Overnight International Flight to Yerevan.

Upon arrival, be met at the airport to transfer to your hotel.

Yerevan is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with early settlements as early as the 4th Millennium BC.

We will start the day with an excursion to centuries-old monuments, Ejmiatsin and Zvartnots. These sites are listed on UNESCO World Heritage list. The Cathedral of Ejmiatsin, founded in 303, is the official residence of the Catholicos of Armenia. We'll continue the trip to Zvartnots Temple, which was built on 7th century by Nerses Builder Catholicos. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Yerevan where you will visit the famous arts and crafts market of Vernisage. Overnight at the hotel in Yerevan.

After breakfast, you will depart to Garni for a tour. This Pagan Temple was built in the 1st century AD and is the only temple that has been preserved from the Pagan times in Armenia. It was devoted to the god Mihr, the god of cleanness. In 1679 it was destroyed by an earthquake and was restored in the 1970s.

We will then continue our trip to Geghard Monastery. Its name came from the legendary lance that was used to pierce the body of Christ. It has been kept here for centuries.

Though the exact foundation of the monastery is unknown, the present complex was built in the mid - 13th century. Afterwards we will visit a local house for lunch where you will have the chance to see and participate in the preparation of Armenian national bread: lavash. It is very thin and usually sold in very large forms. It is usually cooked in a ground oven called a "tonir". Recently it has been recognized as non-material heritage of UNESCO. Head back to Yerevan for the evening. ...read less

After breakfast, you will depart to visit Khndzoresk, a village and rural community in the Southeast of Armenia in the province (marz) of Syunik. Heading to Vayots dzor region we will visit Noravank Monastery (12th/13th century) perched at the edge of a precipice. Next we will enjoy lunch in a local home where you can see the preparation of a traditional "Barbeque".

Then, continue for the ancient Areni winery, a 6100-year-old cave winery that was discovered in 2007. Next we will head to the Ararat region to visit the Monastery of Khor Virap, the famous pilgrimage site visited by Pope John Paul II. The Monastery is the prisoner of St. Gregory, The Illuminator. Khor Virap means "deep gorge". From here, a breathtaking panoramic view opens up biblical Mount Ararat. Overnight in Yerevan. ...read less

Today we will visit two unique monuments of Armenian architecture of X-XIV centuries: the monasteries of Sanahin and Haghpat which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Literally the name "Sanahin" in Armenian means "this one is older than the other," which probably means that this monastery is older of than Haghpat. These two monasteries are very close to each other and can be easily seen from one to the other. Both are located on an uneven plateau, separated by a deep crack formed by a small river that flows into the river Debed. Haghpat Monastery was one of the largest religious, cultural and educational centers of medieval Armenia. We will also visit the monastery of Akhtala, which has fantastic scenery. Here we may see the first statue of marriage rings in the world. Drive to Alaverdi and overnight at the hotel. ...read less

Today, we will have an excursion in the capital, Tbilisi. (50 km / 15 min drive). Here, you will encounter many religious and cultural buildings: churches, synagogues, and mosques which comprise the whole color of 19th century. Stop by the sulfur baths before visiting the stunning treasury History Museum and the National Art Museum of Georgia. After this, we will have a walk along Rustaveli Avenue - the main street in Tbilisi.

This morning, you will visit the ancient capital and religious center of Georgia, Mtskheta and its historical sites (140 km / 2 hrs & 10 mins): The Church of Jvari (6th century) and Svetitskhoveli (11th century). Jvari and Svetiskhoveli are World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. On the road, we will visit the complex Ananuri. Drive to Gudauri, one of the resort cities of Georgia.

This morning, you will start a spectacular road route towards the north along the river Tegri, up to Kazbegi, the main city of the region. (190 km / 3 hrs & 20 mins). We begin our walking route through spectacular valleys and forests to reach the Trinity Church Gergeti. Return to Tbilisi for overnight.

Today, you will depart to Khakheti, the wine region of Georgia. On the way, you will visit Alaverdi Cathedral (X c) and below the complex Guilds (XVI c). Later, you will visit the Church of Kvelatsminda around the town. After the visits, you will return to Tbilisi for overnight.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight home.