New Year Tour to Armenia and Georgia

5.0

03 - 09 Jan 2024

Small Group (2-13)

Fixed Date

Half Board

Age: 0+

Price:

1,436AUD

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The Highlights of the Tour

Enjoy the breathtaking view of festive Yerevan from Cascade Visit the only preserved example of Hellenistic architecture in the region - Garni Temple Enjoy Georgian Christmas dishes Visit a famous ski resort in Georgia Have a trip to the main wine making region in Georgia - Kakheti

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ITINERARY

Introduction

Day 1 - Arrival - Yerevan City Tour

Day 2 - Tsaghkadzor - Sevan - Sevanavank - Yerevan

Day 3 - Geghard - Garni - Echmiadzin - Yerevan

Garni - Marmarashen - Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin

The third day will start with a trip to the cave monastery of the 7th century – Geghard. This unique in its kind monastery is carved out of a rock and its surrounding cliffs are part of the monastery complex. Geghard is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After visiting the monastery, the way will continue to the village Garni with its only preserved example of Hellenistic architecture – Garni Temple. Further, in the private local restaurant owned by a hospitable Armenian family, you will taste delicious dishes of the national cuisine. And after the dinner, we’ll go to the town of Echmiadzin – the religious center of all Armenians and the residence of the Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Here will be held the main Christmas liturgy of the country. In the evening you’ll return to Yerevan.

Overnight: Hotel in Yerevan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 - Debet - Haghpat - Sanahin - Georgia border

Day 5 - Tbilisi City Tour

Day 6 - Mtskheta - Ananuri - Gudauri - Tbilisi

Day 7 - Kakheti - Sighnaghi - Alazani - Tbilisi - Departure

Sighnaghi - Tbilisi - Traditional dishes

This day we will head to the beautiful region of Georgia – Kakheti famous for its traditions and secrets of the production of Georgian wine. On this day, you will learn the secrets of Georgian wine and how it differs from the European varieties. What concerns the attractions, we will visit the famous nunnery Bodbe where St. Nino is buried. Lunch will be organized in a beautiful small town – Sighnaghi – the town of love. The magnificent architecture of Sighnaghi in the style of southern Italian classicism is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. Here you will visit the fortress of the XI-th century and enjoy the views of the Alazani Valley. This amazing cozy town, filled with clean mountain air and well-known for its beautiful nature, will allow you to feel real Georgian hospitality. In the evening, we’ll return to Tbilisi. Transfer to the airport, departure

Meals: Breakfast

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INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

The tour price includes

Private airport transfers according to your flight information
Accommodation in Armenia (3 nights) and in Georgia (3 nights) in 3*/4* European class hotels and double rooms
Breakfast and Christmas dinner
All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles (vaccinated drivers)
English speaking guide service for all days (vaccinated guides)
All admission fees
Transfer to the border with Georgia

The tour price doesn't include

Flights (available upon request)
Medical insurance
Single supplement176 AUD
Additional night99 AUD
4* upgrade335 AUD

GUARANTEED TOUR DATES

Start		End	Price	Space left
Wednesday Jan 3, 2024 from Yerevan	7 days	Tuesday Jan 9, 2024 to Tbilisi	1,436 AUD	13 Spaces left	Book now

Wednesday

Jan 3, 2024

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Tuesday

Jan 9, 2024

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TRIP REVIEWS (1)

Stuart Parkin

Syuzanna,
Thank you for all your endeavor in organizing and coordination of my trip to Armenia and Georgia. A super albeit brief experience.

Sincerely,
Stuart Parkin

09.01.2018

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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

Zemeli Boutique Hotel (Tbilisi)

Ani Central Inn Hotel (Yerevan)

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.