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Armenia - Georgia cultural tour

12 days with arrival and departure

10 day travel program

Day 1

Arrival in Yerevan

Day 2

Yerevan, fruit and vegetable market, Lusik Aguletsi`s ethnic house, cognac factory

We reach Yerevan in the early morning, the capital of Armenia, and transfer to the hotel. After you have a rest from the journey, take a 1.5-hour tour of the city center. We will visit the cascade, the opera house and go to the Republic Square through Northern Avenue, the heart of Armenia. Then we go to the fruit-market “Gum”. Here we can stroll through the fruit market and taste dried fruits, nuts and sweet treats. We get acquainted with the culture and ethnology of the Armenians and have a coffee break in the house of ethnographer and artist Lusik from Agul. The highlight of the day is a visit to the cognac factory in Yerevan, where you can taste some well-known Armenian cognacs. The day ends in a beautiful Armenian restaurant with national music. (b/t/d)

Day 3

Geghard Monastery, Garni Sun Temple, basalt columns in the Azat Gorge, Museum of History

Today we drive about 40 km outside of Yerevan, where we visit the beautiful Geghard monastery (1215) with cave churches in the Kotayk region, which were probably built as pagan temples in the rocks. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Here the apostle Taddeus hid the lance that pierced Jesus on the cross. You can drink holy water in one of the rock churches, which has a powerful effect. At the monastery we can taste many Armenian specialties which are offered by women farmers. Afterwards we drive to the only surviving sun temple Garni, which was dedicated to God Mithra and is said to have been built in the Hellenistic style in the first century AD. We drive down into the fascinating Azat Gorge with off-road vehicles, where we can admire the beautiful basalt columns. The natural monument is called by locals a symphony of stones. After the visit, we will join a family in the village of Garni in the process of lavash baking (Armenian national flatbread) and taste fresh bread just at the tandoor and just get a good lunch there. Back to Yerevan. Here we have a nice opportunity to visit the Museum of the History of Armenia, where you can find ancient finds of many periods. (b/l)

Day 4

Matenadaran (the manuscript museum), genocide memorial, Hripsimeh church (7th century), the Cathedral of Ejmiatsin (4th century)

After breakfast we drive to the Museum Matenadaran, where a collection of over 17,000 ancient manuscripts from various fields of Armenian science and culture and about 3000 foreign-language manuscripts are housed and exhibited. Then we drive to the memorial of the genocide of the Armenians, which was completed by Ottomans and Young Turks between 1894 and 1923. Afterwards we are going to Ejmiatsin city, the religious center of all Armenians, where is the oldest official church in the world, the Mother Goddess Cathedral of St. Ejmiatsin, which was built in 303 and is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There we will visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Holy Hripsimeh Church (7th c.), where the relics of the holy Hripsimeh and another 32 nuns are buried. Afterwards we will have lunch in a nice restaurant at an art school where Armenian dishes will be served. (b/l)

Day 5

Chor Virap Monastery, Areni 1 Cave, Noravank, Yerevan

In the early morning we will drive south through the Ararat Plain, Armenia's largest wine region to the Chor Virap Monastery, behind which rises the sacred mountain of all Armenian Father Ararat and in front of which extends the Mother River Araks. In a deep dungeon, on the hill of the monastery, the first catholicos of Armenians Gregory the Illuminator has been closed for 13 years. The monastery has become a popular place of pilgrimage for locals and tourists alike. According to the tradition, Noah had cultivated the first grape vines on this valley after the Flood. And since then wine has been made in the country. on the we are going to a rugged, picturesque landscape, to Norawank. Visit the beautiful monastery (13-14th c.). On the way back, at the entrance of the gorge, we will visit the cave Areni 1, where archaeologists have uncovered settlement remains with about 6000 years old wine barrels and where 5500 to 6000 years old leather shoe was discovered. After a lunch break with the locals, we return to Yerevan. (b/l)

Day 6

Lake Sevan, boat trip on the lake, Dilijan city, Fioletovo village, master of cross stones, Haghbat.

Today we are going to the Gegharkunik region, there is the Armenian blue pearl, Lake Sevan, at an altitude of 1920 meters above sea level. Today we have the opportunity to make a boat trip on Lake Sevan and to breathe the fresh mountain air. Drive to the city of Dilijan, a short walk in the center. Then we have a chance to take a tea break by old believing Russians-Molokans , who will inform us about their lives and how to feel Russian spirit in Armenia. Filled with energy, we continue to one of the most beautiful regions of Armenia, the Lori. The region offers varied landscapes, deep gorges, high mountains, bubbling mountain streams and rivers, beautiful alpine meadows. Via the third largest city of Armenia, Wanadzor, we drive to the town of Alaverdi, which lies in a deep ravine (400-500 m). You can experience all the beauty of the gorge, the river Debed and the mountains of Wirahayots and Gugarats, which are located in the small Caucasus. Overnight is in Haghpat. (b/t/d)

Day 7

Haghpat Monastery, Zarnier Fortress, border crossing in Bagratashen, Tbilisi

The Haghbat Monastery, a medieval masterpiece, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, will surprise us today. Built in the 10th century by Bagratid kings, it is one of the largest monasteries in Armenia and was the largest educational and religious center in the Middle Ages, where numerous manuscripts were also written and copied. The cave fortress Zarnier, built in the 8-9. It welcomes us with all its beauty from a hill, from where a magnificent view opens. Trip to the Georgian border, border control, Tbilisi, free afternoon, dinner. (b/d)

Day 8

Tbilisi, Metechi Church, Sioni Cathedral, Historical Museum, Narikala Fortress, Peace Bridge, Sulfur Baths

Tbilisi is an interesting mixture of old and modern: we begin our tour with the Metechi church (13th century) and walk through the beautiful streets of the old town to the synagogue and the Sioni Cathedral. Peace Bridge, visit the treasury in the Historical Museum. You marvel at the magnificent goldsmith's art from the time of the Golden Fleece in the treasury of the Historical Museum. Then We raise up to the Narikala castle (4th century), from where we walk with beautiful views of the city to the mosque and to the sulfur baths Abanotubani. (b/l)

Day 9

The Greater Caucasus, Kazbegi

We leave Tbilisi in the direction of high mountains on the historic Georgian Army Road. Before that, we drive to the cathedral and the monastery of the old patriarchal city of Mtskheta (UNESCO World Heritage) and then let us explain the Georgian way of wine-making on a bio-wine estate. Of course we also will try the good wines! Surrounded by imposing mountain ranges, our trail leads across the mountain pass (2395 m) to Kasbegi, near the border with Russia. In Kasbegi we will spend the night in style, overlooking the mighty mountain of the Kasbek. (b/d)

Day 10

Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe, Tbilisi

We are going with jeep up to the Trinity church. It looks quite lonely in front of the huge glacier flanks of the over 5000 m high Kasbek. Playing up the weather, we can see the mountain and take pictures. Today you have a lunch with locals. The women pick up their delicious food. Look forward to the famous dish "Chinkali", what lies behind it for a delicacy, we do not betray. On the way back you will visit the cave and fortification town Uplistsiche from the 1th millennium BC, the city center with theater and palaces is still easy to understand. Upon return to Tbilisi there is a time for your own business and in the evening you can choose your favorite restaurant in the old town. (b/l)

Day 11

The wine region of Kakheti, Signagi

Today we explore the wine-growing region, where the town Signagi is situated. Signagi is called the city of love, because there the lovers can marry very quickly in the registry office. It is a fairytale city that enchants visitors with its beauty. Walk in the city. We will taste wine and have lunch with a Kakhetian family. Then we will go to the fortress in Signagi. The construction of the fortress was begun during the reign of Queen Tamara in the 12th century and finished in the 18th century under Heraclius II. Once it had an area of about 40 hectares. Drive to Tbilisi. (b/l/d)

Day 12

Flight to home

Description and details

You will be picked up from the hotel.

Different prices apply for larger and smaller groups. Please contact us for information.

Our services

-Accommodation in 3-and 4-Star hotels in Yerevan and in the regions
-Transport (comfortable bus with AC)
-English speaking tour guide
-Meals - half board and 2x full board
-One bottle of water per person for each day
-Wine and cognac tasting
-All tickets and tours according to the program

The price is not included

-Flight tickets
-Travel Insurance
-Alcoholic drinks
-Trinkgelder

Execution guarantee: from two participants.

Assigned to the circumstances are changes in the program reserved.