Multi country tour – Armenia and Georgia

Arrive in Yerevan and transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast, we start the cognitive day and get acquainted with the famous sights of Armenia.After a short drive, we find ourselves in a village Garni – built on a rocky promontory. We will visit the temple of Garni, which dates back to the first century AD.Then we visit Geghard Monastery. There are large rocks around the monastery, which is why it is partly carved into the rock. Founded in the 4th century, the Geghard Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.We return to Yerevan in the afternoon. We can spend a free evening in the center of the city, near Republic Square.Late in the evening, we can attend the Fountain Show.

In the morning we will drive to the town of Vagharshapat near Yerevan, formerly called Echmiadzin and the old capital of Armenia. We will see the Echmiadzin complex. The monastery complex includes the Echmiadzin Cathedral, the Hripsime Church, and the Gayane Church. This ancient complex is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Then we will move to the vicinity of Echmiadzin and visit the Zvartnots temple. This temple, built in the 7th century, is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.After visiting the cultural heritage we will return to the capital.

Today we take the road to Georgia.  The journey to Georgia continues past the famous Lake Sevan. The main attraction of Lake Sevan is the medieval Sevanavank Monastery. Then we will visit the city of Dilijan, which is a famous climatic and balneological resort.Near the Georgian border, we will visit Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries, which are included in the UNESCO list.In the evening we will stay in the capital of Georgia – Tbilisi.

After breakfast, we take the road to Mtskheta. Mtskheta is the ancient capital and religious center of Georgia. In Mtskheta we visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Jvari Monastery built in the 6th century and the beautiful Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.From Jvari Monastery there is an amazing panoramic view of the city at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers.Later we will visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, which is the largest historical church building in Georgia among the survivors and leaves a great impression on the visitor.In the afternoon we follow the military road to Stepantsminda, which is one of the most spectacular routes in Georgia.On the way, we will stop at the colorful Zhinvali Reservoir and visit the beautiful Ananuri complex.After arriving in Stepantsminda we visit Gergeti Trinity Church. With its special location and centuries-old history, it really represents the face of Georgia.The green slopes decorated with mountain flowers and the boomerang Caucasus leave an unforgettable impression on the visitor.

Transfer to the airport and departure for home.