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Best of Georgia & Armenia

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From

CAD 2,159

Duration

8 days

Countries

Armenia, Georgia

Activity

easy

Group size

Max 16

The adventure

Georgia and Armenia may sound like unconventional destinations, but trust us, they ought to top your list of places to visit. Our eight-day trip is a wonderful showcase of the cultural and natural highlights the Caucasus Region has to offer, with a huge helping of beautiful architecture and delicious cuisine to boot. Stroll the narrow streets of Tbilisi, tour ancient monasteries, stare down massive mountain ranges, visit with friendly locals, and soak up all the exotic culture of this underexplored region.

Arrive at any time.

Drive to Echmiadzin to visit its famous cathedral. Later, enjoy a city tour of Yerevan, followed by a visit to the Genocide Memorial. Take some free time to explore the city of Yerevan.

Explore Khor Virap and visit its monastery with fantastic views of Mt Ararat. Continue to the Roman temple of Garni. Enjoy lunch in a local home and watch how traditional lavash bread is made. Return to Yerevan with time to visit the main market or stroll the cafe-lined streets of the city.

Day by day

Scenic view of a medieval monastery perched on a cliff over a stunning mountainous valley landscape.

Your journey through

Armenia & Georgia

Showing Days 1-7

8-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 2Drive to Echmiadzin to visit its famous cathedralYerevan

Yerevan

Drive to Echmiadzin to visit its famous cathedral. Later, enjoy a city tour of Yerevan, followed by a visit to the Genocide Memorial. Take some free time to explore the city of Yerevan.

Day 3Explore Khor Virap and visit its monastery…Yerevan

Yerevan

Day 4Drive to the largest lake in the Caucasus regionThe Molokan are a minority population in Armenia derived from settlers exiled from Russia for their religious beliefs. Their name derives from "Milk" due to the great amount of milk they would consume, especially during the fasting period determined by the Orthodox Clergy. Stop in a Molokan village en route to Haghpat to get a glimpse into daily life, and enjoy afternoon tea.

The Molokan are a minority population in Armenia derived from settlers exiled from Russia for their religious beliefs. Their name derives from "Milk" due to the great amount of milk they would consume, especially during the fasting period determined by the Orthodox Clergy. Stop in a Molokan village en route to Haghpat to get a glimpse into daily life, and enjoy afternoon tea.

Day 5Visit Haghpat Monestary and UNESCO-listed monastic complex of Sanahin

Visit Haghpat Monestary and UNESCO-listed monastic complex of Sanahin. Cross into Georgia to be welcomed and greeted by your Georgian CEO before transferring to Telavi, located on the foothills of the Tsiv-Gombori Range.

Day 6Travel through Kakheti ProvinceTbilisi

Tbilisi

Travel through Kakheti Province, dotted with churches and vineyards. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Kizikhi area and Sighnaghi. Stop for lunch at a local village house. After lunch, join your hosts and sample a selection of locally produced wines made from indigenous Georgian grape varieties, crafted using traditional methods. Learn about the family’s winemaking process, from grape selection to aging, and discover how each wine reflects the unique terroir of the region. Head to Tbilisi and enjoy a guided tour of the city.

Day 7After breakfastTbilisi

Elegant octagonal building with classical columns under a blue sky.

Tbilisi

After breakfast, drive north from Tbilisi into the Inner Kartli region for a day trip focused on Georgia’s ancient heritage. Visit Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Continue to Uplistsikhe cave town and on through the dramatic Aragvi River Valley. Return to Tbilisi in the evening.

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