the KTW Winery to learn about Georgia's thousands-year-old wine culture.
🍷 We get information about traditional Georgian wines and enjoy a local wine tasting.
🍽️ We have lunch during the tour.
🚌 After the tour we head to the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi.
🏨 After settling into our hotel, the evening is free time.
🌃 Guests who wish may stroll through the historic streets of Tbilisi, spend time in traditional Georgian restaurants or enjoy the city's night views.
🛏️ ACCOMMODATION: TBILISI
🗓️ DAY 5 | TBILISI – ANANURI – KAZBEGI – GERGETI
🏔️ AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY AT THE SUMMIT OF THE CAUCASUS!
☕ After breakfast at our hotel, we head towards the Greater Caucasus Mountains via the Georgian Military Highway, one of Georgia's most impressive natural routes.
🌲 Mountain passes, lush valleys and striking natural scenery accompany us along the way.
📍 PLACES TO VISIT
🌊 Zhinvali Reservoir🏰 Ananuri Fortress
🏔️ Greater Caucasus Mountains🌿 Stepantsminda – Kazbegi
🥟 Traditional Khinkali Making Workshop🚙 Mountain Journey by 4x4 Vehicles
⛪ Gergeti Trinity Church🏔️ Mount Kazbek Panorama
🌊 Our first stop is the Zhinvali Reservoir, famous for its turquoise waters and mountain views.
🏰 Right above the lake we visit the historic Ananuri Fortress. With its stone towers, churches and impressive location, this historic complex is one of Georgia's most beautiful photo spots.
🏔️ We then continue towards the Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) region at the foot of the Greater Caucasus Mountains.
🥟 Here we experience traditional Georgian cuisine at a local family-run business.
👩🍳 We join an enjoyable making workshop where we learn how to prepare Khinkali, Georgia's famous dumplings.
🍽️ We have lunch with traditional Georgian dishes.
🚙 After lunch we head up towards the Gergeti Trinity Church, one of the most famous sites in the region, in 4x4 vehicles.
⛪ Standing on a high hill among the mountains, this historic church offers one of Georgia's most iconic views.
🏔️ The majestic Mount Kazbek rising in the background, with its cloud-covered peak and lush valleys, creates a fascinating atmosphere.
📸 We have free time to take photos and enjoy nature in front of this unique scenery.
🚌 After our tour we return to Tbilisi.
🛏️ ACCOMMODATION: TBILISI
🗓️ DAY 6 | TBILISI – MTSKHETA – ISTANBUL
🏛️ FINAL DISCOVERIES IN GEORGIA'S HISTORIC CAPITAL!
☕ After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we begin our Tbilisi city tour.
🌆 We explore Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, with its historic churches, colorful balconied houses, stone streets and modern architecture.
📍 PLACES TO VISIT
⛪ Metekhi Church🚡 Tbilisi Cable Car🏰 Narikala Fortress
🗽 Kartlis Deda – Mother of Georgia Statue🏘️ Old Tbilisi
♨️ Historic Sulfur Baths🕌 Tbilisi Friday Mosque
💦 Leghvtakhevi Waterfall🌉 Bridge of Peace
🏛️ Mtskheta – UNESCO World Heritage Site⛪ Jvari Monastery
⛪ Svetitskhoveli Cathedral🌊 Confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers
⛪ Our first stop is the historic Metekhi Church, overlooking the Mtkvari River. Here we take a photo break and enjoy the impressive view of Tbilisi.
🚡 We then take the cable car up to the hill where the Narikala Fortress, one of the city's most important symbols, stands.
🗽 Here we see the Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) statue, one of Georgia's symbols, and enjoy the panoramic view of Old Tbilisi.
🏘️ Afterwards we continue our walk through the historic streets of Tbilisi.
♨️ We explore the Abanotubani Sulfur Baths area, one of the most characteristic districts of the city. With their domed brick buildings, these baths are an important part of Tbilisi's historic identity.
🕌 We then see the historic Tbilisi Friday Mosque and discover the Leghvtakhevi Waterfall, hidden among the district's narrow streets.
🌉 We continue our tour with the Bridge of Peace, one of the symbols of modern Tbilisi. We take a photo break on this bridge, known for its glass and steel architecture.
🏛️ After the city tour we head to Mtskheta, Georgia's former capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
⛪ Here we visit Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, two of Georgia's most important religious structures.
🌊 From the high point where Jvari Monastery stands, we watch the magnificent view where the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers meet.
📸 Taking our final photos against this impressive view, we complete the sightseeing part of our Caucasus tour.
🚌 We transfer to Tbilisi Airport at the time specified by our guide.
✈️ After the ticket, baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK385.
Our tour ends with our arrival at Istanbul Airport in the evening.
✨ SEE YOU ON OUR NEXT DISCOVERY WITH ÇORLU TRAVEL!
✈️ FLIGHT INFORMATION
🛬 RETURN – 18 APRIL 2027
Turkish Airlines – TK385
📍 Tbilisi → Istanbul
🕘 Departure: 21.10
🕙 Arrival: 22.45
Transfer from Istanbul Airport to Çorlu Included!
What's Included
✈️ Turkish Airlines economy class round-trip airfare from Istanbul to Baku and return from Tbilisi to Istanbul, including airport taxes
🏨 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in Baku
🏨 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation in Sheki
🏨 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in Tbilisi
🚌 Airport – Hotel – Airport transfers
🌍 All tours and excursions specified in the tour program
🚐 All transfers carried out within the program
🍽️ 5 lunches
🍴 1 dinner
🏛️ Museum and archaeological site entrance fees included in the program
👨🏫 Professional Turkish-speaking local guide service provided by region
🛡️ Travel health insurance
Not Included
🛂 Exit tax for leaving the country, visa fees and other fees for personal or official procedures
💳 All personal expenses and hotel extras
📌 All services not explicitly stated in the tour program and included services
🌍 Optional extra tours, excursions and activities
🏛️ Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites not explicitly stated in the program as places to visit
🍹 Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks consumed with included meals
✈️ Domestic connecting flights and domestic transportation costs
💵 Tips, driver and guide tips
General Information
VISA
Special Passport (Maroon) – No visa required
Private Passport (Green) – No visa required
Service and Diplomatic Passport – No visa required
Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the end date of your trip and must not be older than 10 years.
For destinations requiring a visa, the visa application must be submitted with the documents listed in the "Required Documents for Visa" list that your agency will send you.
Due to the possibility of problems with customs police at the border gate of the country you are visiting due to torn, worn, wet and/or similarly damaged passports, the said passports must be renewed, and if the country applies visas to Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility lies with the traveler. Since our guests under 18 years of age may be asked by the police officer on duty at the country entry and exit points to show a document proving joint consent of both parents when traveling alone or with only one parent, we recommend that guests under 18 and their parents show sensitivity in this matter.
HEALTH
We do not expect any health-threatening issues with meals taken at good restaurants and hotels in the region. However, we recommend being careful with food and drink when you are not with the group, drinking only sealed bottled water, avoiding ice, milk and dairy products, eating meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and eating fruits with peelable skins such as bananas and pineapples. Current vaccination/PCR rules must be followed upon entry into the country and return home.
FLIGHT DURATIONS
Istanbul Baku 2 hrs 30 min
Tbilisi Istanbul 2 hrs
OPTIONAL TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Optional tours and activities are organized by the local agency we work with, subject to a minimum participation of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not reached, the tours cannot be conducted or the prices, content, and vehicles used for optional tours/activities may change according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of optional tours/activities may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums, archaeological sites or venues at the destinations are open or closed and on weather conditions.
ACCOMMODATION
During periods such as fairs, congresses and official events, hotels outside the city center may be used.
Extra beds provided in triple rooms may be fold-out or pull-out or small-sized beds. It is assumed that this is accepted when making a reservation. Child discounts apply to one (1) child in the specified age range staying in the same room with two adults. Breakfasts are served in continental or local style in accordance with hotel culture in Azerbaijan and may be served in a separate hall for group guests.
CURRENCY
The currency of Azerbaijan is the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN).
However, USD or EUR are accepted in many places. It is recommended to carry USD or EUR with you. Currency exchange can be done at hotels or currency exchange offices in the city center.
TIME ZONE
Azerbaijan is 1 hour ahead of Turkey.
(When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 13:00 in Baku.)
PHONE USAGE
If your mobile phone line is enabled for international calls (roaming), it can be used.
CLOTHING AND REQUIRED ITEMS
For the summer season: Light clothing, t-shirts, cotton trousers, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable walking shoes and a thin jacket/sweater for evening coolness are recommended.
For the winter season: A coat to protect against the cold, a sweater, a scarf, gloves and warm shoes are recommended.
FOOD CULTURE
Azerbaijani cuisine is quite close to Turkish cuisine. Meat-based dishes, varieties of kebab, dolma and pilaf are very common. Among local flavors, unique dishes such as "plov", "dushbara", "kutab" and "shah plov" stand out. Drinks such as shalgam and kefir are also consumed locally.
ELECTRICITY
Electrical outlets are the same as in Turkey.
SHOPPING
In Baku, along with modern shopping centers, traditional handicrafts, carpets and souvenirs can be found on Nizami Street and in the Old City. Bargaining at local markets is common.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Having a valid passport and visa does not guarantee entry into the country. The final decision at border crossings rests with the authorities of the Azerbaijani passport police. In such cases, Bin Rota cannot be held responsible.
BinRota is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. Time changes and delays may occur on scheduled flights. Passengers are considered to have purchased the tour knowing this possibility. Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are external sightseeing tours conducted by vehicle with a guide, usually lasting 2-3 hours. Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites are not included. Bin Rota is not responsible if tours cannot be conducted at destinations due to bans by local authorities, road closures or weather conditions. Some tours may be conducted on foot or by public transport due to transportation restrictions.