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ARMENIA + GEORGIA 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS TOUR PROGRAM

Georgia

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Georgia

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ARMENIA + GEORGIA 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS TOUR PROGRAM

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متاح

Description

Day Destination 1 Arrival Day –  City Tours of Yerevan 2 Garni / Gerhard Monastery 3 Ejmiatsin/Zvartnots 4 Tbilisi City Tour 5 Tbilisi –

Program Details

Day Destination
1 Arrival Day -  City Tours of Yerevan
2 Garni / Gerhard Monastery
3 Ejmiatsin/Zvartnots
4 Tbilisi City Tour
5 Tbilisi – Bodbe - Sighnaghi – Tbilisi
6 Tbilisi – Ananuri – Stephantsminda ( Gergeti Trinity Church) - Tbilisi
7 Hotel -Tbilisi international Airport

Tours

Day 1: Arrival Day - City Tours of Yerevan

Meet the guests at the airport. Transfer in the hotel, after some rest city tour.
Explore Yerevan, which is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cites, the capital and the largest city of the country, cultural, administrative and industrial center of Armenia.
During walking tour have the opportunity of seeing Republic Square, Opera House and Cascade.
Visit Matenadaran, a museum, repository of manuscripts, and a research institute in Yerevan, Armenia. It is the world’s largest repository of Armenian manuscripts.
It was established in 1959 on the basis of the nationalized collection of the Armenian Church, formerly held at Etchmiadzin. Its collection has gradually expanded since its establishment, mostly from individual donations. One of the most prominent landmarks of Yerevan, it is named after Mesrop Mashtots, the inventor of the Armenian alphabet, whose statue stands in front of the building.
Tour program also includes the visit to Vernisage and Fruit and Vegetable market.

Overnight: In Yerevan.

Driving distance: 40 km

Day 2: Garni / Gerhard Monastery

Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Garni Temple, built in the 1st century and situated at the edge of the cliff, which overlooks the Azat River and the Gegham mountains, which is considered to be one of the gorgeous diamonds of pagan times. Lavashi ( Armenian Flatbread) backing Masterclass.
Drive to a medieval monastery, built in the 13th century and being carved out of the adjacent mountain. This monastery is Geghard, meaning “Spear” and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy free time in Yerevan.

Overnight: In Yerevan.
Driving distance: 100 km

Day 3: Ejmiatsin/Zvartnots

Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to the ruins of the 7th century AD Temple of Zvartnots (buiIt in 641—661), which was to suppress Ejmiatsin cathedral by its grandeur. The remnants of Zvartnots are a wonderful sight, even in ruins. Only the lower parts of the walls and individual fragments have been survived.
Echmiadzin – the holy seat of the Supreme Patriarch-Catholicos of all Armenians. The Cathedral was built in 303 on the site of a pagan temple after the adoption of Christianity as a state religion in 301.

Day4: Tbilisi City Tour

After breakfast in the hotel, we will make check-out and drive to Armenian -Georgian Border Bagrateshan/ Sadakhlo. We will cross the border and continues our Tour in Georgia. Drive to Tbilisi the capital of Georgia. And make evening city tour. We will start our tour by visiting old Tbilisi, to visit 13th century Metekhi church, with the equestrian statue of the city’s royal founder standing above the steep cliffs of the Mtkvari River. The church has been destroyed many times by the enemy. Afterwards enjoy the opportunity to travel by cable car and reach the great monument of the Mother of Georgia. Then descend from the mountain, through the narrow streets to the Narikala Fortress, from there you can enjoy amazing view of Tbilisi. Then we will walk to the Tbilisi Mosque which was built in XVI century. Continue to 7th century Sioni Cathedral, it is considered one of the most sacred places in the country, since it houses the holy cross of St Nino, the young woman who converted Georgia to Christianity in the early 4th century; Sioni was the only active church during Soviet Occupation. We visit 6th century Anchiskhati Basilica, the oldest church in the town. Dinner.
Overnight: Tbilisi

Day 5: Tbilisi – Bodbe - Sighnaghi – Tbilisi

After breakfast in the hotel you will drive to visit Kahketi- the most important wine-growing region of Georgia. Firstly, we will visit Bodbe monastery, which takes a special place in the spiritual life of Georgia. The church holds relics of St. Nino enlightener. There is a one of the most famous icons of Georgia – Virgin ” Iver “. During the World War II the monastery was used as a hospital. Nurses and some patients have secretly prayed before the image. At 3 km from the monastery are the holy springs of St. Nino. Then we will head to wonderful town of Sighnaghi where winding streets and architecture of the 18th century create a charming atmosphere. From the slopes of the hill on which is Sighnaghi, offers a magnificent view of the Alazani Valley with its orderly rows of vineyards. After that we will go to a restaurant for lunch. Then we will have opportunity to visit Georgian traditional wine cellar where you can taste Georgian wine. After Driving to Tbilisi. Arrival in Tbilisi, then we will go to a restaurant to have dinner
Overnight: Tbilisi
Driving distance: 290 km

Day 6: Tbilisi – Ananuri – Stephantsminda ( Gergeti Trinity Church) - Tbilisi

After breakfast in the hotel we will drive to Mtskheta-Mtianeti region. First visit to Ananuri castle The Ananuri fortified ensemble dating from the 17th century, is located on the left bank of the Aragvi River, along the famous original Georgian Military Highway, 66km from Tbilisi. It contains the remains of a number of beautiful frescoes, after we will visit Arch of friendship (was built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk.) From the monument is opening beautiful view of the Caucasus Mountains. Then we will head to Kazbegi (Stephantsminda). we will go to a restaurant for lunch. After lunch we will drive with 4×4 car to visit Gergeti trinity church, at an elevation of 2170 meters. It was built in XIV century, from the monastery is amazing view on the Caucasian mountains. Then return to Tbilisi. Arrival in Tbilisi. Drive to the restaurant to have dinner.
Overnight: Tbilisi
Driving distance: 320 km

Day 7: Departure Day

Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.

Program Features

The offer includes:
  1. Transfer from airport to hotel/ hotel airport
  2. Accommodation in the hotel 3 nights in Armenia + 3 nights in Georgia.
  3. Breakfast Meal open buffet in the hotel.
  4. Comfortable private Transportation.
  5. Daily Tours as in program.
  6. English speaking Tour guide
  7. All Entry fees
  8. 1 Bottle of water per day per pax
  9. 18% VAT
  10. Lavashi baking masterclass in Garni;
  11. Wine tasting in Georgian traditional Wine Cellar

 

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