Azerbaijan Georgia Tour from Izmir by Plane 6 Nights

GEORGIA MANDATORY TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

DEPARTURE

Our tour begins by meeting our guests who will arrive at the airport on their own at 20.00 in front of the Pegasus Airlines counter. After passing through security, we depart for Baku with the Pegasus Airlines flight from Izmir to Baku, departing from the International Terminal at 23.20.

NOTE: According to the agreement between the States of Azerbaijan and Georgia, Turkish citizens can cross the border ONLY with a PASSPORT.

Passports must have a minimum validity of 9 months based on the end date of the trip. Guests traveling with less than 9 months of validity may face the situation of being denied entry by the country's passport police. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the passport holder.

OLD BAKU - MAIDEN TOWER - NIZAMI STREET - FIRST OIL WELL - YANAR DAG - ATESHGAH FIRE TEMPLE - AZERBAIJAN NIGHT

Our tour begins upon our arrival in Baku at 03.00 local time, where we meet our guide and vehicle. First, we head to the restaurant where we will have an extra breakfast. After breakfast, we start exploring Baku. We begin our Baku tour with a panoramic tour of the new city, formerly known as the Black City and now called White City. After seeing the building that houses the Nobel Brothers Museum, the first Nobel museum outside of Sweden, from the outside, we head to the Baku city center. We take a short break at Highland Park in the city center. During the break, you will have the chance to photograph the Baku Flame Towers and the Caspian Sea. Here, accompanied by our guide, we also visit the Turkish Martyrs' Memorial and the Alley of Martyrs, built for our soldiers who fell in the Caucasus front in 1918. Afterwards, we head to the Baku Boulevard or Seaside National Park, a recreation area built along the part of Baku facing the Caspian Sea. Here, we see the Carpet Museum (from the outside), the Little Venice Canal, and the Puppet Theater. Then, we continue our Baku tour on foot. The places we will see are; the Academy of Sciences Building, the Seyid Mirbabayev Palace, the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall, and the Icherisheher Walls. Afterwards, we start our Icherisheher (Old City) tour, which has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, with our guide. The places we will see here are; the Aliaga Vahid Bust, Historical Baths, the world's first and only Miniature Book Museum, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the Juma Mosque, Caravanserais, the Maiden Tower, and the Double Gates. Afterwards, we see the street used as the Formula 1 track and take a short break in front of the Azerbaijan Literature Museum. We take a break at a restaurant where we can find dishes unique to Azerbaijani cuisine. After our lunch break, we take a short walk on Nizami (Torgovoya) Street (a pedestrian street likened to Istanbul Taksim) to see the historical buildings. We meet our vehicle and visit the First Oil Well, a historical site that marks the beginning of the world oil industry. After our break here, we continue towards the mystical Yanar Dag. After photographing this natural gas fire that has been burning continuously for thousands of years, we visit the Ateshgah Fire Temple, an ancient place of worship for Zoroastrians. The structure, which is one of the three Magi (Zoroastrian) temples in the world, will give us an idea about the fire worship practices of ancient cultures. After our temple visit, we head to our hotel. We go to a restaurant for the (Musical Azerbaijan Night) dinner, which we will take as an extra with our guests who wish (EXTRA).

Breakfast: Will be taken as an extra.

Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.

Dinner: Will be taken as an extra.

Accommodation: Baku Hotels etc.

Route: Baku City Tours (120 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 120 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 16.30

SHAMAKHI - MUD VOLCANOES - WINE FACTORY - NOHUR LAKE - LAHIC VILLAGE

Our tour continues after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, heading to Sheki, which was chosen as the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World in 2016 and contains historical and natural beauties. Depending on road and weather conditions, after a short break at the mud volcanoes, we head to the Turkish Martyrs' Memorial built for our soldiers who fell in the Caucasus front. After our break, we head to the city of Shamakhi. After seeing the Shamakhi Juma Mosque, the first built in the Caucasus, we take a break at the country's newest wine factory, which has the first organic producer certificate from the European Union. After touring the cellars here, we taste wines unique to the region. After the wine tasting, depending on road and weather conditions, we head to the village of Lahic, famous for its craftsmanship and copper processing art (EXTRA). We take a break in the village, which is surrounded by mountains offering fresh air and unique views. During our break, you can watch traditional copper processing techniques in the workshops. After our village tour, we take a break at Nohur Lake, known for its lush forests, untouched nature, and clear waters located at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains. At the end of our break, we head to Sheki. In the city, which is famous for its dessert, we stop by a baklava shop to get information about the making of baklava and halva. Afterwards, we head to our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra.
Accommodation: Sheki Hotels etc.
Route: Sheki - Shamakhi (170 km) Shamakhi - Lahic (50 km) Lahic - Nohur Lake (65 km) Nohur Lake - Sheki (90 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 375 Km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00

SHEKI STREETS - SILK SHOPPING - SHEKI FORTRESS - SHEKI KHAN PALACE - SHEBEKE CRAFT - CITY OF LOVE SIGHNAGHI - BODBE MONASTERY

Our tour begins after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, exploring Sheki, which has a unique structure with its rich historical background, architecture, art, culture, and cuisine. We start our tour with a visit to the Upper Caravanserai, which is used as a hotel today. We photograph the caravanserai, which will impress you with its courtyard and size, and take a break for you to buy silk products in Sheki, which is recorded in old travelogues as the most important silk production center of the Caucasus. The traditional shawl made of world-famous and award-winning Sheki silk is called "kelagayi". This headscarf, decorated with patterns unique to the region and used in daily life or on special occasions, was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2014. During the break, you can walk on the stone streets of historical importance and photograph the historical buildings. Sheki's old historical houses are very similar to house designs in Anatolia and Istanbul. Generally built as one or two stories, the mansions made with traditional architecture such as stone and brick mixed exterior, large wooden windows, and bay windows were built in different structures to indicate class membership. After our break, we head to the fortress. We get off our car and start visiting the fortress and the historical artifacts inside. First, we visit the Sheki Khan Palace, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list along with the historical center of Sheki. There are 2 plane trees about 500 years old on both sides of the pool located in the garden called 'Khan's Garden'. After seeing the plane trees, which the public calls 'Khan's Plane Tree', and its magnificent exterior, we start visiting the palace. When you visit the two-story palace, you will be amazed when you see the decorations and paintings inside. All of the facade windows were made with a craft branch where wooden slats, which Azerbaijanis call shebeke, are combined with colored glass pieces and shaped to fit into each other without using any nails or adhesive materials. We take a short break at the 'House of Craftsmen', which is built with architecture unique to Sheki and has ceramic workshops and shops near the palace, which Nazim Hikmet said, "Even if Azerbaijan had no other work of art, this palace alone would be enough to introduce it". Afterwards, we see the Round Church built by the Russians from the outside and stop by the workshop of the master who did the shebeke restoration of the Sheki palace to get to know the Shebeke craft closely. We try to learn this craft branch by trying it. Afterwards, we meet our car, leave Sheki, and head to the Azerbaijan-Georgia border gate with a journey of about two hours. (Lagodekhi Border Gate) We cross and head to Sighnaghi, one of the oldest and best-preserved fortified cities in Georgia, also known as the "City of Love". The places we will see here are; fortress walls, St. George's Church, marriage office (open all day), statue of a doctor on a donkey, fascinating houses, and cobblestone streets. After our break, we visit the Bodbe Monastery (now a nunnery), built on the place where Saint Nino, who witnessed the conversion of Georgians to the Christian faith, was buried. From the monastery, we also see the Alazani Valley, famous for its vineyards and fruits, and the Caucasus Mountains. After photographing this magnificent view, we head to Tbilisi.

NOTE: According to the agreement between the States of Azerbaijan and Georgia, Turkish citizens can cross the border with a PASSPORT.

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.

Dinner: Will be taken as an extra.

Accommodation: Tbilisi Hotels

Route: Sheki - Sighnaghi (140 km) Sighnaghi - Tbilisi (110 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 250 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00

MEDIEVAL FORTRESS ANANURI - MTSKHETA - TBILISI CITY TOUR

Our tour begins after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, heading to Ananuri Fortress, where we will see the Caucasus mountains towards the Russian border gate. In the structure, which is considered one of the best-preserved monuments from the early feudal period, we will feel the atmosphere of the Middle Ages with all its gloomy and dark events. After photographing the fortress, which was also visited by Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin in 1829, and the Jinvali Dam Lake, the largest artificial lake in Georgia, we go to Mtskheta, which served as the capital of Georgia (Kingdom of Iberia) 2000 years ago and is located between the Kura and Aragvi rivers, included in the UNESCO Protection List. Our first stop here will be the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Svetitskhoveli, a work from the early Middle Ages, has been included in the World Heritage list by UNESCO. The cathedral is the burial place of the Georgian royal family and it is believed that Saint Nino, an important saint in the Christian world, is buried here. Afterwards, we explore the historical texture and local atmosphere of the city on foot. After our old city tour, we head to Tbilisi. We do our Tbilisi tour on foot. The places we will see are; the Vakhtang Gorgasali Statue, which gives Tbilisi its name, the David the Builder Statue, the Saint Nino Statue, Freedom Square, the historical colorful Tbilisi houses around the Kura River, the Ottoman Period Mosque, the Bath (old sulfur bath), and the Clock Tower, which displays the life cycle with tiny puppets symbolizing marriages, the birth of children, and funerals, located next to the Rezo Gabriadze Puppet Theater. Afterwards, a Georgian night awaits you with a special menu consisting of Georgian dishes (Extra).

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.

Dinner: Will be taken as an extra.

Accommodation: Tbilisi Hotels etc.

Route: Tbilisi - Ananuri (65 km) Ananuri - Mtskheta (40 km) Mtskheta - Tbilisi (25 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 130 Km

Hotel Check-in Time: 17.00

STALIN'S HOUSE - BORJOMI, THE HOME OF MINERAL WATER - AKHALTSIKHE - CAVE CITY VARDZIA - LAKE CHILDIR

Our tour continues after breakfast at our hotel, as we head to the monument located at the Tbilisi Sea (Extra). The Chronicle of Georgia monument features columns that narrate both the history of the country and the 2,000-year history of Christianity. After departing from here, we head to Gori, known as the birthplace of the Georgian-born Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. We will be able to see the small wooden hut where Stalin was born in 1878 and spent his first four years, as well as the green Pullman carriage that Stalin used on many of his travels. Afterward, we head to Borjomi, famous for its soda waters, nestled within natural beauty. The places we will see in Borjomi include: Central Park (where you can taste the mineral water), the Cultural Heritage Monument Firuza House, and the Poseidon Monument. Then, we head through the Azguri Gorge to the historic city of Akhaltsikhe. After a panoramic view of the Akhaltsikhe Castle (Rabati), which served as the administrative center of the Childir Eyalet during the Ottoman period with its unique architectural structure unlike any other castle complex in the world, we head to Vardzia, which houses Georgia's most impressive cave monastery built in the 12th century during the reign of Queen Tamar. On our way, we will see the magnificent Khertvisi Castle panoramically before reaching Vardzia, a rock-carved city consisting of more than 6,000 caves. From here, a short minibus ride (Extra) takes us to the city where we will explore secret tunnels, ancient chapels, storage rooms, and stunning frescoes, including a famous portrait of Queen Tamar. After enjoying the breathtaking view of the Kura Valley, we head to Lake Childir. After a journey of approximately 2 hours via the Aktas Border Gate, we reach Lake Childir. Following a short break by this lake, which boasts a unique view, we head to Kars.

Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: To be taken as an extra.

Dinner: To be taken as an extra.

Accommodation: Kars Hotels, etc.

Route: Tbilisi - Gori (85 km) Gori - Borjomi (85 km) Borjomi - Vardzia (95 km) Vardzia - Kars (185 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 450 km

KARS - ANI ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE - SARIKAMIS - ERZURUM

Our tour begins after breakfast at our hotel as we set off to fully immerse ourselves in the magic of this fantastic city, which has been the rising star of the East in recent times, and to see Kars' rich cultural and historical texture up close. Our first stop will be the Fethiye Mosque, which was built by the Russians in the late 19th century in the Baltic architectural style as a church and converted into a mosque in 1985. This historical transition stands out as an example reflecting the cultural richness of Kars. Afterward, we move to the Church of the Apostles (Kümbet Mosque), built at the foot of Kars Castle. This church draws attention as a prominent example of the Armenian-Georgian architectural style. The details of the structure offer important clues reflecting the history and culture of the region. Then, we go for a walk in the streets of Kars. In this region, called the land of 'Ashiks' (bards), we witness the rich gastronomy and cultural heritage of Anatolia. We step into the gourmet world of the region by trying delicacies such as honey, kashar cheese, gruyere cheese, piti, hangel, kete, goose meat, and yellow fish. We visit the Stone Bridge, which has survived from the Roman period and is still in use. This bridge appears as a structure that emphasizes the historical and geographical importance of the region. Similarly, the Historical Bath offers us a historical journey as a structure extending from the past to the present. While walking in the city, we encounter structures where we see the reflection of all the subtleties of Russian architecture, and we feel as if we are on a journey outside of Turkey. By seeing the house where one of our famous poets, Namik Kemal, lived for a period, we witness the literary and cultural importance of Kars. After this natural beauty, we go to the Ani Archaeological Site, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. In the archaeological site located in the village of Ocakli, right next to the Arpaçay River, which forms the border with Armenia today, the Tigran Honents Church, Ani Cathedral, Convent of the Virgins, Menuchehr Mosque, and Abughamrents (Poladoglu) Church will be the monumental structures to be seen. After our visits, we head to Erzurum. On the way, the Sarikamis Martyrs' Memorial will be seen. After a pleasant journey of approximately four hours, we arrive in Erzurum, the land of the Dadas. We visit the Yakutiye Madrasa, Double Minaret Madrasa, Grand Mosque, and Three Tombs. We go to Tashan (Rustem Pasha Caravanserai) for Oltu stone, which is a must-have in Erzurum, and to our restaurant for Cag Kebab and Kadayif Dolmasi. After free time, we go to the airport. We return to Izmir with the 22.20 Sunexpress Airlines flight. We say goodbye until we meet again on our other tours. Goodbye...

Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: To be taken as an extra at a point to be directed by our guide.

Dinner: To be taken as an extra at a point to be directed by our guide.

Route: Kars City Tours (100 km) Kars - Erzurum (200 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 300 km

TOTAL TOUR DISTANCE: 1625 km

NOTE: According to the agreement between the States of Azerbaijan and Georgia, Turkish citizens can cross with a PASSPORT. Other identity cards (driver's license, etc.) cannot be used for crossing. Guests under the age of 18 who will not be traveling with their family (Mother and Father at the same time) must obtain a NOTARIZED CONSENT FORM for Baku crossings. It is mandatory for IDs to have photos, including for babies and children. IDs must not be torn or worn out.

ATTENTION: DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE YOUR NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD AND PASSPORT WITH YOU WHEN SETTING OFF ON YOUR TRIP. THE OVERSEAS EXIT FEE IS PAID BY THE GUEST.

During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued according to this information. No-show fees for flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be reflected to the guests.

INFORMATION

* There is a minimum stay requirement of 3 days to bring goods (alcohol - cigarettes, etc.) when entering Turkey from abroad.

* According to the law introduced by Georgia, the Georgian Police do not accept any medication at country entries. Legal proceedings are immediately initiated against persons found with medication. For daily entries, you can take a single dose of medication that you will use during the day, wrapped in paper.

* Foreign guests who have entered Turkey from abroad with a passport must have obtained a multiple-entry visa for Turkey to go to Georgia and return to Turkey. In addition, visa/visa-free passage will be provided according to the visa protocol of the Georgian Government with the countries to which the passports or IDs belong. TRNC citizens will be able to enter Georgia with their TRNC IDs if they use their TRNC IDs when entering Turkey. TRNC citizens who enter Turkey with an EU passport must also have obtained a multiple-entry visa to return to Turkey.

* Since it is not always possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc., due to the intensity of the program during the tour, it is beneficial for our guests to be prepared for this situation.

* It is important for our citizens traveling to Georgia to declare their money to Georgian customs officers in advance, either verbally or in writing, if they are carrying Turkish Lira/foreign currency equivalent to 30,000 Lari or more. Undeclared cash is confiscated in accordance with Georgian legislation.

During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued according to this information. No-show fees for flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be reflected to the guests.

The city where the plane will land may vary. Prontotour cannot be held responsible for time changes and possible delays that may be made by airline companies.

Airline rules apply to group tickets, and according to the group ticket rule, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.

In most flights departing from Turkey, the baggage allowance is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline company and the country to be visited. On domestic flights in the countries visited, this weight may drop to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Prontotour.

The tour route specified in the tour program is a sample route, and there may be changes in the tour track. City sightseeing tours can be carried out on the next day/days depending on the arrival time in the city.

Extra tours can be carried out if there is a minimum participation of 20 people; if there is less participation, they can be carried out at the guide's initiative and by changing prices if necessary. Prontotour cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out these trips or tours.

Extra tours on the way take place if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not want to participate are kept at the break point.

Trips or tours that are not permitted to be visited or gone to by local authorities for any reason will not be carried out. Prontotour cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out these trips or tours.
Prontotour reserves the right to change hotel names, provided that the star category remains the same.

All hotel names, etc., specified in the programs are written to represent examples in terms of star category and distance. It does not mean that accommodation will be made in the specified hotel.

There is an extra bed application in 3-person rooms, and the 3rd bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional opening-closing extra bed.

CLIMATE

It is a generally temperate climate type that is rainy in all seasons. Frontal and orographic rains are dominant. The presence of high mountains parallel to the coast in the region has created an environment for increased rainfall. Although there is no difference in the amount of rainfall in the region, the most rainfall is seen in autumn and the least in spring. The region is also the most humid region of our country in terms of humidity. For this reason, the annual and daily temperature difference in the region is not large. At the same time, winter is not very cold in the region, but it is rainy. Precipitation is mostly in the form of rain, and snow, frost events, and fog are frequently seen. Summer months are also temperate in the region. The average of the hottest month does not exceed 22°C-24°C. The average temperature of the coldest month is always above 0°C. Although cold air masses coming from the northwest occasionally affect the region, this effect disappears as one goes to the east of the region. The region shows variations in terms of temperature and precipitation according to its geographical features. Precipitation occurs as cool and humid air coming over the Black Sea rises along the North Anatolian Mountains. Due to the high altitude in the Eastern Black Sea Region, the most rainfall is seen in this section. The average annual rainfall is 2000 mm (Rize 2300 mm). In the southern part of the North Anatolian Mountains, this value drops to 300 mm. The Central Black Sea Section is the section of the region that receives the least rainfall due to the decrease in altitude. Here, the average annual rainfall is about 700 mm. In the Western Black Sea Section, rainfall is less than in the Eastern Black Sea Section, in parallel with the fact that the elevation is lower than in the Eastern Black Sea Section. The average annual rainfall is around 1200 mm. In the region in general, the annual rainfall can exceed 2000 mm, especially in the Eastern Black Sea Section, and can drop to 600 mm in the Central Black Sea Section.

MIDIBUSES

ISUZU TURKUAZ: 31+1 or 27+1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

NOVO LUX: 31+1 or 27+1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

TEMSA PRESTIGE: 31+1 or 27+1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

MINIBUSES

MERCEDES SPRINTER: 12+1 or 16+1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

WOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER: 12+1 or 16+1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

NOTE: Depending on the number of people in our tours, any of the vehicle types mentioned above is used.

OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502.