13 nights / 14 days

DAY 1  - Arrival in Yerevan  - Transfer to the  Hotel, Check – in,  unpack, rest

DAY 2 –Breakfast served
YEREVAN CITY TOUR  - Republic Square, CITY TOUR of Yerevan, the rose-colored capital, so called because most buildings use a pink shade of "tuf" stone, quarried in Armenia.  Let’s start our acquaintance with the Yerevan by stepping through its ancient history at the Erebouni museum and Fortress, founded in 782 BC.
Tsitsernakaberd memorial and museum to the 1915 Genocide, Sports and Concert Complex, Kievian Bridge, Bagramyan Avenue, Presidential Palace, Academy of  Sciences, National Parliament,  Opera Theater,
 Lunch in Yerevan – Armenian Traditional Restuarant
The next stop is the Cascade, which is a huge white stairwell built on a Yerevan hillside in the 1970s, with water fountains running down the sides, all reminiscent of a natural river or stream cascading and Gerard Cafesjian Art Museum, which is Armenia’s largest repository of modern art with the Sculpture Garden at the base of the Cascade.  It connects the central district to Haghtanak Park -“Victory” Park to the center of the city.
The structure has escalators so that it is unnecessary to manually ascend the stairs all the way to the top.

DAY 3 –  Breakfast served
Visit to  Echmiadzin, the center of Armenian Apostolic Church (301- 303 AD), and the Holy See of the Supreme Catholicos, DIVINE LITURGY,  Museum, Churches  of Virgin Hripsime and Gayane; Lunch  in Echmiadzin
Sardarabad – Memorial Complex and Ethnographic Museum
Zvartnots Temple

Vernissage – outdoor market featuring hand made arts and crafts

DAY 4 – Breakfast served
You will enjoy a tour of the most enigmatic of cities, visiting the remarkable Matenadaran Library and Research Institute of Armenia with close to 17,000 rare manuscripts, one of the richest depositories of manuscripts and books in the world.
Visit to Garni – the Pagan Temple of Hellenistic Style 1st century AD, wonderful canyon of Garni and old bridge, Geghard – Cave monastery – architectural complex in the 12-13th century-cut in one monolithic rock; Lunch

DAY 5 –  Breakfast served and Check out
Ashtarak – where you can find numerous churches or various ancient buildings at any step; Artashavan – New Complex of Armenian Letters: “It is difficult to express the deep feeling Armenians have for their language, which many regard as the lifeblood of their culture”; Saghmosavank Monastery perch on the edge of the precipitous gorge of the Kasakh river.
Visit to Lori region; Vanadzor City – the historical and modern center of the province of Lori; Alaverdy town in a canyon; Kobayr – the spatial constructions and functional solution are unified architectural currents and the expressive methods are simple solemn; Wonderful monasteries Haghpat and Sanahin in which artistic merits transcended the limits of the national culture; Lunch in Alaverdy
Overnight in Alaverdy

DAY 6 –  Breakfast served  and Check out
Arrival to Bagratashen/Sadakhlo  border and formalities.
Tbilisi – the capital of Georgia- stands on the banks of the river Mtkvari, in a valley surrounded by hills!!!
Tour over the old city of Tbilisi, which stretches along the of the Mtkvari river within the ancient walls and citadels: Fortress Narikala (4th century), church Metechi (13th century) and the statue to Vakhtang Gorgasali – the powerful king of the 5th century who founded the capital of Georgia  in the city of Tbilisi, basilica Anchiskhati (6th century); sulfur  bath-houses renowned for centuries for theircurative quality; Sioni cathedral, the main cathedral of Georgia, where services are held by the archbishop of Georgia each Sunday. Sameba cathedral - tallest church in the Caucasus. – Lunch in Tbilisi
Statue to Mother of Georgia(“Kartlis Deda”) - the symbol of powerful and friendly Georgian nation; walk on the Rustaveli Avenue – the main street of Tbilisi with its entertainment centers, museums and the governmental house.
Overnight in Tbilisi

DAY 7 - Breakfast served
Drive to Uplistsikhe is the large complex of natural caves which has been inhabited from pre-Christian times and it served as an important trade center on the historic Silk Road until 12th century.Drive to Gori-city-birthplace of Joseph Stalin. Visit of house where Joseph Stalin was born.
Lunch en-route.
Mtskheta - the ancient capital of Georgia is situated 20km from Tbilisi. Scientists date the town back to the 2nd millennium B.C.  Mtskheta was the capital of Georgian Kingdom of Iberia during 500BC - 500AD. Here Georgians accepted Christianity in the beginning of 4th century. 
Visit Jvari (Holy Cross) Monastery (6th c.). Visible for miles and it makes the importance of this religious site for all Georgians and overlooks this religious site for all and overlooks the confluence of two major rivers, the Argavi and the Mktvari. Svetitskhoveli (“The Column of Life”) Cathedral (11th c.) was built on the site of the former Zoastrian temple, to mark Georgian conversion to Christianity in 337AD.   
Drive to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi

DAY 8 – Breakfast served
After breakfast drive to the North!
The Ananuri fortress stands beside the famous Georgian Military Highway overlooking a large lake. Its high, turreted stone walls protect two churches, a watch tower, a spring and reservoir.   
Drive to Kazbegi, 1700m. by crossing the “Jvari Pass” (2395m) at the Greater Caucasus. Explore the area and walk up to Gergeti Sameba (Trinity) Church, beautifully situated on the hill. It takes about 1h 30 min. to reach the church. For extra you can hire 4x4 vehicles to take you to the church. Enjoy wonderful views of the Caucasian Mountains, including Mount Kazbek, 5047m, one of the six 5000 m. peaks in the Greater Caucasus. According to the legend, Prometheus was chained on the mount Kazbek. Excursion to Dariali Canyon, north from Kazbegi. Picnic/Lunch
Drive back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi

Day 9 – Breakfast served
After breakfast we drive to a small town of Sighnaghi (16th c) - one of the most beautiful towns of Georgia. Its attractiveness is largely defined both by the age-old architectural sites and its natural characteristics: the Town is located on a hilltop and looks over the boundless area of the Alazani Valley and the snow-covered Caucasian mountains. We wonder along the cute streets of the town. Gverabi – ancient cave winery  where you will have a chance to taste, purchase and enjoy fine Georgian wine.
Lunch on the hill top
The Monastery of St. Nino at Bodbe. Originally was  built in the 9th century. The monastery now functions as a nunnery and is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia, due to its association with St. no, the 4th century female evangelist of Georgians, whose relics are shrines there.
Overnight in Tbilisi

Day 10 – Breakfast served and Check out form the Hotel
Depart Tbilisi
Passing Georgian/Armenian Border we will continue our trip to the Southern part of Armenia
Continuing our journey across Armenia’s ever changing landscape, we will travel to the lush environs of Dilijan: “A piece of Switzerland in Armenia”. Old Town Dilijan is complete with craftsmen’s workshops, small shops with traditional Armenian products and crafts, and a museum showing typical 19th century living with all its local customs and handmade wood furnishings. 10-13th centuries Haghartsin and Goshavank Monasteries.
Lake Sevan: “The emerald of Armenia”, and the biggest lake in present-day Armenia.  Set some 1900m above sea level, Lake Sevan is situated high in the mountains and is famed for its glorious and ever changing hues. Upon arrival, we will stop by the lakeside churches at the top of the peninsula, and have a chance to admire a spectacularly picturesque scene overlooking the lake and distant mountains.  There is a story which tells us that a famous archimandrite had a vision, in which the twelve Apostles gave their blessing to this land and instructed the building of churches on this island. Indeed the vision became true. The churches were built and one of them was named after the apostles - St. Araqelots Church.  Lunch in Sevan
Overnight in Sevan

DAY 11 – Breakfast served   - Check out
Noraduz -“Forest of Khachkars - Cross Stones”: masterpiece of stone art; Selim   Caravanserai  the part of “Silk road” on the way from Gegharkunik to the Vayots Dzor, the unique inn was founded as a transit point along the most famous of the caravan routes of old;

The Aerial Tramway of Tatev - spanning 5.7 kilometers across the spectacular Vorotan River Gorge, offer a spectacular journey with breathtaking views of the river gorge below, but most significantly, it will link you to one of the jewels of Armenia's medieval legacy - Tatev Monastery  as well the Tatev Aerial Tramway - the longest passenger aerial tramway in the world - is poised to be one of southern Armenia's most popular attractions.
Arriving Tatev you  will see the picturesque monastery nestled at the top of an impregnable plateau, crowned by the ramparts walls from the upper part of the territory. After you will have time to discover the interior of the monastery which was founded in the 4th cent., becoming an important religious and educational center of medieval Armenia in 9-10th c.
Lunch-picnic in the foothills, with the rare view of Tatev Monastery.
Overnight in Goris

DAY 12 – Breakfast served – Check out
Enjoy a shorter walk today in the town of Sisian to Karahunge - 7000-year-old Observatory, the “twin” of the English Stonehenge but more ancient; clouded in mystery, the ancient stone circle of Karahunge is an amazing feat of engineering and the most important pre-historic site in Armenia, but beyond its archeological  significance and possible astronomical role, Karahunge is also holds a mystical charm. Karahunge continues to enthrall the imagination and captivate the heart of every visitor.
Noravank monastery (9th – 14th centuries): “Human-and-nature-created wonders” and unrepeatable view of the nature; Enjoy and taste a guided wine in the famous “Areni Wine Factory” as in Armenia: “Wine is bottled poetry”; Khor Virap Monastery (St. Gregory the Illuminator’s underground pit); amazing view of Biblical Mt. Ararat: “The blessed Mountain for Armenians”; Lunch
Return Yerevan and Hotel accommodation 

DAY 13 – Breakfast served FREE DAY IN YEREVAN
EVENING: Say goodbye to Armenia at the FAREWELL DINNER in a classic Armenian Restuarant with live Armenian music and Folk Dances, capping off your journey with unforgettable memories.

Day 14
TRANSFER to Airport

HAVE A NICE AND SAVE TRIP!!!!

*Itinerary is subject to change at any time 
**Prices will vary with daily exchange rate; to be locked in at time of deposit

SGL Supplement: 213.000 amd

Price includes:
Full transportation and transfers in Armenia and Georgia as specified in itinerary
Meals as indicated - Breakfast, 11 x Lunch, 1 x Farewell Dinner
Entrance fee to all sightseeing destination
13 night at 4 *  Hotel -  based on double occupancy in Armenia and Georgia
Bi-lingual tour guide

Price does NOT include:
Airplane Ticket
Visa for Armenia (7 euro)
Travel Insurance
Alcoholic drinks
Additional tours and transfers not included in itinerary.

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