Cultural Tour to Georgia, Armenia and Iran

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17 days/16 nights

Small Group (2-13)

Any Date

Breakfast

Age: 0+

Price:

3,782GBP

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The Highlights of the Tour

Discover all the beauties of the South Caucasus Plunge into the ancient Christian history of Armenia and Georgia Explore Echmiadzin Cathedral - the mother church of Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest cathedrals in the world Experience flight by the longest worldwide ropeway called “Wings of Tatev” Reveal all the secrets of Persian Empire Bargain at the colorful local bazaars and taste oriental sweets

Tbilisi - Yerevan - Tehran

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ITINERARY

Introduction

Day 1 - Arrival in Tbilisi

Day 2 - Tbilisi City Tour

Day 3 - Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Gori - Uplistsikhe

Mtskheta - Uplistsikhe

A few kilometers North from Tbilisi there is a small and colorful town Mtskheta which will be your next destination. This town was the first capital of Georgia from 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. The excursion will start with the visit to the Cathedral of the 11th century – Svetitskhoveli. The next stop is Jvari Temple located at the top of the hill which offers a fascinating view of the confluence of two rivers Kura and Aragvi. After the tour in Mtskheta you will have a trip to Gori – the heart of eastern Georgia and Stalin’s homeland. Here you will visit the cave town of Uplistsikhe, ancient cave town carved in the rock, which is one of the first towns in Georgia, and it dates back to the end of the I millennium BC.

Overnight: hotel in Tbilisi

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Ananuri - Gudauri - Stepantsminda - Dariali

Day 5 - Gombori - Kakheti - Telavi - Alaverdi - Tsinandali - Sighnaghi

Day 6 - Georgian-Armenian border - Dilijan - Sevan - Yerevan

Day 7 - Garni - Geghard - Yerevan City Tour

Day 8 - Echmiadzin - Zvartnots - Yerevan

Day 9 - Noravank - Areni - Tatev - Goris

Day 10 - Goris - Armenian-Iranian border - Tabriz

Day 11 - Tabriz - Flight to Tehran

Day 12 - Tehran - Flight to Shiraz

Day 13 - Shiraz City Tour

Day 14 - Persepolis - Pasargad - Isfahan

Day 15 - Isfahan City Tour

Day 16 - Isfahan - Flight to Tehran

Day 17 - Departure

Transfer to the airport, departure

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INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

Private airport transfers according to your flight information
Accommodation in 3*/4* European class hotels
Meals – breakfast
All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles (vaccinated drivers)
English speaking guide service for all days (vaccinated guides)
All admission fees
24 hours office support
Inner flights in Iran
Visa reference code for Iran
3 bottles (0,5 l) of water per day

The tour price doesn't include

Flights (available upon request)
Medical insurance
Visa fee
Dinners and lunches
Additional night58 GBP
3* Single supplement346 GBP

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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.

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TRIP ACCOMMODATION

Ani Central Inn (Yerevan)

Iranshahr (Tehran)

Goris (Goris)

Setareh (Isfahan)

Parsian Suite (Isfahan)

Bridge Boutique (Tbilisi)

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

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

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