Tour in Georgia and Armenia

Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport. Meet and transfer to the hotel (on request).
Overnight stay in Tbilisi.

Culture

50%

Nature

40%

History

50%

Relax

30%

Food

20%

After breakfast, we will begin the day exploring Tbilisi, the charming capital of Georgia, where history and modernity blend harmoniously. The tour includes iconic landmarks such as the Metekhi Church (13th century) and the Narikala Fortress (4th century), offering stunning panoramic views over the city.

We will continue to the famous Tbilisi Sulfur Baths, still in use today, the historic Sioni Cathedral, and the Anchiskhati Basilica, the oldest church in the city. After lunch, visit the Georgian National Museum, home to remarkable archaeological treasures.

In the afternoon, enjoy a walk along Rustaveli Avenue, the vibrant heart of the city, lined with landmarks such as the Rustaveli Theatre and the Tbilisi Opera House. Free dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

40%

Nature

70%

History

40%

Adventure

20%

Food

40%

After breakfast, departure north along the legendary Georgian Military Highway, one of the most scenic routes in the Caucasus. Arrival in Stepantsminda (1,750 m), dominated by the majestic Mount Kazbek (5,047 m), with the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church (Sameba) standing out in the landscape.

Ascent by 4x4 to the stunning Gergeti Trinity Church (2,170 m), a true symbol of Georgia, set in breathtaking natural surroundings.

Along the way, stops at the Ananuri Complex (17th century), a historic fortress, and the Gudauri Panorama Viewpoint, offering spectacular views of the Caucasus mountains.

Lunch during the journey and return to Tbilisi. Free dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

40%

Nature

50%

History

60%

Adventure

20%

Food

30%

After breakfast, departure to Mtskheta, the ancient capital and spiritual heart of Georgia. Visit UNESCO sites: the scenic Jvari Church, overlooking the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, and the majestic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a key religious symbol of the country.

Continue to Gori, birthplace of Stalin, with a stop at his museum. In the afternoon, visit Uplistsikhe, an ancient rock-hewn city along the Silk Road, known for its unique cave architecture.

Lunch along the way and return to Tbilisi. Free dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Culture

40%

Nature

60%

History

60%

Adventure

40%

Food

30%

After breakfast, departure for Armenia with a change of vehicle and guide at the border. Continue to Alaverdi to visit the impressive Akhtala Monastery, renowned for its medieval frescoes.

Proceed to the Haghpat Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important religious, cultural and educational centers of medieval Armenia, set in a stunning mountainous landscape.

Lunch along the way and arrival in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. Hotel check-in, free dinner and overnight stay.

Culture

60%

Nature

40%

History

60%

Adventure

20%

Food

30%

After breakfast, start of the tour around Yerevan. Several highlights will be visited, including Republic Square, Mashtots Avenue, the Opera House dedicated to Aram Khachaturian, and the scenic Cascade Complex. Visit to Tsitsernakaberd, the Armenian Genocide Memorial.

Continuation to Echmiadzin. Along the way, stop to explore the ruins of the Zvartnots Cathedral, dating back to the 7th century (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Afterwards, visit the Echmiadzin Cathedral, a place of deep spirituality symbolizing Armenia as the first nation to adopt Christianity as a state religion. Today, Echmiadzin is the spiritual seat of the Catholicos and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Lunch during the excursions. Overnight stay in Yerevan                                                                                                                         

Culture

60%

Nature

40%

History

40%

Adventure

30%

Food

30%

After breakfast, departure to visit the Khor Virap Monastery, closely linked to Gregory the Illuminator, who introduced Christianity in Armenia. Still today, it is an important pilgrimage site and offers a stunning view of Mount Ararat.

The journey continues to the Noravank Monastery (“New Monastery”), a religious center dating back to the 13th century, set in a spectacular landscape of red rock cliffs. Within the complex, the gavit of the main church is particularly remarkable, designed by the renowned architect and sculptor Momik, with structural solutions that make it resistant to earthquakes.

After lunch, visit the Areni Cave, where extraordinary finds related to wine production dating back to 4100 BC were discovered, considered among the oldest evidence of viticulture in the world. The experience continues with a stop at a local winery to taste the region’s traditional wines.

Return to Yerevan and overnight at the hotel.

Culture

40%

Nature

60%

History

50%

Adventure

30%

Food

20%

After breakfast, departure to Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-altitude freshwater lakes in the world, famous for its peninsula and its medieval churches built in 874.

Continue to the Garni Temple, a remarkable monument from the Hellenistic period and an outstanding example of ancient Armenian architecture, built in the 1st century AD and dedicated to the Sun God. Nearby, you can see the ruins of the royal palace and the Roman baths with a spectacular mosaic.

Traditional Armenian lunch, during which you will witness the preparation of Lavash, the famous Armenian bread.

In the afternoon, visit the Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, partly carved into the rock and considered a masterpiece of 13th-century Armenian architecture. The name Geghard means “spear”, referring to the sacred relic associated with the crucifixion of Christ.

The journey continues to the scenic Garni Gorge, a unique natural landmark known as the “Basalt Organ” for its perfectly symmetrical columns.

Return to Yerevan, free dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Relax

70%

Food

40%

Breakfast at the hotel and free time until transfer to the airport according to flight schedule (check-out by 12:00).