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Georgia and Armenia Uncovered

Summary:

Wander far off the beaten track on this Georgia and Armenia trip, from wine tasting to the holy spring and spiritual songs of Geghard Monastery. Get to grips with local life in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains and learn how to make lavash with a fa...

Duration
11 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
27-Apr-2024
Starting at
USD 3,125.00
Price per day
USD 284.00
Tour Type

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Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Tour
Georgia and Armenia Uncovered
Travel Quality
Comfortable Travel, Luxury Tour

Summary

Wander far off the beaten track on this Georgia and Armenia trip, from wine tasting to the holy spring and spiritual songs of Geghard Monastery. Get to grips with local life in the foothills of the Caucasus Mountains and learn how to make lavash with a family in Garni.

Map: Georgia and Armenia Uncovered (Trafalgar Tours)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Tbilisi
Day 2
Explore Colourful Tbilisi
Day 3
Onwards To Mtskheta And On To Akhasheni
Day 4
Off To Sighnaghi And Return To Tbilisi Connect Wit...
Day 5
A Day In Uplistsikhe And Gori Connect With Locals
Day 6
Continue To Monastic Haghpat And Dilijan Dive Into...
Day 7
Admire Stunning Lake Sevan And Goris
Day 8
Journey To The Tatev Complex, Ararat Valley And On...
Day 9
Discover Historic Yerevan
Day 10
A Day Exploring Geghard Monastery Dive Into Cultur...
Day 11
Farewell Yerevan

Travel Countries (2): Armenia, Georgia

Travel Cities (5): Dilijan National Park, Mount Ararat, Tatev Monastery, Tbilisi, Yerevan

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

  • Kakabeti: Enjoy a master class in Georgian bread making and churchkhela sweets at a Be My Guest lunch and wine tasting in Kakabeti village.
  • Chardakhi: Visit Iago's wine cellar in Chardakhi and sample local wines as Iago and his wife Marina regale you with tales of their lives as wine producers.
  • Garni: Meet a local family in Garni who will teach you how to make lavash, paired with cheese and greens.

Dive Into Culture

  • Fioletovo: Indulge in Russian pancakes and homemade tea with a local in Fioletovo village.
  • Geghard: Explore the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery and settle in for a moving performance of Armenian spiritual songs.

Iconic Experience

  • Yerevan: Start your sightseeing tour in Yerevan's characteristic oval Republic Square. Learn about the historical events and modern additions that define this part of the city.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Verishen: In Verishen village, your visit helps to fund the local community who make their living through the crafting of traditional wool carpets.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Tbilisi and Yerevan with a Local Specialist
  • Visit Bodbe Monastery in Sighnaghi, Uplistsikhe Cave Town, Stalin's Museum in Gori, Yerevan's Genocide Memorial and a local brandy distillery
  • View Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, UNESCO World Heritage sites including the Jvari Monastery, the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the monastic complex of Haghpat, Lake Sevan, the Wings of Tatev cableway, Khor Virap Monastery, Mount Ararat, the Cascade Complex in Yerevan and the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Included in Price

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Travel Package

 

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Tbilisi

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Yerevan

Group ToursThis is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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