Georgia and Armenia – 07 Days Tour Package

Welcome to Tbilisi the capital city of Georgia, Upon arrival you will be met and greeted by our representative. After the meet and greet you will be transferred to your hotel in Tbilisi.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel, and meet our representative who will be escorting you on a full day city tour of the capital – The 6 hours day trip covering two capitals start with the historical Mtskheta, the old capital of Georgia and the second destination is Modern Capital – amazing Tbilisi. Explore the historical Mtskheta and the vibrant Tbilisi with this 6-hour city tour. The most popular tourist city of Georgia is Mtskheta, which can be reached from Tbilisi in approximately 30 minutes.

Both cities are filled with tourists all year round and the cities welcome visitors with narrow streets, famous balconies, patios and ancient churches. Tbilisi – is one of the most popular and beautiful cities in Europe with a vibrant atmosphere. The city is more than 1500 years! Each century left its mark on it and you will experience the rich heritage in each corner.

Next visit Sulphur bath houses passing by the only mosque in Tbilisi, following their labyrinths, discovering new exciting places. Cable car station will take you to Narikhala fortress where you will be dated back to 4th century and take feel the spirit of the city

Some of the key attractions include visiting the holy trinity cathedral – Sameba, bridge of peace, the old district and Mtkvari River from Metekhi Church. You will also be guided to Svetitskhoveli an Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in the historic town of Mtskheta and Jvari- monastery on top of the mountain

In the ancient capital of Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia – Mtskheta, you will get to experience the architecture of such ancient monasteries as the main cathedral of Mtskheta and a sacred place where the robe of Christ is being kept – Svetistkhoveli and the Jvari Monastery – a true architectonic masterpiece of the early Medieval Period facing the concourse of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers from the top of the hill where you get to experience the breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Mtskheta is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique city museum. People also call it “The second Jerusalem”. Mtskheta tours are a breathtaking immersion into the depth of centuries-long Georgian history. At the end of your trip, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and meet the guide who will be escorting you on an 8 hours exciting day trip to the north along the Georgian Military Highway into the high Caucasus Mountains. The day starts with a stop at Ananuri Fortress a former residence of Argveti Dukes. The stunning structure featuring churches and towers dating back to the XVI-XVII cc. Next, you will be escorted to From Kazbegi, a destination which is famous for ice skating and mountaineering. Kazbegi Mountain (or Mkinvartsveri) is the third highest mountain in Georgia. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to reach Kazbegi from Tiblisi. An amazing place offering magnificent views from the church Mt Kazbeg and Stepantsminda. Sepantsminda is a wonderful base camp gifted with stunning natural beauty. Today’s highlights include: Pass by Ananuri Castle Complex, Jhinvali water reservoir, Gudauri ski resort, Stepantsminda, Dariali Gorge.

Next, visit the Gergeti Trinity Church – offering rustic and beautiful views of the mountains. You will be escorted in a four-wheel-drive car to reach the church located at an altitude of 2170 m, and experience breathtaking views of Mt Kazbegi. Continue driving on Georgian Military Highway moving through The Dariali Gorge – an impossibly steep cleft in the mountains connecting Russia and Georgia, running for 18km from Stepantsminda to the Russian border. The cliff faces are more than 1,000m high, medieval watchtowers, waterfalls and wildlife make this place one of the most incredible roads in the world. The steep valleys on either side of the gorge are great places for bird watching. Eagles, hawks and the massive griffon vultures all nest among the rocky outcrops. At the end of your trip, you will be transferred back to your hotel and overnight stay.

Breakfast at Hotel check out and get ready to travel to Yerevan -Tbilisi to Yerevan by Transfer Road- On arrive check in-Overnight at Hotel

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel- Your Yerevan day trip will start by visiting the Mother Armenia monument, a female representation of Armenia. The monumental statue is in Victory Park overlooking the capital city of Yerevan, Armenia. Next, you will walk down the giant staircase Cascade to Matenadaran a treasury of ancient manuscripts, research institute and museum in Yerevan, Armenia. Home to the world’s richest collections of medieval manuscripts and books which cross a broad array of subjects, including history, philosophy, medicine, literature, art history and cosmography in Armenian and many other languages. Your trip will continue to Opera House and by pedestrian route North Avenue we will reach Republic Square. Then we will continue our tour to Tsitsernakaberd the memorial dedicated to the victims of genocide after we catch the glimpse of the President house, the National Academy and the Parliament house. You’ll visit the Monument and museum of Genocide-Tsitsernakaberd, Monument of Mother Armenia, Park of victory, Cascade, Republic Square

The fortress of Garni is situated in the village of the same name in the Kotayk District. That was a mighty fortress well known from chronicles (Cornelius Tacitus, Movses Khorenatsi, etc.). The structures of Garni combine elements of Hellenistic and national culture, which is evidence of antique influences and the distinctive building traditions of the Armenian people. The artistic merits and uniqueness of its monuments place Garni among outstanding creations of architecture of world importance. The temple was built in the second half of the first century B.C. and dedicated to a heathen god, probably to Mitra, the god of the sun, whose figure stood in the depth of the sanctuary. After Christianity had been proclaimed the state religion in Armenia in 301, the temple was probably used as a summer residence of the kings. A chronicle describes it as ‘‘a house of coolness‘‘.

Garni Canyon lies across the length of the Azat (Garni) river and its confluent Gogh. The canyon is attractive for the wonderful natural rocks, formed of regular hexagonal cylinders. These rocks start from the beginning up to the highest point of the canyon. The composition is called “Symphony of Stones” or “Basalt Organ”. “Symphony of Stones” is registered in the list of natural monuments. (this tour cannot be arranged by big bus)

We‘ll continue to Geghard monastery. Geghardavank (also known as ‘Ayrivank; – the cave monastery) is situated in a picturesque canyon, 28 km south-east of Yerevan. The main church of Katoghike is a domed hall construction built-in 1215. The narthex was attached from the west in 1225-1230. The other parts of the monastery were created under the rule of father and son Proshians/Khaghbakyans and were carved out of solid rock. The first church was carved out by architect Galdzak in 1282. The second church of St. Godmother and the adjacent narthex date back to 1283. On the second level, there is another rock-carved building – the mausoleum of Papak and his wife Rousukan (1288).

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel, the rest of the day is free for leisure. Or you may Opt and explore (Parz lake or Haghartsin monastery -concerns of weather conditions in wintertime) B Tsaghkadzor means valley of flowers or flower canyon in Armenian. The town is famous as an international centre of tourism and skiing, where there is an especially significant chairlift with 5 stations and more than a dozen ski runs.

Breakfast at hotel check out and fly back home after a memorable trip.