GEORGIA ARMENIA 8D / 7N
Trip Experience Guide
GEORGIA ARMENIA 8D / 7N
Day 1
ARRIVAL & BATUMI CITY TOUR
Arrival at Batumi International Airport and transfer to the city. Start the Batumi city tour from Piazza Square and continue to the famous Ali and Nino Statue, passing Medea Square and the Poseidon Statue.
At 1:00 PM, lunch will be served at Grill Town Restaurant. After lunch, take a cable car ride up the hill to enjoy breathtaking views of the city, the Black Sea, and the surrounding mountains. Afterwards, enjoy free time to walk along the seaside promenade.
Check in to the hotel and refresh. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a 40–50 minute Black Sea boat cruise.
Dinner will be served at Grand Grill, a Turkish fish restaurant.
Overnight: Batumi
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
BATUMI – SHEKVETILI – KUTAISI
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Shekvetili to visit the newly established Dendrological Park, featuring unique plant species from across Georgia, some of which are over 80–100 years old.
Continue to Kutaisi, the third-largest city in Georgia and one of the oldest cities in the world, closely linked to ancient Greek mythology, including the legends of the Golden Fleece and the Argonauts. In Kutaisi, visit the Colchis Fountain, the Agro Bazaar, stroll through Old Kutaisi, and visit Bagrati Cathedral.
Lunch will be served at Sisters Restaurant in Kutaisi at 1:30 PM.
After lunch, proceed to Tskaltubo to explore the Prometheus Cave, more than 1 km long and filled with stalagmites, stalactites, underground rivers, and impressive halls.
Return to Kutaisi, check in to the hotel, and rest.
Dinner will be served at a local restaurant or at the hotel.
Overnight: Kutaisi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
GORI – UPLISTSIKHE – GUDAURI
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Eastern Georgia to explore its major historical landmarks. The first stop will be the ancient cave town of Uplistsikhe, a remarkable settlement with a mysterious history dating back to the 3rd–2nd millennium BC.
Continue to Gori to visit the birthplace and museum of Joseph Stalin, one of the most influential figures in modern world history.
Lunch will be served at Shin Da Gori restaurant at 1:00 PM.
After lunch, drive to the Mtskheta–Tianeti region. Visit the Ananuri Architectural Complex and Jinvali Dam before continuing towards Gudauri Ski Resort. En route, stop at a scenic viewpoint for photo opportunities.
Check in to the hotel in Gudauri.
Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Overnight: Gudauri
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
KAZBEGI & MTSKHETA TOUR
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kazbegi and transfer to a 4×4 vehicle for the ascent to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church, a world-famous site offering spectacular views of the Greater Caucasus Mountains.
Later, continue to the Dariali Gorge, a historically significant area located near the Georgian–Russian border.
At 1:00 PM, lunch will be served at the local restaurant Guda in Pasanauri.
After lunch, visit Mtskheta, the ancient capital and spiritual heart of Georgia, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, believed to house the robe of Jesus Christ.
Continue to Tbilisi for a panoramic city tour before checking in to the hotel. Time to rest and refresh before dinner.
Dinner will be served at Thai Curry restaurant.
Overnight: Tbilisi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
TBILISI CITY TOUR
Breakfast at the hotel. Around 10:00 AM, begin a comprehensive city tour of Tbilisi. Start with a walking tour of Old Tbilisi from Europe Square, visiting Metekhi Church, taking the cable car to Narikala Fortress, viewing the Mother of Kartli monument, and walking down to the Abano Sulfur Bath District.
Continue to the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum, showcasing traditional Georgian architecture and cultural heritage from all regions of the country.
Lunch will be served at the Chinese restaurant Dzin Chao.
In the evening, take a tram ride up to Mtatsminda Amusement Park (returning by bus). Enjoy free time to relax and admire panoramic views of the city.
Dinner will be served at Mravaljamieri restaurant, accompanied by a Georgian folk program.
Overnight: Tbilisi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
GEORGIA–ARMENIA BORDER – DILIJAN – LAKE SEVAN
After breakfast, check out at approximately 9:00 AM and drive to the Sadakhlo border crossing. After completing border formalities, meet the Armenian guide and transfer vehicle.
Proceed to Dilijan, a spa town in Tavush Province, often referred to as “Armenian Switzerland” due to its alpine landscapes and location within Dilijan National Park.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant at 1:30 PM.
After lunch, drive to Lake Sevan, the largest lake in Armenia and the Caucasus region. Visit Sevanavank Monastery before continuing to Yerevan. Check in to the hotel and refresh.
Dinner will be served at Dragon Garden, a Chinese restaurant.
Overnight: Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
YEREVAN – GARNI – GEGHARD
After breakfast at the hotel, visit Mother Armenia Monument for panoramic views of Yerevan. Continue to Geghard Monastery (12th–13th centuries), a UNESCO-listed cave monastery. The name “Geghard” means “Holy Spear,” referring to the lance believed to have pierced Jesus Christ, now preserved at Etchmiadzin Cathedral.
En route, stop at Charents Arch for photo opportunities. Continue to Garni Temple, the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia, dedicated to the Sun God Mithra and built in 77 AD by King Trdat I.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant at 1:30 PM.
Return to Yerevan for a city tour including Republic Square, Northern Avenue, Opera House, Cascade Complex, and a visit to Matenadaran, the world’s largest repository of Armenian manuscripts.
Dinner will be served at a local restaurant with an Armenian folk program.
Overnight: Yerevan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8
ETCHMIADZIN – DEPARTURE
After check-out, drive to Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in Vagharshapat. It is widely regarded as the first Christian cathedral in the world.
Continue to the ruins of Zvartnots Cathedral, a 7th-century architectural masterpiece built by Catholicos Nerses the Builder between 643–652 AD.
At 1:30 PM, lunch will be served at a Chinese restaurant.
Transfer to the airport.
Departure.
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Day 1
ARRIVAL & BATUMI CITY TOUR -
Day 2
BATUMI – SHEKVETILI – KUTAISI -
Day 3
GORI – UPLISTSIKHE – GUDAURI -
Day 4
KAZBEGI & MTSKHETA TOUR -
Day 5
TBILISI CITY TOUR -
Day 6
GEORGIA–ARMENIA BORDER – DILIJAN -
Day 7
YEREVAN – GARNI – GEGHARD -
Day 8
ETCHMIADZIN – DEPARTURE
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