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New Year's Day trip to the three Caucasus countries Super detailed guide

A ten-day tour of the three Caucasus countries, exploring the wonderful fusion of ancient charm and nature! This is a great itinerary that will take you to experience different exotic customs. Come and have a look! -- The three Caucasus countries have a profound history and different landscapes. The rock paintings and mud volcanoes in Azerbaijan are amazing, the snow-capped mountains in Georgia are picturesque, and the monasteries in Armenia exude mystery and solemnity. -- Route Overview: 🛤️ Day 1-2: Depart from Urumqi and fly directly to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Visit the old city of Baku, the Shirvanshahs' Palace and other cultural heritage sites. Day 3: Continue your trip to Baku, visit the Heydar Aliyev Center and explore the remains of the ancient Silk Road in Central Asia. Day 4: Go to the wine town of Sighnaghi, taste the local wine, and stroll through the town to feel its charm. Day 5-6: Arrive in Tbilisi, visit the Lonely Planet cover location, visit Stalin’s hometown Gori, and visit the thousand-year-old capital of Mtskheta. Day 7-8: Cross the Georgia-Armenia border and visit Haghpat Monastery in Armenia, then go to Yerevan to visit Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery, and finally return to Tbilisi. Day 9: Enjoy a relaxing time in Tbilisi, visit the various cathedrals, and climb up the Mother Fortress to overlook the beautiful city. Day 10: End the Caucasus trip and return home from Urumqi. 🌟 -- Travel checklist: 🧳 📞 Phone cards and plug converters: Unlock your phone, prepare a communication card, and a plug converter suitable for the three Caucasus countries. 🪪 Documents: Passport and visa are essential, with a few passport photos as backup. 👚 Clothing and equipment: It is cold in the Caucasus in December, so bring a thick coat, thermal underwear, a woolen hat, a scarf and gloves. 🔋 Chargers and Power Banks: Charge your phones and other electronic devices anytime. 💊 Medicines: Painkillers, Band-Aids and some common medicines. Prescription drugs also need to be brought. 🎒 Other essentials: personal hygiene products, and a small amount of cash, as some places may not accept credit cards. -- Trip to the three Caucasus countries, experience the exotic customs and explore the ancient culture! Don’t forget to like + collect, and bring your friends into this mysterious land!
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Posted: Jan 14, 2025
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