Caucasus Christianity Culture (10 Days)

Trace the history of Georgian-Armenian Christianity.

In order to discover ancient Christian civilizations, we invite you to explore two neighboring countries, Georgia and Armenia. Christianity become state religion since 4th century and played major part in the history and culture of both countries.

Tour at a glance

Countries: Georgia, Armenia
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Best season: May to October
Total Touring Distance ≈ 1640 km
Total driving time ≈ 33,5 hours
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 320 km
Longest driving time per day ≈ 5,5 hours
Walking total ≈ 8 hours
Adapted for travellers with disabilities: partly
Tour code: GU-04

Complete 10-Day Georgia Tour Itinerary

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10 Days

Detailed Daily Program

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Day 1: Arrival to Tbilisi

Day 1

Day 1 Arrival to Tbilisi

(touring distance ≈ 25km/driving time ≈ 0,5 hours) Transfer to the hotel on supplementary basis, without guide* Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 2: Half day Tbilisi City Tour

Day 2

Day 2 Half day Tbilisi City Tour

(touring distance ≈ 50km/driving time ≈ 1 hours) Visit Tbilisi, a town which conquers you with increasing fascination and lodges in your heart forever. • Tbilisi Sightseeing tour. Sights to visit: Old City, Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, Abanotubani, - Sulphur bath district, Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, Rustaveli Avenue; • Free time for lunch; • Suggested places to visit on supplementary basis: National Museum of Georgia*, Open Air Ethnographic Museum*; Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 3: Round trip to Wine Region - Kakheti

Day 3

Day 3 Round trip to Wine Region - Kakheti

(touring distance ≈ 230km/driving time ≈ 4 hours) Kakheti region is well-known for its hardworking, good-tempered people, and mostly for its wines. Ancient Georgian traditional Qvevri winemaking is in list of Intangible Cultural Heritage Monuments by UNESCO. • Drive to Kakheti region; • Visit: Bodbe Nunnery, Sighnaghi - City of Love; • Free time for lunch; • Wine tasting at local winery; • Drive to Tbilisi; Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 4: From Tbilisi to Khevi Province

Day 4

Day 4 From Tbilisi to Khevi Province

(touring distance ≈ 200km/driving time ≈ 3,5 hours) In order to see the high peaks, roaring rivers and mountain lifestyle of Georgia’s northern borderlands travel to Stepantsminda via Mtskheta (UNESCO site) - former capital, historical and religious center of country. • Drive to the former capital of Mtskheta. Sights to visit: Jvari Monastery (UNESCO), Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (UNESCO); • Free time for lunch; • Photo Stops along Georgian Military Highway; • Hike up to Gergeti Trinity church – approx. 3hrs. hiking (or on supplementary basis 4WD vehicle*); Overnight in Gudauri.

Day 5: Trip to the oldest urban settlement in Georgia

Day 5

Day 5 Trip to the oldest urban settlement in Georgia

(touring distance ≈ 315km/driving time ≈ 5 hours) From Gudauri highlands drive to picturesque Borjomi valley, across fertile lands of Kartli region, known for numerous religious, cultural and archaeological sites. • Drive to Uplistsikhe cave town via Ananuri architectural complex. Explore Uplistsikhe rock-hewn town; • Free time for lunch; • Stalin’s Museum and the house, where Stalin, the leader of Soviet Union, was born; • Drive to Akhaltsikhe via Borjomi. Visit Borjomi Park to taste Brojomi mineral water; Overnight in Akhaltsikhe.

Day 6: Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia – Tbilisi

Day 6

Day 6 Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia – Tbilisi

(touring distance ≈ 290km/driving time ≈ 5 hours) Drive across the arid landscapes of Javakheti plateau. Enjoy impressive nature of terraced landscapes, and visit a masterpiece of stone carved architecture of Georgian Golden Age. Proceed to Armenian border. After border crossing continue sightseeing in Armenia. • Rabati castle, after drive to Vardzia via Khertvisi Fortress, with short photo stop.; • Explore Vardzia Cave Complex; • Free time for lunch; • Panoramic view of Paravani Lake; Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 7: Tbilisi – Sadakhlo – Sevan - Yerevan

Day 7

Day 7 Tbilisi – Sadakhlo – Sevan - Yerevan

(touring distance ≈ 320km / driving time ≈ 5,5 hours) Visit Echmiadzin, spiritual center and the seat of the Catholicos of all Armenians. In the afternoon explore Yerevan, walk in its market squares and parks, visit museums and galleries. • Transfer to Sadakhlo border (*without guide assistance, the Georgian guide’s service will be provided on supplementary basis). After border formalities meet with Armenian guide and driver; • Haghpat Monastery (UNESCO); • Lake Sevan, one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world. Visit Sevan Monastery; Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 8: Yerevan -Echmiadzin - Yerevan

Day 8

Day 8 Yerevan -Echmiadzin - Yerevan

(touring distance ≈ 55km / driving time ≈ 1,5 hours) Spend a day in the picturesque surroundings of Yerevan. Enjoy impressive nature and visit architectural highlights; • Drive to Echmiadzin; Visit Echmiadzin Cathedral (UNESCO); • Ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral; • Free time for lunch; • Yerevan city tour. Visit of Matenadaran Museum and Tsitsernakaberd – the memorial complex dedicated to the victims of the Great Armenian Genocide; Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 9: Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Khor Virap - Yerevan

Day 9

Day 9 Yerevan – Garni – Geghard – Khor Virap - Yerevan

(touring distance ≈ 150km / driving time ≈ 2,5 hours) From Yerevan drive to Tbilisi via the Lake Sevan - “The Pearl” of Armenia. Enjoy sightseeing before crossing Georgian border. • Visit Garni Hellenistic temple and Geghard Monastery – the UNESCO World Heritage Sights; • Free time for lunch; • Visit Khor-Virap – “Deep Dungeon”, one of the holiest sites in Armenia; Overnight in Yerevan.

Day 10: Departure from Yerevan

Day 10

Day 10 Departure from Yerevan

(touring distance ≈ 20km/driving time ≈ 0,5 hours) Transfer to the airport on supplementary basis, without guide*.

Additional Information

Tbilisi, Kakheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Kazbegi, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Shida Kartli

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