Mysterious Caucasus and Secrets of its History
Joined 2021
In this 12 days trip you will be able to see the highlights of both Georgia and Armenia. You will learn ancient history and culture, traditions and cuisine of these two Pearls of Caucasus.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Airport in Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi
1st DAY
Tbilisi (Late Arrival to Shota Rustaveli Airport)
Late Evening arrival and transfer to the Hotel for some rest.
Overnight in Tbilisi
2nd DAY
Tbilisi City Tour
We dedicate the whole day to this gorgeous town being called in 19 century “Caucasian Paris”. We’ll take a cable road to its old fortress and enjoying the panoramic view will have a nice walking tour in the oldest part of the Georgian capital. By lunchtime we’ll finish cultural part of the trip leaving the rest of the day free for your optional choice. WELCOME LUNCH in local restaurant. B/L
Overnight in Tbilisi
(Hotel Kalasi)
3rd DAY
Tbilisi – Mtskheta-Jvari-Ananuri - Kazbegi
Today we’ll check out for exploring one of the most beautiful peaks of Higher Caucasus Kazbegi Mountain. In the morning we check out driving to Georgian Spiritual Capital Mtskheta. Here we’ll visit Svetitskhoveli Mother Cathedral and Jvari 6 century church We’ll stop on the way by Ananuri Fortress which is enlisted in UNESCO. And upon arrival will take an excited trip up the mount to see Gergeti Thrinity church with the magnificent view of Kazbeg.
Overnight and dinner in Kazbegi. B/D
4th DAY
Kazbegi – Uplestsikhe – Stalin Museum in Gori - Borjomi
We leave Kazbegi this morning directing to Gori birthplace of Stalin. Here we’ll visit his museum and Uplestsikhe Cave town. This evening we’ll explore resort town Borjomi known by its sanative springs. Overnight and dinner in Borjomi. B/D
5th DAY
Borjomi – Tbilisi
We start the morning with a nice walk towards Borjomi Park with Mineral springs. On the way we’ll see the remaining of Imperial Period architecture, private residences build in those days, when Borjomi became known as a resort town.
We have dinner at the local family on the way back to Tbilisi (Lasha).
We will arrive in Tbilisi this evening and checking in the hotel have a free evening for a possible cultural program in the capital. B/L.
Overnight In Tbilisi
6th DAY
Tbilisi – Signakhi – Bodbe Monastery – Tbilisi
Today we make a trip to Alazani valley known by its vineyards, visiting Bodbe church of St. Nino and Signakhi town of Love. We have a big lunch and wine tasting in a local winery, after which return to Tbilisi leaving the whole evening free for the last shopping possibility as well as a good rest before the early departure. B/L
Last Overnight In Tbilisi
7th DAY
Tbilisi – Akhtala - Haghpat
Today we check out to leave Georgia for continuing our trip to Armenia. After border formalities we visit Alktala Monastery boasting with its frescoes. Our next stop is even more impressive, as we are going to see the highlight of Armenian Medieval Architecture and the first UNESCO site of the country Haghpat Monastery. B/ D
Overnight and dinner in Haghpat
8th DAY
Dilijan-Haghartsin-Old Town-Sevan
This day we will explore Dilijan National Park having one stop at the Historic Dilijan Street of 19 century and another by Haghartsin Monastery. We’ll make a nice walk towards the Monastic complex located deep in the forest. After this visit we’ll drive to Seval Lake – a Pearl of Armenia. B/D
Overnight and dinner in Sevan
9th DAY
Sevan – Karavanserai-Noravank-Areni-Khor Virap
Today we check out for visiting Sevan Peninsula and Sevanavank Monastery. After this we’ll take a long drive towards South along Selim Pass, stopping by the only preserved in its original form Caravanserai of 13 century. We will have group lunch on the way, before continuing to Noravank Monastery in the beautiful location. Nearby we’ll have Areni Wine tastng.
Finally we’ll get to the closest point to the Mount Ararat, Khor Virap Monastery.
The end of this day will bring us to the Armenian Capital. B/L
Overnight in Yerevan.
10th DAY
Yerevan City Tour
We’ll have a bus tour visiting most important sites of Armenian Capital as Opera House, Republic Square, Genocide Memorial and Governmental street with the Parliament and Residence of President. Some free time will be given in Vernissage handicraft Market and then Cascade Modern Art Center. We’ll end the day with a farewell dinner in one of the local restaurants. B/D
11th DAY
Yerevan - Garni - Geghard - Yerevan / Overnight in Yerevan.
After visiting Cave Monastery with its ancient history and unique architecture as well as the only Pagan Temple in Armenia in Garni village, we’ll continue for the lunch in local family that will offer us Lavash Baking process. Lavash is a traditional Armenian Bread that is being baked in an underground oven called Tonir. Finally we’ll have a nice lunch at that wonderful place. After the lunch we’ll take an hour walk to Garni Canyon with beautiful volcanic formations of columnar basalt.
(Upon return we can have an optional visit to Brandy Distillery (10 EUR per person) or a performance if any available.) Free evening and Overnight in Yerevan. B/L
12th DAY
Early morning departure of the group from Zvartnots International Airport. End of the program.
Ending Point
Airport in Armenia, Yerevan
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Airport transfers, transportation and guide's fee, half a board, 4* hotels with breakfasts, entrance tickets to all the sites, mentioned in the program, Master classes on the Caucasian cuisine, wine tastings.
Meals not mentioned in the program, alcoholic drinks during the included meal, other options which will be offered at free from the program time.
Tour Important Information
This tour can be made only during high touristic season in Caucasus, which starts in April and continues until November. Some of the mountainous roads are unpassable in winter and March.
Important message from the supplier
Best season in Caucasus is April-October.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Laura H.
Hello! My name is Laura. I am guiding in the course of 17 years in Caucasus, namely Armenia and Georgia, specialized on historical, cultural, gastronomic, archaeological, agricultural as well as hiking tours. If you wish to discover Treasures of Caucasus, let's do it together. There is a lot to see here! Start your journey and you won't regret.
$5,000/ per group
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