Itinerary
- Day 1
Yerevan
- Start point
- Mher Mkrtchyan St, Yerevan, Armenia (Minotel Barsam Suites, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza), Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit the History Museum of Armenia
- Sample traditional Armenian 'gata' pastry
- Catch a performance at the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Landmarks History Museum of Armenia Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre Mount Ararat - Day 2
Yerevan - Echmiadzin - Yerevan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza), Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Zvartnots ruins
- Visit Echmiadzin Cathedral
- Visit the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex and museum
- Visit the Cascade complex and modern art museum
Landmarks Zvartnots Echmiadzin Cathedral Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex Cascade complex Mount Ararat - Day 3
Yerevan - Garni - Geghard
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza), Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza (or similar))
Included Activities
- Panoramic view of Yerevan from Victory Park with Mother of Armenia statue
- Hike to Garni Temple (3 km, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, includes ascent/descent of 100 metres through basalt gorge)
- Visit Geghard Monastery (UNESCO-listed)
- View Republic Square
- Browse Vernissage craft market (open-air)
Optional Activities
- Visit Armenian brandy company (afternoon, availability may vary)
Landmarks Victory Park (Mother of Armenia statue) Garni Temple Garni River gorge Geghard Monastery Republic Square Vernissage craft market - Day 4
Mount Aragats - Amberd Fortress - Oshakan
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch prepared with freshly baked traditional Armenian flatbread (Lovash) at local family home in Oshakan village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza), Hotel (Hotel Ani Plaza (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Alphabet Park
- Visit Amberd Fortress (10th-century, built 7th-11th centuries)
- Demonstration of traditional Armenian flatbread (Lovash) baking at local family home in Oshakan village
- Lunch with freshly baked Lovash
- Visit Matenadaran Library
Landmarks Alphabet Park Amberd Fortress Mount Aragats Oshakan village Matenadaran Library - Day 5
Yerevan - Khor Virap - Areni - Noravank - Selim Pass - Lake Sevan - Dilijan
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local guesthouse with demonstration of gata making (traditional Armenian flaky pastry))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Blue Sevan), Hotel (Ani Forest Hills Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Khor Virap Monastery
- Wine tasting at local winery in Areni village
- Visit Noravank Monastery
- Cross Selim Pass (2410m) with views of mountains and Alpine meadows
- See remains of Silk Road caravanserai at Selim Pass
- Visit Noratus Stone Cemetery (nearly 1000 khatchkars)
- Walk to Sevanavank Monastery with lake views
- Demonstration of gata making (traditional Armenian flaky pastry) at local guesthouse
Landmarks Khor Virap Monastery Areni village Mount Ararat Noravank Monastery Selim Pass Silk Road caravanserai (Selim Pass) Noratus Stone Cemetery Lake Sevan Sevanavank Monastery Dilijan - Day 6
Dilijan - Sadakhlo - Tbilisi
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel KMM), Hotel (Hotel KMM (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walk through Dilijan museum street
- Visit the Monastery of Haghpat
Optional Activities
- Visit Narikala Citadel
- Relax in a sulphur bath
Landmarks Dilijan Monastery of Haghpat Narikala Citadel 
- Day 7
Tbilisi
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel KMM), Hotel (Hotel KMM (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided orientation tour of Tbilisi
- Visit Church of Meteki
- Explore Old Town and Sioni Cathedral
- Visit Narikala fortress
Optional Activities
- Visit the State Museum
- Explore narrow streets of Old Town
- Walk across the Peace Bridge
Landmarks Church of Meteki Old Town, Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral Narikala fortress Sulphur bath area State Museum Peace Bridge - Day 8
Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Kaspi - Kutaisi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kutaisi Inn), Hotel (Kutaisi Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Jvari Monastery
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- Wine tasting at a traditional winery in Kaspi
Landmarks Jvari Monastery Mtskheta Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Kaspi 
- Day 9
Kutaisi - Batumi - Kutaisi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kutaisi Inn), Hotel (Kutaisi Inn (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Old Town Batumi
- Walk through Piazza Square and European Square
- Stroll along Batumi Boulevard
Landmarks Batumi Old Town Piazza Square European Square Batumi Boulevard Ali and Nino metal sculpture - Day 10
Kutaisi - Gelati/Motsameta - Borjomi - Akhaltsikhe
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lomsia Hotel), Hotel (Lomsia Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit local farmer's market in Kutaisi
- Visit Motsameta Monastery (substitute for Gelati due to renovation)
- Stop at Borjomi Central Park
- Taste sulphurous water at Borjomi Gorge
- Explore Akhaltsikhe and Rabati Castle
Optional Activities
- Visit the 10th-century Saphara Monastery
Landmarks Motsameta Monastery Borjomi Central Park Borjomi Gorge Rabati Castle Saphara Monastery - Day 11
Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia - Akhaltsikhe
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lomsia Hotel), Hotel (Lomsia Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Khertvisi Fortress
- Explore the cave town of Vardzia
Landmarks Khertvisi Fortress Vardzia Mtkvari River 
- Day 12
Akhaltsikhe - Gori - Gudauri
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gudauri Hut), Hotel (Hotel Gudauri Hut (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Stalin's birthplace museum in Gori
- Visit Ananuri Fortress
Landmarks Stalin's birthplace and museum, Gori Ananuri Fortress - Day 13
Gudauri - Kazbegi Mountains - Gergeti Trinity Church
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Gudauri Hut), Hotel (Hotel Gudauri Hut (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike to Church of the Holy Trinity
Optional Activities
- Take local taxi instead of hiking to Church of the Holy Trinity
Landmarks Church of the Holy Trinity Stepantsminda Gergeti village Mount Kazbegi 
- Day 14
Gudauri - Telavi
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Hillside Resort Telavi), Guesthouse (Hillside Resort Telavi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Learn about Qvevri clay vessels in Vardisubani village
- Visit traditional wine cellar in Kondoli village
- Taste Georgian natural wine 'Zhghia'
Landmarks Vardisubani village Kondoli village Telavi 
- Day 15
Telavi - Alaverdi - Gremi - Tbilisi
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked feast with traditional Georgian cooking prepared by a local farmer using fresh produce from the host's garden)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel KMM), Hotel (Hotel KMM (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Telavi farmer's market
- Visit Alaverdi Cathedral
- Visit Gremi Fortress
- Home-cooked lunch with a local farmer
Landmarks Telavi farmer's market Alaverdi Cathedral Gremi Fortress - Day 16
Tbilisi
- End point
- 10 Mefsalmune David King Street 10, მეფსალმუნე დავით მეფის ქუჩა, Tbilisi 0103, Georgia (Hotel KMM, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Sulphur Baths
- Visit the Blue Gallery
- Explore Dry Bridge flea market
- Visit the Botanical Garden
Landmarks Sulphur Baths Blue Gallery Dry Bridge Botanical Garden
