The Best of Georgia and Armenia

TRIP CODE - GF | ARMENIA, GEORGIA

AT A GLANCE

TRIP PACE: Full On

ACCOMMODATION:

3 nights simple guesthouse

12 nights comfortable hotel

Optional single rooms available

TRANSPORT: Bus

MEALS:

Breakfast: 15 | Lunch: 5 | Dinner: 6

WANT TO EXPERIENCE MORE?

Extend your trip with three days exploring Azerbaijan, a fascinating contrast to Georgia and Armenia.

Trip code: GFA

Straddling the border between Europe and Asia, underrated Georgia and littleknown Armenia make for an intriguing adventure. One is the birthplace of wine, the other the world’s first Christian state, and between them they serve up a slew of unforgettable UNESCO-listed sites.

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

Yerevan | Wander through ancient monasteries and stay in the shadow of Mount Ararat

Tbilisi | Explore the narrow medieval streets of the Old Town where East meets West Gudauri | Walk in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus and visit Gergeti Trinity Church

PRODUCT RATING:

DAY 1: Join trip in Yerevan.

DAY 2: Explore Yerevan, lying in the shadow of Mount Ararat. Visit the Holy City of Echmiadzin.

DAY 3: Discover the Hellenistic temple at Garni before continuing to the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery.

DAYS 4–5: Marvel at the imposing Amberd Fortress and sample some Armenian wine in the village of Areni.

DAY 6: Explore the dramatic monastery of Haghpat, then cross into Georgia and continue onto its medieval capital, Tbilisi.

DAYS 7–8: Drive onto Kutaisi to explore this ancient city. Take a day trip to the Black Sea coastal town of Batumi.

DAY 9: Visit the UNESCO-listed monastery at Gelati and discover some of the area’s underground caves.

DAY 10: Walk through the tunnels and stairways of the remarkable cave town of Vardzia.

DAYS 11–12: Stop off at the birthplace of Stalin before taking a gentle walk in the Kazbegi Mountains.

DAYS 13–14: Explore the atmospheric city of Tbilisi with its narrow streets, churches, synagogues and mosques.

DAY 15: Stroll around the farmers’ market in Telavi and gain an insight into local wine production.

DAY 16: Trip ends in Tbilisi.