The Best of Georgia and Armenia
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- A two week journey through the wonders of Armenia and Georgia where Europe and Asia meet
- Stay in the shadow of Mount Ararat and uncover Armenia's tempestuous history
- Visit Georgia's diverse cultural sites from churches to cave cities
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Our tour starts today in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Here, grand Soviet-era architecture rubs shoulders with traditional coloured-stone buildings, against the dramatic backdrop of the fabled Mount Ararat. For those arriving in time, we'll meet in the hotel re...
This morning, we'll travel out of the city to visit the 7th-century ruins of the UNESCO-listed Zvartnots. Its remaining columns are set against a magnificent backdrop of the snowy peaks of Mount Ararat. We'll continue on to the 'Holy City' of Echmiadzin, Armenia's for...
Today, we'll once again leave the city behind us as we drive east through a landscape of alpine meadows to the Hellenistic temple at Garni. This pagan monument, dedicated to the worship of the sun, was built in AD77 and is an extraordinary site to be found in Armenia,...
Today we'll head northwest to visit the Amberd Fortress, a 10th-century fortress on the slopes of Mount Aragats. En route, we'll stop to visit Alphabet Park, a tribute to the complexity and uniqueness of the Armenian language. Finally, we'll arrive at the fortress, wh...
We'll depart Yerevan today and travel south through the vast plains of Ararat to visit the Khor Virap Monastery. Mount Ararat is a constant companion on the horizon and as we start approaching the mountains, the plains give way to undulating hills. We'll pass through ...
Today we'll head to the Armenia/Georgia border at Sadakhlo, driving via hills and valleys covered in pine trees. In the picturesque town of Dilijan, we'll walk through a museum street, which has preserved houses dating back to the 18th century with typical fretwork wo...
After breakfast, we'll set off on foot to explore the eclectic Georgian capital. Tbilisi is both an ancient and cosmopolitan city; you can find a synagogue, a mosque, a Georgian basilica, an Armenian church, and a Zoroastrian Fire-Worshipper's temple all within a 15-m...
Leaving the capital this morning, we'll drive to picturesque Mtskheta, the spiritual heart of Georgia. Here, we'll visit the 6th-century hilltop Jvari Monastery where we'll have spectacular views of Mtskheta and the confluence of two rivers below. We'll make our way d...
We'll set off for Batumi this morning, Georgia's attractive summer capital that sits on the shores of the Black Sea. A renovation and regeneration project at the turn of the century transformed the city's skyline, now a kaleidoscope of skyscrapers and sculptures, ...
Today starts with a visit to the local farmer's market. We'll then drive to the magnificent UNESCO-listed monastery complex at Gelati, which includes an Academy that employed some of Georgia's greatest thinkers. It was founded in 1106 by King David the Builder in grat...
Today we'll head towards one of Georgia's most significant sites, the cave town of Vardzia. On route we'll stop off at Khertvisi Fortress, dramatically situated on a cliff above the confluence of two major rivers. It's one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, dating b...
This morning we'll set off for our journey to Gudauri. We'll stop at the Soviet-style town of Gori, where Georgia's most famous son, Stalin, was born. Here, we'll visit the museum and learn about his life. Interestingly, Stalin initially began training as a priest in ...
North of Gudauri, the Kazbegi region is a picturesque area, with alpine meadows and towering snow-capped mountains. We'll make an early start this morning as we plan to hike from Stepantsminda town through Gergeti village and up to the iconic 14th-century Church of th...
This morning we'll leave the mountains behind and drive to the Kakheti region which is famous for its wineries as well as its warm hospitality. Our first stop is Vardisubani village. Here, we'll learn all about the unique wine making technique that Georgians have ...
Today our first stop will be Telavi's farmer's market. We'll then move on to the 11th-century Alaverdi cathedral, the tallest monastery in Georgia, surrounded by a beautiful cypress grove, and finally to the 16th-century monumental Gremi Fortress. For lunch we'll ...
There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Tbilisi at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer, you'll need to depart from Tbilisi Internat...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Anna
Oct 2024
The Best of Georgia and Armenia
I loved every minute of my time in these incredible countries. The history, the scenery, food and wine was amazing. The Explore tour leaders in both Armenia (Roza) ...
Michael
Oct 2024
The Best of Georgia and Armenia
Great trip covering little known Armenia which is a lovely country along with the better known Georgia. Saw a large range of sites from churches and monasteries to t...
Elaine
Oct 2024
The Best of Georgia and Armenia
This was a great trip and a good chance to see what both Armenia and Georgia have to offer as well as learning a lot about both countries on the way. Both our guides...
Ann
Oct 2024
The Best of Georgia and Armenia
The tour was an excellent introduction to both countries. The group really merged together and I think we all got the very best from our guides. The itinerary was...
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