Ancient Cultures of the Caucasus


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On arrival, we’ll be warmly greeted and escorted to the 5-star Alexander Hotel in the heart of the capital. The rest of this evening is yours to relax - and turn in when you wish.
After a leisurely breakfast and relaxing morning, we’ll set out at midday for our guided exploration of the capital, starting with Republic Square. Grand in scale and surrounded by notable landmarks including the National Art Gallery, this is the heart of the city and...
Armenia is a country with so much history, that it can seem a bit daunting. But with colorful and engaging insight from our Armenian guide, today’s excursion will be simply illuminating. We’ll begin with the Temple of Garni, set amidst the gently undulating peaks of t...
This morning we’ll visit Khor Virap Monastery; with its magnificent hilltop setting overlooking the surrounding plains, it offers breathtaking clear-day views all the way to Mt. Ararat - the storied resting place of Noah’s Ark. The name “Khor Virap” derives from “deep...
Leaving the capital behind us this morning, we’ll journey northward to Lake Sevan. Situated at an altitude of more than 6,000 feet and encompassing nearly 500 square miles, this vast beautifully blue body of water is one of the world’s highest lakes - ringed by mounta...
Like its neighbor to the south, Georgia is an ancient land that has witnessed both Soviet rule and its own “Velvet Revolution” – specifically the Rose Revolution that forced Edward Shevardnadze from power in 2003 after eleven years as Georgia’s pro-Soviet President. T...
This morning, we’ll journey westward tracing a route along the Kura River to where it joins the waters of the Aragvi. Here at this scenic river confluence, we’ll explore Mtskheta #WHS#. Scholars have found evidence of a 3,000-year-old settlement here and by 400 BC, Mt...
As it meanders ever eastward toward the Caspian Sea, Georgia’s mightiest river winds its way through spectacular mountain vistas. Today we’ll discover two of the fascinating historic sites that dot the picturesque Kura River Valley. First up is the imposing Khertvisi ...
Built in the late 19th century to ferry military supplies and personnel through the rugged Caucasian highlands from Vladikavkaz, Russia to Tbilisi, the name of this famed highway belies the beauty of the region it traverses – and the romantic history that has come to ...
Under the watchful gaze of Mt. Kazbek, a soaring 16,000-foot peak, we’ll set out today to behold the alpine vistas of the Greater Caucasus, to hear the stories of its people, and to experience the timeless ways that define the region. Our day starts at Gergeti Trinity...
After breakfast, we’ll set out again on the Georgian Military Road, now heading south back towards the capital. Snow-covered peaks, alpine meadows, precipitous cliffs that drop down the Aragvi River and the occasional rural hamlet highlight our morning’s journey. B...
What Napa is to California and Bordeaux is to France, so Kakheti is to Georgia! Dotted with ancient monasteries, vineyards and villages, and traversed by quiet country roads, the region is fondly known as the garden province of Georgia. It’s also one of the world’s ol...
After breakfast, we’ll be escorted to the airport for our homeward flight. Meals B
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