This document provides information about a 14-day guided tour package through Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan called "Fascinating Caucasus 2013". The tour departs on the 5th and 18th of each month from April to October 2013, with 14 tour days and 15 nights. It offers cultural sights, museums, parks, mountains, local food, wine, folk shows, hiking, and travel by train in the three Caucasus countries. Hotel accommodations, breakfasts, some dinners, entrance fees, guides, and transportation between destinations are included in the tour package price.

1. CONCORD TRAVEL LTD
Tbilisi, Georgia, Barnovi 82
Tel: (+995 32) 222 51 51
contact@concordtravel.ge
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Guaranteed departures 2013
Fascinating Caucasus 2013 EURO 1723
Period dates duration Countries Visited Group Size Tour includes
April – October 2013 Georgia Approx. 8 - 15 Cultural sights, museums, parks,
Day 1: 5th of each month Armenia Caucasus Mountains, local food,
Day 14: 18th of each month Azerbaijan wine and brandy, folk show,
14 tour days – 15 nights jeep drive, hiking, travel by train
Detailed Itinerary Tour Map Prices Hotels Visa Requirements Practical Information
Itinerary
Arrival day – Meeting at the airport * – transfer to Tbilisi hotel
Day 1: Tbilisi – Sadakhlo (10:30) - Haghpat – Sanahin – Yerevan
Day 2: Zvartnots - Etschmiadzin – Saghmosavank – Hovhanavank – Amberd – Yerevan
Day 3: Garni - Geghard - Yerevan
Day 4: Yerevan: City tour
Day 5: Yerevan - Khor Virap – Noravank - Caravansary - Sevan
Day 6: Sevan - Dilidschan – Haghartsin – Goshavank - Sadakhlo (18:00) – Tbilisi
Day 7: Tbilisi - Gudauri – Kazbegi **– Tbilisi
Day 8: Free time – Tbilisi – Baku (flight/Train) ***
Day 9: Baku Old City
Day 10: Baku - Gobustan - Absheron Peninsula
Day 11: Baku – Shamakhy – Lahij - Sheki
Day 12: Sheki – Lagodekhi border (Meeting time 16:00 Georgian time) Kvareli – Gremi – Telavi
Day 13: Telavi - Tsinandali - Signagi - Gareji – Tbilisi
Day 14: Tbilisi - Mtskheta tour
Departure day – transfer to Tbilisi airport **** – departure
* Airport transfer is included in the price of the package, doesn’t matter which country and at what time are you
arriving from. Driver will meet you with Concord Travel board.
**package includes trek to Gergeti Trinity and back. In case if you don’t what to trek our guide will assist you to rent a
jeeps on the spot with the driver who will take you to Trinity Church. Please note that our guide will accompany the
trekkers and the tourists who will rent a jeep transfer will have no guide. Price for one jeep for with 4-6 seats GEL 80
(about EURO 40)
***transfers to railway station/airport in Tbilisi and from railway station/airport in Baku are included in the price.
Train tickets or flights Tbilisi – Baku are not included in the package price. Train tickets can be booked online
through the link: http://www.railway.ge/?web=1&action=page&p_id=479&lang=eng
Prices depend on exchange rate and are approximately: compartment for 2 persons EURO 50 per person; compartment
for 4 persons EURO 30 per person; open sleeping car EURO 20 per person.
Flights can be booked through Concord Travel or online through www.azal.com and http://www.qatarairways.com
prices depend when you are booking and also on the flight date and are about EURO 150-200.
****airport transfer is included in the price of the package, doesn’t matter form which country and at what time are you
arriving.

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Prices per person in DBL/TWIN room
Number of Persons Total
1 Person SNGL ROOM € 5,023
2 Persons € 2,890
3 Persons € 2,451
4 Persons € 2,005
From 5 Persons € 1,723
Supplement SNGL room € 333
Supplement HB* € 215
Supplement FB** € 391
Supplement 4* p/p in DBL/TWIN € 183
Supplement 4* SNGL € 524
Supplement 5* p/p in DBL/TWIN € 497
Supplement 5* SNGL € 1,033
Package includes:
 Transportation (Car (1-2 pax) /Minivan (3-5 pax)/ Minibus (6-14 pax) /Bus (14+ pax)) (transport is
changing on the border of each country)
 15 nights Standard Hotel 3 star approx. (5 in Tbilisi, 1 in Telavi, 1 in Sheki, 2 in Baku, 4 in Yerevan, 1
in Sevan)
 14 Breakfasts
 1 dinner in Tbilisi at Georgian national restaurant with folk program on day 14
 All entrance fees as per program
 2 wine tastings in Kvareli (3 sorts of wine) and Tsinandali (5 sorts of wine)
 English/Russian speaking guide (guide is changing on the border of each country)
 Some local guides in some museums and wine cellars
 1lt. of water per person per day
Package excludes:
 Flights
 Train tickets
 Travel insurance
 Accommodation on day 8
 Breakfast on day 9
 Lunches
 Jeeps in Kazbegi
 Alcohol beverage during included meals
 Visa fees
* Two meals per days included in the price (breakfast and lunch/dinner)
** Three meals per day included in the price (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
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Sample Hotels
Georgia
Tbilisi – GTM Kapan 3*, Astoria Palace 3*, Betsy 4*, Primavera 4*, Sheraton Metekhi Palace 5*
Telavi – Alazany Valley 3*, Rcheuli Marani 3*, Shato Mere 4*
Armenia
Yerevan – Hrazdan 3*, Ararat 4*, National 5*
Sevan – Bohemian Resort, Harsnaqar Hotel
Azerbaijan
Baku – Araz 3*, Amber 4*, Egoist 4*, Golden Coast 5*, Ambassador 4*
Sheki – Karvansaray 3*, Sheki Saray 5*

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Comment
*While it is our intention to follow the itinerary printed, tours within Armenia, Georgia Azerbaijan may be
subject to change a bit. The infrastructure for tourism is still developing in this region.
**You’ll need some extra money to cover meals not included in the tour price, other sightseeing, souvenirs
and items of a personal nature such as laundry. Approximately Euro 30 per day per person.
***Local food is not expensive and you can choose local national restaurants and small cafes to eat,
approximate menu price for one person is from EURO 10.
Tour Map
Georgia
Azerbaijan

4. Armenia
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Detailed Itinerary
Arrival day – Meeting at the airport – transfer to Tbilisi hotel – Overnight in Tbilisi hotel
Day 1: Tbilisi – Sadakhlo (10:30) - Haghpat – Sanahin – Yerevan
Have breakfast from 07:00 to 09:00. At 09:00 depart from the hotel and drive to Armenia border. You will
pass border procedures, get your Armenia visas and change transport and guide. Please note that you will
have to walk about 200 meters between Armenian and Georgian borders and carry your luggage
independently.1 Meeting with Armenian guide and driver and continue your tour to Haghpat monastery
(11-13cc.). The construction of this monastery is associated with the glory of the Bagratuni Royal Family.
Trip to the medieval Sanahin Monastery (10-13 cent.) Both monasteries belong to the UNESCO World
Heritage site, which is comprised of several churches and chapel. Return to the Yerevan. Overnight in
Yerevan.
Day 2: Zvartnots - Etschmiadzin – Saghmosavank – Hovhanavank – Amberd – Yerevan
Take a trip to architectural masterpiece of the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral (translated as “Place of
Angels”), where once a glorious cathedral stood, built in the 7th century. Visit the Echmiadzin Cathedral,
the most ancient Christian temple in Armenia and the Holy See of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Checkout
the underground site of the pagan temple upon which the present cathedral stands. Next stop is in the
medieval church St. Hripsime (7th century), which has an unique architechture style. Visit to
Saghmosavank and Hovhanavank medieval monastery, situated in the breathtaking site, at the deep
canyon of Ashtarak. Tour to Fortress of Amberd, (9th century), 6 km from the village of Byurakan, stands
halfway up Mt. Aragats, at the height of 2300m. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 3: Garni - Geghard - Yerevan
Visit to Garni - The pagan temple is one an outstanding monument of the Hellenistic culture in Armenia. The
temple was built in the second half of the 1st century BC. In1679 it was destroyed by the earthquake. In
1975 the temple was restored. Geghard – The names came from the legendary lance, supposedly the one
used to pierce the body of Christ, which was long kept here. The time of foundation of the monastery is not
established. The present architectural complex was constructed in the middle of 13 th century. The main
church - Katoghike is one of the oldest buildings in the complex. Return to Yerevan. Visit the open air
market Vernissage. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 4: Yerevan: City tour
Tour the capital city of the Republic of Armenia will include visits to: Matenadaran – The Research Institute
of Armenia which houses beautiful centuries old illuminated manuscripts created by scribes. Then visit to

5. the Genocide Museum with a memorial “Tsitsernakaberd” to the victims of armenian genocide. The next
stop Is in the cognac factory ARARAT with a degustation of 3 sorts of armenian best cognac. Walking tour
in Yerevan and visit of souvenir shops. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 5: Yerevan - Khor Virap – Noravank - Caravansary - Sevan
Visit Khor Virap - the site where St. Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned by the Armenian king for
preaching Christianity. You can climb down into the dark pit. Enjoy most spectacular view of the glorious Mt.
Ararat. Visit the monastery of Noravank (12th century). Noravank set in a canyon rich with rare flora. Then
we can continue our tour to Areni wine factory. We will have an opportunity to taste Armenia’s finest wine
in a village nearby. We continue our trip by Selim Pass in medieval Armenia. Visit the Caravansery which
goes back to the 14th century. Overnight in Sewan.
Day 6: Sewan - Dilidschan – Haghartsin – Goshavank - Sadakhlo (18:00) – Tbilisi
Visit Dilidschan. Then we continue our trip to the medieval Haghartsin Monastery. The Haghartsin
refectory is very unique. There are number of very interesting khachkars (cross stones) in the Monastery.
Visit the Monastery Goshavank. Goshavank is a 12-13th century Armenian monastery located in the village of
Gosh in the Tavush Province or Armenia. Today the monastery is not a functioning religious complex,
although it remains a popular tourist destination and has recently undergone some light restoration. The
impressive monastery which has remained in relatively good condition also houses one of the world’s finest
examples or a Khachkar. Transfer to Sadakhlo border. Change guide and driver and drive to Tbilisi hotel.
Overnight in Tbilisi hotel.
Day 7: Tbilisi – Gudauri – Kazbegi – Tbilisi
07:30 drive to Kazbegi. A stunning drive from Gudauri along the Tergi River will bring us to Kazbegi – the
main town in the region. On the way we pass Ananuri Castle and Jinvali water reservoir of amazing
beauty. En route stop and see different local hand made things (thick felt, embroidery, iconographic
painting). From Kazbegi a leisurely 1.5 hour walk up through beautiful valleys and woodlands leads us to
Gergeti Trinity Church located at 2170m. Weather permitting you may catch a glimpse of one of the highest
glaciers in the Caucasus – Mt Kazbegi (5047m). We walk back to the town and before returning to Tbilisi
drive to Dariali Gorge. Drive back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi hotel.
Day 8: Free time – Baku – Tbilisi (flight/Train) – Overnight in Train
You will have check out at 12:00 today. You can leave your luggage at the hotel reception. Your driver will
pick you up from the hotel 2 hour before departure and he will bring the passports for those who are
applying for Azerbaijan visa in Tbilisi. After your arrival to Baku driver will transfer you to Baku hotel.
Those who will take flight will need to book extra night in Baku*; those who will take train will overnight in
train. It arrives to Baku at 10:05 next morning.
*Price for DBL room 80 EUR and SNGLroom 65 EUR
Day 9: Baku Old City
Today you start your tour at 12:00. Arrive and check-in to the hotel. Excursion “OLD CITY” *Icherisheher* -
the inner city*. Icherisheher means the inner city. It was called the inner after the oil boom of the middle of
the XIX century when the city stopped to hold in defense walls and left its limit. Several tens of the
historical- architectural monuments at the same time the Shirvanshakhs Palace, the symbol of Baku city
The Maiden Tower, the place of merchants rest Karvansaray are concentrated in the Icherisheher, with the
square of 22 hectares. Icherisheher is the live organism which has its own infrastructure and inhabited files.
The place where 1300 families are living. In a word it is an ancient city in the modern city. Evening walk
along the central streets of the city and updated fountain square, shopping. Overnight in Baku hotel.
Day 10: Baku - Gobustan - Absheron Peninsula
Excursion to art- historical reserve Gobustan, where the petroglyphic drawings, barrows and housing
objects have been remained which are dated from X – VIII centuries B.C. up to average centuries. The
certificates of the Stone Age citizens and other periods, petroglyphic drawings, the human parking and the
gravestone monuments are concentrated in Gobustan. Not far from there is *gavanchalan dash* is original
tambourine-stone, like a huge flat wise plate. Rhythmical accurate motives could be taken from it by the
percussion. It is considered that ritual dancing’s and ceremonies were accompanied by these sounds. The
visiting of Gobustan will transfer you to another world, the world of the past mankind and will let you to feel
the atmosphere of the thousand-year history of this place. Visiting the temple of the fire worshippers

6. Atashgah and burning mountain *Yanar dag* Atashgah means the House of Fire, place of fire. The territory
of this temple is known for unique nature phenomenon as the burning exits of the natural gas. The temple of
fire is of the main places where the ancient supporters of Zoroaster religion worshipped there to the fire. In
The museum complex Atashgah you will be told about the life way Zaraustra worshippers and also about the
traditions and the customs which they adhered. Excursion to Yanar Dag. You can see here nature
phenomenon, incessant burning nature gas on the rock which named to the Yanar Dag reserve the burning
rock. As the historians say, maybe this place gave the name *the fire country* to Azerbaijan. Overnight in
Baku hotel.
Day 11: Baku – Shamakhy – Lahij - Sheki (350km/5.5hours)
After breakfast drive to Shamakhy district. Visit the town of Shamakhy, Diri Baba Tomb and Yeddi Gumbez.
Than drive to Lahij village in Ismayilly district. Many of the 2,000 people living in Lahij are involved in
ancient crafts such as engraved copper work and carpet weaving. In the mid-19th century, there were more
than 200 workshops in Lahij. Traders discovered Lahij crafts many centuries ago, and sold them for high
prices at bazaars in Baghdad [now Iraq], Shiraz [now Iran] and other Middle Eastern cities. Stop by a copper
workshop for an impromptu lesson in ancient craftsmanship you'll get to see coppersmiths use small
mallets to decorate plates, trays, jugs, goblets and pitchers, just as their ancestors have done for centuries.
Overnight in Sheki hotel.
Day 12: Sheki – Lagodekhi border (Meeting time 16:00 Georgian time) Kvareli – Gremi – Telavi
Sheki is one of the most famous and ancient places of Azerbaijan. Situated 700 m (2297 ft.) above sea level
like an amphitheater surrounded by the mountains and forests of oak trees, this ancient city was long famed
as a silk center and an important stop on the Great Silk Route. We’ll start our Sheki tour from visiting the
18th century Khan's summer palace with magnificent frescos and exquisite stained glass work. Sheki
History museum is famous with artifacts from several periods. Then continue to drive to Ilisu village which
is a municipality in the Qakh district of Azerbaijan and has a wonderful panoramic view. After drive to
Azerbaijan Georgia border in Lagodekhi. Border formalities, transport and guide change. 2 Drive to Kvareli.
We will visit wine cellar called “Gvirabi”- tunnel. This unique wine cave represents the tunnel that is cut off
in eth stone massif of Caucasian mountain range, where yearlong natural temperature is 10-12ºC. The
length of this construction is 7, 7 Km. The next spot is Gremi Monastery the 16th century architectural
monument – the royal citadel and the Church of the Archangels – in Kakheti. Afterwards we drive to Telavi.
Overnight in Telavi hotel.
Day 13: Telavi – Tsinandali – Signagi – Gareji – Tbilisi
Visit house museum of Prince Aleksandre Chavchavadze, with beautiful garden and wine cellar, where we
will taste 5 sorts of wine. Alexander Chavchavadze inherited this village, lying in the Alazany River valley,
from his father, Prince Garsevan. He refurbished the estate, constructed a new Italianate palace and built a
decorative garden in 1835. It was the place where Chavchavadze frequently entertained foreign guests with
music, wit, and – most especially – the fine vintages made at his estate winery (marani). Familiar with
European ways, Chavchavadze built Georgia’s oldest and largest winery where he combined European and
centuries-long Georgian winemaking traditions. The highly regarded dry white Tsinandali is still produced
there. Afterwards drive to Signagi. On the way visit Bodbe monastery of St. Nino. According to Georgian
tradition, St. Nino, having witnessed the conversion of Georgians to the Christian faith. Have Signagi city tour
and lunch time and drive to David Gareji.3 David Gareji is one of the most important landmarks of Georgia.
This site is characterized by a unique combination of historic architecture, prehistoric archaeological sites,
rich paleontological fields and important bio-geographical features widely spread within the arid and
semiarid landscape of the river Iori plateau. The dozens of cave monasteries decorated with unique frescoes
are the best examples of harmonious interaction of man-made structures with the dramatic landscape. They
bear the traditional principles of sustainable living and are considered as the masterpieces of Georgian
Medieval art. In the evening drive back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi hotel.
Day 14: Tbilisi – Mtskheta tour
Drive to Mtskheta (UNESCO Heritage Site), an ancient capital of the Georgian Kingdom from the 3rd
century BC to the 5th century AD. Jvari Monastery (6th c.); Svetitskhoveli Cathedral built in the 11th
century. Drive back to Tbilisi. We will visit the Old Tbilisi Sulfur Baths, Georgian Orthodox and Armenian
Gregorian churches, and a Jewish synagogue and a Turkish mosque side by side, reflecting Tbilisi's
acceptance and tolerance of different religions. We can also see a recent monument, the Tbilisi Sameba
Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the Caucasus. Tour includes following sights: Metekhi Church is erected
on the cliff, overlooking the Mtkvari River. The colorful Darejani Palace is also situated on the cliff, like the

7. nest of a swallow. The Sulfur Baths are located in Old Tbilisi, on the other side of the river, opposite
Darejani Palace. The Orthodox Narikala St. Nikolas Church is in the same district. The church is furnished
with frescoed portraits of martyrs and scenes from the Bible. It is wrapped in a defensive Narikala fortress,
established in the fourth century. At Leselidze Street, we come across the 13th century Armenian St. George
Church and a Jewish synagogue with an elegant facade. On the opposite side of the street is Sioni Church,
leading to the bank of the Mtkvari. Here you discover Shardeni Street with its fashionable cozy cafes and
art galleries. Walking we will come across the Anchiskhati church, the oldest church in Tbilisi keeping the
miraculous icon of Jesus Christ. Finally the tour takes you to Rustaveli Avenue, where attractions such as
the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Parliament, Rustaveli Theatre, different art galleries and cafes
will draw your attention and provide a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Visit national museum to see wonderful
Golden treasury and drive to Open Air Ethnographic Museum, place, where are built all kinds of Georgian
national old country-houses and castles. 20:00 folk dinner at National restaurant in Tbilisi. Overnight in
Tbilisi hotel.
Departure day – transfer to Tbilisi airport – departure
1 if anybody can’t carry the luggage please ask Concord Travel guide to find a local taxi on the spot who will carry your
luggage to Armenian border.
2 if anybody can’t carry the luggage please ask Azerbaijan guide to find a local taxi on the spot who will carry your
luggage to Georgian border.
3 it is desert place, so please avoid wearing sandals and shorts this day. Trousers and sport shoes are ideal.
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Visa Requirements
Armenia:
Visas can be obtained on arrival at Yerevan airport for AMD3000 (approx. EURO 8) for UK, USA, CAN, AUS,
NZ citizens. You may also obtain a visa via the internet – see www.armeniaforeignministry.am
Please note: If you have a diplomatic passport or an official passport of any nature then you will need to
apply for your visa before travel.
Georgia:
Please check here http://concordtravel.ge/portal/alias__concordtravel/lang__en/tabid__3868/default.aspx
Azerbaijan:
All nationalities require a visa before entering Azerbaijan. For your Azerbaijan visa application you will
require an invitation letter from our agent. This letter will be provided by Concord Travel and sent to
you to send with your application. The letter from our agent will be provided from 6 weeks before
departure and if required early then please contact us direct to request.
You will need to send a scanned copy of your passport to Concord Travel before you apply for your visa so
that we can apply for your authorization letter.
Special Note: Visa requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed before departure.
Please also note that for some country citizens Concord Travel can provide Azerbaijan visa in Tbilisi through
Azerbaijan Embassy. It will be done during your tour in Georgia in 2-3 working days, without your
participation, so that it will not disturb your trip. Price for this service varies for different nationalities.
Please advise about it while booking the trip with us.
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Practical Information
Foreign Exchange
Up-to-date information on exchange rates can be obtained here: http://currency.boom.ge/?lng=en
Local Currency:
Armenia: Dram.
Azerbaijan: Manat.
Georgia: Lari.
Recommended Currency for Exchange: USD or EURO.
Where to Exchange: Most major towns - your guide will advise you on arrival.

8. ATM Availability: Only in major towns.
Credit Card Acceptance: Only in major towns.
Travellers Cheques: Travellers cheques are difficult to change.
Climate
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg. Temperature 6 5 8 15 18 21 24 24 20 17 12 8
Avg. Max Temperature 10 8 12 19 22 26 28 29 25 21 16 12
Avg. Min Temperature 3 2 4 10 13 16 20 20 16 13 8 6
Avg. Rain Days 4 5 3 3 4 3 5 4 3 4 2 5
Avg. Snow Days 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vaccinations & Protection
Nothing compulsory
Electric Supply & Plugs
For comprehensive information regarding voltages and plug types in use in the countries visited see the link
http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our customers. You should ensure that your policy covers you for
medical expenses and repatriation.
Packing for your Trip
Unfortunately it does occasionally happen that luggage does not always reach its destination on the same
flight as its owner, or possibly it may be damaged in transit. If you are unlucky enough for this to occur, it is
important that you file a PIR (Property Irregularity Report) with the airline before leaving the airport. This
is essential when you come to make a claim either against the airline or from your travel insurance company
Luggage
Remember you are expected to carry your own luggage so don't overload yourself.
One main piece of baggage and daypack. Total allowance: 20kgs.
Clothing
Pack essentially for ‘Hot Conditions’. Weather is changeable in the north and mountains; it can be cool
especially at night, bring a warmer jacket. Raingear is essential at all times. In remote parts of Caucasus you
should avoid shorts and vest tops; long trousers or skirts are ideal. A headscarf is essential for visiting
churches and mosques.
Footwear
Comfortable shoes for visiting sites and hilly towns; sandals; lightweight walking/trail boots for optional
day walks.
Equipment
Swimsuit, Sunhat, Sun Cream and Sunglasses.
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