Tour overview

This 12-day journey explores Georgia and Armenia in comfort, with premium hotels and many hands-on food experiences. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than sixteen. You stay eleven nights in hotels such as the Tsinandali Estate and Rooms Hotel Kazbegi, with breakfast daily, seven lunches and two dinners.

After a guided tour of Tbilisi, you drive into the wine region for lunch with a local family and a tasting at the Tsinandali Estate. Along the Georgian Military Highway you reach Stepantsminda, visit Gergeti Trinity Church and make khinkali dumplings with a local family. A wine tasting at Mukhrani and the spa town of Borjomi follow, then the cave city of Vardzia before you cross into Armenia.

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In Gyumri you tour the old town, then visit the Genocide Museum and the Cascade in Yerevan. From the capital you explore the pagan temple of Garni and the rock-cut Geghard Monastery, Khor Virap beneath Mount Ararat and the holy city of Echmiadzin, with a gata pastry class, a visit to a duduk maker and an Ararat brandy tasting.

The physical rating is low. This journey suits travellers who want to discover Georgia and Armenia in style.

Trip highlights

  • Lunch and wine at Tsinandali (Day 3)
  • Gergeti Trinity Church and khinkali (Day 5)
  • The cave city of Vardzia (Day 7)
  • Garni and Geghard (Day 9)
  • Khor Virap beneath Ararat (Day 10)
  • An Ararat brandy tasting (Day 11)

Your route

16 stops from Tbilisi to Echmiadzin

12-day route: Tbilisi – Tsinandali – Kazbegi – Mukhrani – Borjomi – Vardzia – Gyumri – Yerevan
  1. Tbilisi Days 1–2
  2. Kvareli Day 3
  3. Tsinandali Estate Day 3
  4. Telavi Day 4
  5. Ananuri Fortress Day 4
  6. Stepantsminda Days 4–5
  7. Gergeti Trinity Church Day 5
  8. Mukhrani Day 6
  9. Borjomi Day 6
  10. Vardzia Day 7
  11. Gyumri Day 7
  12. Yerevan Days 8–12
  13. Temple of Garni Day 9
  14. Geghard Monastery Day 9
  15. Khor Virap Monastery Day 10
  16. Echmiadzin Day 11

Why choose this tour

Two countries in premium hotels. Food and wine experiences throughout.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who value comfort
  • Food and wine lovers
  • Culture lovers
  • Couples and solo travellers
The rooftops of Tbilisi's Old Town

Day-by-day itinerary

12 days from Tbilisi, Georgia to Yerevan, Armenia

  1. Day 1 · Tbilisi Tbilisi

    The trip begins.

    Hotel
    Qarvasla Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Old Tbilisi Tbilisi

    A guided tour.

    Hotel
    Qarvasla Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Kakheti, Tsinandali Kakheti

    Lunch and a wine tasting.

    Hotel
    Tsinandali Estate
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  4. Day 4 · Telavi, Georgian Military Highway Kazbegi

    Into the mountains.

    Hotel
    Rooms Hotel Kazbegi
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Gergeti Trinity Church Kazbegi

    A church and a khinkali class.

    Hotel
    Rooms Hotel Kazbegi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  6. Day 6 · Mukhrani, Borjomi Borjomi

    Wine and a spa town.

    Hotel
    Crowne Plaza Borjomi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Day 7 · Vardzia, Gyumri Gyumri

    A cave city and into Armenia.

    Hotel
    Apricot Grand Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  8. Day 8 · Gyumri, Yerevan Yerevan

    The Cascade and a welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Golden Palace Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Garni, Geghard Garni and Geghard

    A temple and a rock monastery.

    Hotel
    Golden Palace Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  10. Day 10 · Khor Virap, Yerevan Khor Virap

    Beneath Mount Ararat.

    Hotel
    Golden Palace Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  11. Day 11 · Echmiadzin Echmiadzin

    Gata and brandy.

    Hotel
    Golden Palace Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12 · Yerevan Yerevan

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Vineyards and farmland in Kakheti, Georgia

Where you stay

  • Tbilisi (2 nights) Qarvasla Hotel
  • Kakheti (1 night) Tsinandali Estate, A Radisson Collection
  • Kazbegi (2 nights) Rooms Hotel Kazbegi
  • Borjomi (1 night) Crowne Plaza Borjomi
  • Gyumri (1 night) Apricot Grand Hotel
  • Yerevan (4 nights) Golden Palace Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 11 nights in premium hotels
  • Meals 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Private transport and the border crossing
  • Tsinandali and Mukhrani wine tastings
  • Khinkali and gata cooking classes
  • Vardzia, Garni, Geghard and Echmiadzin
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 3 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The cave city of Vardzia carved into the cliffs, Georgia

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a budget trip
  • You want an active holiday
  • You want to visit Azerbaijan
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–12 · Lunch: Days 3, 5–7 and 9–11 · Dinner: Days 8 and 11
Gergeti Trinity Church on its hilltop beneath the Caucasus, Georgia

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £2,975 per person, twin share, tour only. 11 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need visas?

UK citizens don’t need visas for Georgia or Armenia for short stays.

Is there an age limit?

The trip is for travellers aged 16 to 80.

How active is the trip?

Light walks only, including the path to Gergeti Trinity Church.

Is the border crossing included?

Yes, with help from your leader.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

How many people travel together?

Between two and sixteen travellers, with a tour leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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