City & Culture

Armenia & Georgia - Treasures of Caucasus 10 Days 9 Nights

Private Tour: A memorable journey through Armenia and Georgia, exploring ancient monasteries, UNESCO sites, cave cities, mountain landscapes, vibrant capitals, wine regions and rich cultural heritage.

Circuits privés

10 jours

À propos de ce circuit

Heure de début:

10:00

Lieu:

Armenia

A memorable journey through Armenia and Georgia, exploring ancient monasteries, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich cultural heritage. From cave cities and UNESCO sites to wine regions, mountain views, and historic capitals, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and tradition.

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Circuits privés

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Guidé en English

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12+

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City & Culture

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Cancellation & modification

Up to 60 days before arrival: free cancellation. 40 days before arrival: 50% charge applies. 15 days or less before arrival: 100% of the total amount will be charged.

Carte

Jour 1

Arrival

Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport, where you will be met by our representative. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Enjoy some free time to relax after your flight or explore the nearby area at your own pace. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Georgia. Overnight in Tbilisi.

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Jour 2

Tbilisi City Tour

Tbilisi City Tour After breakfast, discover the charm of Tbilisi on a guided walking tour. Ride the cable car to Narikala Fortress, admire the Mother Georgia statue, explore the Old Town, see churches, a synagogue, and a mosque, enjoy a scenic river cruise on the Mtkvari River, and experience the city's unique blend of European and Asian cultures. Overnight in Tbilisi.

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Jour 3

Tbilisi – Uplistsikhe – Gori – Ananuri – Tbilisi

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Uplistsikhe, 1st millennium B.C. cave city, and explore its ancient rock-hewn structures and history from pagan center to Christianity. Continue to Gori and visit Stalin Museum, including his bulletproof railway carriage. Drive along Georgian Military Highway toward the Caucasus Mountains. Enjoy 30-minute white-water rafting on the Aragvi River and see the confluence of the White and Black Aragvi rivers. Return to Tbilisi and free evening. Overnight in Tbilisi.

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Jour 4

Tbilisi – Kakheti – Tbilisi

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we explore Kakheti, cradle of Georgian winemaking. Visit local workshop to learn traditional Qvevri method and taste wines and Chacha. Continue to Grandma Lili’s home in Alvani to see felt-making, natural dyes and crafts, with homemade liquors. Visit winery to taste Georgian wines and see Shoti bread baked in Tone oven. Return to Tbilisi and ride funicular to Mtatsminda Park for night views. Overnight in Tbilisi. Enjoy authentic experiences and scenic landscapes. Perfect day. Wine and culture blend. !!!

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Jour 5

Sadakhlo Border – Haghpat – Parz Lake – Goshavank

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Sadakhlo Border between Georgia and Armenia, meet local team, change guide and vehicle, continue journey in Armenia. Visit Haghpat Monastery, 10th-century UNESCO site in Lori Province, known for medieval architecture and stone carvings. Continue to Parz Lake in Dilijan National Park, peaceful forest lake surrounded by greenery. Visit Goshavank Monastery, named after scholar Mkhitar Gosh. Drive to Dilijan and walk Sharambeyan Street with houses and crafts. Overnight Dilijan.

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Jour 6

Dilijan - Lake Sevan - Selim Caravanserai - Goris

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-altitude lakes, famous for deep blue waters. Enjoy scenic views along the way. Short stops for photos and rest. Continue through mountainous landscapes. Visit Sevanavank Monastery on peninsula, 10th century churches. Continue to Mikaelyan Family Farm to learn Armenian cheese-making incl wine and cognac cheeses. Travel Silk Road route and stop at Selim Caravanserai, historic merchant rest stop. Continue to Goris. Overnight in Goris. Leisure day.

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Jour 7

Khndzoresk - Tatev - Karahunj -Areni Cave-Noravank

Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Khndzoresk, ancient cave village lived until 20th century. Continue to Tatev Monastery, 9th–13th century center above Vorotan Gorge. Wings of Tatev cable car views. Next Qarahunj prehistoric stone site. Continue Areni Cave with ancient wine finds and oldest leather shoe. Proceed Noravank among red cliffs. Drive to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan. Enjoy scenic mountains, caves, history and cultural landmarks along the route. Perfect cultural adventure in southern Armenia.!!!.

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Jour 8

Yerevan City Tour

Breakfast at hotel. Begin Yerevan city tour, the “Pink City” known for volcanic tuff stone architecture and history dating back to 782 BC. Visit Republic Square, Mashtots Avenue, Aram Khachaturian Opera and Ballet Theatre, Cascade Complex with panoramic views and modern art, and Mother Armenia in Victory Park. Continue to Matenadaran Manuscript Museum with ancient Armenian manuscripts. Visit Ararat Brandy Factory to learn Armenia’s brandy tradition. Explore Gum Market with fruits, spices and local goods. Overnight in Yerevan.

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Jour 9

Yerevan - Geghard - Garni - Symphony of Stones

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Geghard Monastery, partly carved into cliffs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its spiritual atmosphere and medieval architecture. Continue to Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia, dedicated to the sun god Mihr and rebuilt in 1975, offering panoramic views over Azat River gorge. Proceed to Symphony of Stones, a natural basalt rock formation near Garni shaped like giant stone columns formed by nature. Return to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan with free evening in the capital.

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Jour 10

Departure

Departure After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

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Include Activities

Transportation

Air-conditioned vehicles

Accommodation

3 x nights in 4* hotel - Yerevan 1 x night in 4* hotel - Goris 1 x night in 4* hotel - Dilijan 4 x nights in 4* hotel - Tbilisi

Professional guide

English speaking guide

Bottled water

1 Bottle of water per pax

Cultural experiences

Lavash master class

Meals

9 x Breakfasts

Entrance fees

According to the program

Map

1 Map per guest

Optional Activities

Lunches and dinners

Extra personal fees

Alcoholic beverages

Flight tickets

Travel insurance

Avis des voyageurs