Gastronomic – Gourmet Tour to Armenia and Georgia

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10 days/9 nights

Small Group (2-13)

Any Date

Half Board

Age: 0+

Price:

1,282EUR

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The Highlights of the Tour

Enjoy aromatic and exotic Caucasian dishes Taste the most famous Armenian wines Visit Echmiadzin Cathedral - the mother church of Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest cathedrals in the world See the oldest winery in the world in Areni Taste unique kinds of Armenian cheese Learn the traditions and secrets of Georgian winemaking in Kakheti region Bake delicious national Georgian bread by your own hands

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ITINERARY

Introduction

Gastronomic Tour to Armenia and Georgia will undoubtedly come to taste to real gourmets. The feasts in these two bright countries are considered to be an integral part of the culture, and the dishes beckon with their variety and aroma of local herbs and spices. During our tour you will taste the most popular dishes, try to cook them yourself, taste famous Georgian and Armenian wines, go down to the wine cellars and look at the oldest winery in the world. Moreover, you will have excursions to the most famous and ancient sights. Become our guests, enjoy the palette of new tastes and take vivid memories with you!

Day 1 - Arrival - Yerevan City Tour

Day 2 - Echmiadzin - Van Ardi - Yerevan

Day 3 - Khor Virap - Areni - Noravank - Yeghegnadzor

Khor Virap - Hin Areni

After breakfast, you will head to the south of Armenia to Khor Virap Monastery – the historic site located amidst the Ararat Valley. The monastery was built on the place of the royal prison in Artashat. Here in the royal prison Grigor Lusavorich was sentenced to death by Kind Trdat for preaching Christianity in Armenia in the 3rd century. Thre trip will continue to the winemaking region of Armenia where you will visit “Hin Areni” winery. After the degustation of chilled white wine, you will go up to the plateau, from the top of which opens a beautiful view of the city. In the valley of red rock where you will further travel, you will have an excursion around Noravank Monastery. But the most impressive sight of the third day is the cave Areni-1, where during archaeological excavations hold several years ago the most ancient traces of winemaking on the planet were found. The age of the grapes found on the bottom of local amphorae is about 6100 years!In the evening you will head to Yeghegnadzor town where you will meet Armen Khalatyan who founded “Old Bridge” winery.

Overnight: Hotel in Yeghegnadzor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 - Sevan - Selim Pass - Gavar - Dilijan

Day 5 - Haghartsin - Sanahin - Haghpat - Tbilisi

Day 6 - Tbilisi - Metekhi - Narikala - Shardeni - Mtatsminda

Day 7 - Mtskheta - Svetitskhoveli - Mukhrani - Tbilisi

Day 8 - Kakheti - Alaverdi - Nekresi - Khareba - Telavi

Day 9 - Telavi - Batonis-Tsikhe - Sighnaghi - Tbilisi

Day 10 - Departure

Transfer to the airport, departure

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INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

Airport transfers
Accommodation for 9 nights (3* hotels/double rooms)
Breakfast, lunch
English speaking guide services
Comfortable vehicle during the tour
All entrance fees
1 bottle (0,5 litre) of water per day per person
Wine tasting

The tour price doesn't include

Flights
Medical insurance
Visa Fee
Single supplement184 EUR
4* supplement131 EUR

GUARANTEED TOUR DATES

Start		End	Price	Space left
Any Day Any date from Yerevan/Tbilisi	10 days	Individual Oct 17, 2019 to Tbilisi/Yerevan	1,410 EUR	2+ Spaces left	Book now
Friday Jul 12, 2019 from Yerevan	10 days	Sunday Jul 21, 2019 to Tbilisi	1,282 EUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019 from Yerevan	10 days	Thursday Sep 19, 2019 to Tbilisi	1,218 EUR	11 Spaces left	Book now
Tuesday Oct 8, 2019 from Yerevan	10 days	Thursday Oct 17, 2019 to Tbilisi	1,282 EUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Saturday May 9, 2020 from Yerevan	10 days	Monday May 18, 2020 to Tbilisi	1,282 EUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Saturday Jun 13, 2020 from Yerevan	10 days	Monday Jun 22, 2020 to Tbilisi	1,282 EUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Saturday Jul 11, 2020 from Yerevan	10 days	Monday Jul 20, 2020 to Tbilisi	1,282 EUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Tuesday Sep 8, 2020 from Yerevan	10 days	Thursday Sep 17, 2020 to Tbilisi	1,282 EUR	13 Spaces left	Book now
Tuesday Oct 6, 2020 from Yerevan	10 days	Thursday Oct 15, 2020 to Tbilisi	1,282 EUR	13 Spaces left	Book now

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TRIP REVIEWS (5)

Harry Fellows

The tour was enjoyed immensely by all our members, please convey our thanks to all your staff for the excellent service you provided. We have been experiencing comments such as, “the best ever”, “the itinerary was splendid and covered everything we could wish to see”, “ the scenery was spell-binding and the attention paid to detail was excellent”, “the hotels and their service was first class”, “when you go again please reserve a place for us”, etc, etc.

The only comment that had any criticism was that the long tables were too crowded with hardly sufficient room to handle a knife and fork, a particularly valid comment as the dishes were so good and what a selection, the “soup and bread” lunches in Georgia were particularly enjoyed!

Thank you for arranged such a good tour that highlighted the scenery and history of both countries and thank you personally for your kind invitation to the Jazz Club which Kate and I enjoyed immensely. To crown all this the 15 year old Brandy that you so generously gave us is something very special and will only be shared with our closest friends (if they twist my arm very hard).

Thank you Nune,

With very best wishes until we return

Harry & Kate.

06.09.2018

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Allan Li

Armenia is truly an amazing country for tourists, if only more people are aware of it! When we planned our Caucasus vacation, I had to allocate 16 days to three countries, and somehow, we ended up with 7 days in Armenia, 6 days in Georgia and only 3 days in Azerbaijan where we focused on Baku. I cannot tell whether I missed much in Georgia and Azerbaijan, which I probably did, but I can definitely say that the 8 days in Armenia was worth it! The days were filled with eye-opening sights, and the hospitality we experienced were warm and genuine. Armenia is the smallest of the three countries, and yet the history, culture, the food and even the wines are bewitching. All of these were presented beautifully by our guide Vahe Kosakyan, and organized exquisitely by Lusine, who spent endless hours planning, explaining, booking, amending, and amending again to get us the exact specifications right. The trip was as perfect as can be possible, and what we missed (a national dance performance in Yerevan) was not within her control, as it was not in season. Armenia is also a bargain for a tour destination, and it is safe. Your wallet will thank you, your stomach will thank you, and your family will thank you for the wonderful trip that you booked with Arara Tours and its sister company MyGeo (in Georgia).

02.04.2018

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Piotr Szewczyk

Guide: I was looking for a private tour while in Tbilisi and Araratour was simply the best choice. Luisine not only they had great recommendations but also from the moment I contacted her I felt special. Luisine addressed all my questions are needs to make my stay in Georgia and Armenia unforgettable experience. The communication was quick and easy, I was provided with all necessary information so that I didn’t need to worry about my tour arrangements making the whole trip seamless. From the moment I left the arrival hall I felt like everything has been taken care for me and I could enjoy my tour has started. Our guide Vasca was very knowledgeable, always helpful and ready to assist. He showed us great spots in Georgia and also recommended bars and restaurants for dinner, frankly he was more like a friend that a tour guide. I had an emergency situation looking for a dentist help and he step in immediately recommending best place to visit and get help. He adjusted our tour so I could get my dentist appointment without any disturbance to our scheduled itinerary. Many thanks for all your help and making my trip to Georgia an unforgettable experience.

Driver: Vasca was punctual, well mannered and helpful

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What did you like best in your trip? Tbilisi, wine tour, Kazbeki, Armenia

What didn't you like in trip? it was so short

What would you add to your trip?

Would you recommend our company to your friends? definitely, actually I am planning to come back to Georgia in fall and will definitely use your agency assistance again

11.04.2018

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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

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

2,331EUR