Ancient Christian Countries (14 Days)

Explore the culture and traditions of ancient Christian Nations.

The history of Armenia and Georgia was a non-stop battle for Christianity and survival. Despite of this, countries have created a number of masterpieces of ecclesiastic architecture; during the tour guests will visit churches and monasteries, richly decorated with impressive stone engravings, mural painting and mosaics; visit collections of precious icons and get acquainted with unique religious chants.

Tour at a glance

Countries: Georgia, Armenia
Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Best season: May to October
Total Touring Distance ≈ 1735 km
Total driving time ≈ 39 hours
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 270 km
Longest driving time per day ≈ 6 hours
Walking total ≈ 10 hours
Adapted for travellers with disabilities: partly
Tour code: CU-10

Complete 14-Day Georgia Tour Itinerary

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14 Days

Detailed Daily Program

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Day 1: Arrival in Yerevan

Day 1

Day 1 Arrival in Yerevan

Met and assisted at the airport; transfer to hotel.

Day 2: Yerevan sightseeing tour

Day 2

Day 2 Yerevan sightseeing tour

Visit the statue of “Mother Armenia” and enjoy the view of Yerevan; spend the whole day by visiting the capital of Armenia and its museums.

Day 3: Surroundings of Yerevan

Day 3

Day 3 Surroundings of Yerevan

Enjoy a day trip to Garni pagan temple and visit Geghard monastery complex.

Day 4: Day trip to Echmiadzin & Zvartnots

Day 4

Day 4 Day trip to Echmiadzin & Zvartnots

Visit the holy seat of the Supreme Patriarch-Catholicos of all Armenians; in the afternoon explore the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots.

Day 5: Day trip to Sevan Lake

Day 5

Day 5 Day trip to Sevan Lake

Visit Sevan monastery “The Pearl” of Armenia and Noraduz - field of “Khachkars”.

Day 6: From Yerevan drive to picturesque town Gyumri

Day 6

Day 6 From Yerevan drive to picturesque town Gyumri

En route visit Erebuni fortress. Evening walk in Gyumri.

Day 7: From Gyumri to Akhaltsikhe

Day 7

Day 7 From Gyumri to Akhaltsikhe

Drive to the Georgian border; continue sightseeing in Samtskhe-Javakheti region. Visit Varzia Cave Town a masterpiece of Georgian caved architecture. In the evening explore “Rabati” – historical center and museum of Akhaltsikhe.

Day 8: From Akhaltsikhe drive to Kutaisi

Day 8

Day 8 From Akhaltsikhe drive to Kutaisi

The capital of legendary Colchi; en route short stop in Borjomi.

Day 9: Kutaisi - Mestia

Day 9

Day 9 Kutaisi - Mestia

Visit Prometheus speleological caves and drive up the Enguri Gorge, toward the inaccessible mountains of Svaneti.

Day 10: Mestia - Ushguli - Mestia

Day 10

Day 10 Mestia - Ushguli - Mestia

Explore Ushguli, medieval fortified village located at 2200m above sea level.

Day 11: Mestia - Kutaisi; explore Mestia

Day 11

Day 11 Mestia - Kutaisi; explore Mestia

Visit Svan dwelling tower and ethnographical museum. Late afternoon arrive in Kutaisi.

Day 12: Kutaisi - Tbilisi

Day 12

Day 12 Kutaisi - Tbilisi

Have a walk in Kutaisi old town and visit its important cultural and religious sites. Around noon drive to Tbilisi.

Day 13: Tbilisi sightseeing tour

Day 13

Day 13 Tbilisi sightseeing tour

Tbilisi introduction from Metekhi Plateau; visit district of bathhouses, have a walk in narrow streets of the old town and explore museum treasures.

Day 14: Departure

Day 14

Day 14 Departure

Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.

Additional Information

Tbilisi, Svaneti, Imereti, Samtskhe-Javakheti

Advance Booking Required

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