Eastern Turkey, Armenia & Georgia Tour – 11 Days Across Ancient Civilizations

Arrival in Van and transfer to your hotel. Visit Akdamar Island, home to the beautifully restored 10th-century Armenian Church of the Holy Cross (Sourp Khach), built between 915–921 AD as part of a royal palace complex.
Overnight in Van

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After breakfast, travel south along a historic branch of the Silk Road. Visit Hoşap Castle, strategically built to control and protect trade routes while collecting tolls from travelers. Return to Van and visit the Van Citadel at sunset, offering spectacular views over the city and Lake Van.
Overnight in Van

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After breakfast, depart for Doğubeyazıt via Muradiye and the scenic Bend-i Mahi (Muradiye) Waterfalls. Enjoy your first breathtaking views of Mount Ararat, known across cultures as Masis, the Mountain of Fire, and the biblical resting place of Noah’s Ark. Continue north around Mount Ararat to Kars.
Overnight in Kars

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After breakfast, travel to Ani, the former capital of the medieval Bagratid Armenian Kingdom. Explore the impressive fortified walls and ruins of churches that still encircle this once-great city. Return to Kars.
Overnight in Kars

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Depart Kars and cross the border into Georgia, then continue into Armenia. Travel to Gyumri, located in the Shirak Valley, one of Armenia’s cultural centers. Continue to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.
Overnight in Yerevan

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After breakfast, visit Echmiadzin, one of the holiest cities in Armenia and the spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church. On the return to Yerevan, visit the ruins of Zvartnots Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight in Yerevan

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Travel to Khor Virap Monastery, one of Armenia’s most important pilgrimage sites, set dramatically against Mount Ararat. From here, enjoy one of the most iconic views of the mountain, completing a virtual circumnavigation of Mount Ararat.
Overnight in Yerevan

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Visit Garni Temple, a 1st-century Roman-era temple believed to honor Emperor Nero. Continue to Geghard Cave Monastery before traveling to Lake Sevan, one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. Transfer to Tbilisi, Georgia. Overnight in Tbilisi

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Visit Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Georgia’s adoption of Christianity in 330 AD following the mission of St. Nino of Cappadocia.
Overnight in Tbilisi

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Explore Tbilisi’s Old Town, including Metekhi Church, the historic Abanotubani sulfur bath district, and Narikala Fortress, offering panoramic views over the city and the Mtkvari (Kura) River.
Overnight in Tbilisi

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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to home. End of services.