The best of Georgia and Armenia

Assistance on arrival and transport to the chosen hotel. Accommodation.

After breakfast, visit the historic center of the capital, located next to the Mtkvari River and which was an ancient crossing of the silk road. Stroll through the city center before starting the visit to the medieval Metheki church, Sioni cathedral, Anchiskhati basilica and Narikala fortress. Then, explore the oriental-style Sulphur Baths district and visit the National Museum with its most important goldsmith's room dating from the 3rd millennium B.C. In the late afternoon, pass through the main avenue of Rustaveli where the Parliament, the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre are located. Welcome dinner and folklore show in a traditional restaurant. Transportation to the chosen hotel and accommodation. (Half Board)

At a time to be agreed locally, departure towards Mtsjeta, a city considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and former capital of the ancient Kingdom of Georgia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Visit to the Jvari Monastery and the Svetitjhoveli Cathedral, built in the eleventh century and is one of the most important cultural, artistic and architectural monuments in Georgia. Continuation of the journey to Gori - the main city of the Shida Kartli region founded in the twelfth century by one of the greatest kings of the country, David Aghmashenebeli (the Builder). It is Stalin's hometown. Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, visit the ancient cave city Uplistsikhe - the most prominent monument of the Silk Road period in Georgia, which is the ancient cave city built on a rocky bank of the Mtkvari River. Its history begins in the second millennium B.C., Uplistsikhe has been identified as one of the oldest urban centers in Georgia and you can visit several structures from that time: a theater, a pharmacy, a pagan temple and several palaces. At the end of the afternoon, return to Tbilisi and accommodation. (Half Board)

After breakfast, departure to the Greater Caucasus Mountains, a majestic mountain range that stretches from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea, famous for its natural beauty and biodiversity. On the way, visit the architectural complex of Ananuri, one of the best examples of Georgian architecture and stop at the viewpoint of Gudauri. Arrival in Stepantsminda (formerly called Kazbegi), the main town of Khevi, situated 15 km from the border between Georgia and Russia. Travel in a 4x4 to the Monastery of the Holy Trinity of Gergeti, located at 2170 meters of altitude, offering a wonderful view of Mount Kezbek (5047 m). Lunch at a local restaurant and return trip to Tbilisi. Accommodation. (Half Board)

At a time to be agreed locally, departure towards the border with Armenia. After customs formalities, continue the journey towards Yerevan, with stops to visit two unique monuments of Armenian architecture from the 10th to 14th centuries: Sanahin and Haghpat (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Lunch at a local restaurant. Arrival in Yerevan in the late afternoon and transfer to your chosen hotel. Accommodation. (Half Board)

After breakfast, stroll through Yerevan city center. During the tour, visit the Republic Square, which was designed in the traditional style of Armenian architecture and includes the Government House, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Post Office and the National Gallery of Art. Then departure to Echmiadzin, the spiritual center of Christianity in Armenia, to visit its fourth-century Cathedral, the oldest church in the country and the residence of the religious leader. Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, visit the Zvartnots Ruins, whose name in Armenian means "Heavenly Angels". Return to Yerevan and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. (Half Board)

After breakfast, visit one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the country, the monastery of Khor Virap, framed in an impressive setting with Mount Ararat in the background. This monastery was built on the site where the Apostle St. Gregory "The Illuminator" remained in captivity for 13 years, imprisoned by King Tiridades III. In the early afternoon, return to Yerevan and have dinner at a local restaurant. Transportation to the hotel and accommodation. (Half Board)

At a time to be arranged locally, departure to the Kotayk region to visit the Temple of Garni, a Roman complex of Hellenistic influence. In Gueghard, visit the beautiful monastery, where the site of its construction can breathe mysticism and spirituality. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then, departure to visit Lake Sevan, located at an altitude of 1900 meters (it is the second highest lake in the world after Lake Titicaca in Peru) and visit the monastery of Sevanavank which dates back to the ninth century and is one of the most emblematic and venerated destinations in the country. Return to Yerevan and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. (Half Board)

At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to the international airport. Boarding and departure formalities to Portugal. (Breakfast)