Day 1: Arrival – Tbilisi, Georgia

• Arrival to Tbilisi, meet and greet at the airport

• Transfer to hotel, check in the hotel

• Overnight in Tbilisi

 

Day 2: Tbilisi City Tour – Mtatsminda Park

• Breakfast in the hotel

• 10:00 starting the tour

• It is time to explore Tbilisi city tour, visiting main attractions of the city:

• Holy Trinity Church – the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church located in Tbilisi. Constructed between 1995 and 2004, it is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world and one of the largest religious buildings in the world by total area. Sameba is a synthesis of traditional styles dominating the Georgian church architecture at various stages in history and has some Byzantine undertones.

• Metekhi plateau with the view on Old Town. Virgin Mary Metekhi church is located on the left bank of the river Mtkvari, on the cliff plateau, the first church on this place was probably built by Vakhtang Gorgasali symbolically resembling the church built on virgin Mary’s tomb in Gethsemane garden in Jerusalem.

• Rike park and Bridge of Peace (The glass bridge). It is a pedestrian glass and steel bridge in a bow-shaped design that sits over the Mtkvari (Kura) river in Georgian capital. It was officially opened in May 2010. The bridge was brought to Georgia from Italy in 200 unassembled components. The bridge is 156 meters long and has more than 10 000 LED bulbs built-in, that are switched on daily 90 minutes before the sunset.

• Narikala Fortress – the main landmark of Tbilisi, ancient fort defending city and opening breathtaking views of the capital. Also called the Mother Fortress of Tbilisi, Narikala is an ancient symbol of Tbilisi’s defence. The fortress was established in the 4th century, around the period when the city itself was founded.

• Abanotubani (baths district) – the oldest district of the capital where it’s history starts from. Located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani.

• Leghvtakhevi waterfall – beautiful nature wonder in the heart of old city.

• Mtatsminda Park – the holy mountain with amusement park opening beautiful view of Tbilisi. The park has carousels, water slides, a roller-coaster, funicular, and a big Ferris Wheel at the edge of the mountain, offering a splendid view over the city.

• Tour will be finished around 17:00

• Overnight in Tbilisi

 

Day 3: Tbilisi – Ananuri – Gudauri – Kazbegi – Tbilisi

• Breakfast in the hotel

• Trip on Georgian Military road to Kazbegi

• During this trip you will enjoy beautiful mountain views and fresh air

• First stop at Zhinvali reservoir - hydroelectric dam on the Aragvi River with amazing views near Ananuri fortress - architectural complex of the late feudal times in Georgia. Built on the right bank of Aragvi River in 16th-17th cc, it was the main seat of Aragvi Eristavi - Dukes dynasty since 13th century

• Second stop near the monument of friendship built in 1983 after signing the treaty of Georgievsk.

• in Gudauri, opening beautiful views from the mountains

• Passing by Gudauri ski resort – 2196 meters above the sea.

• Visiting Gergety Trinity Church in Kazbegi by Jeeps in Stepantsminda. The elevation is 2170 meters.

• Evening return back to Tbilisi

• Overnight in Tbilisi

 

Day 4: Tbilisi – Kakheti (wine region) – Tbilisi 

• Breakfast in the hotel

• 10:00 starting the tour

• Day trip to wine region – Kakheti

• The Monastery of St. Nino at Bodbe is a Georgian Orthodox monastic complex Originally built in the 9th century, it has been significantly remodeled, especially in the 17th century. The monastery now functions as a nunnery and is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia, due to its association with St. Nino, the 4th-century female evangelist of Georgians, whose relics are shrined there.

• Sighnaghi is endowed with significant historic and cultural heritage sites. Its charming cobblestone streets and alleys, restored original nouveau woodwork, and detailed facades give the town a romantic mystique.The town sits atop a bluff overlooking the Alazani Valley, which is one of Georgia’s most famous wine-producing regions. Stunning view of the Alazani Valley make Sighnaghi one of Georgia’s most attractive small towns.

• Optional visit to one of the Kakheti wineries with wine degustation and tour around the winery

• Return back to Tbilisi around evening time

• Overnight in Tbilisi

 

Day 5: Transfer from Georgia to Armenia, Tbilisi – Sadakhlo – Dilijan – Sevan Lake – Yerevan

• Breakfast in the hotel

• 10 am check out from hotel and departure to Armenia

• Once we pass Sadakhlo – Georgia/Armenia border, on  the way to the capital of Armenia – Yerevan, we will visit Sevan Lake

• Dilijan town, visiting Monument to the Heroes of the Film Mimino

• Sevan Lake - is the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region. It is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude (alpine) lakes in Eurasia. The lake provides some 90% of the fish and 80% of the crayfish catch of Armenia.[8] Sevan has significant economic, cultural, and recreational value. Its only island (now a peninsula) is home to a medieval monastery.

• Continue drive to Yerevan, check in the hotel

• Overnight in Yerevan

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Day 6: Yerevan – City Tour

• Breakfast in the hotel

• 10 am starting the tour (time can be adjusted as per guest preference)

• Yerevan is the capital and the biggest district of Armenia; one of the most ancient cities in the world. It is 2.800 years old. The name of the city refers to Erebuni Fortress of Urartu. In 1918 it became the 12th in history capital of Armenia. Yerevan is 900-1400 meters above sea level.

• The statue of Sasuntsi David

• The city hall of Yerevan

• Mashtots avenue

• Baghramian avenue

• The National Assembly

• The monument "Mother Armenia".

• Cascade Monument

• The Armenian Genocide memorial complex on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd

• A panoramic view from the monument opens up breathtaking city view with Opera House, Mount Ararat, Swan Lake, Republic Square, and Abovyan Avenue, which you will also walk by during the tour. 

• Tour will be finished around 17:00

• Overnight in Yerevan

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Day 7: Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan

• Breakfast in the hotel

• 10 am starting the tour (duration around 5 hours)

• The first milestone is Garni. Garni is one of the major villages in Armenia. It is famous for the fortress of Garni. The fortress is the only pagan sacred place from the 1st century that survived aggressive introduction of Christianity in the 4th century. It was dedicated to Mihr, the God of the sun. This is the only Greco-Roman style temple with 24 ionic columns as in Armenia, so on the territory of the former USSR. A disastrous 1679 earthquake destroyed the temple. It was reconstructed in 20th century.

• The monastery complex Geghard (means a spear in Armenian) is an outstanding medieval architecture that reached us remarkably well- preserved. The beautiful landscape of Geghard is framed with towering cliffs. Decorative art cut into rocks reflects and explains Medieval Ages development throughout the region. The complex was introduced to the history in the 4th century as a sacred spring inside a cave. Today it is included into the list of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

• Drive back to Yerevan

• Free evening

• Overnight in Yerevan

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Day 8: Armenia – Departure

• Breakfast in the hotel

• Free time at leisure in Yerevan

• Transfer to the airport

 

 

Inclusions

• 4 nights’ accommodation in Tbilisi hotel including breakfast 

• 3 nights’ accommodation in Yerevan hotel including breakfast 

• Private Airport transfers

• Private sightseeing tours with English speaking driver-guide

• Private transportation in the comfortable car throughout the route

• Private jeep in Kazbegi

 

Optional

• Lunches / Dinners 

• Early check in to the hotel

• Late check out from the hotel

• Travel insurance

• Entry tickets 

 

 

Exclusions 

• Flight tickets

• Tips

• Visa charges (if required)