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Day 1
Sightseeing tour of Echmiadzin (walk; 25km car). Having met a group at the airport, we will go on an excursion tour to Echmiadzin - the spiritual center of Armenia, where we will visit the cathedral and the Hripsime temple. Armenia is the first Christian state in the world, and Etchmiadzin is of particular importance to all Christians. In addition, the city is located near the airport, so most often excursions in Armenia begin from here. Before checking into a hostel, we take a walk through the evening Yerevan.
Day 2
Moving to the north of Armenia, hiking in the Lori region. Each region of Armenia has its own zest, but Lori is still special. Dense forests, huge canyons with rumbling mountain rivers, monasteries and churches in the most unexpected places and impregnable fortresses. This is Lori! We will go hiking to the Bardzrakash monastery and climb the rocks to the Kobayr monastery. We will spend the night in a cozy guest house.
Day 3
Haghpat, trekking to a watchtower and moving to Tbilisi. Before the monastery of the same name was built in the village of Haghpat, the village was called Sblis, which means holy light in Armenian. When the sun rose from behind the mountain, it seemed that holy light was flowing out onto the green meadows and sleepy roofs of houses. We’ll go and we will meet a new day in that very place, because now there is the Haghpat monastery, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Then we will go on a hike to the watchtower, which offers a beautiful view of the gorge of the Debed River. And we will spend the night in Tbilisi, in a guest house in the city center.
Day 4
Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Jvari. Morning opens in the beautiful capital of Georgia - multinational and multicultural Tbilisi. In Tbilisi, in a striking way, side by side, how brothers live completely different and today it would seem incomparable peoples. They are all one family - they are proudly called Tbilisi. The city uniquely harmonizes both different styles and different centuries. An ancient fortress and a new bridge, an old funicular and a new cable car, picturesque old quarters and modern skyscrapers. All this is merged together. Of course, the first thing we will go for a walk around the city. On this day, we will also go on an excursion to one of the most important spiritual centers of Georgia, Mtskheta, as well as go up to the Jvari Monastery, which offers a beautiful view of the place where the Kura and Aragvi rivers merge. We will return to the same guest house in Tbilisi for the night.
Day 5
Kazbek, Gergeti, Georgian Military Road. Kazbek is one of the dominant mountains of the Caucasus. Its proud peak is visible for hundreds of kilometers. The views that open at the foot cannot be expressed in words. On this day we will go hiking along the picturesque slopes of the mountain and visit the Gergeti Monastery. We will also drive along the Georgian Military Highway, which is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world. There are such views that breathtaking. On the way, there will be a lot of interesting things in general - Ananuri Monastery and Zhinvali Reservoir, the place where the khinkali was invented, the Gudauri ski resort and much more. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 6
Trekking to Birtvisi Fortress (7km trekking). Birtvisi is a unique natural place! This is an incredible combination of luxurious forests and cliffs. Through the mysterious forest paths we will approach the impregnable fortress of Birtvisi, which has found its special place among the picturesque gorge. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 7
Walk around Borjomi. Who has not heard about the famous Borjomi !? Come to Georgia and not visit Borjomi !? (read with a Georgian accent :)) Let's go to Borjomi! There we are waiting for a walk in the park, where you can try the famous mineral water in its natural form, directly from the source. If possible, visitors can even take a dip in the mineral pools. There is also the old building of the mineral water factory. We will spend the night in the village of Likani, not far from Borjomi.
Day 8
Trekking in the Borjomi National Park. Borjomi is famous not only for its mineral waters, but also for its beautiful nature. A hike in the national park will provide an opportunity to experience the beauty and originality of nature in the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia. We return to our guest house in Tbilisi to spend the night.
Day 9
Dilijan Reserve (7km hike). We are returning to Armenia. We will go to one of the fabulous corners of the Tavush region - Dilijan Reserve. In addition to its magnificent forests covering mountains and gorges, the reserve is also famous for the ancient temples and fortresses that are located on its territory. The hike will pass through the most interesting parts of the reserve. Overnight in Dilijan.
Day 10
Sevan, Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones. We leave for Lake Sevan - one of the largest and most beautiful alpine lakes in the world. There, on the peninsula, there is Sevanavank Monastery, from the height of which a beautiful view of the lake opens. Next we are waiting for the most popular sights of Armenia. Geghard Monastery is called by many the eighth wonder of the world. It's hard to believe, but the floors and halls of the monastery are completely carved from one solid piece of basalt rock. We will also see the pagan temple of the 1st century Garni, and go down to the gorge to see the famous basalt columns Symphony of Stones.
Day 11
Farewell to the mountains. Holidays in Armenia came to an end. Depending on the time of departure of your flight, you will have some more time to walk around the city on your own, buy souvenirs at the opening day or Armenian sweets in the market.