03 Jun 2025

A Journey Through History and Culture - Armenia & Georgia - Armenia & Georgia

  • Armenia & Georgia: A Journey Through History and Culture

    As the summer season is coming soon, join Vamos Todos for exploring one of the most unique excursions of the season. This year, we have decided to broaden our expedition to include two countries, close in geography, scenery, and culture. We will be traveling to the beautiful countries of Georgia and the culturally rich Armenia.

    These two countries, situated strategically at the crossroads where Europe meets Asia, are lands of a rich heritage of conflict and history.

    Georgia is a land with a magnificent history and unparalleled natural beauty. It is home to very old churches overlooking majestic mountains and endless green meadows. With regions ranging from seashores to the vast Svaneti and Kazbeck, it is a country that is sure to satisfy all tastes.

    Armenia is a land known for its history, culture, hospitality, and gourmet traditional food. Armenia's small, very homogeneous population is strongly family-oriented. All across the land, people place a lot of pride in their hospitality. Show up in a village without a penny, and food and a place to stay will come to you, along with drinks and endless toasts.

    Our journey will start in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. We will then be transferred to Tbilisi, the capital of the beautiful land of Georgia. We shall visit the wonderful Kazbegi and venture out into breathtaking views before going back to the peaceful town of Dilijan in Armenia.

    Day 1: Arrival in Yerevan

    Arrive at Zvartnots International Airport by MEA Airways
    Meet the driver and guide at the airport
    We start the day with Victory Park, from where you can admire the breathtaking view over the city. Yerevan, being one of the oldest cities in the world, is a mixture of old and new, and this fact gives you the opportunity to explore both the modern and old facets of the capital of Armenia. Walking in the city, you’ll still notice buildings dating back to the 20th century.
    Visit the Cascade and Gafesjian Center of Arts, where works of contemporary artists (Fernando Botero, Barry Flanagan, David Breuer, etc.) are displayed.
    Also, visit The Republic Square.
    Check-in and free time in Yerevan. Overnight at Hotel Felinger 4* or similar.

    Day 2: Yerevan - Khor Virap Monastery - Areni Winery - Yerevan

    Breakfast at the hotel.
    We will head in the early morning to the southern part of Armenia. From Yerevan, we move towards Khor Virap Monastery. Khor Virap's notability as a monastery and pilgrimage site is attributed to the fact that Gregory the Illuminator was initially imprisoned here for about 14 years by King Tiridates III of Armenia. Saint Gregory subsequently became the king's religious mentor. The walled religious complex also stands before the snowcapped flanks of Mount Ararat, offering a spectacular view of the mountain and cutting a striking silhouette in and of itself.
    We will do a small hike there and capture some beautiful pictures of Mount Ararat.
    Our next highlight is wine tasting in Areni. The Areni 1 cave complex is a multicomponent site, and late Chalcolithic / Early Bronze Age ritual settlement, located near the Areni village. In 2010, archaeologists discovered the earliest known shoe (5500 years old) at the site.
    Lunch will be at the winery, accompanied by a tasting of delicious Armenian wines.
    We will stop to visit Noravank Monastery, a 13th-century Armenian monastery located in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River, before going back to Yerevan.
    Overnight in Yerevan at Hotel Felinger 4* or similar.

    Day 3: Yerevan - Gastro Tour in Yerevan

    Breakfast at the hotel.
    Visit the Yerevan Brandy Factory. ARARAT brandies are legendary, embodying Armenia, its cultural and historical heritage. This product has been an inalienable attribute of life for many generations. Today, it’s one of the most famous and successful brands in Armenia as well as worldwide. ARARAT has been preserving the traditions of brandy production since 1887.
    Enjoy an exclusively guided excursion in the factory and a degustation of various types/ages of famous Armenian Brandy at the Brandy Gallery.
    The gastronomic tour includes tastings of traditional Armenian dishes such as "Spas," "Jengyalov Hats," "Dolma," "Gavari Kufta," "Gata," and "Darget" home-brewed beer.
    Overnight in Yerevan at Hotel Felinger 4* or similar.

    Day 4: Geghard - Garni - Sevan - Dilijan

    Breakfast at the hotel.
    Drive to Geghard Monastery (VII-XII c.), a UNESCO World Heritage site, that is partly hewn in rock. The monastery was a pilgrimage place.
    We will drive to Garni village, from where we start a fascinating hike in the Azat River canyon for about 1.5-2 hours. The road stretches along narrow serpentine near Azat River, on one side of which the great view of Khosrov National Reserve is opened, and on the other side, the natural monument called Symphony of Stones (or Basalt Organ) is situated.
    We will have a light tasting of Armenian home-made fruit vodka, cheese, and marinades in Garni.
    Continue visiting Garni Pagan Temple (the only pagan temple that remained after the adoption of Christianity, 1st century AD – UNESCO World Heritage site), with Roman bath mosaics dedicated to the God of Sun Mithra. There, we’ll have the opportunity to listen to Armenian Duduk made of apricot stone.
    Drive to Gegharqunik region and visit the monastery on the peninsula, Sevanavank. Originally made from three churches, Sevanavank monastery was built on an island.
    Overnight in Dilijan at Aurelia Hotel* or similar.

    Day 5: June 07 - Morning Meeting at Sadakhlo Border and Transfer to Tbilisi

    Meet Georgian driver and guide and transfer to Tbilisi.
    Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Breakfast at the hotel.
    Start exploring Tbilisi and enjoy the sightseeing tour of the multicultural and multi-religious city with 1500 years of history.
    Visit Metekhi, a 12th-13th century cross-cupola church, which used to be part of the Royal residential complex.
    Have a look at the statue of Mother of Georgia, Narikala Fortress.
    Visit the Sulfur Bath Area, Tbilisi Synagogue, and Sioni Cathedral and have a look at Tbilisi Mosque.
    Walk along the narrow streets of the old town, full of souvenir shops, wine shops, cafes, and art galleries.
    Overnight at hotel in Tbilisi, Brim Hotel 4* or similar.

    Day 6: June 08 - Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Gergeti Trinity Church - Kazbegi

    After breakfast, explore the ancient town of Mtskheta.
    Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Jvari Monastery (6th c.) and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the 11th c. fortified church, referred to as the most sacred place for Georgians.
    Continue the journey to the north along the Georgian Military Highway.
    Make a short stop to see the 16th c. fortress Ananuri, overlooking Jinvali reservoir.
    Continue to the highest settlements in Europe - Gudauri (2,100m) and Cross Pass (2,379m).
    Arrive in Kazbegi, where we will hike up to the 14th century Trinity Church, located at a beautiful, solitary spot on the top of the hill, at an elevation of 2,170 m. The walk takes about 3 hours. Enjoy the breathtaking view of snow-covered Mount Kazbegi, an extinct volcano which is the third highest mountain in Georgia (5,047m) and one of the most popular destinations for alpinists.
    Drive back to Kazbegi.
    Lunch and Dinner are not included. Overnight at Rooms Hotel in Kazbegi.

    Day 7: June 09 - Kazbegi - Juta - Chaukhi Hiking - Kazbegi

    Breakfast at the hotel.
    Transfer by 4WD vehicles to the village of Juta, one of the highest settlements in Europe (2,100 m).
    Start trekking from Juta towards Mt. Chaukhi (3,843 m). The last point is a very small alpine lake located at the foot of Chaukhi rock. The trekking will take about 3-5 hours in total.
    Drive back to Kazbegi.
    Overnight at Rooms Hotel in Kazbegi.

    Day 8: June 10 - Kazbegi - Tbilisi - Gori - Uplistsikhe

    Breakfast at the hotel.
    Drive from Kazbegi to Tbilisi via the town of Gori and Uplistsikhe cave town.
    Continue the drive to the west to visit the town of Gori, known as the birthplace of the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.
    Visit Stalin’s Museum in Gori, where you can see the house where Stalin was born and his personal railway carriage.
    Transfer to Uplistsikhe (Fortress of Lord), a rock-hewn town (1st Millennium BC), notable for its unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures and the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture.
    Overnight at hotel in Tbilisi, Brim Hotel 4* or similar.

    Day 9: June 11 - Tbilisi - Sadakhlo Border/Haghpat - Dilijan - Vanadzor - Yerevan

    After breakfast, transfer to the Sadakhlo (Georgia-Armenia) border.
    Meet the new guide at the border in the morning (11:00 AM). After border formalities, transfer the group to Armenia.
    Drive to Haghpat Monastery (X century UNESCO Heritage site), which used to be a spiritual, cultural, and educational center of the region. The monastery is one of the masterpieces of Armenian medieval architecture.
    Drive to Dilijan.
    On the way, we’ll have a chance to visit villages of ethnic minorities – Molokans and discover their traditions. A short walk through the minority communities of Molokans.
    We will continue the program to Dilijan, a spa and resort town at an altitude of 1,200 m (called locally as Armenian Switzerland) in the Tavoush region. This is a completely different climate zone as the whole area is fully covered by a deep and dense forest with astonishingly rich vegetation.
    Visit the Ethno-Street in Dilijan, where you can visit the souvenir shops as well as the workshop of a ceramist producing his own works.
    Light hiking in Dilijan via Dilijan Park Reserve.
    Drive to Aghavnavank village, from where we start our hiking (about 1.5-2 hours) towards Aghavnavank Monastery (13th century). During our walk, we’ll have the opportunity to see fritillaries, veronica, and cedar trees (that are part of Dilijan Park Reserve). The road passes through Dilijan Park Reserve with beautiful nature.
    Drive back to Yerevan. Overnight at Hotel Felinger 4* or similar.

    Day 10: June 12 - Yerevan - Zvartnots Airport

    Breakfast.
    Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial.
    Go to the airport.

    Prices Include:

    Airfare (Roundtrip)
    -Transportation by minibus or bus – depending on group size
    -Accommodation:
    -Tbilisi – 2 nights – at the best available 4* hotel “Brim,” “Astoria” or similar
    -Kazbegi – 2 nights – at the best available 4* design hotel Rooms Kazbegi
    -Yerevan – 4 nights at Hotel Felinger 4* or similar
    -Dilijan – 1 night at hotel Aurelia or similar
    -English-speaking guide
    -Meals: breakfast, 2 lunches in Armenia
    -Gastro tour in Yerevan
    -Winery visit
    -Entrance fees to museums in Armenia
    -Molokan village visit
    -Duduk
    -Lavash baking
    -Hiking guide service
    -Entrance fees; local guides in Stalin’s museum and Uplistsikhe
    -Still mineral water in the vehicle
    -4x4 vehicles in Kazbegi
    -All land transfers as mentioned in the program

    Prices Exclude

    -Visa fees for Armenia
    -Telephone/Personal Expenses/mini bar
    -Alcoholic and soft drinks during meals
    -Other not mentioned tours or services
    -Meals except mentioned above
    -Early Check-in/Late Check-out
    -Tips for guides, drivers

    TICKETS:

    ME 275 03JUN BEYEVN 0915 1225
    ME 276 12JUN EVNBEY 1320 1420

    WHERE: Armenia - Georgia

    WHEN: June 03 to June 12

    WHAT TO GET: Travel and overnight essentials, change of clothes, sunscreen, cap, sunglasses, jacket, and PASSPORT. For your personal shopping, you need to get some extra money.

    MEETING PLACE: Tuesday, June 03 at Rafic Hariri International Airport.

    PRICE: $2,520 per person (Check above for the inclusions)

    If you confirm registration and pay before April 01, you will get a discount and the price will become $2,270.

    Note:

    -An extra $650 fee will be charged if you want a single room.
    -Last day for registration is May 01.
    -The passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

    CANCELLATION POLICY:

    -If you cancel your reservation before April 15, 75% of the amount will be refunded.
    -If you cancel your reservation before April 30, 50% of the amount will be refunded.
    -If you cancel your reservation before May 15, 25% of the amount will be refunded.
    -Cancellation after May 15 will not be refunded.

    RESERVATION: For reservation call 79-115001 or 03-917190 from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM.
    Upon registration, the following must be provided:

    The full amount of the trip.
    A copy of your passport.

    Regards,
    Vamos Todos
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