Overview
If you want to visit two oldest wine countries in the world – Azerbaijan and Georgia, do not miss this chance.
Most experts agree that the cradle of winemaking most likely resides somewhere in the Caucasus Mountain. Georgia claims to be the oldest wine region in the world due to wine residue found on the inner surfaces of 8000-year-old jars in the village of Shulaveri.
Though Azerbaijan does not claim to be the oldest winemaking region in the world, it could be a contender. Indeed Dr. Patrick A. McGovern mentions evidence of grapes and possible winemaking dating to the 7th Millennium BC at Shomu-Tepe in his book Ancient Wine. Shomu-Tepe is located near Tovuz in the northern region of Azerbaijan near the Georgian border.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Wine tasting
Round-trip private transfer
Driver/guide
Snacks
Breakfast
Accommodation as per itinerary
6 nights accommodation
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
lunch (on request)
dinner (on request)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
DAY 1: Arrival + transfer to hotel in Baku
You will be met by our driver and transferred to your hotel. Free day.
DAY 2: Baku – Aghsu - Ismayilli
• pick up from hotel to Aghsu
• Azgranata
• Shato Monolit
• overnight at Shato Monolit Guesthouse.
DAY 3: Ismayilli-Qabala-Ganja
• pick up from hotel
• Savalan
• Goygol Wine Factory
• overnight in hotel in Ganja.
DAY 4: Georgia-Azerbaijan border – Sighnaghi – Bodbe - Kvareli – Shilda
• pick up from hotel
• to Georgian border
• Kakheti
• Sighnaghi
• Bodbe
• Kvareli
• Shaloshvili’s cellar in Village Shilda, overnight
DAY 5: Shilda – Tsinandali – Shumi – Tbilisi.
• pick up from hotel.
• the house-museum of famous Georgian poet – Alexander Chavchavadze in Tsinandali Village.
• excursion in winemaking Shumi.
• travel to Tbilisi and accommodate at the hotel.
DAY 6: Tbilisi city Tour. Excursion to Chateau Mukhrani.
• pick up from hotel
• Georgian Orthodox Church – Tsminda Sameba (Holy Trinity)
• Rike Park, Peace Bridge
• Narikala
• Chateau Mukhrani
• overnight in Tbilisi
DAY 7: Transfer to airport
Transfer to Tbilisi Airport
Start time
Depends on your flight details
Meeting point
Meet and greet at Baku airport with Nasimi’s Winery Tours signage
Ending point
Transfer to Tbilisi airport (timing depends on your flight details)
Package Includes:
• Accommodation in hotels – 4* Divan Express Hotel (Baku) + 3+* Shato Monolit Guesthouse (Ismayilli) + 4* Vego Hotel (Ganja) + 3* Shaloshvili’s cellar hotel (Kakheti); 4* Tbilisi Laerton Hotel, Tbilisi Times, Hotel Diplomat or similar one (Tbilisi)
• Daily Breakfast;
• Full Transportation According to the group size by private sedan, minivan or minibus;
• Transfer from airport to hotel in Baku + from the hotel in Tbilisi to Tbilisi International Airport;
• Private guide
• Tasting of wine and cooking master-classes in Khareba wine Tunnel;
• Visit to the 4 wineries in Azerbaijan + 4 wineries in Georgia
• Entrance to wineries and museum in Savalan
• Wine tasting– 4-6 type of wines at each wineries + at Azgranata – unlimited number of wine including Pomegranate wine tasting + sparkling wine (organic) made of pomegranate
• All wineries suggest snacks while tasting wines.
Note: for 1 pax – 1 sng room, 2 pax – 1 dbl room, 3 pax. – 1 trpl room, 4 pax. – 2 dbl rooms, 5 pax. – 1 dbl +1 trpl rooms, 6 pax. – 2 trpl rooms, 7 pax. – 2 dbl 1 trpl roooms and 7+ same way
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Baku).
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Wine Trip Caucasus (Azerbaijan and Georgia)
Can I cancel Wine Trip Caucasus (Azerbaijan and Georgia) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 days.
Where does it start?
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Wine tasting
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver/guide
- Snacks
- Breakfast
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- lunch (on request)
- dinner (on request)
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Russian, English.
Is it suitable for children?
The minimum age is 18 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Nasimi's Wine Tours
