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Best of Georgia & Armenia

8 days, Yerevan to Tbilisi

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.

8 days

Yerevan to Tbilisi

From$10991HKD
was $13739
Valid on Jul 20 2024
Trip Code: EXGA

Special Offers

Expires on Jun 01, 2024 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G24SDT020CLA02

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.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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8 days

Yerevan to Tbilisi

From$10991HKD
was $13739
Valid on Jul 20 2024
Trip Code: EXGA

Special Offers

Expires on Jun 01, 2024 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G24SDT020CLA02

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world — with trees! Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 8

Ripple Score

Want to create ripples that change lives? The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 99

Map of the route for Best of Georgia & Armenia

Places visited

  • Armenia
  • Georgia

Itinerary

Day 1Yerevan

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Yerevan/Echmiadzin

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Yerevan/Khor Virap/Garni

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Local Lunch and Traditional Cooking Demonstration

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Yerevan/Haghpat

Drive to the largest lake in the Caucasus region, Lake Sevan, and stop into charming monasteries along the way. Continue to Haghpat via Molokan-minority villages, stopping to enjoy traditional afternoon tea in a Molokan village. Overnight in Haghpat surrounded by breathtaking views of the Debet canyon.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5Haghpat/Telavi

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. This afternoon, sample traditional Georgian wines.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Georgian Wine Tasting

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Telavi/Kakheti Province/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. Head to Tbilisi and enjoy a guided tour of the city.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Lunch With A Local Family

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 7Tbilisi/Uplistsikhe

Drive the famous Georgian Military Road to Mtskheta, 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.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Tbilisi

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Local Lunch and Traditional Cooking Demonstration, Geghard
  • Your Foodie Moment: Georgian Wine Tasting, Telavi
  • Your Foodie Moment: Lunch With A Local Family, Kakheti
  • Echmiadzin visit
  • Khor Virap visit
  • Garni Roman temple and gorge visit
  • Lake Sevan stop with visit to monasteries
  • Sanahin Monastery Complex visit
  • City tour of Tbilisi
  • Georgian Military Road drive
  • Mtskheta's UNESCO-listed churches visit
  • Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral visit
  • Hike to Uplistsikhe Cave
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Standard hotels (7 nts).

Meals

7 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Allow USD310-405 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private van, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $2959.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Best of Georgia & Armenia

| 8 days - Yerevan to Tbilisi - from $10991 HKD