Highlights of Azerbaijan & Georgia

This itinerary is not extreme, but it works best for travelers who are comfortable walking through old towns, markets, villages and mountain paths. The Gergeti Trinity Church hike is the main active day. It is not technical, but the steady uphill section feels better if you are reasonably fit and have supportive walking shoes.
Some days include several hours on the road, especially when crossing from Azerbaijan into Georgia and when moving through mountain areas. Roads can be affected by rain, fog, snow or flooding, particularly in remote places, so the route may need to adjust if local conditions make that the smarter choice.
At the Azerbaijan-Georgia border, current regulations require travelers to walk with their own luggage through a buffer zone of about 700 meters after clearing customs. It is usually manageable and luggage with wheels can be used, but you should be comfortable handling your own bags for that stretch.
You will travel with a leader who knows the wider Caucasus region well, and local guides in Azerbaijan and Georgia are included along the way so you hear more than one local perspective.

Visa details are provided through Sherpa, a third-party service. The “Add connection” feature only shows transit visa requirements, not full entry visas. Additional service fees apply if you purchase a visa via Sherpa.

Accommodation is simple and practical, with 6 nights in hotels and 3 nights in guesthouses. The exact accommodation style listed for each day is a guide and can change if the preferred property is unavailable. If that happens, a similar standard of accommodation will be arranged.
Hotels and guesthouses are asked to prepare rooms before the group arrives, especially when arrival is earlier than normal check-in time. This cannot always be guaranteed. When rooms are not ready, luggage can usually be stored while the group explores, and on some trips shared day rooms may be available until check-in.

Sapphire Inn Hotel, 5 Hassan Abdullayev Street, Baku, Azerbaijan.
Phone: +994 12 505 11 05.
Sapphire Inn is located in a convenient shopping area near Icherishekher subway station, with Baku landmarks such as Ismailiyya Palace, Taza Pir Mosque and Fountain Square within easy reach. The hotel has a classic architectural style and breakfast is included.
If you have booked an arrival transfer with EurotourClub, a transfer representative will meet you in the arrivals hall at Baku International Airport (GYD). If your flight is canceled or changed, if immigration, baggage claim or customs take unusually long, or if you cannot find the driver, call +994 7031 50022.