Georgia and Armenia Tour

A 14-day Georgia and Armenia Tour is a remarkable journey where each day brings fresh discoveries: ancient architecture, centuries-old traditions, distinctive art, flavorful cuisine, and an enduring passion for wine. The first week focuses on Georgia, followed by a week exploring Armenia.
The tour begins in Tbilisi, Georgia’s vibrant capital, where centuries-old landmarks coexist with the rhythms of modern life. From there, you’ll head into the Caucasus Mountains to visit the Gergeti Trinity Church, perched beneath Mount Kazbek. Along the way, you’ll explore extraordinary sites such as the rock-hewn city of Uplistsikhe, the cave monastery of Vardzia, the otherworldly Prometheus Cave, and the serene Martvili Canyon. The route also includes visits to historic towns, ancient fortresses, and many more fascinating locations.
On the seventh day, you’ll cross into Armenia - a country that shares some similarities with Georgia yet has its own distinct spirit. As you travel through Armenia’s ancient monasteries and citadels, you’ll make your way to Yerevan, the capital, which serves as a hub for excursions to the country’s cultural treasures: Echmiadzin, Garni, Geghard, and Khor Virap. Toward the end of the tour, you’ll return to Tbilisi, stopping at several more memorable sites along the way, including Tatev Monastery and Lake Sevan.
While two weeks are not enough to uncover all the wonders of the Caucasus, this itinerary offers a rich and varied experience that will leave lasting impressions. Take a closer look at our 14-day Georgia and Armenia Tour - an ideal choice for a two-week adventure through two exceptional countries.

Tour itinerary:

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Day 1: Tbilisi – arrival

Arrival in Tbilisi. You will be met by our driver at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in at 14:00.
Free day. Overnight at the hotel.
Driving distance: 20 km

Day 2: Tbilisi

At 9:30, after the meeting with your guide, we will start a sightseeing tour of Tbilisi. Start at Metekhi Church and the monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Visit Narikala Fortress to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Walk past Tbilisi’s only mosque, down to the sulphur bath house district. Enjoy a stroll through the Shardeni area, which is full of narrow streets with cozy cafés, wine bars, and souvenir shops, and breathe in the history of Old Tbilisi. Also visit Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre’s clock tower, before crossing the Bridge of Peace to Rike Park. In the evening, have a welcome dinner in Tbilisi with a folklore show. Overnight.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Driving distance: 5 km
Meals: dinner

Day 3: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Ananuri – Kazbegi

After breakfast, drive to Mtskheta, one of the oldest towns and the cultural and religious center of Georgia. Mtskheta was the capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the third century BC. Visit Jvari Monastery, a true architectural masterpiece of the early Medieval Period built on a hilltop. You will enjoy the views of the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the main cathedral of Mtskheta and a sacred place where the robe of Christ is being kept. Continue to Ananuri architectural complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes. The complex features churches and towers dating back to the 16-17th centuries, beautifully overlooking the Jinvali reservoir. We will make a short stop at the Soviet-era ‘People’s Friendship’ mountain viewpoint overlooking a deep gorge. Continue driving on Georgian Military Highway passing through the highest point of it at 2394 m above sea level. En-route, make a stop at the mineral water spring flowing down from a hilltop. Arrive at Kazbegi, a small town with views of Mt. Kazbek (or Mkinvari) 5033 m, the seventh highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains. Visit Gergeti Holy Trinity Church located at an altitude of 2170 and and enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kazbegi. Overnight at the hotel in Kazbegi.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 10-11 hours
Driving distance: 180 km

Day 4: Kazbegi – family wine cellar – Uplistsikhe – Gori – Kutaisi

In the morning, depart Kazbegi and drive to Kutaisi. Visit a local family winery offering its visitors a warm welcome with a home-cooked lunch and homemade wine. After lunch and wine tasting, drive to the cave town of Uplistsikhe, which dates back to the Hellenistic Period and is notable for its unique combination of various styles of rock-cut architecture, including both pagan and Christian. Continue to Stalin’s hometown of Gori.
Visit the Stalin Museum, which includes more than 60,000 artifacts, the tiny house where Stalin was born, and an impressive bulletproof train that Stalin used to travel to Yalta and Potsdam. Drive to Kutaisi for overnight.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 345 km
Meals: lunch, wine tasting

Day 5: Kutaisi – Prometheus Cave – Martvili Canyon – Kutaisi

In the morning, drive to the Prometheus Cave, where you will walk in a 1.5 km long tunnel and enjoy breath-taking views of stalactites, stalagmites, petrified waterfalls, underground rivers, and lakes along the cave. The underground light system is filled with LED lights of all the colours of the rainbow, marvellously highlighting the natural beauty of the Prometheus Cave. Later, continue to Martvili Canyon. We will take a small boat trip inside the canyon, and after that enter the gorge's another side to stroll over the canyon's waters watching it changing its colors on every turn and stone. Drive back to Kutaisi for overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Driving distance: 120 km

Day 6: Kutaisi – Gelati – Motsameta – Borjomi – Akhaltsikhe

The first stop for today is Gelati Academy (12th century), built by King David the Builder. Gelati was the center of the spiritual and scientific life of the Middle Ages and the cult place for pilgrims. It is under UNESCO protection as an object of cultural and historical legacy. Visit Motsameta Monastery overlooking a beautiful gorge of the river Tskhenistskali (Horse Waters). Our tour continues to Borjomi, a town famous for its mineral water reserves. We will take a walk in Central Park and taste the local mineral water. Then, drive to Akhaltsikhe and visit the Rabati fortress standing on a small hill on the very shores of the Potskhovi River. Its name comes from Arabic meaning ‘fortified place’. Overnight in Akhaltsikhe.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 200 km

Day 7: Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia – Khertvisi – Armenian border – Gyumri

After breakfast, head to Vardzia, a multi-storied complex with streets, tunnels, and stairs leading to monasteries, temples, fortresses, baths, libraries dwelling houses, and so forth. Visit Khertvisi Fortress (10-11th century). Khertvisi is one of the most ancient fortresses in Georgia. After the tour, drive to the Armenian border. Cross the border, meet Armenian guide and driver. Then drive to Gyumri, the second large city in Armenia. It lies on the Shirak plateau which crosses several mountain gorges. The city itself is located in the close quarters from the Aragats northern mountain ranges. Gyumri concentrates a lot of mineral deposits and the whole city’s southern part is located above an artesian basin. Overnight in Gyumri.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 200 km

Day 8: Gyumri – Amberd – Kari Lake – Saghmosavank – Oshakan – Yerevan

After breakfast at the hotel, drive towards Amberd fortress, medieval fortress on the southern slopes of the Mount Aragats, away from the hectic cities. Ambered fortress is a rare historical site that survived and reached us in a good condition from the 7-th century. Some say that it was built in the 11-13th centuries, attributing it to the near located church.
Amberd means ‘fortress in the clouds’; the name is due to its location 2300 meters above sea level. Visit the Lake Kari, a freshwater lake in Armenia located on the slopes of Mount Aragats. It is located 3,185 m above sea level. Take the way to Saghmosavank – a Greek-cross style monastery of the 13th century, which played an important role in a religious, academic and cultural development of medieval Armenia. Next stop is Oshakan, which is known as a burial place of the father of the Armenian alphabet Saint Mesrop Mashtots. A cathedral named after him houses his grave which was rebuilt by Catholicos George IV in 1875. Drive to Yerevan. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 8-9 hours
Driving distance: 220 km

Day 9: Yerevan city tour – Etchmiadzin – Yerevan

In the morning, drive out of the city to Etchmiadzin, the Holy See of Armenia and the residence of the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church – the Catholicos of All Armenians. Return to explore Yerevan, the oldest capital city in the South Caucasus. Yerevan is known as the Pink City and attracts visitors with its humble yet splendid landscapes. Our first stop in Yerevan will be at the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex on Tsitsernakaberd Hill. Next, visit the Cascade Monument, one of the main symbols of the city. The mega scale staircase is 118 meters high and has 572 steps. From the top of the monument, enjoy a breathtaking city view that includes the Opera House, Mount Ararat, Swan Lake, Republic Square, and Abovyan Avenue, all of which we’ll see as we walk the streets of Yerevan. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner in Yerevan with folklore show. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Driving distance: 50 km
Meals: dinner

Day 10: Yerevan – Garni – Symphony of Stones – Geghard – Yerevan

Depart Yerevan and drive to Garni, the only pagan temple in Armenia that survived the introduction of Christianity in the 4th century. Descend Garni Gorge to explore a monumental rock formation called Symphony of Stones. Next stop is the monastery complex called Geghard (“spear”). The beautiful landscape of Geghard is framed by towering cliffs. Decorative art cut into the rocks reflects and explains Medieval development in this part of the world. The complex appeared in the 4th century around the sacred spring inside of the cave. Return to Yerevan. You will have a free afternoon to explore more of Yerevan (Ararat Brandy Factory, Matenadaran manuscripts museum, History Museum, or the souvenirs market “Vernisage”). Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Driving distance: 80 km

Day 11: Yerevan – Khor Virap – Noravank – Areni cave – Goris

In the morning, we will head to Khor-Virap Monastery (“deep pit”). According to the legend, St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Baptist of Armenia, had been kept in the basement here for 13 years for disseminating of Christianity until King Tradt decided to adopt the new religion. The monastery’s location allows you to enjoy the best views of Mount Ararat. Drive to Noravank Monastery situated on a ledge of a deep winding gorge. Noravank stands amidst the bizarrely shaped, precipitous red cliffs. Continue to Areni cave complex, where in 2008, the earliest shoe in the world was found. An Armenian family will host us at their house for a delicious lunch. Drive to Goris. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 270 km
Meals: lunch

Day 12: Goris – Tatev – Selim Pass – Lake Sevan – Sevanavank – Dilijan

In the morning, drive to Tatev Monastery (9-13th centuries). Approaching the jewel of medieval Armenian architecture on the longest aerial tramway in the world you will see the monastery, the powerful impregnable stronghold towering on a rock. The remote location of the monastery was strategically favorable as it played the role of religious and political centre of the region. Standing on the edge of the rock, the monastery takes your breath away. Then head to Selim caravancerai. Stop at the highest point of Vardenyats Pass (Selim pass, 2,410 m) and enjoy view over the valley. The Caravancerai was built in 14th Century and was one of the major stops of the Silk Road part which went through Armenia. Continue exploring Armenia with Sevanavank Monastery standing on a narrow rocky peninsula in the northwest part of the Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater alpine lakes in Eurasia. The road passes through the coastline of the lake, surrounded by beautiful nature. Lake Sevan attracts many locals and tourists throughout the year. Reach Dilijan for overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 10-11 hours
Driving distance: 330 km

Day 13: Dilijan – Sanahin – Haghpat – Georgian border – Tbilisi

In the morning, visit Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries built during prosperous the Kiurikian dynasty (10th to 13th century). Both monasteries were very important educational centers. Sanahin (meaning ‘this one is older than that one’) was famous for its calligraphy and illumination school. There are numerous khachkars (Armenian cross-stones) on their territory dating back to 1273. Being UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Haghpat and Sanahin represent bright example of traditional Armenian religious architecture. Continue to the “Sadakhlo-Bagratashen” Georgian-Armenian border point. Cross the border, and meet your Georgian driver to have the last hour-long transfer for today to Tbilisi. Overnight at the hotel in Tbilisi.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 8-9 hours
Driving distance: 220 km

Day 14: Tbilisi – departure

Check out of the hotel till noon. Transfer to the airport. End of Georgia and Armenia Tour.
Driving distance: 20 km

Price includes:

All transfers (1-2 pax by sedan, 3-4 pax by Mercedes Vito or similar, 5-10 pax by Mercedes Sprinter passenger van);
Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
Sightseeing tour program in each country with local English-speaking guides;
Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, wine tasting in Georgia;
Bottled drinking water.