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Armenia - Georgia tour

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9 days / 8 nights

This combination tour will give you a unique opportunity to experience two quite different cultures in the same region.

Day 1: Arrival Yerevan (City tour) Echmiadzin / Zvartnots

Arrival in Zvartnots airport, transfer,early check-in, accommodation. After short rest breakfast at the hotel. In the morning meet your Tour Guide and start Yerevan city tour that includes visit to the memorial park and Museum of The Victims of Genocide. Then drive to Echmiadzin, visit Echmiadzin Cathedral and the treasury. The cathedral was built in 301-303 by Grigor the Illuminator. Continue trip to Zvartnots ruins (7th century). Both Echmiadzin and Zvartnots are listed as World Cultural Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Welcome dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 2: Yerevan /Matenadaran/ Ashtarak town / Amberd

Visit to The Matenadaran-depository of ancient manuscripts. Drive to Ashtarak town. Excursion to one of the ancient cities of Armenia, visit to Karmravor church (architecture of 7th c.), 14th c. Old bridge overview. The day will be over with a visit to the 7th c. fortress of Amberd located 2300 meters above sea level which is a fortress complex with a church built on the slopes of Mt. Aragats.. Dinner witha local Armenian family. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 3: Yerevan / Khor Virap / Areni village/ Noravank

Sightseeing tour to Khor-Virap monastery (4- 17th cc.) 45 km. from Yerevan the monastery of Khor-Virap has a very rich history. It is situated in the Ararat valley against the biblical Ararat Mountain, where Noah's arch cast an anchor. The importance of it is connected with Gregory the Illuminator, who first introduced Christianity to Armenia. Continue tour to Noravank monastery - a great religious and cultural centre of 12th c. visiting on the way the wine factory of Areni village. Lunch in a local cave cafe. Drive back to the capital city. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 4: Yerevan / History Museum / Garni / Geghard

Visit to the Armenian History museum where the important archaeological collection from Stone Age through Medieval periods. Departure to Garni Temple. The citadel and pagan temple of Garni is a picturesque monument of the Hellenistic period and an impressive piece of ancient Armenian architecture. Lunch at a local house in Garni where you will have an opportunity to watch Armenian national bread “lavash” baking and barbeque making process in the underground stove called “tonir”. Northeast of Garni, higher up the gorge of the Azat river, there is a magnificent monument of medieval Armenian architecture - Geghard monastery inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage list (inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage list). Return back. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

Day 5: Yerevan / Lake Sevan / Dilijan / Ghoshavank / Sanahin

Sightseeing tour to Lake Sevan, the Gem of Armenia, a huge mountain lake which takes up to 5% of Armenia’s surface area. Visit to the Sevan monastery on the peninsula 8-9th c. which was built on an island but which now is a peninsula from where a nice view over Lake Sevan opens. Continue tour to Goshavank monastery 11-13cc famous for its unique type of khachkars (Armenian cross-stone). Continue to Sanahin Monastic Complex (966 AD) - UNESCO World Heritage list. Met and assisted on the border/ border formalities/ Transfer to Tbilisi. Overnight at the hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 6: Sightseeing tour of Tbilisi and Mtskheta

Explore Tbilisi, the city which has been dominated by traders, warriors, tyrants and dictators in turn. Take a walk around the old town and breathe in the living past. Visit the most important cultural and historical sites of the capital. Then depart to the former capital to Georgia Mtskheta, located at the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers. Mtskheta, one of the oldest towns in Georgia has been populated since the second millennium BC. It was the capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the third century BC. It is thought that the name "Mtskheta" comes from the name of the "father of all Georgians, the son of Kartlos, Mtskhetos". Mtskheta is designated as an open air museum and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch at local restaurant. Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 7: Tbilisi – Signagi – Telavi

Explore picturesque and the most fertile part of Georgia - Kakheti, which borders the Great Caucasus range from the north Alazani Valley, summits of which are over 3,000 m. This region is known as a birthplace of viticulture and wine- making. The reach land, burning sun and hard work have developed about 500 varieties of vine in Georgia. The history, culture and lifestyle of Georgians are embodied in Georgian wine. It is a symbol of Georgian hospitality, friendship, tolerance and a key to the mystery of Georgian longevity. Enjoy breathtaking views of Kizikhi area and unusual Charm of Signagi Royal Town. Have a walk in narrow streets of the town in shadow of wooden balconies richly decorated with the lace of carved ornaments. Dinner and overnight at a local guesthouse in Telavi*.

Day 8: Telavi – Tbilisi

After breakfast visit Alaverdi Cathedral- En elegant church of 11th cc, the road winds further to visit Ikalto academy complex. Next site to visit is Tsinandaly Family Estate. In the evening arrive back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.