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: 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
Day 5: 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
he 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
Day 6: Armenia – Departure
Breakfast in the hotel
Free time at leisure in Yerevan
Transfer to the airport