11-day Georgia and Armenia private Tour
A Cultural Journey Through the Caucasus
From US$5,370 per person
Discover two countries through their historic cities, mountain landscapes, religious heritage and local hospitality. Travel with Phoenix Tours Georgia from Tbilisi to Yerevan, combining guided sightseeing with opportunities to enjoy regional food, explore independently and spend time with local hosts.
Duration: 11 days / 10 nightsCountries: Georgia & ArmeniaArrival: Tbilisi, GeorgiaDeparture: Yerevan, ArmeniaDeparture dates: On request
Planning note: All times and distances below are approximate. The programme may be adjusted for weather, traffic, border procedures and site access. Meals listed describe planned arrangements; their inclusion in the price will be specified in your written quotation.
Day 1 – Arrival in Tbilisi, Georgia
Arrive at Tbilisi International Airport and transfer to your hotel. The first day remains flexible, allowing you to settle in and recover from your journey.
If you arrive early, enjoy an independent walk or ask us to arrange an introductory activity. Keep the evening relaxed before the following day’s excursion.
Tbilisi’s history reflects its position at a crossroads of cultures. The city’s famous foundation legend connects King Vakhtang Gorgasali with the discovery of hot springs, while its architectural landscape reveals the influence of different communities over many centuries.
Suggested schedule
Flight-dependent: Airport meeting and transfer.
Afternoon: Check-in according to the selected hotel’s policy.
16:30–18:00: Optional independent walk.
19:00 onwards: Dinner at leisure.
Programme duration: Arrival-dependentEstimated driving distance: 20–30 kmMeals planned: Dinner at leisureOvernight: Tbilisi
Day 2 – Tbilisi – Kakheti – Tsinandali – Sighnaghi – Bodbe – Tbilisi
Leave Tbilisi early for a full-day introduction to Kakheti. The programme combines a historic estate, a planned local lunch, a town walk and a monastery visit.
Begin at Tsinandali, associated with Prince Alexander Chavchavadze. During the 19th century, the estate became a gathering place for writers, musicians and public figures. Its history also connects traditional Georgian winemaking with the development of European-style production. Explore the museum and park with time to appreciate both the family story and the estate’s cultural setting.
After lunch, continue to Sighnaghi for a walk and viewpoints. Finish at Bodbe, associated with Saint Nino, whose work was central to the spread of Christianity in Georgia during the 4th century. Her burial place is traditionally venerated here.
Suggested schedule
07:00–07:30: Breakfast or a pre-arranged breakfast box.
07:30–10:00: Drive to Tsinandali, including a comfort stop.
10:00–11:30: Museum and park visit.
12:00–13:30: Planned lunch with local hosts.
13:30–14:30: Continue to Sighnaghi.
14:30–15:30: Town walk and free time.
15:45–16:30: Bodbe visit.
16:30–19:00: Return to Tbilisi.
Programme duration: Approximately 11–12 hoursEstimated driving distance: 270–320 kmMeals planned: Breakfast and local lunchOvernight: Tbilisi
Day 3 – Tbilisi City Tour
Explore the capital through its streets, courtyards, religious buildings and viewpoints. Begin around Metekhi before continuing through the historic centre towards the sulphur-bath district.
The walk introduces Tbilisi as a living city shaped by different cultures, rather than a collection of monuments. Its churches, balconies and public spaces offer opportunities to discuss the communities that contributed to its development.
The proposed route includes the Narikala viewpoint area, subject to access, followed by Shardeni, Sioni, Anchiskhati and the Gabriadze clock-tower area. Cross the Bridge of Peace towards Rike Park before returning to the hotel or continuing independently.
Leave the late afternoon free, then meet again for a planned Georgian welcome dinner.
Suggested schedule
08:00–09:00: Breakfast.
09:30–10:30: Metekhi area and introductory walk.
10:30–12:00: Viewpoints, historic streets and bath district.
12:00–13:00: Lunch break.
13:00–14:30: Church visits and old-town exploration.
14:30–15:00: Bridge of Peace and Rike Park.
15:00–18:30: Free time.
19:00: Planned welcome dinner.
Programme duration: Approximately 5–6 hours, plus dinnerEstimated driving distance: 5–15 kmMeals planned: Breakfast, lunch stop and welcome dinnerOvernight: Tbilisi
Day 4 – Tbilisi – Jvari – Mtskheta – Kazbegi – Gudauri
Depart early for a day combining Georgia’s ancient capital with its mountain heritage.
Visit Jvari above the meeting of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers, then continue to Mtskheta and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Mtskheta was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kartli and retained its spiritual importance after the political centre moved to Tbilisi. Its UNESCO-listed monuments illustrate different stages of Georgian church architecture; the present Svetitskhoveli Cathedral dates principally from the 11th century.
Continue north with lunch and roadside breaks. In the Kazbegi area, visit Gergeti Trinity Church using suitable local transport. Dating from the 14th century, the church brings together medieval architecture and a dramatic mountain setting.
Travel back towards Gudauri for the night. Mountain visits depend on weather and road conditions.
Suggested schedule
07:00–08:00: Breakfast and check-out.
08:00–09:15: Transfer to Jvari and visit.
09:30–10:30: Mtskheta and Svetitskhoveli.
10:30–13:00: Mountain drive with a comfort stop.
13:00–14:00: Lunch break.
14:00–15:30: Viewpoint stop and onward journey.
15:30–17:00: Planned Gergeti excursion.
17:00–19:00: Transfer to Gudauri and check-in.
Programme duration: Approximately 11 hoursEstimated driving distance: 230–270 kmMeals planned: Breakfast and lunch stopOvernight: Gudauri
Day 5 – Gudauri – Ananuri – Uplistsikhe – Gori – Tbilisi
Travel south after breakfast, stopping first at Ananuri.
The fortress complex preserves religious and defensive architecture largely associated with the 16th–18th centuries. During the visit, examine how its walls, towers and churches formed a fortified ensemble, with views across today’s Zhinvali Reservoir.
Continue to Uplistsikhe, where rooms, passages and public spaces were carved into the rock. Its surviving features include places associated with worship, communal life and wine production. Walking through the settlement gives an impression of how a rock-cut town functioned over time.
Afterwards, visit Gori, with a planned Stalin Museum stop. The guide will help place the displays in historical context and allow time for questions before the return to Tbilisi.
Suggested schedule
07:30–08:30: Breakfast and check-out.
08:30–10:00: Drive to Ananuri.
10:00–10:45: Fortress visit.
10:45–13:00: Continue towards Uplistsikhe.
13:00–14:00: Lunch break.
14:00–15:30: Guided cave-town visit.
15:30–17:00: Gori and planned museum visit.
17:00–18:30: Return to Tbilisi.
Programme duration: Approximately 10 hoursEstimated driving distance: 250–300 kmMeals planned: Breakfast and lunch stopOvernight: Tbilisi
Day 6 – Free Day in Tbilisi
Enjoy a day without a compulsory departure. After several active excursions, this is an opportunity to follow your own interests and explore at a different pace.
Spend the morning visiting a museum, browsing local shops or returning to a neighbourhood you enjoyed. Alternatively, request a privately arranged food experience, guided walk or excursion.
Optional activities are subject to availability and are quoted separately unless expressly included in your booking. A sulphur-bath visit can also be requested in advance.
Suggested schedule
08:00–10:00: Breakfast.
10:00–13:00: Independent exploration or optional activity.
13:00–14:00: Lunch at leisure.
14:00–18:00: Free time.
Evening: Dinner at leisure and preparation for the next day.
Programme duration: FlexibleDriving distance: No scheduled transportMeals planned: Breakfast; other meals at leisureOvernight: Tbilisi
Day 7 – Tbilisi – Armenian Border – Haghpat – Lake Sevan – Sevanavank – Yerevan
Depart early for Armenia. Following border formalities, continue to Haghpat in the Lori region.
Haghpat forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage property shared with Sanahin. These monastic complexes developed as centres of religious life and learning, with architecture reflecting the achievements of the 10th–13th centuries. The visit introduces the relationship between spiritual activity, education and artistic craftsmanship in medieval Armenia.
After lunch, continue towards Lake Sevan. Visit Sevanavank, where surviving churches include 9th-century structures, and allow time to appreciate the lake setting before the final drive to Yerevan.
This is a long travel day. The afternoon programme remains flexible to accommodate border processing and road conditions.
Suggested schedule
06:30–07:30: Breakfast and check-out.
07:30–09:00: Drive towards the border.
09:00–10:30: Provisional allowance for formalities.
10:30–12:15: Continue to Haghpat and visit.
12:15–13:15: Planned local lunch.
13:15–16:15: Drive towards Lake Sevan with a rest stop.
16:15–17:15: Sevanavank visit and lake views.
17:15–19:00: Continue to Yerevan.
Programme duration: Approximately 11–12 hours; delays may extend the dayEstimated driving distance: 340–390 kmMeals planned: Breakfast and local lunchOvernight: Yerevan
Day 8 – Yerevan – Etchmiadzin – Yerevan
Begin with a journey to Etchmiadzin, one of the key places for understanding Armenian Christian heritage.
The cathedral and associated churches belong to a UNESCO World Heritage property. Their development illustrates the evolution of Armenian church architecture and its wider regional influence. Explore the complex with your guide; a treasury visit can be incorporated subject to confirmed access.
Return to Yerevan for lunch and an afternoon introduction to the capital. The proposed programme includes the Armenian Genocide Memorial, allowing appropriate time for reflection, followed by the Cascade area and a central-city walk.
Finish with free time to continue exploring or return to the hotel.
Suggested schedule
08:00–09:00: Breakfast.
09:00–10:00: Transfer to Etchmiadzin.
10:00–11:30: Guided complex visit.
11:30–12:30: Return to Yerevan.
12:30–13:30: Lunch break.
13:30–14:30: Planned memorial visit.
15:00–17:00: Cascade area and city-centre walk.
Evening: Free time.
Programme duration: Approximately 8 hoursEstimated driving distance: 50–80 kmMeals planned: Breakfast and lunch stopOvernight: Yerevan
Day 9 – Yerevan – Khor Virap – Noravank – Areni Cave – Yerevan
Travel south for a day connecting pilgrimage, medieval architecture and archaeology.
Start at Khor Virap. Armenian tradition associates the site with the imprisonment of Gregory the Illuminator and the country’s conversion to Christianity. Continue to Noravank, where medieval buildings stand within a rocky landscape. Its stone decoration and sculptural details reward close observation.
After a planned local lunch, visit Areni-1 Cave. Excavations revealed an early winemaking installation dated to around 4000 BC, alongside other remarkable finds, including a preserved leather shoe. The visit focuses on the archaeological setting; original discoveries may be held in museum and research collections elsewhere.
Suggested schedule
07:00–08:00: Breakfast.
08:00–09:00: Drive to Khor Virap.
09:00–10:00: Monastery visit.
10:00–12:00: Continue towards Noravank.
12:00–13:00: Guided visit.
13:00–14:00: Planned local lunch.
14:30–15:30: Areni-1 Cave visit.
15:30–18:00: Return to Yerevan with a comfort stop.
Programme duration: Approximately 10 hoursEstimated driving distance: 240–290 kmMeals planned: Breakfast and local lunchOvernight: Yerevan
Day 10 – Yerevan – Garni – Symphony of Stones – Geghard – Yerevan
Discover two contrasting expressions of Armenia’s architectural heritage.
Begin at Garni, whose classical temple belongs to an ancient fortified site used by Armenian rulers. The architecture combines Hellenistic influences with local building traditions, offering a contrast with the Christian monuments encountered elsewhere on the journey.
Continue to the Symphony of Stones for a landscape excursion before lunch.
At Geghard, explore a monastery whose present appearance developed principally during the 13th century. Its buildings and rock-cut spaces show how architecture could be integrated into the surrounding cliffs. The monastery’s name means “spear,” referring to a religious relic traditionally associated with the site.
Return to Yerevan with time to refresh before a planned farewell dinner.
Suggested schedule
08:00–09:00: Breakfast.
09:00–10:00: Drive to Garni.
10:00–11:00: Guided temple visit.
11:00–12:00: Symphony of Stones excursion.
12:00–13:00: Lunch break.
13:00–13:30: Continue to Geghard.
13:30–15:00: Monastery visit.
15:00–16:00: Return to Yerevan.
19:00: Planned farewell dinner.
Programme duration: Approximately 7 hours, plus dinnerEstimated driving distance: 80–110 kmMeals planned: Breakfast, lunch stop and farewell dinnerOvernight: Yerevan
Day 11 – Departure from Yerevan
Enjoy breakfast before check-out and your transfer to Yerevan International Airport.
The day’s arrangements depend on your confirmed flight. For a later departure, luggage storage or late check-out can be requested; availability and any additional charges depend on the selected hotel.
If you prefer to finish in Tbilisi, an onward transfer can be quoted separately and planned around your travel arrangements.
Suggested schedule
Morning: Breakfast and preparation for departure.
Hotel-dependent: Check-out.
Flight-dependent: Airport transfer with an appropriate check-in allowance.
Programme duration: Departure-dependentEstimated driving distance: 15–25 km for the airport transferMeals planned: Breakfast, subject to departure timeOvernight: Not scheduled
Price & Booking
From US$5,370 per person
Contact us with your preferred travel dates, number of travellers and room requirements. We will prepare a written quotation identifying:
Selected hotels and room categories.
Transport and airport-transfer arrangements.
Guided sightseeing and admission fees.
Included meals and local experiences.
Optional activities and additional charges.
Payment and cancellation conditions.
The final itinerary and price are confirmed with your booking. Departure dates, hotel availability and individual services remain subject to confirmation.
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