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Wine Trip Caucasus (Azerbaijan and Georgia)
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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 Azerb...
Highlights
7 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic Beverages
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 Points
Departure
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Return
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Minimum age is 18 years
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 Azerb...
Highlights
7 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 days
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Alcoholic Beverages
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 Points
Departure
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Return
Itinerary
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 fam...
