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7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS

 Price from USD 555 Onwards

Day1: Arrival in Yerevan – Yerevan City tour

City tour – Yerevan sightseeing including City center, Republic square,State University, City panorama, Mother Armenia Monument, Parliament, President’s Palace, Opera, Sports & Concert Complex. Visit to Matenadaran – one of the world’s largest depositories of ancient manuscripts, pride of Armenian culture. Depository’s collection holds about 17,000 manuscripts and includes almost all the areas of ancient and medieval

Armenian culture and sciences, as well as manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, Greek, Syrian, Latin, Ethiopian, Indian, Japanese and others. Visit to Cascade complex, which is considered the modern art center of Yerevan, with art pieces displayed throughout the whole area: the boulevard and up the stairs, from top of which you can enjoy the panoramic view on the city and Mountain Ararat.

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 at summer season. Visit to one of the biggest and oldest mosque in Caucasus “Blue mosque” which is situated in the heart of Yerevan city. O/N in Yerevan.

Day 2: Vernissage handicraft market-Garni –Geghard (UNESCO)- shopping

in Mall in Yerevan

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Vernissage (an open-air exhibition-market, where you can find unique examples of art and craft work, traditional carpets, jewellery, old collections of coins and medallions, musical instruments, electronics).. Drive to the only remaining

pagan temple in Armenia devoted to the God of Sun – Myrth, in Garni, built in 77 AD by King Trdat (Arshakid Dynasty). Photo stop at Charentc Arc. The temple is Greco-Roman style with characteristic pillars. It stands proudly on a rocky ridge with a deep canyon presenting a beautiful view. The temple was a summer residence for Arshakid dynasty. Visit to the ruins of Royal Palace and Royal bath-house nearby. Canyon of Garni – magnificent and outstanding scene which creates the image of falling crags. It obtained the name “Symphony of Stones” due to its view. The fantastic landscape of Garni canyon shakes the human imagination. Drive to the unique caved temple St. Geghard (12th -13^th cc.), the name of which means “holy spear” in the honor of the long preserved spear, the same spear that pierced the body of crucified Christ. It is now exhibited in the museum of Etchmiadzin Cathedral. Geghard Monastery is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list (2000). Drop to Dalma Garden or Yerevan Mall for shopping.

Optional: family hosted lunch in village private house, watching 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. O/N in Yerevan.

 

Day 3: Free day in Yerevan

Breakfast at the hotel. Optional: Yerevan -Ararat valley -Silk road way/ Noravank- Yerevan Drive to Ararat valley, visit to Khor Virap Church – the place of imprisonment of St. Gregory the Illuminator, who stayed here in the small dungeon for 13 years without any food, accused by the Armenian King of preaching Christianity. It is one of the holy places for the Christian world. It is also the best point to enjoy the most spectacular

view of the gorgeous biblical mountain Ararat shining with its two white peaks. The hills adjoining Khor Virap were the site of the early Armenian capital – ancient Artashat built by King Artashes I, founder of the Artashesid dynasty, around 180 B.C. It is one of the few ancient towns, built by the special design of the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal. After the defeat in a war against Rome, he found shelter in Armenia…After vis iting Khor Virap drive through the spectacular canyon between the red rocks toward Noravank Monastery (13th c.). Drive back to Yerevan.O/N in Yerevan

 

Day 4: Tsakhadzor

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Tsakhkadzor town the magical place of forested mountains (means “gorge of flowers”), short walking tou r around the small town. Opportunity to go up to the mountain peaks by rope way, where you will catch an unforgettable gorgeous panoramic view of this part of the world (optional, at

extra charge 5$ per ticket for going up the first level and back). In winter Tsakhkadzor is a well-known ski resort with several levels of ropeways leading up the mountains. In summer it’s a pleasant place to spend the afternoon in nature and enjoy the sun. Visit Kecharis monastery. Drive back to Yerevan. O/N in Yerevan

 

Day 5: Yerevan-Sevan lake-Armenian Switzerland Dilijan

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Sevan, one of the greatest high mountainous freshwater lakes of Eurasia, climb on Akhtamar peninsula from where the fascinating view on the Lake is open. Visit Sevanavank monastery, which stands in its greatness on the peninsula overlooking the lake for centuries. Drive to mountainous resort Dilijan, or

so called “Armenian Switzerland”, which is wellknown for its forests as well as for its mysterious flora and fauna. During the drive one can enjoy the unbelievable change of the surrounding environment and land shaft from the mountainous lake to the green and rich forest mountains. Small walking city tour in Dilijan: visit to handicrafts’

street, where one can watch the preparation of different national souvenirs from wood, stone and ceramics. Visit to Haghartsin Monastery which is located in the secluded place of the forest. Haghartsin dates back to 11-13th century and represents a magnificent piece of history, culture and architecture. Besides the place is so unique and the scenery with the nature surrounding it is so breathtaking that most of visitors are in awe. After a

visit to the monastery in 2005 His Royal Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi made a generous donation for certain renovation works and preservation of this monastery representing the rich history of the human kind. Appearing unexpectedly, out of the dense forests, in front of the visitors, the Monastery creates a magical impression of the lost world. Drive to Armenian-Georgian border. Pass the border. Drive to Tbilisi. O/N in Tbilisi.

 

Day 6: Tbilisi city tour

Breakfast at the hotel. 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, the Georgian King of Iberia, and made into a capital in the 6th century, Tbilisi is a significant industrial, social and cultural centre. Located strategically at the crossroads between Europe and Asia and lying along the historic Silk Road routes, Tbilisi has often been a point of contention between various rival powers and empires.

The history of the city can be seen by its architecture.Places to visit: Old town: Metechi church and the statue of king Vakhtang Gorgasali (founder of Tbilisi -5th century); Abanotubani – is the ancient district of Tbilisi, known for its sulfuric baths; Narikala fortress; Sharden street.

Drive to the Mtatsminda park – is a family amusement facility, offers carrousels, water slides, a roller-coaster, and a big Ferris Wheel at the edge of the mountain, offering a splendid view over the city. Free time at the park.

Drive to the main avenue of Tbilisi –Shota Rustaveli avenue. Free time at the avenue. Visit Shopping Center – Tbilisi Mall. Free time for Shopping. O/N in Tbilisi.

 

Day 7: Ananuri -Gudauri-Kazbegi-Gergeti

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Ananuri. Visit Ananuri (17th century) is a castle complex on the Aragvi River.

Drive to Gudauri. Tour along hiostorical Georgian Military Road. Gudauri – is a ski resort (2000 meters above the sea level) located on the southern slopes of The Greater

Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia.

Drive to Kazbegi by crossing the “Jvari Pass” (2385 m. above the sea level) . Explore the area – the beautifully situated on the hill. Hire 4X4 vehicles to get to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church, remarkable monument of Georgian architecture, near the village of Gergeti, situated at an elevation of 2170 meters, on the foothill of Mount Kazbegi (elevation 5033). Drive back to Tbilisi. O/N in Tbilisi.

 

Day 8: Departure

Transfer to the Tbilisi airport.

 

Inclusions:

-Accommodation

-BB (breakfasts)

-Transportation service per program

-Guide service per program

-All entry tickets (excepts Tsakhadzor ropeway)

 

Exclusions

-Air flight ticket

-Insurance

-Optional tour “Ararat valley -Silk road way/ Noravank”-90 USD per pax

-Tsakhadzor ropeway-5 USD PP

-Visa

 

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5 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS GEORGIA PACKAGE

 

PRICE PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING USD 499 ONWARDS

 

ITINERARY:

Day One / Two – 13th July Arrival – Tbilisi . Flight arrives at 1:55 am 

Arrive at Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport; our friendly representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Early check-in. Overnight at a Tbilisi hotel. Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning at Leisure.

 

After Lunch, Tbilisi – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Tbilisi tour

Pick up time: 2 pm – Duration: 3-4 Hrs

 

Drive to Gori. Visiting the museum of Stalin. Visit one of the rarest monuments in the world – ancient cave city Uplistsikhe, carved into the volcanic rock ridge Kvernaki. The rock had been carved hundreds of different structures – temples, public buildings, houses, streets, squares, etc. The cave city remained an outstanding two-column reception room of Queen Tamara, with arched niches and huge pylons. Uplistsikhe was a cult temple town, close to the center of pagan acceptance of Christianity by Georgia (IV in.). There were all kinds of pagan rituals, sacrifices. Then it began to build Christian churches.

Return to Tbilisi. Dinner at a Restaurant of Choice Overnight in Tbilisi.

 

Day Three : 14th July –  Tbilisi-Ananuri-Kazbegi-Tbilisi

Pick up time: 9 AM – Duration: 8-9 Hrs

 

After Breakfast at the hotel, Driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel. The route will take over the Georgian Military Highway up North towards the border with Russia. Your first stop will be at Ananuri complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes. Complex featuring churches and towers dating back to the XVI-XVII cc. is beautifully overlooking Jinvali reservoir. Continue our drive to see the conjunction of two small mountain rivers famous for the fact that being different in color they still keep their own colors even after merge. We will then drive over the Cross pass and make a short stop at Soviet time “People’s Friendship” mountain view point overlooking a deep gorge of Caucasus mountain range. In Kazbegi, we will reach  Gergeti Holy Trinity Church by car located on altitude of 2170 m, and enjoy breathtaking views of Mt Kazbegi. Drive back to Tbilisi. Drop-off at your hotel.

Lunch and Dinner on your Own

 

Day Four : 15th July Tbilisi – Signagi –  Kakheti – Tbilisi Tour 

Pick up time: 10 AM – Duration: 8-9 Hrs

After breakfast at the Hotel, proceed to Signagi & Kakheti tour. Explore picturesque and the most fertile part of Georgia – Kakheti, which borders the Great Caucasus range and the beautiful Valley of Alazani from the north. We will have excursion in the small town of Sighnagi. Have walking tour through the town, surrounded by the great defensive wall. The town appears to be one of the examples of fortified medieval towns in the country. Sighnaghi is a town of smiling faces and abundant variety of wines, wooden balconies overlooking the narrow streets and small benches near the gateways, the meeting place for the oldest generation. Visit Bodbe nunnery complex in Sighnaghi, where Saint Nino is buried, who is one of the most favorable saints for Georgian people.

 

Lunch and Dinner on your Own.Later return to Tbilisi. Overnight at Tbilisi.

 

Day Five – 16th July : Tbilisi City Tour – Departure 

Pick up time: 10 AM – Duration: 3-4 Hrs

 

After Breakfast at the Hotel, At  10:00 o’clock City Sightseeing Tbilisi and Trip to Mtskheta town, an old capital of Georgia, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk down to the district of Sulphur bath houses passing by the only Mosque in Tbilisi. Afterwards a cable car will take you up to the 4th century Narikala Fortress, from which you can enjoy a picturesque panoramic view of Tbilisi.

Lunch on your own  at a restaurant.

2:00 PM – Transfer to  Airport for departure at 17:10

 

INCLUSIONS

• Airport transfers
• Transportation according to the program on fully equipped transport with the air condition system;
• English -speaking guide services according to the program;
• 4 NIGHTS Stay at 4 star hotel
• Sightseeing tour program;
• Visas & Travel insurance;
• Cable car tickets;
• All Entrance tickets ;
• Bottle of water for each tourist per day.

 

EXCLUSIONS

• Flights
• Personal expenses

 

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