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Highlights
All entrance fees included
Breakfast included
Informative, friendly and professional guide
Multi-Day Trip
Small-group tour
Excellent value for money
Overview
Itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi City Tour
Stop At: Tsminda Sameba Cathedral, Tbilisi The Holy Trinity Cathedral Church is the religious center of Georgia. Its construction took 7 years and was finished in 2003. Its height goes up to 101 meters with 137 meter diameter including vestibule gallery. 10 churches are disposed in the interior. Together with the main cathedral, the chief gate, Iveria Virgin Mary and Ilya Tetezbitel churches are also included. The dome and 2.5 tone cross of the cathedral are gilded. Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Narikala is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and the Kura River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the sulphur baths and the botanical gardens of Tbilisi. Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Shardeni Street, Tbilisi To the right of Bambis Rigi there is Char-din street. Chardin Street is very narrow and short, it is named after a French ex-plorer Jan Chardin, who visited Tbilisi in 1863. That time the street was called "Dark Row", because it was crowded with shops and workshops. Chardin St., Bam-bis Rigi and Erekle II St. are a great way to wander around the local art galleries and souvenir shops with a chance to refu-el in one of the area's many cafes. Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Abanotubani, Tbilisi Abanotubani is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulphuric baths. Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day. Accommodation included: Overnight in 3* hotel in Tbilisi City Center
Day 2: Tbilisi – Mtskheta - Ananuri - Gudauri
Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region Jvari monastery 6th c is the culmination by a number of artistic and architectural aspirations in early Georgian Christian architecture. Jvari has been inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage Site List Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zhinvali Dam The Zhinvali Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Aragvi River in the Caucasus Mountains in Zhinvali, Georgia. The Zhinvali Hydroelectric Power Plant has two turbines with a nominal capacity of 65 MW each having a total capacity of 130 MW. Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Ananuri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region Ananuri was a castle and seat of the eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ski Gudauri, Gudauri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region Gudauri is a ski resort located on the south-facing plateau of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda District, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Jvari Pass, at an elevation of 2,200 meters (7,200 ft.) above sea level with skiable area enjoying maximum exposure to the sun. Duration: 1 day
Meals included: • Breakfast • Dinner Accommodation included: Overnight in 3* hotel in Gudauri ski-resort
Day 3: Gudauri - Kazbegi - Tbilisi
Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Stepantsminda, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region Gergeti Trinity Church s a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near the village of Gergeti in Georgia. The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri (the left tributary of the river Terek), at an elevation of 2170 meters (7120 feet), under Mount Kazbegi. Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Overnight in 3* hotel in Tbilisi
Day 4: Tbilisi – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Akhaltsikhe
Stop At: Stalin Museum, Gori, Shida Kartli Region The Joseph Stalin Museum is a museum in Gori, Georgia dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori. The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics. Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Uplistsikhe Uplistsikhe is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia, some 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori, Shida Kartli. Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran, as well as the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture. Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Borjomi Central Park, Borjomi, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region Borjomi s a resort town in south-central Georgia with a population of 10,546. It is one of the districts of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region and is situated in the northwestern part of the region in the picturesque Borjomi Gorge on the eastern edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Overnight in 3* hotel in Akhaltsikhe
Day 5: Akhaltsikhe – Rabati Castle – Vardzia – Akhaltsikhe
Stop At: Rabati Castle, Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region Rabati Castle s a fortress in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia. Originally established in the 9th century as the Lomisa Castle, it was completely rebuilt by Ottomans. Most of the surviving buildings date from the 17th and 18th centuries. Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Vardzia, Aspindza, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region Vardzia is a cave monastery site in southern Georgia, excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Kura River, thirty kilometres from Aspindza. The main period of construction was the second half of the twelfth century. The caves stretch along the cliff for some five hundred meters and in up to nineteen tiers. Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Overnight in 3* hotel in Akhaltsikhe
Day 6: Akhaltsikhe – Gyumri
Stop At: Khertvisi Fortress, Aspindza, Samtskhe-Javakheti Region Khertvisi fortress is one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia and was functional throughout the Georgian feudal period. It is situated in Southern Georgia, in Meskheti region. The fortress was first built in the 2nd century BC. The church was built in 985, and the present walls were built in 1354. As the legend says, Khertvisi was destroyed by Alexander the Great. Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Gyumri Main Square, Gyumri, Shirak Province Gyumri is an urban municipal community and the second largest city in Armenia, serving as the administrative centre of Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country. Duration: 1 day
Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Overnight 3* Hotel in Gyumri
Day 7: Gyumri – Saint Hripsime – Zvartnots – Yerevan
Stop At: Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province Saint Hripsime is a seventh century Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), Armenia. It is one of the oldest surviving churches in the country. The current structure was completed in 618 AD. It is known for its fine Armenian-style architecture of the classical period, which has influenced many other Armenian churches since. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Zvartnots Temple, Vagharshapat, Armavir Province Zvartnots Cathedral is a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built by the order of Catholicos Nerses the Builder from 643-652. Now in ruins, it is located at the edge of the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin) in Armavir Province of Armenia. Duration: 35 minutes
Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Overnight 3* Hotel in Yerevan
Day 8: Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Yerevan
Stop At: Garni Temple, Garni, Kotayk Province Garni is a major village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia. It is known for the nearby classical temple. As of the 2011 census, the population of the village is 6,910. Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Monastery of Geghard, Geghard, Kotayk Province Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status. Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yerevan City Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia as well as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country. Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Overnight 3* Hotel in Yerevan
Stop At: Khor Virap, Lusarat, Ararat Province The Khor Virap is an Armenian monastery located in the Ararat plain in Armenia, near the closed border with Turkey, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of Artashat, Ararat Province, within the territory of ancient Artaxata. Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Areni Wine Factory, Areni, Vayots Dzor Province Areni is a village in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. It is best known for its wine production, although the majority of wine produced locally is from the nearby village of Getap. Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Noravank Monastery, Areni, Vayots Dzor Province Noravank is a 13th-century Armenian monastery, located 122 km from Yerevan in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River, near the town of Yeghegnadzor, Armenia. The gorge is known for its tall, sheer, brick-red cliffs, directly across from the monastery. Duration: 35 minutes
Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Overnight in 3* hotel in Yerevan
Stop At: Lake Sevan, Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik Province Lake Sevan s the largest body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus region. It is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude (alpine) lakes in Eurasia. The lake is situated in Gegharkunik Province, at an altitude of 1,900 m (6,234 ft) above sea level. Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sanahin Monastery, Alaverdi, Lori Province Sanahin Monastery is an Armenian monastery founded in the 10th century in the Lori Province of Armenia. Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Haghpatavank, Haghpat, Lori Province Haghpat Monastery, also known as Haghpatavank is a medieval monastery complex in Haghpat, Armenia. The monastery was founded by Queen Khosrovanuysh, wife of the Bagratid king Ashot III, probably in 976. The nearby monastery at Sanahin was built around the same time. Duration: 35 minutes
Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Overnight 3* hotel in Tbilisi
Day 11: Tbilisi - Departure
Stop At: Tbilisi International Airport Breakfast at the hotel. Check out time untill 12:00 pm. End of service. Duration: 25 minutes
Meals included: • Breakfast No accommodation included on this day.
Information
Includes:
10x Breakfast
1x Dinner
Accommodation included: 10 nights
Accommodation as per itinerary (10 x overnights in 3* hotels)
English speaking professional tour guide service all days (In case of 1-3 people traveling the group will be accompanied by English-speaking guide-driver)
Air conditioned comfortable vehicle all days except day 11
Hotel pickup and drop-off
4 x 4 vehicle service to Gergeti Mountain
Bottled water
Breakfast
1 buffet dinner at the hotel in Gudauri on day 2
1 x wine tasting in Armenian village Areni on day 9
All taxes
Entry/Admission - Narikala Fortress
Entry/Admission - Stalin Museum
Entry/Admission - Uplistsikhe
Entry/Admission - Borjomi Central Park
Entry/Admission - Rabati Castle
Entry/Admission - Vardzia
Entry/Admission - Khertvisi Fortress
Entry/Admission - Garni Temple
Entry/Admission - The Monastery of Geghard
Entry/Admission - Yerevan City
Entry/Admission - Areni Wine Factory
Entry/Admission - Tbilisi International Airport
Excludes:
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Food and drinks, unless specified
Tbilisi Airport transfers
Air tickets
Additional Info:
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Meeting Point
Traveler pickup is offered Your place of stay in Tbilisi