Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Yerevan
You'll arrive in Yerevan and head to your hotel to get settled. This is your chance to rest up after travel and get oriented to the city.
- Day 2
Yerevan City Tour
Start exploring Yerevan's main areas, beginning with Republic Square and walking along Mashtots Avenue. From there, you'll check out the Matenadaran manuscript museum, then move on to the Cafesjian modern arts center. Later in the day, visit the Megeryan Carpet Factory and finish with the Armenian Genocide Museum to learn about the region's important history.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- City tour of Yerevan including Republic Square, Mashtots Avenue, House of Opera and Ballet, and Cascade Park
- Visit Matenadaran (Armenian manuscript museum)
- Visit Cafesjian center for modern arts
- Visit Megeryan Carpet Factory with introduction to traditional carpet making
- Visit Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial at Tsitsernakaberd
Optional Activities
- Lunch or dinner at Megeryan Carpet Factory kitchen
Landmarks/POIs Republic Square House of Opera and Ballet after Aram Khachatryan Cascade Park Matenadaran (Armenian Manuscript Museum) Cafesjian Center for Modern Arts Megeryan Carpet Factory Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial at Tsitsernakaberd - Day 3
Garni and Geghard Monastery
Head out for a walk through a beautiful canyon to reach the Garni Pagan Temple. After that, continue to Geghard Monastery. On your way back to Yerevan, stop at a local house where you'll help make traditional Armenian bread and then enjoy Armenian barbecue for lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Walk along canyon to Garni Pagan Temple (1st century AD)
- Walk across 9th century columnar basalt stone bridge over Azat River
- Visit Geghard Monastery
- Participate in preparation of Armenian bread (lavash) at a local house
- Taste Armenian barbecue
Landmarks/POIs Garni Pagan Temple Azat River Geghard Monastery - Day 4
Ejmiatsin and Zvartnots
Travel to the UNESCO sites of Ejmiatsin Cathedral and Zvartnots Temple. Break for lunch in Ejmiatsin, then participate in an Armenian wine tasting. If you're interested, there's an optional evening visit to the Ararat Brandy Factory back in Yerevan, but it's your call whether to add that.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Excursion to Zvartnots Temple (7-10th century)
- Excursion to Cathedral of Ejmiatsin (303 AD)
- Wine tasting in Ejmiatsin
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Ejmiatsin
- Glass of wine by/for your name, bottled and stored in Ejmiatsin center for future return
- Armenian cognac tasting at Ararat Brandy Factory in Yerevan in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral of Ejmiatsin Zvartnots Temple Ararat Brandy Factory - Day 5
Lake Sevan and Dilijan
Drive to Lake Sevan and tour Sevanavank Monastery along with the ancient church ruins around it. After that, head to Dilijan, which locals call Armenian Switzerland. You'll have time to explore this resort town nestled in the forest and take in the mountain scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Sevanavank Monastery (9th century) on Sevan Peninsula
- Visit ruins of church built in 305 AD after acceptance of Christianity
- City tour of Dilijan
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Lake Sevan Sevanavank Monastery Dilijan - Day 6
Sanahin and Haghpat Monasteries to Tbilisi
Visit the UNESCO sites Sanahin and Haghpat monasteries, which are really fine examples of medieval Armenian architecture. Later, drive up to Bagratashen at the Armenian-Georgian border where you'll meet your Georgian team for the transfer into Tbilisi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Sanahin Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Haghpat Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Transfer to Tbilisi
Landmarks/POIs Sanahin Monastery Haghpat Monastery - Day 7
Mtskheta and High Caucasus Mountains
Explore Tbilisi, Georgia's ancient capital, starting with the UNESCO sites Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Stop at the Ananuri complex on the way, then head into the high Caucasus mountains. You'll reach Cross Pass at 2,395m/7,858ft, and then take a 4x4 drive up to Mount Gergeti to visit Holy Trinity Church with views over the Kazbegi glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Jvari Monastery (6th century)
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century)
- Stop at Ananuri complex (Aragvi duke's residence)
- Stop at Cross Pass (2,395m) to taste mineral waters and observe snowy peaks and waterfalls
- 4x4 WD Jeep drive to Mount Gergeti
- Visit Holy Trinity Church (14th century) at Mount Gergeti
Optional Activities
- Horse ride to Mount Gergeti
Landmarks/POIs Jvari Monastery Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Ananuri Complex Cross Pass Mount Gergeti Holy Trinity Church at Mount Gergeti Kazbegi Glacier - Day 8
Chateau Mukhrani, Gori, and Uplistsikhe
Start with a wine tasting and light snacks at Royal Winery of Chateau Mukhrani. Later, drive to Gori to explore Stalin's house-museum, then visit Uplistsikhe, an ancient cave complex dating back to the 1st millennium BC.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Stop at Royal Winery of Chateau Mukhrani
- Tour of Royal castle and garden
- Wine tasting of 3 types of Georgian wines (white, red, pink)
- Snack: cheese assortment, Shoti (national bread), Churchkhela, spring water
- Visit Stalin's house-museum in Gori
- Explore Uplistsikhe cave complex (1st millennium BC)
Landmarks/POIs Chateau Mukhrani Stalin's House-Museum Uplistsikhe - Day 9
Tbilisi City Tour
Take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress and then walk through Tbilisi's historic old town. Wander through Fig Ravine with its waterfall, check out the Sulfur baths area, stroll Shardeni Street and Meidan Square. Visit the National Museum of Georgia and finish by crossing the modern Bridge of Peace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Aerial cable car ride to Narikala Fortress (4th century AD)
- Walk through Legvtakhevi (Fig Ravine) with waterfall
- Walk in park near Sulfur bathhouses
- Explore Shardeni Street and neighborhood
- Explore Meidan Square with outdoor cafes, galleries and souvenir shops
- Visit National Museum of Georgia on Rustaveli Avenue
- Cross Bridge of Peace (modern glass bridge)
Optional Activities
- Georgian Sulphur Baths in Abanotubani
Landmarks/POIs Narikala Fortress Legvtakhevi (Fig Ravine) Sulfur Baths (Abanotubani) Shardeni Street Meidan Square National Museum of Georgia Bridge of Peace - Day 10
Departure
Head to the airport for your departure. Safe travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to airport
