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The South Caucasian countries , Georgia , Azerbaijan and Armenia , were some of the main trade destinations for the Silk Road caravans. The loaded caravans with silk , porcelain , gold , perfume , precious stones , carpets and other goods used to come from Iran along the southern shores of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan and continued through Georgia and Armenia to the Black Sea coast and the Middle East or v.v .Georgia , Armenia and Azerbaijan offer a number of important Silk Road sites as well as ancient cultures and beautiful Caucasian landscapes.

Our holiday is followed by a journey to Iran , the country of one of the world's oldest civilizations. Iran is some of the best highlights on the Silk Road with its fascinating history , stunning architecture and arts , traditions and hospitality. By the 2nd century BC , Persia and China started to exchange official trade , and the caravan route , known as the Silk Road , became of the great importance. Persians were some of the major consumers of Chinese silk , buying it from the East and selling it on to the West. Our journey in Iran covers such important sites of the Silk Road as towns Tabriz , Zanjan , Tehran , Kashan , Esfahan and Shiraz with ancient Takht-e Jamshid (Persepolis). Join this trip with the passion of exploring and adventure and you will get a trip of your lifetime!

Day 01	Baku. Arrive in Baku , the capital of Azerbaijan. Transfer to hotel
Day 02	Baku. Baku city tour with visits to historical and architectural monuments , parks , caravansaries and museums , Muslim pilgrimage places , carpet and souvenir shops. Night in Baku.
Day 03	Baku - Sheikh. Leaving for town Sheki. On the way excursion to Rock Mausoleum "Diri Baba" 8th c. in Maraza , Djuma Mechet and Yeddy Gumbez mausoleum , panoramic view of the Caucasian Mountains. Arrive in Sheki.
Day 04	Sheki - Telavi. Sightseeing tour in Sheki. Excursion to Khans Palace (18th c.). Leaving for the Azerbaijan-Georgian border. Cross border to Georgia. In Kakheti province visit Gremi Church. Arrive town Telavi. Overnight in Telavi
Day 05	. Telavi-David Gareji-Tbilisi. Visit Alaverdi Cathedral , (11th c.) , the tallest church in Georgia. Drive to David Gareji Monastery. Founded in the 6th century , the monasteries of Gareji are famous for their cave architecture and frescos of 8th-13th centuries. Drive to Tbilisi , capital of Georgia. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 06	Tbilisi. Tbilisi. City tour with visiting to medieval architectural monuments , churches , Narikala Fortress , streets of the Old Town , the museums and the central avenue of the city. .
Day 07	Tbilisi - Mtskheta-Samtavisi - Bakuriani. Drive to Mtskheta , the ancient capital of Georgia , where we visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral , 11th c. , and Jvari Monastery , 6th c. Continue to ski-resort Bakuriani in Borjomi area. En route visit Samtavisi Temple. Overnight in Bakuriani.
Day 08	Bakuriani - Vardzia - Kutaisi. Drive to Vardzia cave-town , built in the 12th century by Queen Tamara. Drive to Kutaisi. Kutaisi , which dates back to the Argonauts times (13th -12th centuries BC) , was the capital of old Colchis and later of Western Georgia
Day 09	Kutaisi - Tbilisi. In Kutaisi visit Bagrati (11th c.) , and Gelati (12th c.) temples. Drive to Tbilisi. On the way visit Ateni Church , 7th c. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 10	Tbilisi. Free time in Tbilisi
Day11	Tbilisi - Yerevan. Drive from Tbilisi to Yerevan , capital of Armenia. Sightseeing tour of the city. overnight in Yerevan.
Day12	Garni & Geghard. Excursion to Garni- the Pagan Temple , 1st c. Continue to Geghard Cave Monastery , 11th c. , a unique sample of medieval Armenian architecture. Return to Yerevan.
Day13	Echmiadzin. Excursion to Echmiadzin , the centre of Armenian Apostolic Church. St. Echmiadzin Cathedral , was founded here in 301 and it is one of the oldest and beautiful churches in Armenia. Visit Hripsime Martyria Church of the 7th century and Zvartnots Temple , 7th c. Visit Matanadaran , depository of ancient manuscripts. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day14	Yerevan - Kafan. Via the valley of the Biblical Mount Ararat and then by crossing several mountain passes reach town Kafan in the southern part of Armenia. Overnight in Kafan.
Day15	Kafan - Tabriz , Iran. Leave Kafan to Armenia-Iranian border. Cross the border to Iran. Drive to town Tabriz. Overnight in Tabriz.
Day16	Tabriz -Tehran. Drive toward Tehran , en route visit the giant dome of Soltaniyeh (13th century AD) near town Zanjan. Continue driving to reach Tehran , passing the town of Ghazvin. Overnight in Tehran.
Day17	Tehran. Full day city tour of Tehran to visit Bazaar , Archaeological museum (both its pre and post Islamic eras) , in the afternoon visit carpet museum.
Day18	Shiraz. Transfer to the airport to fly to town Shiraz. City tour of Shiraz to visit Shah Cheragh Shrine , Narenjestan edifice , the Bazaar , Karim Khan citadel , Tomb of famous Iranian poet Hafez. Overnight in Shiraz.
Day19	Shiraz - Persepolis - Shiraz. Excursion to Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis) , founded by Darius I , (550-486 BC) , an Achaemenid King in 518 BC. and completed by the kings Xeroxes (486-465 BC) and Artaxerxes I (465-425 BC). The Achaemenid Kings used the palaces up until Alexander destroyed them in 330 BC. Visit Naqsh-e-Rostam , an impressive complex of tombs of Achaemenid Kings; drive back to Shiraz , in the night visit Eram Garden , the tomb of Iranian famous poet Saadi.
Day20	Shiraz - Passargade - Isfahan. In the morning drive to Isfahan. En route visit Passargade , the capital of Cyrus the Great that is situated in Dasht-e-Morghab. Continue driving to Isfahan. Overnight in Esfahan.
Day21	Isfahan. Full day city tour of Esfahan to visit Naqsh-e-Jahan Square with Imam mosque , Sheykh Lotfollah mosque , Ali Qapu palace , in the afternoon visit Bazaar , Siose Poul and Khajou bridges.
Day22	Esfahan. City tour of Esfahan to visit Jame mosque , Hasht Behest palace , Vank church and Chehel Sotoun palace.
Day23	Esfahan - Kashan - Tehran. Drive to Tehran. On the way visit town Kashan and Fin complex , Agha Bozorg mosque and Boroujerdi house. Arrive Tehran
Day24	Trip end. Transfer to the airport. Departure.

Operation date : All year long

Hotel & Rates

Star	Rate for Part in Iran DBL
5*	Tehran Laleh/Esteghlal western tower
5*	Rasht Azadi best hotel available
5*	Bandar Anzali best hotel available
5*	Tabriz International hotel
5*	Maraghe best available
5*	Sanandaj best available
5*	Hamedan Buali
5*	Isfahan Abbasi/kowsar
5*	Yazd Safaiee /Azadi
5*	Kerman Arg/Pars
5*	Shiraz Homa/Pars international

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Star	Rate for the part in Armenia and Azerbaijan DBL
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Star	Rate for the part in Georgia DBL
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Range	Rate in Twin Room per person $	Single Supplement $
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Prices include:

1. All transfers and sightseeing excursions By A/C Cars , Minivan or Buses.
2. Accommodation in half twins on HB basis at the selected hotel above.
3. All entrance fees to all sites , guiding fees throughout , portage and local guides.
4. Full board supplement is considered based on request.


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