Day 1.

Arrival to Erevan. Transfer and hotel accommodation. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 2.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel meet your tour guide and start city tour round Yerevan which is located in ARARAT valley lying under the feet of the majestic mount ARARAT on the Noah's route. The ancient and at the same time modern capital of Armenia was founded in 782 BC and is even 29 years older than the eternal city of Rome. First we visit Matenadaran (Armenian for "library", UNESCO World Heritage Site) - a unique repository of ancient manuscripts, which has a high ideal value for Armenia. It's an indescribable feeling to get the strange dusty smell of old manuscripts in the nose and let the fingers slide over admiring ornate leather bindings with silver ornaments.

Afterwards visit of Cafesjian Center for the Arts, enjoying the marvelous collection of glass, painting, and sculpture, print and drawing. Afterwards enjoy the panorama of Cascade Monument. Proceed to Opera House visiting the roundabouts: State Conservatory, the Monument "Men” in the Saryan Park.

Drive to Garni temple (1stA.D.) which is the only "witness" of Hellenistic Epoch in the territory of CIS. It's the only standing temple in the territory of Armenia which has been preserved after Armenia adopted Christianity in 301. It's dedicated to the powerful pagan God of sun called Mithra. Continue tour to Gegard Monastery (12-13th centuries). Geghard was initially known as Ayrivank (Cave Monastery). The name refers to the biblical lance with which a Roman soldier pierced Christ's body. Hundreds of Khachkars and caves are built in the rocks surrounding the Monastery. Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Return to Yerevan. Overnight in the hotel (Yerevan).

 Day 3.

Breakfast at the hotel. Trip to the "Armenian Pearl" - Lake Sevan which is the 2nd high-altitude and largest lake in the world with its sweet and astonishingly blue water.

The guests have here the opportunity to enjoy lake cruise onboard a catamaran or taste famous Armenian fish "Sig” and "Ishkhan” on Sevan peninsula (optional for extra fee, catamaran rent - 75 $ (for 1 hour), foreseen for max. 15 persons).

Drive to Dilijan. Walking tour in Old Dilijan. We always advise to have a walk in this beautiful city and not to lose the chance to see the narrow colorful streets of Old Dilijan. Visit of Yu. Kirillova has said: '' If there are woods, mountains and mineral waters in paradise, it will be like in Dilijan''.

Visit of Haghartsin Monastery in Dilijan, one of the religious and educational centers in medieval Armenia (10-13th centuries). Transfer to Bagratashen Border.

Border formalities. Guide and transport change.

Arrival to Tbilisi. Hotel accommodation.

Day 4.

Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing tour in Tbilisi. Cathedral "Metekhi" - founded in the 13th century. Next to the church is a monument to the city's founder Vakhtang Gorgasal. Metekhi is a true symbol of the Georgian faith, culture and history. Thereafter by cable route we are just in a few minutes will go up to the fortress "Nariqala", where stunning views of the legendary capital of Georgia will be opened before you. Narikhala fortress is the citadel in the heart of old town. It was the main fortress of the city for the 15th century. Cathedral "Sameba" - a symbol of the Georgian revival, unity and immortality. It stands in the center of Tbilisi on top of Mount St. Ilya.

Visiting the structure of the Italian architect – Bridge of Peace. On the left bank of the bridge there is Sioni church, founded in the 6th century.

Optional: Next, we relax a bit by visiting Sparkling Wine Factory "Bagrationi 1882", here you will have tasting of 12 kinds of sparkling wine with  cheese and Georgian bread (extra feel USD 35 per 1 person)

Transfer to the national restaurant, where you will have dinner with Georgian dishes and entertaining program. Overnight in hotel.

Day 5.

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to Mtskheta – ancient capital of Georgia, UNESCO heritage, indescribably majestic and ancient city. Visit to Cathedral Svetitskhoveli (XII century) - the most important religious center and the biggest ecclesiastic construction of mediaeval Georgia, was built in 1010-1029.

Monastery Samtavro(XI century) is built on the place where "Zemo Ecclesia” (Upper Church) in IV c. The first Christian royal couple - Mirian and Nana was buried here.

Going up to the monastery Jvari (V century) – outstanding monument of Georgian architecture was one of the greatest religious sites and a center of pilgrimage for Christian nations of the Caucasus.

Here you will enjoy beautiful view of an ancient capital.

Optional: You will visit wine cellar of national peasant family, testing Georgian wine and chacha + lessons of national cuisine (USD 30 per person).

Return to Tbilisi. Overnight in hotel.

 Day 6.

Breakfast in a hotel. Departure to the western part of Georgia – Kakheti, wine region. Tour in Sighnaghi - city of love. Sighnaghi itself is a beautiful fortified hillside medieval town and wonderful to walk in. Visit to Bodbe monastery.

Optional: Visiting winery and tasting different sorts of wine and Georgian vodka – chacha, try the tastiest Kakhetian dishes + lessons of bread making + master class of making the most famous Georgian sweets – churchkhela (extra fee).

Arrival back to Tbilisi. Overnight in a hotel.

 Day 7.

Breakfast in a hotel. Transfer to airport. End of service and happy return home.

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Price of tour includes in Armenia:

 All transfers by program

 Accommodation in the hotels of chosen category in Erevan (BB)

High-qualified English speaking guide

All entrance tickets

Professional friendly driver

 Comfortable passenger car or Mini Bus

 Price of tour includes in Georgia:

Transfer to the airport

Transportation during the tour

Excursions according to the program

 Service of qualified English speaking guide

Accommodation in the hotels of chosen category in Tbilisi (BB)

Entrance tickets

 Dinner in the national restaurant (day 4)