If you want  to visit two ancient  countries in the Caucasus at the same time and feel the greatness of nature and harmony with  universe, then this tour is for you.
The tour  will start in Yerevan. Erebuni fortress, the depository of ancient manuscripts Matenadaran, Tsitsernakaberd, the memorial complex to the victims of the genocide of 1915.  You will feel all  of them  in one breath.
When  visiting  "Ararat",  the famous brandy factory,  you will  enjoy  the deep  taste of  Armenian brandy.
You will incredibly be   impressed  by the only pagan  temple of Garni and Geghard monastery.
In Georgia you will feel the soul of  original Tbilisi with its cozy streets and old houses above the River  Kura,  admire the City of love Sighnaghi and  taste  wine from   the Alazani valley, have master classes on making  churchkhela and mtsvadi.
 Unforgettable experiences  are  guaranteed!

Day 1: Welcome to Yerevan!
Arrival and meeting at  “Zvartnots” airport.  Transfer to  the  hotel. After accommodation and rest, you will have  a  city  tour  round  our wonderful Yerevan. You will see the sights of Yerevan: the building of the Opera and Ballet theatre,  the Cascade,  a unique  architectural composition of modern sculptures and square. Then we will go  to the statue of Mother Armenia, where from  a  breathtaking  view  over  the entire city opens.  It’s a great  opportunity to make  photos. The program of the day will finish  with   a welcome dinner in one of the national taverns in the city centre. In the evening you can see  colorful lights of Yerevan on the main square of Armenia.

Day 2: Khor Virap – Noravank – Areni Cave - Yerevan
Breakfast at  the hotel. Then we proceed  to  Khor Virap and Noravank,  two magnificent monuments of Armenian architecture.
Khor Virap, a  monastery  and fortress,  is located  on a hill overlooking a majestic  biblical Mount Ararat. In the old days, one of the ancient capitals of Armenia, the historic city of Artashat was  located there. Khor Virap is one of the shrines of the Armenian Apostolic Church and a place of pilgrimage. Gregory the Illuminator    was a religious leader who is credited with converting Armenia from paganism to Christianity in 301.
 The  monastery  ensemble consists of two churches. One of them,  St. Gevorg church,  was built by Catholicos Nerses  the  Builder in 642.  The  pit  6 m deep where Gregory  the Illuminator  was imprisoned for 13 years by Trdat  lll,  is  in St.Gevorg  church. The pit has  a domed ceiling, and there   is a staircase  of 25 steps. 
The next attraction of our tour is  Noravank Monastery.  Noravank  in Armenian means "new monastery". It was built in the 13th century among beautiful red rocks. Noravank Monastery is known for its two-storeyed St. Astvatsatsin church. The  narrow stone steps on the facade of the church lead to the second floor of the church. Medieval Armenian architects and sculptors showed all their skills and talent in decorating the walls of  St. Astvatsatsin church.  Above the gorge, where the monastery is located, you will feel  like in heavens, as if you  could  touch the sky. Areni Cave Visit to the bird cave - Areni-1, in which the oldest shoe in the world was found during excavations. Return to Yerevan.

Day 3: Yerevan - Garni – Gegard – Sevan
Breakfast  in the hotel. Today you will have an opportunity to get acquainted with Garni and Geghard,  historical and sacred  places of Armenia. Garni is a. Garni temple is the only  preserved  pagan monument in the territory of Armenia. According to historical records, Garni was  dedicated to  pagan  God of Sun  and served as a summer residence of Armenian kings(1B.).
The next destination of our trip is Geghard monastery (12 -13 centuries A.D). The monastery was founded in the fourth  century  on the site of  a sacred spring  in a cave. Therefore, it was originally called Ayrivank which means "cave monastery". According to legend, the founder of the monastery was St. Gregory the Illuminator. The monastery complex  is included in world cultural heritage list of UNESCO. The most part of the monastery  is  carved   in the rocks. On the territory of the monastery complex there are numerous khachkars (cross stones) carved in  walls.
After the tour in Geghard we  are offering  you a  lavash -baking master class  in the tourist  centre  "Aya Maria" . Then we will continue our  tour to Lake Sevan,  the blue pearl of  Armenia. You will go up to the Peninsula and  visit  Sevanavank ( 9th century), one of the ancient monasteries  in Armenia.  You will see the amazing picture of Lake Sevan.
In Sevan you will try freshly  caught fish. Overnight in Sevan, in a local hotel.

Day 4: Sevan - Dilijan - Haghartsin - Aghpat
Breakfast  in the  hotel. After breakfast you  are proceeding to  Dilijan, so-called  "Armenian Switzerland", where you'll walk through the old quarter of the town. Then you will go to  the fabulous land of wooded mountains and  deep  gorges. You will visit the monastery of Haghartsin. (11-13th AD), the masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture.
Tour of Haghpat Monastery (10th-14th centuries) – a medieval Armenian monastic complex in Lori province. The monastery is called the Church of the Holy Cross.
Overnight in guesthouse in Aghpat.

Day 5: Aghpat - Bagratashen - Sadakhlo - Uplistsikhe Cave – Mtskheta – Tbilisi
Breakfast in the guest house. You will proceed to Bagratashen, the Armenian –Georgian border.
Pick up at Georgia – Armenia border (Sadakhlo). After, we will start our tour by driving to Uplistsikhe Cave, a rock-hewn town, one of the oldest settlements in the Caucasus. Its literal translation is “Lord’s Fortress" and continued to be inhabited until the 13th century AD. Nowadays, it is considered to be an open-air museum. After enjoying your time there, we will drive to Mtskheta, the first capital of Georgia. Here we will visit Jvari, a 6th century monument standing on the top of the mountain overlooking the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. We will then head to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a burial site of Christ’s robe, was originally built in the 11th century and along with Jvari is inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay in Tbilisi

Day 6: Tbilisi - Bodbe - Sighnaghi - Tsinandali Estate - Tbilisi
After breakfast in the hotel, we will start our tour by driving to Kakheti, the main wine producing region in the country.  First, we will visit Bodbe, which is immersed in green, the territory is decorated with colorful flower beds and in the east, there is an observation deck with a beautiful view of the Alazani Valley. After enjoying the panoramic views, we will continue our tour to Sighnaghi which is called the City of Love. Home to Georgia’s famous painter Pirosmani, the city is full of 18th- and 19th-century architecture and with a Tuscan feel. Here you will have a chance to climb the old Sighnaghi Wall which is five kilometers long and incorporate 23 towers. After that, we will visit Tsinandali Estate, the former estate of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, who flourished his estate in the beginning of 19th century. The landscape garden in Tsinandali is the first European-type recreation zone in Georgia. Also, the first recorded bottling of wine took place there in the 1800s. Overnight stay in Tbilisi.

Day 7: Tbilisi - Ananuri - Gudauri - Kazbegi – Tbilisi
After breakfast in the hotel, we will start our tour by driving to Kazbegi in northeastern Georgia. Our first stop will be at Ananuri Complex, a former residence of the Aragvi Dukes dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The fortress beautifully overlooks the Zhinvali Dam, one of the main reservoirs of Georgia. Shortly, we will head to Gudauri Panorama, built in the late 19th century, is a circular balcony hanging off a 600-meter cliff with breathtaking views of the Caucasus Mountains. Shortly after, we will arrive in Kazbegi town and drive up to Gergeti, which is located at an altitude of 2170m above sea level, under the bed of Mount Kazbegi. After enjoying your time there, we will return to Tbilisi. Overnight stay in Tbilisi

Day 8: Tbilisi – airport  
Breakfast in the hotel. Depending on the time of your flight home you will be transferred  to the airport.
 

The price of the program includes:

• Transfer airport-hotel-airport
• Accommodation in the selected hotel
• Meals-breakfast in the hotel
• Dinner on the day of overnight stay in the region (1 dinner)
• Wine tasting according to the program
• Entrance tickets to museums
• Tickets for the cable car and funicular
• Support car and all transfers
• Professional Russian-speaking guide
• Excursion services

The price of the program NOT includes:

• Air ticket
• Lunches
• Dinners and alcoholic drinks