Group tour Holidays in Caucasus Armenia + Georgia
PROGRAM STARTS EVERY TUESDAY
Please kindly note, that due to the fact that flight schedule constantly changes, the exact arrival days shall be re-checked with the manager.
DAY 1 Arrival to Yerevan, transfer to the hotel
Arrival to Erevan, meeting with driver, group transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation.
DAY 2 City tour to Yerevan
Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting with your guide, who will take you to the city tour of Armenian capital. Yerevan is one of the oldest cities in the world with a rich dramatic history. It is widely known as the “pink city” because the main part of the city center was built with the pink tufa. Your guide will show you the best of Yerevan so keep the memories of this visit for a long time. Make a photo-stop on the Republic Square, see the House of Aznavour (exterior). Transfer to the hotel.
Optional: You’ll have an excursion with the degustation in the Brandy factory. (Price 12 USD PP)
DAY 3 Excursion to Sevan lake, monasteries Hagphat and Sanahin,
transfer to Tbilisi
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out. Departure for excursion. Lake Sevan – the largest in the Caucasus, as well as one of the largest alpine freshwater lakes on Earth. The lake consists of two unequal parts – Big Sevan and Small Sevan. Of the historical monuments on the coast of Sevan, the most legendary is the monastery of Sevanavank, located on a peninsula in the north-western part of the lake. Initially, the monastery was located on the peninsula, although in connection with a decrease in the water level, an isthmus appeared connecting the peninsula to land. On the western slope of there is another monastery called- Ayrivank. Today, Sevan is one of the favorite and most visited resorts for tourists.
The scenery changes again as we find ourselves amongst hills and valleys covered in pine trees. In picturesque Dilijan town, we walk through a museum street, which has preserved houses dating back to the 18th century with typical fretwork wooden balconies as well as local handicraft studios.
Visit unique monasteries included UNESCO world heritage list. Haghpat Monastery, also known as Haghpatavank, was founded by Queen Khosrovanuysh, wife of the Bagratid king Ashot III, probably in 976.
Sanahin was renowned for its school of illuminators and calligraphers. According to legend, the monastery was founded in the 4th century.
Procced to Bagratashen (Sadakhlo) crossing border by foot with luggage, meeting with Georgian driver, transfer to Tbilisi, accommodation at chosen hotel category.
DAY 4 Excursion to Mtskheta and Tbilisi
After breakfast meeting with guide, departure to Mtskheta – the old, legendary capital of Georgia, just 20km from the city center. You’ll visit Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross), previously a pagan temple and latterly turned into Christian church. Perched on a windblown, rocky promontory, take some time to enjoy the exceptional scenery and take some photos of this amazing UNESCO world heritage listed structure. The Svetitskhoveli cathedral remains at the center of the Orthodox church.
Optional: Lunch at the wine cellar, where you’ll have degustation of Georgian wine and vodka chacha. Also master- class of cooking one Georgian dish. (Price PP 25 USD)
Drive back to Tbilisi, city tour. Walking tour to Metekhi Church located in the neighborhood of the same name and gracefully situated on a cliff above Mtkvari river. Your guide will then take you to the new Rike Park to admire the view and perhaps take a few photos in front of The Bridge of Peace, a stunning modern structure designed by Italian architects and one of the new symbols of the city.
One of the highlights of the day is a visit to Narikala – the capital’s ancient fortress, where the stunning views over the city will open out before you. You’ll be whisked to the top in a cable car and after your visit will wander down by foot through the narrow and historic streets of the Old Town, among them the newly renovated Shardeni – the street which never sleeps, and one of Tbilisi’s nighttime hot spots.
Walking to Legvtakhevi gorge, where you’ll see the waterfall. Transfer to the hotel. Free time.
In the evening transfer to Georgian restaurant to have dinner.
After dinner free time (going back to hotel by yourself).
DAY 5 Free day (Optional excursions)
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day.
We offer you the following optional excursions (price upon request, depends on amount of pax in the group):
1. Excursions to Caucasus mountains – Ananuri castle, Gudauri mountain resort, Gergeti Trinity in Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)
2. Dashbashi canyon -one of the most impressive natural monuments of Georgia, green and beautiful all year round
DAY 6 Departure
Breakfast in the hotel. Check-out.
Group transfer to Tbilisi airport.
Tourist who have departure from Kutaisi additional payment for group transfer to Kutaisi airport 15 USD PP.
We are looking forward to arrange another vacation for you in the future.
PRICE OF TOUR FOR 1 PERSON IN USD
Accommodation |
3* economy hotel |
3* standard hotel |
4* economy hotel |
4* standard hotel |
Dbl occupancy |
490 |
550 |
600 |
660 |
SNGL occupancy |
720 |
805 |
870 |
940 |
TRIPL occupancy |
445 |
495 |
545 |
575 |
Payment can be also made in Euro according to currency exchange rate as of the date of booking.
► Accommodation at the chosen
hotel category:
In Yerevan 2 nights with
breakfasts,
In Tbilisi 3 nights with breakfast,
► Tours according to the itinerary,
► English-speaking guide,
► Transportation,
► Cable car ride during the city tour
of Tbilisi (single way),
► Entrance fees in Georgia,
► Group airport transfers as per tour
program,
► 1 Dinner in Tbilisi at the national
restaurant,
► 24/7 Customer Support Line.
► Optional services and excursions,
► Visa,
► Airfare,
► Insurance,
► Personal expenses,
► Tips for the guide and driver..