Turkey – Georgia – Armenia 16 days (Group tour)
|16 Days, 27 Destinations |Starts from İstanbul
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Duration
16 days

Max Group Size
12

Tour Code
VW2020

Tour Type
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Departure Type
Guaranteed

Age Requirement
12 - 80 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

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Physical level
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İstanbul

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Tbilisi

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Activities

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Tour Overview

We will explore three different country, history, traditions, food, nature. Visit the most beatifull places, taste the most popular tradition food. 

Highlights

  • Three different country Turkey - Georgia - Armenia with unique history and traditions.

Itinerary

        Arrival at Istanbul Airport

        Transfer to the hotel

        Dinner at a local restaurant

        Overnight in Istanbul 

        Breakfast at the hotel

        Meeting with guide in lobby of the hotel 09:00

        Starting Walking Tour in old part of Istanbul 

Visit places

        Hagia Sophia - Originally built as a cathedral in 537 ADS by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, Hagia Sophia has a rich history. It served as the main church of the Eastern Orthodox Church for nearly a millennium until the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. After that, it was converted into a mosque. In 1935, it was secularized and turned into a museum. However, in 2020, it was reconverted into a mosque

        Topkapi Palace - served as the primary residence of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. It was built in the 15th century by Sultan Mehmed II and expanded upon by subsequent rulers. The palace complex includes stunning courtyards, opulent chambers, and impressive collections of art, manuscripts, and relics.,

        Blue Mosque - completed in 1616, was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I. It is renowned for its stunning blue tiles adorning the interior walls, giving it the popular name "Blue Mosque." With its six minarets and a large central dome, the mosque is an architectural masterpiece and an essential part of Istanbul's skyline

        Time for Lunch

        Hippodrome - an ancient chariot racing and athletic track located in the heart of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). Built by Roman Emperor Septimius Severus in AD 203, it was a significant social center in the Byzantine Empire. The Hippodrome witnessed numerous historical events, including political and social gatherings.

        Grand Bazaar - Established in the 15th century, the Grand Bazaar is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. Initially built shortly after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople, it has been a thriving commercial hub for centuries. The bazaar is famous for its labyrinthine streets, vibrant atmosphere, and diverse array of shops selling everything from spices and textiles to jewelry and antiques.

        Famous Istiklal avenue Taksim and taking famous red tram - heritage value and runs from end to end of Istiklal avenue. Good way to see the sights of a busy street. This tram is the only vehicle allowed in the street

        After the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel

        Visiting places cycle can be changed

        Overnight in Istanbul

        Breakfast at the hotel

        Meeting with guide in lobby of the hotel at 08:00

        Going to the ferry docks for taking ferry (local sea transport vapur) to reach Buyukada

        Buyukada is the largest island of the Prince's Islands. Prince's island is the fascinating part of the city in the Marmara Sea, one of the archipelagos nearby. It is the biggest island.

Visit places

        Electric car tour of the island. You will sit and see all around the Island and enjoy the beautiful ottoman wooden houses mostly from 19th century

        The Patriarchal Church of St. George (Aya Yorgi Church) has been affiliated with the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate since the 6th century.  Built behind the historical seawalls on the Golden Horn, it houses mosaics and sacred relics that date to the Byzantine period.

        Lunch time in the fish restaurant

        Free time

        Coming back to Istanbul by ferry (local sea transport - vapur) ferry docks

        Transfer to the hotel 

        Breakfast at the hotel

        Transfer to the airport

        Flight to Trabzon / Rize

        Arrival in Trabzon / Rize

Visit places

        Sumela Monastery

        Lunch time near seashore of Black Sea

        Turkish – Georgian border Sarpi (we will pass by walking)

        Georgia - “If you acquaint yourself with Georgian history, you will certainly believe in God because there simply is no objective reason for why this nation has survived to this day,” said the English writer and translator David Lang.

        After passing the board transfer to the hotel in Batumi, Black Sea city in Georgia

        Overnight in Batumi 

Georgia opposed many conquerors and experienced many defeats, but always managed to get back on its feet. Georgia has given the world’s civilizations a unique writing system, polyphonic singing, amazing dances, wine production, yarn spinning, ironwork, gold mining, and other wonders of human development

        Breakfast at the hotel

        Today we will explore mountainous Adjara (Georgia)

Visit places

        Machakhela region with its wild nature

        Located twenty kilometers from Batumi, Mirveti Waterfall is one of Georgia’s most stunning waterfalls. Falling from a height of twenty meters from the cliffs near Mirveti Village, this waterfall is made all the more enchanting by the beautiful trail required to reach it. Walking through a sun-dappled forest of Colchic boxwoods, you’ll have the chance to soak in the unique blend of sea and mountain air - one of Adjara’s trademarks. Halfway to waterfall is walking way (about 25 – 30 minutes one way )

        Lunch in the local family with Adjarian traditional food and traditional adjarian dances – Gandagana

        Coming back to Batumi

        Batumi evening walking tour

        After by small ship sea tour in the black sea about 1 hour

        Free time

        Overnight in Batumi Hotel 

        Breakfast at the hotel

        Check out from the hotel

        Start our tour towards Kutaisi

Visit places

        Petra Fortress

        Martvili canyon

        Lunch in local family with megrelian food

        Coming back to Kutaisi

        Overnight in Kutaisi 

        Breakfast at the hotel

        Check out from the hotel

Visit places

        Uplistsikhe - meaning "The Fortress of God" is an ancient cave town from the 1st half of the 1st millennium BC. situated on the crossroads of important trade routes. Uplistsikhe was a cult temple city, a large pagan center prior to Christianity introduction in Georgia (the 4th century). At its peak of prosperity, the city had a population of 20 000. Uplistsikhe is listed among the historical monuments protected by UNESCO.

        Lunch break

        However, first and foremost, Mtskheta-Mtianeti is famous for the extremely important, ancient, historical and cultural monuments of Georgia that are in it. The administrative center or major city of this region is Mtskheta, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kartli (also known as the kingdom of Iberia, as it was named in sources from Antiquity and Byzantium), for a period of 800 years, starting in the 3rd century BCE. It can be said without exaggeration that the sights of Mtskheta, such as the settlements from the early Bronze Age, grand cathedrals built centuries ago, and mighty fortresses, will make an impression of the rich culture of our country.

        Jvari Monastery- VI century church and monastery, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

        Check in the hotel

        Overnight in Tbilisi

        Breakfast at the hotel

        Meeting with guide and start the tour

Visit places

        Visit Metekhi Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is one of the oldest churches built in Tbilisi.

        Sulfur baths - Chreli Abano located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city — the place, where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to the founding of new capital.

        Narikala’s fortress - is nowadays the leading sighting among the most visited places in Tbilisi by tourists. Narikala Fortress draws your attention from all sides of Tbilisi, you can notice it from almost every part of Tbilisi. In Georgian sources, it is called “Mother Fortress”. Narikala offers you some of the best panoramas of the city. This is an ancient symbol of Tbilisi’s defensive brilliance. You will get there by cable car.

        Lunch break

        Walk on Meidan Square which was an active marketplace in the Great Silk Road period.

        Sioni and Anchiskhati churches, which mark the end of the Old Town. After that we visit the treasury of the National Museum of Georgia (Georgian Archaeology from 8th millennium B.C.)

        Free time

         Overnight in Tbilisi

        Breakfast at the hotel

        Meeting with guide

Visit places

        You will drive north towards the Northern Caucasus along the well-known Georgian Military Road

        The first stop will be at the Ananuri complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes (16-17th centuries) beautifully overlooking the Jinvali reservoir. The buildings included in the complex are upper and lower fortress, fence, towers, Church of the mother of God, Church of the Deity, “Mkurnali '' Church, bell tower, octagonal cell, and reservoirs.

        Continuing our drive to see the conjunction of two small mountain rivers famous for the fact that being different in color they keep their own colors even after merging.

        Visit the Gudauri Friendship monument. The monument is very vivid and colorful, however, most of its beauty is thanks to the location.

        Lunch break

        Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) and its amazing Mount Kazbegi, where the Gergeti Trinity Church is built - located at an altitude of 2170 m.

        From Kazbegi, ride in 4 WD vehicles through beautiful valleys and woods reaching the Gergeti Trinity church. In good weather, you can see one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – the mountain Kazbegi at 5047m. Enjoy breathtaking views, take pictures, breathe fresh air, and collect lots of emotions.

         Drive back Gudauri

        Stay in Gudauri 

        Breakfast at the hotel

        Meeting with guide check out

Visit places

        Today we are waited for historical and wine region of Georgia

        We will visit Alaverdi Monastery - one of the most impressive cultural monuments in all of Georgia. Built as a royal monastery in the 11th century alongside such famous works as Bagrati Cathedral in Kutaisi, Svetitskhoveli in Mtskheta, and Oshki in Tao-Klarjeti, it is a fantastic example of Georgian religious architecture. Alaverdi was a spiritual and cultural center for centuries. Famous Georgian writers, calligraphers, and bibliophiles worked here

        Lunchtime and degustation of our traditional food Matsoni (yogurt )

        Ikalto Academy was the first higher education institution in Georgia. It included various disciplines such as theology, astronomy, philosophy, geography, geometry, viticulture, and pharmacology. In the 4th century, Ikalto had a city status, and in the 6th century, the Assyrian Father Zenon founded a monastery. In the 12th century, with support of King David Agmashenebeli (the Builder), an academy of the monastery was established by the teacher, philosopher, and cleric Arsen Ikaltoeli. 

        Going to Telavi and Telavi walking tour

        Night in Telavi Hotel 

        Breakfast at the hotel

        Meeting with guide and check out

Visit places

        The Aleksandre Chavchavadze House Museum in Tsinandali is one of the most exciting destinations in Kakheti that includes a winery and a modest, but beautiful palace, whose history is closely intertwined with that of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze’s family. Aleksandre Chavchavadze, a poet, translator, military figure, businessman, and founder of Georgian romanticism, played a key role in introducing European culture and education to Georgia, especially in the country’s east. Degustation of wine

        Sighnaghi the city of love. Sighnaghi Fortress is one of the largest fortresses of its kind in all of Europe and the South Caucasus. Built by Erekle II, king of Kartli and Kakheti, in 1762, the fortress was of immense strategic importance not only for Sighnaghi, but for all of Kakheti.

        Lunch time

        Bodbe Monastery is a must-see while you’re in the Sighnaghi area. 

        Famed for its healing waters, Saint Nino’s Spring attracts worshippers year-round, coming to pay their respects to the saint, to be baptized, and to have their hurts and ailments miraculously healed. It is said that Saint Nino’s prayers caused the spring to appear, and its miracle-working powers attract the faithful from across the world.

        Going to Tbilisi and overnight in Tbilisi

        Breakfast at the hotel

        Meeting with guide and check out

        Drive to the Georgia and Armenia border. Border formalities. Meet with Armenian guide and driver

Visit places

 

        Sevanavank

        Sevan lake

        Lunch stops with tasty fish Sevan trout

        Dilijan

        Through the picturesque mountain’s arrival in Yerevan

        Check in the hotel

        Overnight in Yerevan 

        Breakfast at Hotel

        Meeting with guide and driver

Visit places

 

        The half of the monastic complex is indeed cut from granite monolith. The other half consists of natural grottos and caves which were used as cells. The monastery was founded (presumably) in the 4 th century. The interiors of the temples and cells richly decorated with ornaments and bas-reliefs, the tombs of aristocratic families and other masterpieces of underground architecture have brought Geghard the glory of one of the most significant historical monuments, designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

        The Garni fortress is one of the clearest evidence of the centuries-old culture of the pre-Christian period of Armenia

         Symphony of Rock Stones. The object is a gorge, the rocks of which consist of huge basalt pillars hanging above the ground at a height of about 50 meters. Their special shape in the form of hexagons and vertical arrangement are very reminiscent of organ pipes, and therefore the monument received several names - “Stone Organ”, “Basalt Organ”, but is better known as “Symphony of Stones”

        Lunch break

        Coming back to Yerevan

        Yerevan walking tour

        Singing fountains

        Overnight in Yerevan 

        Breakfast at Hotel

        Meeting with guide and driver

 Visit places

        The expanses of the Ararat Valley

        On the banks of the Araks River, Khor Virap monastery, not far from the border with Turkey, from the walls of which we will see the biblical Mount Ararat

        Noravank Monastery Complex - the pearl of Armenian religious architecture

        Lunch break

        We will pass by the village of Areni, which is famous for its wines, the pride of the winemakers of the village of Areni, the cave where an ancient winery and the oldest shoe were found )) maybe Cinderella))

        Wine degustation

        Arrival to Yerevan 

        Breakfast at Hotel

        Check out

        Meeting with guide and driver

Visit places

        Vernissage is a fabulous and ancient place, with national flavor. Carpets, daggers, musical instruments, paintings, products made of wood, glass, ceramics, stone... Here you can find everything for every taste and experience the life of the country

        Armenian-Georgian border Sadakhlo

        Arrival in Tbilisi

        Dinner with folk show

        Overnight in Tbilisi

        Breakfast at Hotel

        Check out

        Transfer to Tbilisi International airport

Trip includes

Included

Hotel

o   Flight Istanbul – Trabzon


Price includes:

      Transportation:

o   Comfortable A/C minivan or minibus

o   Flight Istanbul – Trabzon

      Accommodation in twin rooms:

o   Istanbul: Grand Sirkeci Hotel 4*, Sirkeci Ersu Hotel & SPA4*, Nusretbey Hotel 4* or similar

o   Tbilisi: KMM 4*, Ramada by Wyndham 4* or similar

o   Kutaisi: Terrace hotel or similar

o   Akhaltsikhe: Hotel Lomsia 4* or Gino Wellness Rabati 4*

o   Yerevan: Silk Road Hotel or Bass Boutique Hotel or Hotel Ani Central Inn similar

      Half board catering service:

o   Breakfasts at the hotels every morning

o   Lunches and Dinners according to the itinerary

      Guide service:

o   English speaking guide service (guides are changing on the border of each country)

      Other:

o   Entrance fees according to the itinerary

o   Wine tastings

o   1 bottles of mineral water per person per day

 

Prices exclude:

?                      Airport Transfers (Arrival and departure)

?                      Any international flights

?                      Travel insurance

?                      Single room supplement

?                      Service except described.

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