Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Yerevan
Yerevan- Start point
- Mher Mkrtchyan St, Yerevan, Armenia (Minotel Barsam Suites, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Ani Plaza)
Optional Activities
- Visit History Museum of Armenia
- Sample traditional Armenian gata pastry
- Attend performance at Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
Landmarks Mount Ararat History Museum of Armenia Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre - Day 2
Yerevan
Yerevan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Ani Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit Zvartnots ruins
- Visit Echmiadzin Cathedral
- Visit Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex and museum
- Visit Cascade complex and modern art museum
Landmarks Zvartnots Echmiadzin Cathedral Mount Ararat Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex Cascade complex - Day 3
Yerevan
Yerevan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Ani Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit Garni Temple
- Hike in Garni River gorge
- Visit Geghard Monastery
- View Republic Square
- Visit Vernissage craft market
Optional Activities
- Visit Armenian brandy company (afternoon optional activity, day may vary)
Landmarks Victory Park Mother of Armenia statue Garni Temple Geghard Monastery Republic Square Vernissage craft market - Day 4
Yerevan
Yerevan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with freshly baked Lovash flatbread)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Ani Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit Alphabet Park
- Visit Amberd Fortress
- Watch traditional Lovash flatbread baking in Oshakan village
- Lunch with freshly baked bread
- Visit Matenadaran Library
Landmarks Alphabet Park Amberd Fortress Mount Aragats Matenadaran Library - Day 5
Yerevan to Dilijan
Yerevan to Dilijan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at local guesthouse with gata making demonstration)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ani Forest Hills Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Khor Virap Monastery
- Wine tasting at Areni winery
- Visit Noravank Monastery
- View Selim Pass and caravanserai remains
- Visit Noratus Stone Cemetery
- Walk to Sevanavank Monastery
- Gata making demonstration
Landmarks Mount Ararat Khor Virap Monastery Areni Noravank Monastery Selim Pass Noratus Stone Cemetery Lake Sevan Sevanavank Monastery - Day 6
Dilijan to Tbilisi
Dilijan to Tbilisi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel KMM)
Included Activities
- Walk through Dilijan museum street
- Visit Monastery of Haghpat
Optional Activities
- Stroll to Narikala Citadel for city views
- Visit sulphur baths
Landmarks Dilijan Monastery of Haghpat Narikala Citadel Tbilisi Sulphur Baths - Day 7
Tbilisi
Tbilisi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel KMM)
Included Activities
- Guided orientation walk through Tbilisi
- Visit Church of Metecki
- Walk through Old Town
- Visit Sioni Cathedral
- Visit Narikala fortress
Optional Activities
- Visit State Museum
- Explore Old Town streets
- Visit local cafés
- Walk over Peace Bridge
Landmarks Church of Metecki Old Town, Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral Narikala fortress State Museum Peace Bridge Tbilisi Sulphur Bath area - Day 8
Tbilisi to Kutaisi
Tbilisi to Kutaisi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kutaisi Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Jvari Monastery
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- Wine tasting at Kaspi winery
Landmarks Mtskheta Jvari Monastery Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Kaspi Kutaisi - Day 9
Batumi
Batumi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kutaisi Inn)
Included Activities
- Explore Batumi Old Town
- Walk through Piazza Square
- Walk through European Square
- Stroll Batumi Boulevard
Landmarks Batumi Batumi Old Town Piazza Square European Square Batumi Boulevard Ali and Nino sculpture - Day 10
Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe
Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lomsia Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit farmer's market
- Visit Gelati Monastery complex
- Stop at Borjomi Central Park and taste sulphurous water
- Explore Akhaltsikhe and Rabati Castle
Landmarks Gelati Monastery Motsameta Monastery Borjomi Central Park Borjomi Gorge Akhaltsikhe Rabati Castle Saphara Monastery - Day 11
Vardzia
Vardzia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lomsia Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Khertvisi Fortress
- Explore Vardzia cave town
Landmarks Khertvisi Fortress Vardzia Mtkvari River - Day 12
Akhaltsikhe to Gudauri
Akhaltsikhe to Gudauri- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Gudauri Hut)
Included Activities
- Visit Stalin Museum in Gori
- Visit Ananuri Fortress
Landmarks Gori Stalin Museum Ananuri Fortress Aragvi River Greater Caucasus Georgian Military Highway Gudauri - Day 13
Kazbegi
Kazbegi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Gudauri Hut)
Included Activities
- Hike to Church of the Holy Trinity (Gergeti Trinity Church)
Optional Activities
- Take local taxi instead of hiking
Landmarks Stepantsminda Gergeti village Church of the Holy Trinity (Gergeti Trinity Church) Mount Kazbegi Kazbegi region - Day 14
Gudauri to Telavi
Gudauri to Telavi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Hillside Resort Telavi)
Included Activities
- Learn about Qvevri clay vessels and traditional wine-making in Vardisubani
- Visit traditional wine cellar in Kondoli
- Taste Zhghia wine
Landmarks Vardisubani village Kakheti region Kondoli village Telavi - Day 15
Telavi to Tbilisi
Telavi to Tbilisi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked traditional Georgian meal with local farmer using garden produce)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel KMM)
Included Activities
- Visit Telavi farmer's market
- Visit Alaverdi Cathedral
- Visit Gremi Fortress
- Home-cooked lunch with local farmer
Landmarks Telavi farmer's market Alaverdi Cathedral Gremi Fortress - Day 16
Tbilisi
Tbilisi- End point
- 10 Mefsalmune David King Street 10, მეფსალმუნე დავით მეფის ქუჩა, Tbilisi 0103, Georgia (Hotel KMM, Hotel reception, 09:00)
Optional Activities
- Visit Sulphur Baths
- Visit Blue Gallery
- Visit Dry Bridge flea market
- Visit Botanical Garden
Landmarks Sulphur Baths Blue Gallery Dry Bridge Botanical Garden
