8 days

About this activity

Description:
This tour will get you acquainted with the two oldest countries in the world – Georgia and Armenia. Archaeological evidence suggests that the area of South Caucasus is one of the oldest sites of human presence, dating back as far as 1.8 million years. Situated at the important crossroads, Georgia and Armenia have a unique and ancient cultural heritage, and are famed for their traditions of hospitality and cuisine. Georgia and Armenia abounds in natural variety. Georgia is also known as the cradle of wine. While exploring these South Caucasus countries you will discover a fascinating mixture of cultures that has integrated both Europe and Asia…
Highlights:
Narikala Fortress (established in the 4th century), Metekhi Church (12th century), Sioni and Anchiskhati (6th century) Churches, Jvari monastery (6th century) and Svetitskhoveli cathedral (11th century) - Both Jvari and Svetitskhoveli are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Ananuri – a 17th century architectural complex; Uplistsikhe Cave Town-Fortress, which history begins in the I-II millennium B.C.; Khertvisi Fortress 2nd century B.C.; Cave Town Vardzia 12th century; Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin; Zvartnots Temple; Geghard Monastic Complex (founded in the 4th century); Garni Temple (1st century AD)
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrival
Arrive in Tbilisi after your flight, you need to reach the hotel, you can check in any time after 14:00 Tbilisi time. Meeting in the lobby of the hotel at 19:00 Tbilisi time (UTC 04:00) and drive to Restaurant Funicular, where you will have welcome dinner.
Day 2: Tbilisi sightseeing tour
Day 3: Tbilisi – Mtsketa – Ananuri – Stefantsminda - Tbilisi
Day 4: Tbilisi – Gori – Borjomi – Akhaltsikhe
Day 5: Akhaltsikhe – Khertvisi – Vardzia – Akhalkalaki - Yerevan
Day 6: Yerevan city tour – Etchmiadzin (UNESCO) – Zvartnots (UNESCO) – Yerevan
Day 7: Yerevan – Geghard (UNESCO) – Garni – Yerevan
Day 8: Yerevan – Lake Sevan – Tbilisi
Say goodbye to Armenia and continue your route to travel within Georgia.
After meeting with the Georgian guide you move forward to Tbilisi.
This tour will finish in Tbilisi (International Airport or Freedom Square) at 15:00 Tbilisi time (UTC 04:00)

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Included

Comfortable A/C minivan, minibus or bus
4 WD vehicle in Kazbegi to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church
Gallery Palace or Astoria Tbilisi Hotel
Gino Wellness Rabath or Vardzia Resort
Silk Road Hotel
Half board catering service, breakfasts at the hotel and dinners at the best local restaurants
English speaking guide service whole the tour
Bottle of mineral water without gas per person per day
Breakfast
Dinner
Bottled water

Not included

Any international flights
Travel insurance
Single room supplement
Alcoholic beverages
Service except described

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Passport name and number, gender, date of birth and nationality are required for all passengers; please advise at the time of booking It is the responsibility of each passenger to ensure that they comply with all the necessary passport (must be valid for at least 6 months), visa, health, insurance and other travel regulations required for all the countries they will be visiting prior to the start of the tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Features

Tourism

80%

Cultural

65%

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