Best of Armenia and Georgia

4.7

13 days/12 nights

Small Group (2-13)

Any Date

Half Board

Age: 0+

Price:

5,059AUD

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The Highlights of the Tour

Get lost in the fascinating pebbled labyrinth of Old Tbilisi, relish live music with a glass of wine in the open air cafes of Yerevan Admire the glittering deep blue water of Lake Sevan Get inspired by the towering snow-covered Kazbek mountain peak from Holy Trinity Church Take a boat trip in the green waters of Martvili Canyon in Western Georgia Walk in the halls of 1500 m length Prometheus Cave with stalactites and stalagmites Feel all these emotions with Arara by booking the tour "Best of Armenia and Georgia"

Tbilisi - Sevan - Gergeti - Martvili

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ITINERARY

Introduction

This 13 day “Best of Armenia and Georgia” holiday is the particular escape for you if you prefer good standard 4* hotels, comfort, local pre-ordered meals and lighthearted holiday when everything is cared. Do you seek much sun, breathtaking nature, mouthwatering food, great wine and gold glittering brandy? Then this is the perfect holiday for you! You will be pleasantly surprised by endless landscapes, rich history and culture that Armenia and Georgia can offer. The trip includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites, medieval cave towns as well as the first Christian Church in the world. Immerse yourself in the spirit of fascinating time travel starting from Pagan to Christian times. Wonder at amazing nature of high mountains, deep green water canyons and natural caves with stalactites and stalagmites, which will bring you in harmony with nature. Not to miss the quiet villages inhabited by Russian old believers’ community and a wine Château. Finally, lively walks in Yerevan and Tbilisi, open air cafes, wine bars, live music will make you take home the best memories.

Day 1 - Arrival - Yerevan City Tour

Day 2 - Echmiadzin - Garni - Geghard

Day 3 - Khor Virap - Old Bridge Winery - Noravank - Goris

Khor Virap - Noravank - Goris

The day will start with a trip to Ararat Province where proudly stands one of the holiest sites in Armenia – Khor Virap Monastery. You will hike up a small hill to discover the monastery and enjoy the breathtaking view on Biblical Mount Ararat. Continue to Old Bridge winery and try local wine. Lunch will be organized in the same winery for you to feel the whole spectrum of Armenian hospitality. The tour will continue through a narrow canyon to the valley of red rocks, right where Noravank Monastery is located – built in the 13th century it is a masterpiece of Armenian architect Momik. On the territory of the monastery, amazing khachkars are scattered all around – crosstones designed by Momik. The tour will end with a visit to Goris town for an overnight.

Overnight: Hotel in Goris

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 - Tatev - Selim Pass - Hayravank - Sevan - Dilijan

Day 5 - Dilijan - Fioletovo - Haghpat - Armenia-Georgia border - Tbilisi city tour

Day 6 - Ananuri - Gudauri - Tbilisi

Day 7 - Mtskheta - Jvari - Château Mukhrani - Kutaisi

Day 8 - Martvili - Prometheus Cave - Gelati - Akhaltsikhe

Day 9 - Vardzia - Rabati Castle - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi

Day 10 - Kakheti - Tsinandali - Telavi

Day 11 - Sighnaghi - Bodbe

Day 12 - Transfer to Tbilisi

Day 13 - Departure

Transfer to the airport, departure.

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INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

Airport transfers
Accommodation in hotels 12 nights (4* hotels with free Wi-Fi double room)
Breakfast, lunch, welcome dinner in each country
All transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking guide service for all days
All admission fees
1 bottle (0,5 litre) of water per day per person
Lavash master class in Garni
Gata master class in Chiva
Wine tasting in Areni
4-wheel drive vehicle for Gergeti Trinity Church
Wine tasting in Sighnaghi
24-hour office support Armenia, Georgia

The tour price doesn't include

Flights (available upon request)
Medical insurance
Visa fee
Single supplement541 AUD

GUARANTEED TOUR DATES

Start		End	Price	Space left
Any Day Any date from Yerevan/Tbilisi	13 days	Individual May 9, 2019 to Tbilisi/Yerevan	5,565 AUD	2+ Spaces left	Book now
Saturday Jun 29, 2019 from Yerevan	13 days	Thursday Jul 11, 2019 to Tbilisi	5,059 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Saturday Jul 13, 2019 from Yerevan	13 days	Thursday Jul 25, 2019 to Tbilisi	5,059 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Friday Aug 9, 2019 from Yerevan	13 days	Wednesday Aug 21, 2019 to Tbilisi	5,059 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Saturday Sep 7, 2019 from Yerevan	13 days	Thursday Sep 19, 2019 to Tbilisi	5,059 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Saturday Sep 21, 2019 from Yerevan	13 days	Thursday Oct 3, 2019 to Tbilisi	5,059 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Saturday Oct 12, 2019 from Yerevan	13 days	Thursday Oct 24, 2019 to Tbilisi	5,059 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Saturday Oct 26, 2019 from Yerevan	13 days	Thursday Nov 7, 2019 to Tbilisi	5,059 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Saturday May 2, 2020 from Yerevan	13 days	Thursday May 14, 2020 to Tbilisi	5,059 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now
Saturday May 23, 2020 from Yerevan	13 days	Thursday Jun 4, 2020 to Tbilisi	5,059 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now

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TRIP REVIEWS (3)

Robin and Christine Whitacker

Me and my husband had a lovely time in Armenia & Georiga. Arthur was our guide in Armenia and Demetre traveled with us in Georgia, both spoke good English and answered our questions. Everything was perfectly organized. My highlight was (unfortunately) the delicious food. Thanks again and good luck to you!

13.09.2018

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Claude Ducloux

Guide: Both Narek, in Armenia and Shota in Georgia, were lovely people. Narek is quite educated and was a good source of information. Our trip to Georgia was somewhat longer than anticipated due to some problems with the roads, but we enjoyed both of them. Shota, especially was helpful to my wife dealing with merchants, and knew the Tblisi environs very well and suggested reasonably priced merchants for certain souvenirs. Narek also was helpful to my wife with various merchants and got us reservations and assistance.

Driver: Narek drove very slowly (actually too slowly for us) but was very relaxed.
Shota was bit more aggressive, as you’d expect, but very very safe and cared very much about our safety.
Narek’s car (RangeRover Discovery) was a bit bumpy in the back seat, Shota’s Toyota Isis had a much more comfortable ride.

Car: See above

Hotels: The Cascade was a lovely place with friendly employees, and very well located (close to Cascade Steps, Opera house, etc).
My one criticism is that the rooms were much too small (although tidy and clean) and the beds were as hard as a rock. As older Americans accustomed to larger hotel rooms, we would have paid more gladly for a larger room. We changed to the Double Tree-Hilton for our last night, and really enjoyed that comfort, even though the Doubletree was not as conveniently located as the Cascade. Next time, I’d specify the Marriott. We are really very experienced travelers, but the size and comfort of the hotel rooms is now becoming a priority for us. Perhaps you could give people the option of upgrading the hotel for a higher price.

What did you like best in your trip? It was a very meaningful trip for us in many ways. We saw family members of my wife we had never met; the prices were very reasonable in both Armenia and Georgia, and we really enjoyed every day’s adventures. We loved our lunch near the Garni Temple with the Babayans. I loved my early morning walks each day around Yerevan and Tblisi.

What didn’t you like in the trip? The roads between Yerevan and Tblisi were often very bad, and even non-passable.

What would you add to your trip? Options for larger hotel rooms

Would you recommend our company to your friends? Yes. Thank you

I will also send you my journal, so you can see how carefully I documented each day.

13.09.2018

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Robin Lewis

It is very nice to be back home after a successful vacation spent in Armenia and Georgia. The trip was great and our family loved both countries. Thank you very much for organizing the tour for us. Your guides did a great job. Both Anna and Vaska were very helpful and professional. The drivers were also very reliable and punctual. We will definitely recommend your company to all of friends.

06.04.2018

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WHY BOOK WITH ARARA

OWN AGENCY IN ARMENIA AND GEORGIA

With an agency 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 5+ YEAR EXPERIENCE

We work only with professional guides and guides who have experience in tourism for more than 5 years.

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.

3000+ SATISFIED CLIENTS PER YEAR

Every year we get a great number of positive feedback from our clients.

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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:

Credit/debit cards, cash (cards can be used in city, cash in regions), moneybelt, laptop/tablet/phone, chargers, camera with extra memory cards and batteries, outlet adapter