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Undiscovered Georgia & Armenia Tour Notes Georgia and Armenia - Caucasus Discovery Tour Duration – 16 Days Tour Rating Fitness ●●●○○ | Off the Beaten Track ●●●○○ | Culture ●●●●● | History ●●●●● | Wildlife ●○○○○ Tour Pace Busy Tour Highlights Explore the mystical cave towns of Vardzia and Uplistsikhe Marvel at the view of Mt Ararat from Khor Virap Monastery Wander through the delightful streets of old Tbilisi Get off the beaten track in Svaneti to see some of Europe’s most remote villages Walk up to the Gergeti Trinity Church under the dramatic Caucasus peak of Mt Kazbegi Wine tasting and local hospitality in Kakheti Fascinating pagan and Christian architecture Tour Map - Georgia and Armenia - Caucasus Discovery Tour Tour Essentials Accommodation: Mix of comfortable hotels and locally run guesthouses Included Meals: Daily breakfast (B), plus lunches (L) and dinners (D) as shown in the itinerary Group Size: Maximum of 12 Start Point: Tbilisi End Point: Tbilisi Transport: Minibus or coach Countries Visited: Georgia & Armenia Optional Extension: Tusheti region of Georgia Georgia and Armenia - Caucasus Discovery Armenia and Georgia are distinct but complementary destinations sharing a legacy of Soviet rule and to different degrees a strong Orthodox Christian heritage. Visiting the capitals of Yerevan and Tbilisi in general highlights more recent influences, while in the countryside Armenia’s historic monasteries and Georgia’s fortified villages hark back to ancient times. Both countries have uneasy relations with neighbouring states and problematic autonomous regions that have in the past fomented violent conflict. Mountains are a constant. In Yerevan memorable views of Mt Ararat characterise the city, even though the peak lies across the border in Turkey. In Georgia’s wild Svaneti region the immense 5,000m summits of the Caucasus mark the frontier with a belligerent Russian Federation. However, great cuisines and fine wines underline an Armenian and Georgians propensity to appreciate friends and family, and to enjoy life in the here and now. Maybe we can all learn something? Tour itinerary notes While our intention is to adhere to the day-by-day itinerary as printed below, a degree of flexibility is built in. Overnight stops may vary from those suggested and on occasions alternative accommodation, of a similar standard to that named below, will be used. Tour Guide Our guides are a key strength, chosen for their knowledge of and passion for the areas in which they work. All of our guides are carefully hand-picked, and are not just passing through these countries, but are usually locally born. Unlike some companies it should be noted we do not send a guide or tour leader from Undiscovered Destinations in the UK as we have every confidence in our locally appointed representative who is responsible for operating the tour on our behalf. In Georgia and Armenia you will have a different local English speaking guide for each country. On the Tusheti extension if the group size is small you may have a driver/guide. Itinerary Day 1 - Arrival in Tbilisi Arrive in Tbilisi and transfer to hotel accommodation near the city’s Old Town. Depending upon flight arrival schedules there may be time to explore independently. Overnight Hotel Kalasi or similar. No meals are included today. Tbilisi Surrounded by mountains on three sides, Georgia's capital feels neither European nor Asian but rather a fusion of both. Founded in the 4th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasali on the site of its warm mineral-water springs, it developed into the main city of the Caucasus. By the 12th century Tbilisi was one of the most important political, economic and cultural centres of the region. It stood as a key stop on the famous Silk Road - right on the border between Europe and Asia. The city has a vaguely southern feel to it, with a relaxed atmosphere and an easy charm. In the old town, known as the Maidan, wooden houses with a distinctly Balkan feel overlook the Mtkvari River, and in the city centre there are imposing neo-classical and Art Nouveau buildings mingling with the inevitable Soviet-era concrete blocks. Gorgasali Square, on the opposite bank of the river to the Metekhi Church, was once the site of the old bazaar, and is a good place to start a walk taking in the sights of the city. A road from the Armenian Church on the south Middle Eastern influence, and there are plenty side of the square leads to the Narikala Citadel, built in 360 AD by the Persians, and ruined by an earthquake in the 19th century. You can walk along the battlements of the citadel which offer good views across the city. Tbilisi has a good range of restaurants and cafes strung out along both the left and right banks of the river where you can sample some of the local delicacies and watch the life of the city pass you by. Day 2 - Tbilisi – Haghpat (Armenia) (Approximate driving time: three-and-a-half-hours) Today we drive from Tbilisi to the border with Armenia. After completing border formalities, we continue through beautiful countryside to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Haghpat Monastery. Dating from the 10th century, Haghpat used to be the region’s spiritual, cultural and educational centre and is one of the masterpieces of Armenian medieval architecture. Afterwards we visit neighbouring Sanahin Monastery, another UNESCO World Heritage Site dating from the same century. For those that wish, it is possible to walk between the two monasteries. Later we take a walk in the adjacent village and then drive to the night’s accommodation, blessed with fantastic views over Debed Gorge. Overnight Qefo Hotel or similar. (BLD) Optional walk between Sanahin and Haghpat A drive of approximately one hour takes us to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sanahin, and from here we’ll be walking to another UNESCO World Heritage site at Haghpat. We’ll take the route linking these two important monastic masterpieces of Armenian architecture. During the walk we’ll pass through rural villages typical of the Lori region and meet the locals and observe their way of life observing the typical Armenian rural houses and gardens with orchards along the way. We then head through the woodland that brings us to the edge of the Dedbed gorge. The views across the gorge are incredible with beautiful forested hills and meadows. The descent to the valley floor is relatively short, but steep on a sometimes-muddy trail. Its then up to Haghpat and this is a mostly gradual ascent. The anticipated walking time is approximately 3-4 hours with 300m of ascent and 400m descent. It is essential that you feel fit and well to do the walk and that you are wearing robust footwear with good ankle support. Please note that the walk can be cancelled if the trekking guide feels that the weather conditions are not suitable. Day 3 - Haghpat – Dilijan – Lake Sevan - Yerevan (Approximate driving time: three-and-a-half-hours) After breakfast we drive through rural landscapes to Dilijan, known as the Little Switzerland of Armenia. En route we visit a village inhabited by minority Molokan ‘milk drinkers’ people, an Orthodox sect exiled from Russia in the 19th Century. In Dilijan we have a short stop to look around the old part of town before heading to the nearby 13th century Haghartsin Monastery, located in the heart of the forest. Afterwards we drive to picturesque Lake Sevan and the 9th century Sevanavank Monastery at the tip of a lakeside peninsula. Later we continue Yerevan, checking-in to hotel accommodation before enjoying dinner of traditional Armenian cuisine at local restaurant. Overnight Royal Plaza Hotel or similar. (BLD) Day 4 - Yerevan Sightseeing We start at around 08:30am this morning and enjoy a city tour of Yerevan including visits to a high-scale view point over the city, City Park, Abovyan Street, and Republic Square. Visit the Genocide Memorial and also the museum dedicated to the victims of the Great Genocide that took place in 1915 and the memorial with eternal fire. Then we visit the interesting cascade and the Gafeschian Centre of Art, dedicated to bringing the best of contemporary art from all over the world to Armenia and presenting the best of Armenian culture to the world. Inspired by the vision of its founder, Mr. Gerard L. Cafesjian, this establishment offers a wide variety of exhibitions, the majority of which are derived from Mr. Cafesjian’s own extensive collection of contemporary art. We also have short visit of Matenadaran – a Museum and Scientific Institute of ancient manuscripts, hosting the treasures of Armenian science and around 20.000 ancient manuscripts – the largest collection in the world. The short tour in Matenadaran will be exclusively guided by the most prominent specialists of the Institute. Visit the Yerevan Brandy Factory for a guided excursion to the cellars and a degustation of 2 types of local brandy. Lunch will be at your own leisure and this afternoon is yours to further explore Yerevan. Overnight Hotel Royal Plaza or similar. (B) Yerevan Set on the edge of a ravine above the River Hrazdan, Yerevan is a mixture of architectural styles, with some imposing Soviet-era buildings as well as residential homes where different types of stone are used. Concentric boulevards spill outwards from the city centre interspersed with parkland, and this sense of space and greenery gives Yerevan an almost rural feel at times. The main street of bars, restaurants and shops is Abovian, running north from Republic Square. The cathedral of St Gregory the Illuminator was built with money from the enormous Armenian diaspora to celebrate 1,700 years of Christianity in Armenia. The covered market stands opposite the Blue Mosque, which has been recently restored.
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