Day 1
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Arrival in Tbilisi
Pick up from Tbilisi International Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Tbilisi. |
Day 2
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Tbilisi City tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Start a few unforgettable hours of familiarization with the capital. All the places of interest are very close to each other, within a few minutes’ walk. Start our excursion from Metekhi (13th century) plateau, before reaching Narikala Fortress (4th century) which dominates the skyline of the Old Town. Continue to explore brick-domed underground sulphur baths (17th century) – the district of naturally hot mineral waters, cafe street Shardeni, Synagogue, Sioni Cathedral and the most ancient Basilica in Tbilisi Anchiskhati (6th century). Walk across the Bridge of Peace, which is a stunning design as well as convenient crossing between the newly constructed Rike Park and the Old Town. It also provides superb views over the city. Hotel accommodation and overnight in Tbilisi. |
Day 3
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Tbilisi – Ananuri - Kazbegi Jeep tour – Gudauri
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kazbegi, On the way stop at Ananuri architectural complex (17th century) built by the Dukes of Aragvi famous for its significant and impressive location as it offers some awesome views over the surrounding mountains and reservoir on the Aragvi River. Continue our very scenic drive up through the High Caucasus Mountains along the Georgian Military Highway towards Kazbegi. On the way we will drive across the Cross Pass (2 395m.) and along the Tergi River that brings us to Kazbegi – main town in this region. From the centre of Kazbegi start 4x4 drive through beautiful valleys and woodland that leads us to Gergeti Holy Trinity church (14th century), stunningly located on a hilltop (2170 m.) both overlooking the surrounding snowy peaks of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Here we will enjoy unique nature with beautiful panoramic views of Caucasus, including mount Kazbegi (5047m.) overnight at the hotel in Gudauri. |
Day 4
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Gudauri – Mtskheta – Tbilisi
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Mtskheta – an ancient capital of Georgia, important religious centre and city-museum which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Along the way we will stop to visit the Jvari Monastery (6th century). This well-known monastery is located on the top of the mountain, at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Then head to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) which is known as a place where Christ’s robe was buried. Walk along the narrow streets of Mtskheta with souvenir shopping possibility. Hotel accommodation and overnight in Tbilisi. |
Day 5
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Tbilisi – Bagratashen Border - Old Dilijan Complex – Lake Sevan – Sevanavank Monastery - Yerevan
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Bagratashen border. Meeting with Armenian guide in Bagratashen (Armenian Georgian border). The tour starts with the visit of “Old Dilijan” which gives you a chance to enjoy Dilijan's nature and atmosphere entirely. T On the streets of Old Dilijan, visitors are immersed in the finest culture of an earlier time. Specialized workshops and studios sell jewelry, clothing, carpets, ceramics and woodcarvings, arts and crafts all revived with Tufenkian’s renovation of the historical district. Next stop is at Sevanavank monastery and Lake Sevan. Lake Sevan is one of the largest freshwater high altitude lakes in the world. Hotel Accommodation in Yerevan. |
Day 6
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City tour in Yerevan-Ecmiadzin cathedral- Zvartnots cathedral- Ararat Brandy Factory (tour and degus
This trip takes you to churches, that are listed among the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. The first stops are the churches of St. Hripsime and St. Gayane that are two of three churches in Echmiadzin, dedicated to the Christian women-martyrs who escaped from Rome with their abbess Gayane. Next up is Echmiadzin Mother Cathedral, the main cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the very first Christian cathedral in the World. Currently Mother Cathedral is under reconstruction and, unfortunately, you can see it only from the outside. After Echmiadzin an unforgtable city tour is waiting for you. You are going to enjoy interesting stories of the thousand-year history of the capital along with observations of the main architectural monuments, as well as vintage central streets of the city. And from the height of the special viewpoint the whole city will open up towards you. Today you are going to visit Ararat Brandy Factory. Immerse yourself in the history of ARARAT on a guided tour of the museum, which is also the distillery’s operating aging workshop. At the end, you will have a tasting of ARARAT "Three Stars" brandies and seven-year-old ARARAT "Ani". Hotel Accommodation in Yerevan |
Day 7
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Geghard monastery- Garni temple – Lavash baking master-class
Explore most unique attractions of Armenia visiting Garni temple and Geghard monastery! First up, visit Garni, which is the only standing pagan temple in Armenia, the next stop is Geghard monastery, being a complex which is partially carved in a rock. Finally, see lavash (Armenian thin bread) baking process, which is one of the most beautiful and common Armenian national traditions. Hotel Accommodation in Yerevan. |
Day 8
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Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Departure |
Accommodation for 03 Nights in Tbilisi at a 4-star hotel
Accommodation for 01 Night in Gudauri at a 4-star hotel
Accommodation for 03 Nights in Yerevan at a 4-star hotel
Breakfast at the hotels
Private transfers and transportation during tours
English Speaking guide service during tours
4x4 jeep ride in Kazbegi (Gergeti Church)
Entrance fee: Cable car Tbilisi, Zvarnots, Garni, Ararat Brandy Factory)
Brandy Degustation
Lavash Baking master-class
4 Star hotels