The Christian Pearls of Caucasus

Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport

Tour in Tbilisi-Jvari-Mtskheta-Haghpat

After breakfast in the hotel, you will have a nice walking tour in the historic center of Tbilisi. You will also visit the spiritual center of Georgian Orthodox Church-Mtskheta and the Medieval monastery of Jvari (UNESCO sights). Don’t miss your chance of enjoying the amazing view from Jvari. After the tour you will have lunch with authentic Georgian food. Drive to Armenia and have a rest in one of the most beautiful places of the country -Haghpat. This is a village situated on a plateau not far from the city Alaverdi. Enjoy the beautiful landscape and have a rest in the hotel. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Haghpat.

Haghpat -Sanahin-Lunch Time-Armenian Alphabet Park- Yerevan

Visit two of the biggest and the most beautiful monastic complexes of Armenia-Haghpat and Sanahin (X-XIII c. UNESCO). On the slopes of the Mount Aragats stop in the Armenian Alphabet park, founded in 2005 celebrating 1500 years of the Alphabet. Drive to Yerevan.

Yerevan-Khor Virap-Echmiatsin-Genocide Museum and Memorial-City Tour

Following the traces of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, we will visit the Holiest places for Armenians as the First Christian Nation. It was in Khor Virap, where Gregory was condemned to die, but remained alive by miracle and 13 years later (301-303 )founded the Cathedral ( UNESCO) of the First Christian state. In the Mother Cathedral of Saint Echmiatsin there is a museum of the relics of the Armenian Church, such as: Relic of the Holy Cross, Holy Lance, relic of the Noah’s Ark, relics of Saint John. After paying a visit to the Armenian Genocide Museum and Memorial, you will know the secret of the Salvation of the first Christian Nation. During this city tour you will see the cuneiform inscription that dates back to the VIII century B.C. and indicates the foundation of the city in 782 B.C. Explore the rare examples of the XIX century Yerevan. The XX century Yerevan represents the revival of the Armenian Nation. So, you will see: the Opera House, The Republic Square, and Cascade, the Parliament House, , the Mother Armenia monument, Abovyan street, Mashtots Ave. and much more.

Yerevan-Noravank-Tatev-Yerevan

Ready for a long trip full of unforgettable impressions? This is a trip towards the South of Armenia. Continuing your way towards the South, take the Longest and the Highest Aerial Tram in the World to get one of the most beautiful and the most important Monastic Complexes in Armenia-Tatev. Taking the aerial tram called the Wings of Tatev, you will “fly” above the gorge of Vorotan river by the longest and the highest aerial tram in the World recorded in Guinness. You will see the Nature of the amazing mountainous region of Syunik from the birds eye view. Driving towards Yerevan you will see the cave where the oldest shoe in the world was found. Visit one of the most beautiful sights of Armenia-Noravank. Drive through the narrow gorge surrounded by reddish rocks and, on the top of the hill, you will see this masterpiece of Medieval Armenian architecture.

Yerevan -Gyumri Sunday Liturgy/Armenian Rite-City tour -Lunch Time –Folk theatre in Byurakan- Yerevan

Gyumri is the second largest city of Armenia. In the XIX-XX centuries, the most active cultural life was here. The mix of black and red volcanic tufa stone two-storied buildings make the historic center more attractive. The Kumayri Historic District, is like a museum under the open air, and has a big number of 18th and 19th century buildings. This is the only place in the country where people can see an authentic historic Armenian city. In 2015 Holy Martyrs Armenian Catholic Church was inaugurated. This is the new Cathedral of the Armenian Catholics in the Republic. In 2016 Pope Francis visited Gyumri and celebrated Holy Liturgy in the main square of the city.

Yerevan-Garni-Geghard-Sevan-Dilijan-Haghpat or Tbilisi

During this trip you’ll visit two of the must-see sights of Armenia: the cave monastery Geghard(UNESCO) and the pagan temple of Garni. Geghard monastery is one of the masterpieces of the medieval Armenian architecture. Garni temple is the only pagan temple of Greco-Roman style in the territory of all the post-soviet countries. You are going to see one of the biggest mountain lakes in the world-Lake Sevan. On the peninsula of the lake you will visit Sevanavank (IV-IX centuries) where there is one of the unique All-Savior Armenian cross stones. Dilijan is one of the cities of the best craftsmen in Armenia. You will be on the craftsmen street, will get acquainted with the local artisans.Continue your way to Tbilisi enjoying the landscape of Tavush province.