Tour Description

Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discover tour of Armenia and Georgia! Discover fascinating history and spectacular sights of Yerevan, Armenia, with exciting excursions to the ancient citadels, cathedrals, and cities to learn about the vast history, culture, and traditions of this extraordinary country of kings, queens, and conquests through time. Revel in beautiful customs and cuisine throughout your travels—from local wines made with generations of tradition to lavish cathedrals still standing as sentinels of faith, to welcoming people who invite you into their homes for the pleasures of life in this beautiful part of the world. Your Small Group Discovery tour continues to Georgia to discover even more beauty and boundless historical treasures. Here, the history of dreamers and dictators; poets and artists; winemakers and warriors, and the ever-faithful religious legends come to life amid natural wonders and ancient cobblestoned lanes. An adventure in beauty and bold history awaits with up-close experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour!

Traveller Notes
- We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
- Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 18 guests in Europe, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours.

Priced From:

$ 5069pp ^*

Start Location: Yerevan, Georgia

End Location: Tbilisi, Armenia

Major Destinations: Bodbe Nunnery ,Cafesjian Art Center,Geghard Cave Monastery,Haghpat Monastery,Jvari Church,Narikala Fortress

Breakfast Meals Included: 10

Lunch Meals Included: 7

Dinner Meals Included: 4

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Your Small-Group Discovery Begins! Transfer at your hotel and settle in for your Armenian adventure.

Sniff, Swirl, Sip Meet your tour director and travel companions to prepare for your epic journey through Armenia and Georgia. Begin your guided tour with panoramic views of the city from the Mother of Armenia monument and move on to the iconic Cascade Complex and Cafesjian Art centre. Perfectly suited for your small group, enjoy a visit to the famous Armenian Brandy factory followed by tasting. Tonight, enjoy an included welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT PRIME CONDITION The Yerevan factory Armenian Brandy is one of the finest brandies in the world. British Prime Minister Wiston Churchill was fond of it. He liked it so much that he requested regular suppliers to be sent to him. Hear about the popular story that once, during the Cold War, Churchill noticed a change in the flavour of his beloved brandy. When he mentioned this to Stalin, an investigation revealed that the master distiller of the Yerevan Brandy Company, Margar Sedrakyan, had been exiled. Stalin, upon learning this, reportedly ordered Sedrakyan's return, restoring the brandy's quality to Churchill's satisfaction.

Manuscripts & Memorials This morning, start your day with a visit to the Manuscripts Museum. Travel to Vagharshapat to visit the Etchmiadzin cathedral followed by lunch at Machanents Cultural Centre. Return to Yerevan to visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial & Museum. (B,L) TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP ADVANTAGE Take advantage of your small group and visit the Machanents Cultural Centre, a vibrant hub of cultural activity and a significant institution dedicated to preserving and promoting Armenian culture, arts, and traditions. It provides a platform for artists and cultural practitioners to showcase their work and engage with the community, but it is also involved in various social projects including educational initiatives and charity events.

Join your Local Guide for a visit to the monasteries of Khor Virap and Noravank Monastery. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a winery visit and tasting. (B,L) TOUR HIGHLIGHT GRAPE DISCOVERIES Armenia is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. The earliest evidence of winemaking in Armenia dates back over 6,000 years to the Areni-1 cave complex, where archaeologists discovered a wine press, fermentation vats, and storage jars. Its modern wines are a combination of unique indigenous grape varieties, favorable terroir, and a blend of traditional and modern winemaking techniques resulting in great flavors and taste.

Temples, Tunes & Traditions Visit the Geghard cave monastery and attend a [LF] stirring choir performance. Continue to the Garni Pagan Temple where a Duduk player will perform his art for you. Attend a Lavash baking demo with your group, followed by a family-style lunch.at Sergey's Place. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT MONASTERY MYSTERIES The name "Geghard" means "spear" in Armenian. It is believed that the monastery once housed the Holy Lance (Geghard), which, according to tradition, was used to pierce the side of Jesus Christ during the Crucifixion. Observe the rock-cut churches and tombs, which are carved directly into the cliffs. Special attention was paid to the acoustic making the monastery a glorious place to attend to an incredible choir performance.

Craftsmanship & Children's Futures Stroll down the streets in Dilijan and check out the local craftsmen workshops. Take advantage of your small group and visit the [LF] Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) Smart School centre dedicated to the education of Armenia's youth, followed by lunch. Visit Haghpat Monastery before crossing the border to Georgia. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT SMALL GROUP ADVANTAGE Visit the Children of Armenia Fund and hear about their mission to support rural communities in their development by providing necessary resources and innovative initiatives for children and adults.

Soaring Fortress Views Today join your Local Guide for a tour of the city of Tbilisi. Start the tour at Metekhi Church. Take the cable car to reach Narikala Fortress with stunning views of the town. See the famous Sulfur Baths and Sioni Cathedral. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Tbilisi is a city that has been dominated by traders, warriors, tyrants, and dictators in turn. Take a walk around the old town and breathe in the living past. Today, Tbilisi is a modern city with well-known museums and theatres, art galleries, churches, Sulphur bathhouses and narrow streets with inner courts. Where myth and history, culture and traditions, diverse nature, and hospitable people; all intermingle with one another, inspired poetry, polyphonic songs, and elegant dancing. A blend of cultures, a smell of spices, different nations meeting on street corners, different faiths sharing the same courtyards.

Sacred Sites, Shrines & Stalin This morning, drive to Mtskhetathe ancient capital of Georgia, located at the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers to visit Jvari Church. Then move on to Gori, known as the birthplace of the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Visit Stalin's Museum in Gori where you can see the house, where Stalin was born and his personal railway carriage. (B,L) TOUR HIGHLIGHT SACRED SHRINES Visit two unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including a 6th-century cross-shaped Jvari cliff-top monastery overlooking the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers. Here, female evangelist St. Nino erected a large wooden cross on the site of a pagan temple. Also see Svetitskhoveli, the fortified cathedral dating from the 11th century as a sacred place where the Robe of Christ is buried.

Wine & Poetry Visit Bodbe Nunnery, where St. Nino, the 4th-century female evangelist of Georgians is buried. Explore the fortified town of Sighnaghi in Kakheti, famous for its wine- and carpet-making culture. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Kizikhi area and unusual Charm of Sighnaghi Royal Town. Then drive to the Tsinandali family estate and wine cellar. (B,L) TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURE & TRADITIONS Tsinandali Family Estate once belonged to the 19th-century aristocratic poet Alexander Chavchavadze. The residence consists of a summer home, garden, and winery, featuring several vintages of white wine.

Citadels, Cellars & Cuisine Today walk the Great Silk Road at the Gremi Church of Archangels complex, then continue to visit the Nekresi Monastery. Take part in a culinary workshop at a local cellar followed by a wine tasting. Return to Tbilisi for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT ROYAL RUINS Built by King Levan and Queen Ketevan, the 16th-century Gremi complex is perched on a rocky hill as the former the capital of Kakheti Kingdom-now ruins of the citadel's market, baths, caravanserai, palace, and Archangel's church. 17th-century frescoes adorn the cathedral interior, with a collection of archaeological artifacts in view in the museum.

Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Departure Date :

2025-09-25

Return Date :

2025-10-05

Twin : 6269 NZD

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Departure Date :

2025-09-04

Return Date :

2025-09-14

Twin : 6719 NZD

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Departure Date :

2025-08-28

Return Date :

2025-09-07

Twin : 5069 NZD

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A Journey Through Time: Armenia & Georgia

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