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Georgia & Armenia Explorer
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Start
Tbilisi, Georgia
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Finish
Yerevan, Armenia
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Trip Code
KFSE
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Train
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Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Guest House (1 night), Lake Cottage (1 night)
From £2,030(11 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Support local communities – visit the first café in Armenia to provide employment opportunities to people living with disabilities, stay by Lake Sevan at a local NGO committed to inclusivity and attend a cooking workshop where the local women work to preserve Armenian culture.
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Veer off the tourist track to see the lesser-known side of Georgia – see the Soviet ghost town of Tskhaltubo to wander the abandoned sanatoriums, explore Vardzia’s Cave Town to learn about 12th-century history and walk to Borjomi’s natural mineral springs.
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Follow a peaceful forest trail to two secluded medieval monasteries in Dilijan National Park – Armenia’s tranquil escape in the heart of the mountains.
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Learn about the region’s proud wine traditions with a visit to a local family winery in Georgia, then stop for a wine tasting in Armenia.
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Take in the stunning views of Khor Virap Monastery and Sevanavank Monastery – the ancient buildings set against the natural backdrops of mountains and blue lakes are just as impressive as the layered histories!
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip spends limited time in Tbilisi at the start of the trip. You may want to consider arriving a few days earlier to make sure you are not missing out on everything that Tbilisi has to offer.
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Caucasus is very hilly and mountainous, which means lots of steps are an inherent feature of the landscape. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines.
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You’ll spend a night at a local lodge where the facilities will be simple and shared. Your support for the local NGO and the great location so close to Lake Sevan will more than make up for the lack of modern amenities and you’re sure to have a memorable stay.
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If you have more time to explore the region, consider starting your journey in Baku and discovering both Azerbaijan and Georgia’s renowned wine region, Kakheti. Check out our ‘Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia Adventure’ (trip code KFSBC) - most departure dates are designed to seamlessly connect and create the perfect combination trip.
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This trip spends limited time in Tbilisi at the start of the trip. You may want to consider arriving a few days earlier to make sure you are not missing out on everything that Tbilisi has to offer.
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Caucasus is very hilly and mountainous, which means lots of steps are an inherent feature of the landscape. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines.
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You’ll spend a night at a local lodge where the facilities will be simple and shared. Your support for the local NGO and the great location so close to Lake Sevan will more than make up for the lack of modern amenities and you’re sure to have a memorable stay.
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If you have more time to explore the region, consider starting your journey in Baku and discovering both Azerbaijan and Georgia’s renowned wine region, Kakheti. Check out our ‘Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia Adventure’ (trip code KFSBC) - most departure dates are designed to seamlessly connect and create the perfect combination trip.
Itinerary
Wineries, monasteries and natural landscapes that will blow you away (off the tourist trail)
With this 11-day adventure, you’ll travel overland from Georgia to Armenia and experience off-the-beaten-track landscapes and welcoming, local people. Wander the streets of 3000-year-old Kutaisi, see some iconic monasteries like Khor Virap and Sevanavank and leave the crowds to explore an abandoned Soviet spa town. Join a Molokan family for lunch to learn about their traditions, hike in search of medieval monasteries, meet local wine makers with two wine tastings in Georgia and Armenia, and try your hand at Dolma making with a local cooking demonstration. With a night on the shores of Lake Sevan and a range of diverse experiences that highlight the best of these two amazing destinations, you’ll be in for an adventure to remember.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Tbilisi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Kutaisi
- DAY 3Day 3 • Tskhaltubo/ Kutaisi
- DAY 4Day 4 • Borjomi/ Akhaltsikhe
- DAY 5Day 5 • Vardzia/ Gyumri (border crossing from Georgia to Armenia)
- DAY 6Day 6 • Yerevan
- DAY 7Day 7 • Yerevan
- DAY 8Day 8 • Dilijan
- DAY 9Day 9 • Lake Sevan
- DAY 10Day 10 • Yerevan
- DAY 11Day 11 • Yerevan
Inclusions
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10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
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Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Train
bed Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Guest House (1 night), Lake Cottage (1 night)
festival Included activities
circleKutaisi - Leader-led city walking tour
circleKutaisi - Aerial Tramway
circleTskhaltubo - Soviet sanatoriums visit
circleKutaisi - Winery visit & tasting
circleBorjomi - Leader-led walking tour
circleVardzia - Cave Town Visit
circleGyumri - City Tour with Local Guide
circleYerevan - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleGyumri - Inclusive bakery visit
circleYerevan - City Tour with Local Guide
circleYerevan - Dolma cooking demonstration & dinner
circleYerevan - Khor Virap Monastery
circleDilijan - Leader-led orientation walk
circleDilijan - Wine tasting in local wine bar
circleFioletovo - Molokan Village Visit & home-cooked lunch
circleDilijan - Matosavank & Jukhtakvank Monasteries
circleDilijan - National Park Hike
circleLake Sevan - Sevanavank Monastery
circleLake Sevan - Noravank Monastery
museum Optional activities
circleKutaisi - Bagrati Cathedral & Gelati Monastery - Free
circleKutaisi - State Historical Museum - GEL5
circleKutaisi - Pub Crawl - GEL60
circleAkhalstikhe - Rabati Castle - GEL30
circleAkhalstikhe - Samtskhe-Javakheti History Museum - GEL18
circleGyumri - Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life - AMD1000
circleGyumri - The Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters - AMD1000
circleYerevan - Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex - Free
circleYerevan - Brandy Factory visit & Tasting - AMD4500
circleYerevan - Museum of Armenian History - AMD2500
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Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£2,574
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Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£2,167
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Friday Oct 03, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 3 spaces left
£2,530
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Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£2,123
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£2,057
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Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Tuesday May 05, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£2,074
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Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Saturday May 09, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£2,266
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Saturday May 02, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,189
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Wednesday May 06, 2026
Saturday May 16, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£2,189
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip, excluding Day 8&9, and is subject to availability. Please consult with your booking agent if you are interested.
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2. We’ll require correct details of your full name and passport number in order to book train tickets on this trip. You’ll need to provide these details to your booking agent no later than 30 days prior to your departure. Any incorrect details provided or delay in providing this information may result in extra expenses.
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3. Please be advised that due to current border crossing restrictions for different Caucasus nationalities, your Trip Leader may be from nearby region. Your leader will have in-depth knowledge and extensive travel experience throughout the Caucasus. Local guides from Georgia & Armenia are represented throughout the itinerary to ensure you receive a diverse and uniquely local range of perspectives.
Reviews (5)
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Symantha
Aug 11, 2025
This was such a wonderful, unique trip. I had been wanting to visit Georgia and Armenia for a hot minute, and this was a perfect way to do it—both now hold a very special place in my heart. Our leader, Zurab, made this trip even more special. :)
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Linda
Jul 27, 2025
This was an excellent trip led by an amazing leader, Yulia. The places visited were wonderful and varied from cities to monasteries to wineries and to lakeside cabins. The included activities and meals were great. I highly recommend this trip!
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Willem
Jun 28, 2025
Our tour was great. Unfortunately I discovered that my and my daughter's passports were lost in Yerevan three days before the end of our tour. We are grateful to Svetlana, our tour leader, who helped us as much as she could with our predicament.
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Nicole
Jun 07, 2025
It seems impossible that so much variety, history and culture can be packed into these two small countries. From hikes in community-controlled nature reserves to thousand year old churches to a generous feast with a winemaker, soaring mountains and sophisticated cities brimming with art, food and artisan-made treasures. Just go to Georgia and Armenia.
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Leanne
Jun 03, 2025
This trip was amazing and exceeded all my expectations,. Georgia is a lovely friendly country lots of good food and wine! Armenia was a complete surprise not sure what I expected it was amazing the scenery, culture just great highly recommended especially if you get Luliia as your tour leader!!