Georgia & Armenia 12 Days Combo Tour
About this tour
Georgia
Armenia
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi airport to Elea Old Tbilisi Hotel, Region, Georgia
Arrival Tbilisi, Welcome To Tbilisi - Pick-up from the airport and your adventure begins! The city that will stay in your mind and heart forever! Overnight – Tbilisi While in Tbilisi, you should definitely visit the most well-known and popular tourist attraction in the city – “Meidan”. This place sweeps you off from your feet and throws you back to the middle ages, while being in the present at the same time. This is one of the oldest parts of the city, colorful, old houses from medieval ages, narrow cobblestone streets with cute cafes and shops all around make you want to stay there forever and explore every little detail of the new world you’ve just teleported into! Leghvtakhevi Canyon and Waterfall,Carpet Shop,Churchkhela Shop. Narikala castle is another Gem of Tbilisi. The castle dates back as far as 4th century. The stunning castle overlooks river “Mtkvari”, colorful, old houses and lovely streets of Tbilisi. Wine cellar with delicious liquids send by God. The famous Gogirdi Thermal Spas are located in one of the oldest part of the city, “Abanotubani”. The place itself is very interesting with its history and sightseeing. Cute shops for tourists are also all around! We will visit the Bridge of Peace. This bridge is considered one of the modern architectural sights of Tbilisi. Mtatsminda funicular-Visit Bombora Park which is located on a hill in the western part of the city. This is the best place to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Further tourists are waiting for the descent on the funicular. Master class in tapestry, artistic felt with lunch + wine.
Day 2: kvareli to Winery Khareba • ყვარლის გვირაბი, Kvareli, Georgia
Tbilisi-Signagi-Tsinandali-Telavi-Kvareli, Good Mood = Good Food & wine 320km Let’s dedicate a day to the art of wine & the food - an unforgettable experience. 10:00 Travel to Kakheti. You will see the most beautiful spots of Georgia. Imagine Alazani valley surrounded by the snowy Caucasus mountains, gorgeous nature surrounding you from all sides! Kakheti is the cradle of wine. In order to fully understand the importance of wine to this country, we’ve got to time travel for a little. Now, imagine life 8000 years ago - this is the time when people still used just stone and bone tools. Meanwhile in a small village of mountainous country, Georgian stone-age farmers were creating a magical liquid, also known as wine. We go to the city of love – AKA Sighnaghi. Well, did you know that in Georgia there’s a city literally called “The city of love”? Now, imagine how exquisite will it feel to spend your holiday in the city of love. The city, Signagi, is this teeny-tiny, cutest and coziest little place located on top of the mountain, with the most spectacular view. With little colorful houses, churches, cobblestone streets and friendly people, Signagi won’t fail to leave you bewildered. The city truly lives up to its name – So full of colorful houses, cute streets and tourist attractions, Signaghi really makes you feel loved & in love. On your way you will visit Khareba cave winery, wine & chacha tasting, badiauri bread baking, Lunch-Georgian cuisine, Tsinandali Back to Tbilisi
Day 3: Sevan to Dilijan, Armenia
Tbilisi –Dilijan-Sevan 250 km The most wonderful time of the year in the most wonderful place of the world. Overnight Sevan. You take a trip to Georgia board /about 1.5 hour/. Please note that while border crossing procedure usually goes fast, there is a chance that the border procedure will be delayed up to several hours. On your way to Sevan you will visit Alaverdi region. After we will continue our tour to Dilijan, city tour, later Lake Sevan, which is the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region.
Day 4: Yerevan to Yerevan, Armenia
Sevan – Yerevan city tour: Victory park and Mother Armenia,Matenadaran Museum,Cascade complex ,Genocide monument, Ararat brandy factory, Opera and Ballet Theater, Mashtots Avenue, and Republic Square . 120 km Overnight Yerevan Drive to Yerevan Will start Yerevan tour It is important to note that Cascade does not merely refer to this colossal stairway. The whole district, or rather the “patio”, that lies behind Yerevan’s chief architect Alexander Tamanian’s statue, is the very Cascade we know. It is from that wide hallway-patio that you get the feeling of what Cascade is all about – modern art. During World War I, the troops of the Ottoman Turkey carried out a great crime – the massacre killings. Intentional extermination of Armenians by the Turks began in 1915 and had lasted for several years (some facts point that it was until 1923). During this time, more than 1,5 million people of the Armenian nation were killed (it was about 2 million Armenians in total residing on the territory of the Ottoman Empire at that time). The remained half million fled trying to look for a new refuge in other countries. You can taste famous Armenian brandy
Day 5: Garni to Areni Wine Factory, Areni, Armenia
Yerevan - Garni temple –Areni winery 300 km Overnight Yerevan 10:00 – In the morning we will drive East of Armenia. On the way we will have a short stop near to Charenc Arch and then will visit pagan Garni temple from the 1st century AD, which along with Geghard monastery was included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. We will continue our way to Areni factory which is located in VayotsDzor province, the important winemaking area to have Armenian cuisine and taste wine. Tasting and take part in making Armenian bread lavash Drive back to Yerevan
Day 6: Gyumri, Armenia to Akhaltsikhe, Georgia
Yerevan- APARAN bakery –Gyumri-Vardzia(Georgia) 320 km Overnight Vardzia In the morning we will drive APARAN bakery. You take a trip to Gyumri, considered second town after Yerevan, its known as black town, is still rebuilding after Spitak earthquake, visit Abovyan main street, vartanants square, sev berd, Gyumri market, Rijkov street&Kumayri historic district, soviet monuments. Cross the border Gift *** Delicious local dinner
Day 7: Vardzia to Kutaisi, Georgia
Vardzia-Rabati-Borjomi-Kutaisi Overnight kutaisi 10:00 – Trip to Rabati Castle, it is a fortress built in the 9th century. The fortress has been destroyed and seized by enemies many times, as a result, the place has become a dwelling for different cultures and religions, which you can sense deeply absorbed in the walls of the fortress. The first mosque in Rabati was built by Ottomans in 1752. In 2012, a reconstruction of the fortress took place and it became like a small town. Rabati is not only a historical monument, but a cultural city center, too. You can see the church, mosque, synagogue, museum, park, various tourist shops, and hotels while traveling back in time and feeling like you’re a resident of an ancient town. Your exploration continues in Vardzia, which is another gem of Samtskhe-Javakheti. Dating back to the 12th century, it’s a cave city that stretches along the cliff for approximately about 500 meters, and is up to nineteen tiers. There, you can see the church of the dormition dating back to 1180, the golden age of Queen Tamar, and aged paintings on the wall. A fascinating fact about the place is that five monks still live in the mountain, and every morning at 7 am they ring the church bell in the high arch. The cave city is wonder waiting to be explored by you. The tour has a relaxing part, your journey to exquisite, breathtakingly beautiful Borjomi, where you will stay for a night at spa hotel. While in Borjomi, you will visit the central park, dating back to 1850, this park offers stunning landscapes along with tourist attractions. The park is surrounded by a forest where a mineral water source, Ekaterina spring flows - You can drink famous Borjomi mineral water and even take a bath in its air open pool there
Day 8: Martvili to Nokalakevi, Jikha, Georgia
Kutaisi –Martvili-Nokalakevi 100km Overnight Nokalakevi Spend the day travelling through time - explore Georgia’s oldest and most interesting places! Prometheus cave - Electrifying lights in Prometheus Cave will transform you into another world of majesty. When you walk through the cave you feel like Alice in Wonderland. A day filled with adventures on every step - let’s have some wine and continue the journey! Martvili - You will visit the amazing Martvili. Full of bewildering canyons, caves and monasteries - Martvili will truly transform you into another world. Kinchxa waterfall - This picturesque waterfall is part of the Okatse complex. Dinner with delicious Georgian food / Shkmeruli, Elarji, homemade wine A day filled with adventures on every step - let’s have some wine and continue the journey! Martvili - You will visit the amazing Martvili. Full of bewildering canyons, caves and monasteries - Martvili will truly transform you into another world. Kinchxa waterfall - This picturesque waterfall is part of the Okatse complex. Dinner with delicious Georgian food / Shkmeruli, Elarji, homemade wine On request: Tetra cave SPELEOTHERAPY TREATMENT Visitors will relax in specially equipped space and improve respiratory system. COGNITIVE TOUR The tour will be informative accompanied by a guide. Visitors will have the oppor- tunity to learn about the centuries-old history of the cave and get information about the unique exibits found from archeological excavations in the cave which dates back 30 000 years. Today the exhibits are preserved At the Tskaltubo Museum of Local Lore. WINE TOUR During a visit to the cave, with a guide / sommelier, visitors will learn about the 8000-year- old history of wine, about origin of vines and wine cultivation. Also, taste various species of white and red wines aged at the constant tem- perature of the cave.
Day 9: Katskhi to Chiatura, Georgia
Nokalakevi-Katskhi-Chiatura-Gori-Uplistsikhe-Tbilisi 300km Overnight Tbilisi Today you can see the ruin of the ancient city of Nokalakevi (Tsikhe-Goji), and travertines. Today You will travel to Gori. In Gori, there is a very interesting place to visit: Have you ever wondered what life of world’s greatest leader was like, the life of a man who transformed the Soviet Union from a peasant society into an industrial and military superpower? - Here’s your opportunity to take a look at, and experience life of a Soviet revolutionary and political leader, Joseph Stalin, or also known as Joseph Jughashvili, who was born in Georgia. Travel to Uplistsikhe, which translates to 'Fortress of the Lord', is an ancient rock-hewn town which played a significant role in Georgian history over a period of approximately 3,000 years."Architecture Design" magazine presented the readers the 115 wonders, places p distinguished by landscape, culture and aesthetic characteristics.The world's 115 fairy-tale settlements are from all over the world. The list includes the oldest, beautiful, Georgian, cave town historical town - Uplistsikhe.
Day 10: Kazbegi to Gergeti Trinity Church, Oni, Georgia
Tbilisi- Ananuri–Gudauri- Kazbegi 360 km Overnight Tbilisi The nature of Georgia is one of the main reason why Georgia is so popular - so, let’s spend the whole day exploring tallest mountains, and really feel the nature communicating with us. Departure from Tbilisi to Kazbegi. On your way you will visit Ananuri Castle - Ancient castle and a church with the view of the blue lake and mountains - a must see place. You will have a trip to Jinvali Water Reservoir - Turquoise colored still water with the greenest and most gorgeous mountains - here it is, relaxation you’ve been looking for all over the place. Black & white Aragvi river meeting place. Gorgeous Gudauri - true gem of Georgia! Outrageous landscape perfectly mixed with tourist infrastructure: this is the Mecca of the modern- day mountain snow experience! This pearl of Caucasus Mountains is righteously considered as equal quality resort as one of Europe’sfinest. Great to look at it from the sky. Travertines - The day keeps getting more and more exciting - See the wonderful travertines of Georgia. we will have jeep tour to the Gergeti temple, located at an altitude of 2,170 m at the foot of Kazbegi, along the Georgian Military Highway. Gergeti - This picturesque place is an endless valley of pleasure - both metaphorically and literally. With a tiny church built in XIV century on top of it and breathtaking view of Mkinvartsveri, Gergeti creates an out-of-this-world atmosphere.
Day 11: Asureti, Georgia to Tsalka, Georgia
Tbilisi-Algeti water reservoir view- Asureti-Banhnoh Station -Dashbash-Tbilisi 220km Overnight –Tbilisi 10:00 After breakfast the tour takes place at an enchanting and stunning region of Kvemo Kartli, where you will see some of the most breathtaking locations and gather wonderful memories Pack your bags, we are going to magnificent Dashbashi Canyon - The place from your dreams or every fairytale you have ever read! The canyon is a stunning cascade waterfall which is located in a volcanic mountainous area. Many waterfalls surrounded by green and stunning nature, steep hills and cliffs make this place unreal, but in fact it’s very real and you are just about to see it! Keep in mind that we will go on a bewitching hike, so bring suitable (preferably waterproof) shoes and a good mood! On your way you will visit Asureti, Banhnoh Station according to your wish. Optional: Bike-line, Swing
Day 12: Tbilisi airport to Tbilisi International Airport, Tbilisi, Georgia
Departure Transfer to Tbilisi airport
What's included
• 12 days Transfers & transportation by comfortable car • 11 nights accommodation • English speaking guide driver • Georgia: SHQMERULI (chicken) + KHACHOPARI (cheese bread) + MTSUVADI Barbeque + CHURCHKEHLA dessert • Armenia: Local house for lunch - GRILLED TROUT "PRINCE" + LAVASH (flat bread) + TOLMA , APARAN bakery. • Wine & brandy tasting • Master classes in making Khachapuri, Lavash • Entrance fees:
• Early checkin • Late checkout • Paragliding from 100 $ • Air ballooning 25$ • Zipline 20$ • Boating in Tbilisi 10$ • Riding from 30$ • Quad biking from 60$ • Sky diving 480$ • Bike ride 50$ • Swing 40$
What to know
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Route & locations
Tbilisi airport to Elea Old Tbilisi Hotel, Region, Georgia