Armenia & Georgia Short Break Tour

7 days/6 nights
Small Group (2-13)
Any Date
Average Age: 45-75
Breakfast
Price:
1,595CAD
1,871CAD

The Highlights of the Tour

Explore the ancient capital of Armenia, Yerevan, founded in 782 BC Enjoy the amazing ultramarine Sevan Lake view Visit outstanding masterpieces of Armenian medieval architecture Take a cable car to a well-known symbol of Tbilisi - Narikala Fortress Go down to the famous Georgian winery for wine degustation
Yerevan - Sevan - Tbilisi - Wine tasting

ITINERARY

Introduction

Armenia & Georgia Budget Tour provides an excellent opportunity to spend an exciting 7-day trip at a very affordable price. You will stroll around Yerevan and Tbilisi, visit the first Christian church in the world, have unique excursions around the first capital of Georgia, as well as enjoy unforgettable Georgian songs and dances and the unique taste of the Caucasian dishes. The tour offers lots of vivid emotions and unforgettable impressions.

Day 1 - Arrival in Yerevan - Free day

Day 2 - Yerevan City Tour - Echmiadzin

Day 3 - Garni - Geghard - Sevan - Dilijan

Geghard - Garni
After breakfast at the hotel you will have a drive to the Geghard Cave Monastery (13th century) located deep at the bottom of the canyon and included into UNESCO World Heritage Site. This unique monastery is carved of the rocks and the surrounding cliffs compose the part of it. After the excursion around the monastery the way continues to Garni village with its Garni temple – the only surviving example of Hellenistic architecture in the region. Garni’s complex has a royal bath which exhibits a fascinating hypocaust along with a well-preserved original mosaic tiling. However, the tour doesn’t end here. An hour drive by car and you will appear at the beach of an amazing azure Lake Sevan – the pearl of Armenian nature. The stunning hilltop view of the azure lake framed by the surrounding mountains makes you feel inspired and speechless. Here you will go up to the hill where Sevanavank monastery is located and enjoy an amazing view of the lake. The day ends with a drive to the resort town of Dilijan famous by its healing fresh air filled with pine aromas.
Overnight: Hotel in Dilijan
Tour duration: 7-8 hours
Meals: Breakfast
Drive: 170 km / 106 mi / 2.5 hrs

Day 4 - Haghartsin - Goshavank - Armenia-Georgia border - Tbilisi

Day 5 - Tbilisi City Tour - Mtskheta

Day 6 - Sighnaghi - Bodbe - Khareba

Day 7 - Departure

Transfer to the airport, departure.

INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

  • Private airport transfers according to your flight information
  • All admission fees
  • Accommodation in European class hotels for 6 nights
  • Breakfast
  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles (vaccinated drivers)
  • English speaking guide service for all days (vaccinated guides)
  • Wine tasting
  • Extra car for riding to the Gergeti Trinity church
  • 3 bottles (0,5 litre) of water per day per person

The tour price doesn't include

  • Flights (available upon request)
  • Medical insurance
  • Visa fee
  • Additional night99 CAD
  • 3* Single supplement185 CAD
  • 4* upgrade p/p (dbl/twin room)122 CAD

GUARANTEED TOUR DATES

Start End Price Space left
Private tour

Any date

from Yerevan/Tbilisi
7
days
Individual

Oct 3, 2019

to Tbilisi/Yerevan

1,754 CAD

2+

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Saturday

May 18, 2024

from Yerevan
7
days
Friday

May 24, 2024

to Tbilisi

1,595 CAD

13

Spaces left
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Saturday

Jun 15, 2024

from Yerevan
7
days
Friday

Jun 21, 2024

to Tbilisi

1,595 CAD

13

Spaces left
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Saturday

Jul 27, 2024

from Yerevan
7
days
Friday

Aug 2, 2024

to Tbilisi

1,595 CAD

13

Spaces left
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Saturday

Sep 14, 2024

from Yerevan
7
days
Friday

Sep 20, 2024

to Tbilisi

1,595 CAD

13

Spaces left
Book now
Private tour

Any date

from Yerevan/Tbilisi
7
days
Individual

Oct 3, 2019

to Tbilisi/Yerevan
Space left

2+

1,754 CAD

Saturday

May 18, 2024

from Yerevan
7
days
Friday

May 24, 2024

to Tbilisi
Space left

13

1,595 CAD

Saturday

Jun 15, 2024

from Yerevan
7
days
Friday

Jun 21, 2024

to Tbilisi
Space left

13

1,595 CAD

Saturday

Jul 27, 2024

from Yerevan
7
days
Friday

Aug 2, 2024

to Tbilisi
Space left

13

1,595 CAD

Saturday

Sep 14, 2024

from Yerevan
7
days
Friday

Sep 20, 2024

to Tbilisi
Space left

13

1,595 CAD

TRIP REVIEWS (4)

Judith

Thank you for an amazing tour through Armenia and Georgia! We had the best Drivers and guides we could have imagined - unforgettable experience and beautiful countries. The people, the food and the landscape including the awesome monastries are just a few Highlights to mention about this trip. More than we expected! Highly recommended. See you soon guys. Best greetings from Germany Judy

 

18.06.2019
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Geoffrey Holland

Guide: They were both good Arthur and Demetre
Driver: driver was the guide, we really liked Arthur
Car: Good enough for our trip thankyou
Hotels: Yerevan was good 4/5, Dilijan 4/5, Tbilisi 4/5 only in that it had no meals or snacks except breakfast... we would go further into the old city if we came again.
What did you like best in your trip? Incredible country, Basaltic stones , basaltic churches and buildings in Armenia, the crucible of Christianity,the agrarian plains of plenty in Georgia.
What didn't you like in the trip? Nothing, we are so glad we went
What would you add to your trip? On reflection, 2 more days in Yerevan, and a side trip to Batumi for one night
Would you recommend our company to your friends? Yes
02.09.2018
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Matyushin Boris and Lena

Yesterday we returned from the tour ‘Armenia & Georgia’ of your company obtaining useful information about these countries. The group was impressive. Everything was organised perfectly. Thank you for attentive care about us. Everlasting history and culture of Armenia, the beauty of mountains and gorges, cordiality and hospitality of people are just deserved admiration. The tour is unforgettable. It was very pleasure and interesting to communicate with the guide Rose. Her professionalism, attention and care about tourists are styled perfectly. Many thanks to her! Also, we want to highlight the driver Arthur’s professionalism and attention. Greetings to your company for the tour and wish success and prosperity, health and welfare to all staff!

Best regards and gratitude,

Boris and Lena Matyushin
22.09.2015
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WHY BOOK WITH ARARA

OWN AGENCY IN ARMENIA AND GEORGIA

With agencies operating in Georgia, we are able to provide clients with the best price and quality services.

CENTRAL LOCATED HOTELS

We choose only the best hotels located in the city center close to the main sights.

GUIDES WITH 8+ YEAR EXPERIENCE

We work only with professional guides and guides who have experience in tourism for more than 8 years. All our guides are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

THE BEST PRICE IN THE MARKET FOR HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE

With Arara you book at first hand from a qualified local Armenian agency. Avoid surcharges applied by intermediaries and save money!

LICENSED AIR CONDITIONED TRANSPORT

We provide our tourists with comfortable air-conditioned transport. All our drivers are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Travelers on the tour mostly from the USA, UK, Australia and Canada

We host over 3,000+ tourists per year. Our clients are mostly from the USA, UK, Australia and Canada. Average age of our travelers is from 45 to 80. Our groups consist of travelers from all genders. There are solo travelers in most of our groups.

TRIP ACCOMMODATION

Zemeli Boutique Hotel (Tbilisi)

Ani Central Inn Hotel (Yerevan)

B&B Guest House Armenia (Dilijan)

Brim (Tbilisi)

Ani Plaza (Yerevan)

PACKING CHECKLIST

Documents:

Passport, flight ticket (printed or electronic), insurance, visa (if required)

First aid kit:

bandaids / plasters, special medicine or drugs in permanent use, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, lip balm

Essentials:

Moneybelt, laptop/tablet/phone, chargers, camera with extra memory cards and batteries, outlet adapter

Credit cards and cash:

Credit cards can be used in all capital/big cities at hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, supermarkets, etc. EUR, USD and GBP can be exchanged into the local currency at exchange places and banks.

Dressing:

There are no restrictions regarding clothes; scarf or shawl is advisable for churches (obligatory in Georgia for women)

Spring / Autumn:

long pants/jeans, long sleeve blouses, light raincoat, jacket, comfortable waterproof shoes, umbrella

Summer:

T-shirts, shorts, long sleeve blouses for evening, sandals, umbrella, sun protection, sun glasses, sunhat

Winter:

Warm coat, warm wool sweater, long warm trousers, long boots (waterproof), scarf, gloves

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