Explore the bridge between Europe and Asia on this 07-day Georgia and Armenia tour, Highlights of Eurasia. Explore the historic city of Yerevan and Tbilisi.
On arrival in Tbilisi Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Today, enjoy half day city tour. Tbilisi (literally “Warm Spring”) is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt’k’vari River, founded in the 5th century by Vakhtang Gorgasali. Tbilisi sightseeing tour includes: Old town: Metechi church and the statue of king Vakhtang Gorgasali; Abanotubani, the ancient district of Tbilisi, known for its sulfuric baths; Narikala fortress; Sharden street; Shota Rustaveli avenue; Bridge of Peace; Freedom Square. Visit Shopping Center – Tbilisi Mall. The rest of the day is at leisure for Shopping. Overnight in Tbilisi.
This morning, drive to eastern part of Georgia Kakheti region, known almost exclusively for its vineyards and wineries. Visit Signagi, ancient city, also known as the “City of Love”, with stone-paved streets and the balconies in old -Georgian style. Visit Bodbe Monastery originally built in the 9th century, which now functions as a nunnery and is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Travel to Armenian-Georgian border. Pass the border. Drive to mountainous resort Dilijan, or so called “Armenian Switzerland”, which is well-known for its forests, as well as for its mysterious flora and fauna. On arrival enjoy small walking city tour in Dilijan, with a visit to handicrafts’ street, where one can watch the preparation of different national souvenirs from wood, stone and ceramics. Proceed and visit Haghartsin Monastery complex, located in a secluded place of a forest. Delve into the beauty of unexpectedly appearance of the Monastery out of the dense forests, which creates a magical impression of a lost world. Complex includes Church St. Stepanos, St. Mary and St. Gregory’s Church, as well as a famous refectory. Continue to Lake Sevan, one of the wonders in Armenia. This blue lake is one of the greatest high mountainous freshwater lakes of Eurasia. On a clear and sunny day, the water is often of a deep turquoise colour. Total surface of the lake is 940 Sq km. Climb on Akhtamar peninsula, from where a fascinating and breathtaking view on Sevan Lake can be seen. Visit Sevanavank Monastery (9th century), which stands in its greatness on the peninsula, overlooking the lake for centuries. You may opt for Cruise on the Sevan Lake in а sailing ship. Proceed to Yerevan. Overnight in Yerevan.
Discover Yerevan city on a City tour. Start with the panoramic view of the city and get acquaintance with the center of the city, Republic Square, the Opera and Ballet building, the Parliament and Residency of the President of Armenia, State University, Mother Armenia Monument, Sports & Concert Complex. A visit to Tsitsernakaberd-a Monument to the Armenian Genocide Victims, as well as the Genocide Victims’ Museum, commemorating the 1.5 million Armenians who perished during the first Genocide of the 20th century in the Western Armenia and in the territory of Ottoman Empire. Visit Cascade complex, which is considered the modern art center of Yerevan. Cascade is home to Cafesjan modern art museum. This place becomes even more charming in the evenings, when it is full of people, both locals and tourists from all over the world, enjoying the magic and the warmth of the capital. You will enjoy spending time in one of the cosy open-air cafes surrounded by beautiful sculptures, redolent flowers shining brightly with magic colors. It is also a popular place for open air concerts in summer season. Overnight in Yerevan.
This morning, excursion of Carpet factory, Garni and Geghard. Visit Armenian carpet factory with possibility to watch the production of the handmade rugs. The factory has a showroom where purchases are offered (shipping of rugs to your country is possible). Visit the only remaining Pagan temple in Armenia, devoted to the God of Sun –Myrth, in Garni. Photo stop at Charentc Arc. A visit to the ruins of Royal Palace and Royal bath-house nearby. You may opt for Family hosted lunch in a private village house, with watching the preparation of “Lavash” (Armenian traditional flat bread baked in stone-make oven) by countryside Armenian ladies using the same ancient technology as hundreds of years before. Continue the tour to the uniquely caved Geghard monastery, which dates back to 12th-13th centuries, the name of which means “holy spear” in the honour of the long-preserved spear, the same spear that pierced the body of crucified Christ, which were brought here by Apostle Thaddeus. Drive back to Yerevan. Visit to Vernissage, an open-air exhibition-market. Drop to Dalma Garden or Yerevan Mall for shopping. Overnight in Yerevan.
This morning, you will be transferred to Yerevan Zvartnots Airport to board your flight back home.
