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The 13-Day Private Georgia & Armenia Tour is a 13-day, 12-night journey from Tbilisi to Yerevan, for one to four travelers. It covers the wine country of Kakheti, Tbilisi, the Georgian Military Highway to Mount Kazbek, Borjomi, Rabati and the cave city of Vardzia, then Haghpat, Lake Sevan and Yerevan under Mount Ararat, with four UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the way.
You fly into Tbilisi, cross into Armenia on foot at Sadakhlo and fly home from Yerevan. A separate vehicle and English-speaking guide serve you in each country, and your Armenian guide waits on the far side of the border.
You stay five nights in Tbilisi — the arrival night, two after Kakheti, one after Kazbegi and one after Vardzia — two in Telavi, one in Kazbegi, one in Akhaltsikhe and three in Yerevan. The days are full but the walks are short, and the longest drives, on Days 7, 9 and 10, are 5 to 6.5 hours. May, June, September and October are the best months; July and August are hot in Tbilisi and Yerevan.
Good to know: expect cobbled streets, stairs and uneven ground — Sevanavank is about 200 steps — so comfortable shoes with good grip are best. Churches, monasteries and mosques are active places of worship; cover shoulders and knees, and bring a light scarf. Some museums and sights close on certain weekdays, so for your start day we may keep the same places but change the order of the stops.
This morning you leave Tbilisi and drive east over the Gombori Pass into Kakheti, Georgia's wine region. You stop at a winery near Kvareli for lunch and a tasting of local wines, before continuing to Telavi, where you stay for two nights.
The day starts with a walk through Telavi: the old town, the giant 900-year-old plane tree and Batonistsikhe, the walled palace of the kings of Kakheti, with the rooms of King Erekle II and a small museum.
Then out to Tsinandali Estate, the 19th-century home and park of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, where Georgia's first European-style wines were bottled and the cellar still holds bottles from the 1800s.
After the house and gardens you stop at a family winery for lunch and a tasting, with the chance to see a qvevri, the buried clay vessel used for traditional Georgian winemaking, and the afternoon ends back in Telavi.
You leave Telavi and drive along the Alazani Valley to Sighnaghi, the small walled town known as the City of Love, with its cobbled streets, wooden balconies and long views over the valley to the Caucasus.
Nearby is Bodbe, a convent on a hillside and the burial place of St. Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia in the 4th century.
From there it is a straightforward drive to Tbilisi, where you arrive in the early afternoon, with the rest of the day free in the capital.
The tour starts at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Sameba, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, rising above the city. From there you visit the clifftop Metekhi Church above the river, then ride the cable car up to Narikala Fortress for the view over Tbilisi.
Walking down from the fortress, you pass through Abanotubani, the district of brick-domed sulfur bathhouses the city was built on and named after, then wander the Old Town lanes to the leaning clock tower of the Rezo Gabriadze Theatre and cross the glass Peace Bridge. The rest of the day is free.
North today, up the Georgian Military Highway into the Caucasus. The first stop is Mtskheta, Georgia's old capital and spiritual heart: Jvari Monastery on the hill above the meeting of two rivers, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in the town below, both on the UNESCO list.
Then a pause at Ananuri, a fortress and its churches standing over Jinvali Reservoir, with a lunch stop on the way.
Further up you stop where the Black and White Aragvi rivers meet, their two colors running side by side before they blend, and again at Gudauri Panorama.
The road crosses the Jvari Pass at 2,379 meters and drops to Stepantsminda, usually called Kazbegi, below Mount Kazbek.
The morning starts with a short drive up to Gergeti Trinity Church, the 14th-century church at 2,170 meters with Mount Kazbek behind it.
You then leave the mountains the way you came, with a lunch stop in the valley, and turn west of Mtskheta to Uplistsikhe, a town carved into the rock above the Mtkvari River that dates back to the Iron Age.
From there it is approximately an hour and a half back to Tbilisi for the night.
Today you leave the capital and head southwest into the Lesser Caucasus. The first stop is Borjomi, the spa town known for its mineral water, with a short walk through the riverside park, where you can taste the water at the spring.
After lunch you continue to Akhaltsikhe, where Rabati Castle, a restored fortress complex with a mosque, a church and a museum inside its walls, overlooks the old town. You spend the night in Akhaltsikhe, close to Vardzia, which you visit tomorrow.
An early start for the drive south to Vardzia, a cave monastery carved into a cliff above the Mtkvari River in the 12th and 13th centuries, once home to hundreds of monks across its churches, cells and tunnels.
You have time to explore it before the long drive back to Tbilisi, with a lunch stop on the way, arriving in the evening for your last night in Georgia.
Access to parts of Vardzia can change after rockfalls; we check the current access before departure, and your guide adjusts the visit if a section is closed.
Your Georgian guide takes you south from Tbilisi to the Sadakhlo border crossing.
The vehicle stops at the checkpoint and you walk across into Armenia with your luggage, completing the passport formalities yourselves.
On the Armenian side, at Bagratashen, your Armenian guide and vehicle are waiting, and the tour continues.
First stop is Haghpat, a 10th-century monastery on a green plateau in the Lori hills and one of Armenia's UNESCO sites.
The road then climbs to Lake Sevan, a vast alpine lake at nearly 1,900 meters, where Sevanavank Monastery sits on a headland above the water.
From there it is on to Yerevan for the first of three nights.
Today pairs Armenia's spiritual heart with its capital. You'll drive out to Echmiadzin, the seat of the Armenian Apostolic Church, home to a cathedral founded in the 4th century, and stop at the ruins of Zvartnots, a 7th-century cathedral.
Back in Yerevan, the city tour takes in Republic Square, the Cascade with its view toward Mount Ararat, the Opera House and the Matenadaran manuscript museum.
The day ends with a dinner of Armenian food and local wine.
A full day to Armenia's best-known sights. You start south at Khor Virap, a monastery below Mount Ararat and closely associated with Gregory the Illuminator. Then east to Garni, a 1st-century Greco-Roman temple standing above a river gorge, with a walk down to the Symphony of Stones, a wall of natural basalt columns in the canyon below.
Nearby is Geghard, a UNESCO-listed monastery partly hewn directly into the rock. Back in Yerevan for your last night. Mount Ararat is not always visible; cloud and haze vary by day and season.
Check out of your hotel by 12:00 p.m. When it's time, we'll transfer you to Zvartnots International Airport for your departure.
A design-forward boutique hotel housed in a converted Soviet-era publishing house on the banks of the Mtkvari River. Rooms Hotel Tbilisi is a cultural landmark in its own right, blending industrial-chic aesthetics with warm Georgian hospitality, a vibrant lobby bar, and a celebrated restaurant.
A colorful and contemporary hotel right on Tbilisi's main Rustaveli Avenue. Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center offers reliable international-standard comfort with a playful design, complimentary breakfast, and an unbeatable central location for exploring the capital.
A cheerful budget-friendly hotel tucked into the winding streets of Tbilisi's Old Town. Ginger Hotel offers clean, comfortable rooms with a warm atmosphere and friendly staff, making it a great-value base for travelers who want to be in the heart of the action.
Set within the legendary 19th-century Tsinandali Estate, this Radisson Collection property is the pinnacle of luxury in Georgia's wine country. Surrounded by historic gardens, a renowned wine cellar, and the Caucasus foothills, it offers an unforgettable blend of heritage, wine culture, and world-class hospitality.
A modern and comfortable hotel set amid the lush greenery of the Tsinandali area in Kakheti. Park Hotel Tsinandali offers a peaceful retreat with well-appointed rooms, a lovely garden terrace, and easy access to the region's famous wineries and historic estates.
A vineyard hotel in the village of Ruispiri, a few kilometres from Telavi, welcoming guests since 2018. Hotel Arge has its own wine cellar for tastings, an outdoor pool and a garden restaurant, with most rooms opening onto balconies that look out over the Alazani Valley and the Greater Caucasus.
A design masterpiece set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kazbek. Rooms Hotel Kazbegi is one of Georgia's most iconic luxury retreats, offering floor-to-ceiling mountain views, a crackling fireplace lounge, an indoor pool, and a spa — the ultimate mountain escape.
A comfortable mid-range hotel in the heart of Stepantsminda with warm hospitality and mountain views. Northgate Hotel provides a cozy retreat after a day of Caucasus adventures, with a welcoming restaurant serving hearty Georgian cuisine and well-appointed rooms.
A budget-friendly guesthouse-style hotel in Stepantsminda offering simple, clean rooms and genuine Georgian warmth. Hotel Horizon is perfect for travelers who want to explore the Kazbegi region without breaking the bank, with home-cooked meals and a friendly atmosphere.
A modern wellness hotel right beside the historic Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe. Hotel Gino features an indoor pool, sauna, and full wellness center, making it ideal for relaxation after exploring the Vardzia cave monastery and the dramatic landscapes of southern Georgia.
A premium boutique inn offering luxurious Junior Suite rooms just steps from the magnificent Rabati Castle. Akhaltsikhe Inn combines elegant interiors with stunning views of the historic fortress and surrounding valley, providing the finest accommodation in this ancient southern Georgian town.
A friendly and affordable hotel in Akhaltsikhe offering clean, comfortable rooms and genuine southern Georgian hospitality. Hotel Beni is a great-value base for exploring Rabati Castle, the Vardzia cave city, and the scenic Samtskhe-Javakheti region.
A polished international hotel close to central Yerevan, combining spacious contemporary rooms with reliable Hilton comfort. DoubleTree by Hilton Yerevan City Centre is about a 10-minute walk from Republic Square and offers an on-site restaurant, a rooftop terrace, a spa and a fitness center, making it a comfortable premium base for three nights in the Armenian capital.
A comfortable 4-star hotel in the heart of Yerevan, just steps from Republic Square. Yerevan Place combines modern rooms with an exceptionally central location, along with a restaurant and bar, a gym and useful guest services — a convenient mid-range choice for exploring the Armenian capital on foot.
A comfortable and good-value 4-star hotel in central Yerevan, within easy reach of Republic Square and the city's main sights. Ani Central Inn offers bright rooms, daily breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and a sauna, making it a practical Classic option with more facilities than its straightforward positioning might suggest.
Cancellation: 30 days or more before the tour, you lose the deposit; 15–29 days before, 50% of the tour cost; 7–14 days before, 80%; less than 7 days before, 100%.
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