19 DAYS EXPLORE CAUCASUS TURKEY - ARMENIA - GEORGIA TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
(Breakfast included)
Meet at the Istanbul international Ataturk airport and transfer to your hotel.
You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore
Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul
(Breakfast included)
Guided Istanbul walking old city tour visiting Topkapi Palace (closed on tuesdays)
Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia Museum (closed on mondays), Underground
Cistern, Covered Grand Bazaar (closed on sundays). Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Bosphorus and Two Continents
(Breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30 from the hotel for the tour of Bosphorus and the Asian part of
Istanbul. During the tour we will enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise, having lunch and
visiting the Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Asian side. Tonight we have an
evening flight to Kusadasi.
Day 4 - Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
(Breakfast included)
Todays is pick up time again at 08:30 for the tour of the ancient city of
Ephesus and Virgin Marys House. You will visit: The Temple of Diana, The Old
City of Ephesus, Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, Library of Celcius, lunch in
Selcuk, the Last Abode of Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis. Overnight in
Kusadasi.
Day 5 - Kusadasi and Cappadocia
(Breakfast included)
The day is yours till your flight time. You will be picked up from your hotel
and transfer to airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival
transfer and check into your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 - Cappadocia
(Breakfast included)
You will be picked up from your hotel at 09:30 for the second day tour of
Cappadocia. You will visit: Red valley (4 kms hiking), Rose valley (visiting the
churches), Cavusin (Old Christian village), Lunch in Pigeon valley, Kaymakli
(Underground City), and Ortahisar Castle. After the tour transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 7 - Cappadocia
(Breakfast included)
Your day starts with a pick up at 9:30 and tour of the local highlights of
Cappadocia. You will visit: Devrent Valley, Monk´s valley (Pasabag), Avanos
(lunch in Avanos), Goreme open air museum, Uchisar (Natural Castle). End of the
tour transfer to airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival
transfer and check into your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8 - Istanbul - Yerevan - Armenia
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and depart for Istanbul Ataturk
International airport. Arrive to Yerevan and you will be transferred from
airport to your hotel by one of official guide of Murti’s tour. Check into the
hotel where your accommodation has been reserved for the night. You will be
given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy party and explore
to Yerevan.
Day 9 - Garni - Geghard
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast you will depart for a guided city tour Garni and Geghard. during
the excursion first we visit to museum Erebuni, and Genocide Memorial to the
victims of 1915. Drive to the Pagan Temple of Garni, which is the only non -
Christian temple currently standing in Armenia and cave monastery in Geghard.
The structures of the fortress of Garni are in perfect harmony with the
surrounding nature. Lunch at a local house in Garni where you will have
opportunity to watch Armenian national bread lavash baking and barbeque making
process in the underground stove called tonir. Northeast of Garni, higher up the
gorge of the Azat river, there is a magnificent monument of medieval Armenian
architecture - Geghard monastery inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage list
(inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage list). Geghard is another incredible ancient
Armenian monastery, partly carved out of a mountain. Dinner at the National
restaurant Our Village where you can taste Armenian National food and listen
Folk music. Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 10 - Yerevan - Matenadaran - Ejmiatsin - Zvartnots
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast we visit to Matenadaran Museum which was built in 1959, has one
of the world’s largest manuscript collection in the world and has the largest
collection of Armenian manuscripts We visit to the centre of Armenian -
Apostolic Church in Echmiadzin where is the worlds oldest National Church and is
one of the most ancient Christian communities. Armenia was the first country to
adopt Christianity as its official religion in 301 AD, in establishing this
church. After then visiting to Main Cathedral and Hripsime church where is one
of the oldest surviving churches in Armenia. The structure was completed in the
year 618 AD. Lunch in the bee keeper house where we you can have a lunch with
his family . We visit ruins of Zvartnots temple where is the ruins of a seventh
century centrally - planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built by
order of the Catholicos Nerses the Builder from 641 - 653. At 7:00 pm dinner at
the famous national restaurant Yerevan Pandok Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 11 - Yerevan - Saghmosavank - Hovhanavank - Amberd
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast we visit to Saghmossavank and Hovhanavank medieval monastery,
situated in the breathtaking site, at the deep canyon of Ashtarak. After here we
go to see the fortress of Amberd which was a family estate of Pahlavuni dukes.
The fortress fell in the XIIIth century under attack of the Mongols, who burnt
everything that could burn and destroyed many stone structures. The fortress was
errected on the cape in the junction point of two rivers. Amberd’s impregnable
walls are assembled of big basalt blocks. Next to that fortress we do picnic. At
7:00 pm dinner at the Armenian and Georgian national restaurant Genac Vale.
Overnight in Yerevan.
Day 12 - Yerevan - Khor Virap - Noravank - Areni - Selim - Sevan
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
You will be picked up from your hotel after breakfast we visit to Khor Virap
Monastery, from here one can enjoy the majestic view of Mount Ararat not too far
from the Arax river. Khor Virap is the closest point to Mount Ararat from the
territory of Armenia, the most convenient place for observing and taking
pictures of the biblical mountain. Noravank set in a canyon rich with rare
flora. It is a 13th century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery, located 122 km
from Yerevan in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu river, nearby the city of
Yeghegnadzor, Armenia. We will have our lunch in the cave of Noravank. After we
can continue our tour to Areni wine factory. We will have an opportunity to
taste Armenia’s finest wine in a village. Then our tour continue by Selim pass
to Sevan lake. Lake Sevan is the largest lake in Armenia and one of the largest
high - altitude lakes in the world. Lake Sevan is situated in the central part
of the Republic of Armenia, inside the Gegharkunik Province, at the altitude of
1, 900m above sea level. Visit to Sevanavank. Sevanavank is a monastic complex
located on a peninsula at the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan in the
Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. Dinner and overnight in Sevan.
Day 13 - Sevan - Dilijan - Haghatsin - Alaverdi
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
You will be picked up from your hotel after breakfast. First we visit to Dilijan
town. Dilijan is a lush, green city located in the northern Armenian province of
Tavush. It is one of the most important resorts of Armenia, situated in Dilijan
National Park. Hiking, mountain biking, and picnicking are popular recreational
activities. Walking tour to the Haghartsin Monastery. In the upper reaches of
the Aghstev River, there is Haghartzin monastery ensemble of the Tavush
district. Lunch in a family house in a family house. After lunch driving to
Alaverdi Alaverdi Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery located 20 km from
Telavi, in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia. Parts of the monastery date
back to 6th century. Dinner and overnight in Dilijan.
Day 14 - Haghpat - Sanahin - Sadakhlo border - Tbilisi
(Breakfast lunch and dinner included)
You will be picked up from your hotel after breakfast. We visit first Sanahin
Monastery is an Armenian monastery founded in the 10th century in the Lori
Province of Armenia. The name Sanahin literally translates from Armenian as this
one is older than that one, presumably representing a claim to having an older
monastery than the neighbouring Haghpat Monastery. We visit Haghpat Monastery
(10 - 13cc). The construction of this monastery is associated with the glory of
the Bagratuni Royal Family. The oldest structure of the monastery, the holy
Cross Church was built in 977 - 911. We will have our lunch in this area. We
drive to Sadakhlo border. 15:00 Meet at the border, coach and guide change and
drive to Tbilisi. Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying
on the banks of the Mtkvari (Kura) River Dinner at Georgian Traditional
restaurant and overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 15 - Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Gudauri
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast we departure from Tbilisi Pass through Mtskheta one of the
oldest cities of the country of Georgia, is located approximately 20 kilometers
north of Tbilisi at the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. On the way
visit two UNESCO world heritage sites: Jvari Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox
monastery of the 6th century near Mtskheta (World Heritage site), Mtskheta -
Mtianeti region, eastern Georgia. The name is translated as the Monastery of the
Cross. For another, Jerusalem - located Georgian monastery with the same name,
see Monastery of the Cross. and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Svetitskhoveli
Cathedral is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral located in the historical town of
Mtskheta, Georgia, 20 km (12. 5 miles) northwest of the nations capital of
Tbilisi. Then continue to Gudauri is a ski resort located on the southern slopes
of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort offers high
quality skiing opportunities. The ski season lasts from December to April.
Heliskiing is also available throughout the season. Dinner and overnight in
Gudauri.
Day 16 - Gudauri - Kazbegi - Gudauri
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
You will be picked up from your hotel after breakfast to start for a lovely day
out and then driving to mount Kazbegi. Mount Kazbek, is a dormant stratovolcano
and one of the major mountains of the Caucasus located on the border of Kazbegi
District of Georgia and North Ossetia. It is the third highest mountain in
Georgia (after Mount Shkhara and Janga) and the seventh highest peak in the
Caucasus Mountains. Kazbegi is steeped in legend: the ancient Greeks believed
that Prometheus was chained to the rocky flanks of the mountain as a punishment
for stealing fire from the Gods and giving it to mortals, while Christian legend
tells that the manger of Christ was brought to Kazbegi and is still hidden
somewhere hereabouts. Whether you believe these tales or not, climbing the
mountain is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Dinner and overnight in
Gudauri.
Day 17 - Gudauri - Kutaissi
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast drive to second largest city of Georgia founded about 40
centuries ago, former capital of the west Georgian Kingdom Colkhics, to which is
related the myth of Golden Fleece and Argonauts. Visiting to Bagrati Temple
Bagrati Cathedral is an 11th century cathedral church perched atop the
Ukimerioni Hill. The cathedral is now in ruins, but is still considered a
masterpiece of Georgian medieval architecture. the Bagrati Cathedral, combined
with the Gelati Monastery are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. After
here visiting to Gelati Monastery is a monastic complex near Kutaisi, Imereti,
western Georgia. It contains the Church of the Virgin founded by the King of
Georgia David the Builder in 1106, and the 13th - century churches of St George
and St Nicholas. Dinner and overnight in Kutaisi.
Day 18 - Kutaisi - Gori - Tbilissi
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast you will be picked up and driving to Gori. Visiting Joseph
Stalins House Museum. The Joseph Stalin Museum is a museum in Gori, Georgia
dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was
born in Gori. The museum has three sections, all located in the towns central
square. It was officially dedicated to Stalin in 1957. With the downfall of the
Soviet Union and independence movement of Georgia, the museum closed in 1989,
but has since been reopened, and is a popular tourist attraction. Return to
Tbilisi. Dinner and overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 19 - Tbilisi - End of Tour
(Breakfast included)
Check out from your hotel before 11:00 am. We hope you had a memorable tour and
we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey tour.
We make your return airport transfer services. Have a safe trip back home and
thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
19 DAYS EXPLORE CAUCASUS TURKEY - ARMENIA - GEORGIA TOUR INCLUDES:
- Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk airport
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
- Domestic flight from Izmir to Cappadocia
- Domestic flight from Izmir to Istanbul
- 3 nights hotel in Istanbul
- 2 nights hotel in Cappadocia
- 2 nights hotel in Kusadasi
- 2 Guided Istanbul City tour
- 2 Guided Cappadocia tour
- 1 Guided Ephesus tour
- Return transfer to Istanbul Ataturk airport
- International flight from Istanbul to Yerevan
- Arrival airport transfer from Yerevan airport
- 4 nights hotel in Yerevan
- 1 night hotel in Sevan
- 1 night hotel in Dilijan
- 2 nights hotel in Tbilisi
- 2 nights hotel in Gudauri
- 1 night hotel in Kutaisi
- 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners
- Guided Yerevan tour
- Guided Sevan tour
- Guided Dilijan tour
- Guided Tbilisi tour
- Guided Gudauri tour
- Guided Kutaisi tour
- 1 bottle of mineral water per person/per day
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional English-speaking tour guides
- Return transfer to Tbilisi airport
19 DAYS EXPLORE CAUCASUS TURKEY - ARMENIA - GEORGIA TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Turkey Visa
- Armenia Visa
- Georgia Visa
19 DAYS EXPLORE CAUCASUS TURKEY - ARMENIA - GEORGIA TOUR PRICES IN EURO:
Per Person |
Shared Double |
Single |
2 PAX |
€ 3029.00 |
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4 PAX |
€ 2545.00 |
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6 PAX |
€ 2345.00 |
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8 PAX |
€ 2229.00 |
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10 PAX |
€ 2190.00 |
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12 PAX |
€ 2165.00 |
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14 PAX |
€ 2139.00 |
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16 PAX |
€ 2119.00 |
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