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DAY 1 TBILISI ARRIVAL
Arrival to Tbilisi International Airport. Meet your T/A representative. Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Tbilisi, the vibrant capital city of Georgia. Overnight in Tbilisi.
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DAY 2 TBILISI CITY TOUR – MTSKHETA – TBILISI
Breakfast. Start exploring two of Georgia’s most culturally and historically significant cities. In Tbilisi, you’ll visit landmarks such as the Narikala Fortress, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the picturesque Old Town, known for its narrow streets and charming architecture.
Afterward, head to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, which houses the mantle of Christ, and the Jvari Monastery, perched above the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers, offering stunning views. After tour in Mtskheta, drive back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.
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DAY 3 TBILISI – ANAURI - KAZBEGI
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Drive to Kazbegi. On the way, stop to visit the Jinvali Dam, Gudauri Panorama, and the Ananuri Fortress. Continue to visit Gergeti Trinity Church, located just outside Stepantsminda, where you’ll enjoy stunning views of Mount Kazbegi. Afterward, head to your hotel in Kazbegi and check in. Overnight in Kazbegi.
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DAY 4 KAZBEGI - UPLISTIKHE - TBILISI
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Return to Tbilisi. On the way, stop to explore Uplistsikhe, an ancient rock-hewn town with fascinating history and stunning views. Continue your journey back to Tbilisi. Check into hotel. Overnight in Tbilisi.
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DAY 5 TBILISI - SIGHNAGHI - WINE TOUR - TBILISI
Breakfast. Drive towards Kakheti, Georgia’s famous wine region. Your first stop is the Tsinandali Estate, where you’ll explore the museum and enjoy a wine tasting. Next, drive to the charming town of Sighnaghi, known for its picturesque streets and views of the Alazani Valley. Take a tour of the city, visit the Bodbe Monastery, and indulge in another wine tasting. In the evening, return to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.
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DAY 6 TBILISI - BAGRATASHEN - HAGHPAT - DILIJAN
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to Georgia – Armenia border crossing Sadakhlo – Bagratashen. Arrival at the border. After border formalities start Armenian part of the tour. Continue to Alaverdi, the largest city in the Debed Canyon, an area rich with historical monuments and natural beauty. Visit the 10th century Haghpat Monastery, one of the most outstanding examples of Armenian religious architecture (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Drive to Dilijan, a resort town renowned for its charming nature and some traditional Armenian architecture. Stroll through the Dilijan’s Historic Center, the cobbled Sharambeyan Street, with its collection of stone and wooden traditional buildings, shops, restaurants, souvenir stalls and workshops. Continue to hotel and check in. Overnight in Dilijan.
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DAY 7 DILIJAN - LAKE SEVAN - GEGHARD - GARNI - YEREVAN
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Drive to Lake Sevan. Lake Sevan is one of the largest high-altitude fresh water lakes in the world. Walk up to the 8th century monastery of Sevanavank on Sevan peninsula, one of Armenia’s iconic landmarks.
Continue to one of the most beautiful monasteries in Armenia, the 13th century cave monastery of Geghard (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The name of the monastery originates from the spear, which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion, allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, and currently stored amongst many other relics in the Echmiadzin's Cathedral Museum.
Drive to the oldest surviving building on the territory of Armenia, the 1st century Garni Pagan Temple. The Garni Temple was built by the Armenian King Tiridates and was dedicated to Sun God Mithra. Visit the bottom of the Garni Gorge, to see the breathtaking vertical cliffs of the well preserved octagonal basalt columns, called the "Symphony of the Stones".
At the local village house take a part in the traditional Armenian bread lavash making process. In 2014, "Lavash, the preparation, meaning and appearance of traditional bread as an expression of culture in Armenia" was included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Drive to Yerevan and check in. Overnight in Yerevan.
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DAY 8 YEREVAN CITY TOUR
Breakfast. Start exploring Yerevan, the Armenia’s capital city and one of the oldest cities in the world. Stop at the Victory Park and Mother Armenia monument to get a spectacular view of the Biblical Mt. Ararat with a panorama of central Yerevan.
Visit one of the richest depositories of manuscripts and books in the world, the Matenadaran Institute of Ancient Manuscripts. Have a walk by the Eternal Alphabet Wall.
Take a walking tour of the Cascade Complex, with its Sculpture Park and Cafesjian Center for the Arts. Visit the magnificent building of the Opera House, the postmodern Northern Avenue and the city's main Republic Square. Continue to the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex on the hills of Tsitsernakaberd. The Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex houses both the Armenian Genocide Museum, and the Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial.
Take a tour of the "Ararat" Brandy Factory, featuring degustation of the two types of the world renowned Armenian brandy.
Stop at the popular fruit market "Shouka" to buy traditional sweets and dry fruits. Overnight in Yerevan.
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DAY 9 YEREVAN - KHOR VIRAP - NORAVANK - OLD BRIDGE - YEREVAN
Breakfast. Drive to the Khor Virap Monastery, where the Mt. Ararat reveals its breathtaking size and splendor. Khor Virap is one of the most popular destinations in Armenia, primarily because it is where the St. Gregory the Illuminator, the future head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, was imprisoned here for 13 years.
Continue in the Vayots Dzor Province, which is Armenia’s most storied wine growing region. Visit the masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture, the 14th century Noravank Monastery, a major religious and cultural center of Armenia in the past.
Stopover for wine tasting at the local winery Old Bridge, which is famous for its delicious dry red wine. They will lead you to the wineries cozy tasting room to sample some wines, such as red, rose & white - paired with local goat cheese. Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.
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DAY 10 YEREVAN - GYUMRI - SAGHMOSAVANK - YEREVAN
Breakfast. Drive to Gyumri – the second largest city in Armenia. Start exploring Gyumri city. Visit the heart of the city - Kumayri Historic District, Black Fortress. Enjoy panoramic views of Gyumri. Visit the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God (Our Lady of Seven Wounds). Continue to visit the only Soviet-era barber shop in Gyumri.
Continue to visit the 13th century Saghmosavank Monastery, famous for its manuscripts and the creation of the large number of illuminated miniatures. Return to Yerevan and stop by the massive stone carved letters of the Armenian Alphabet clustered under the skirts of Mt. Aragats. Drive to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.
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DAY 11 YEREVAN - ECHMIATSIN - ZVARTNOTS - YEREVAN
Breakfast. Drive to Echmiadzin, the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Visit the Main Cathedral of Echmiadzin, the oldest state-built church in the world, having been built by St. Gregory the Illuminator in 303 AD (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Visit Echmiadzin Treasury, where amongst other relics, you can see the Holy Spear, with which Jesus Christ was pierced on the cross. Drive back to Yerevan. En route to Yerevan visit ruins of the 7th century Zvartnots Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Visit History museum of Armenia. The museum's extensive collection includes artifacts, artworks, and historical pieces that covers various periods of Armenian history. Visitors can explore exhibits displaying archaeological finds, ethnographic items, religious artifacts, numismatics, and more, offering a comprehensive journey through Armenia's past and present.
Take a tour of an open air "Vernissage" market, where you can buy some gifts, souvenirs, jewelry and other handicrafts. Overnight in Yerevan.
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DAY 12 YEREVAN DEPARTURE
Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to Zvartnots International airport. Departure from Yerevan.