Khor Virap monastery overlooking Mount Ararat in Armenia

Cross-Border Expedition

Armenia & Georgia: Monasteries & Mountain Passes

Total Duration

9 Days / 8 Nights

Countries Covered

Armenia & Georgia

Physical Rating

Easy to Moderate

Starting Price

From $2,480 / person

Route Overview

Sacred Sanctuaries & Highland Valleys

Best Travel Seasons

May through October (Ideal mountain weather, alpine meadow wildflowers, and autumn fruit harvests)

Group Pacing & Size

Private expeditions of 2 to 8 guests ensuring bespoke culinary access and relaxed sightseeing

Armenia and Georgia share deep civilizational roots as the world’s first Christian nations, yet each possesses an unmistakable aesthetic and spiritual atmosphere. This nine-day journey explores the dramatic contrasts between Armenia’s somber volcanic stone sanctuaries and Georgia’s lush wine valleys and sky-piercing Caucasus ridges.

Begin in Yerevan with views of biblical Mount Ararat and the basalt canyon of Garni, before winding past the high alpine waters of Lake Sevan and crossing into Georgia at the Sadakhlo border. From there, discover the multi-layered bohemian charm of Old Tbilisi, taste amber qvevri wines in Kakheti, and ascend the military highway to the majestic mountain church of Gergeti in Kazbegi.

What Is Provided

Tour Inclusions

Dedicated professional English-speaking local guides throughout Armenia and Georgia

All private transportation in modern, air-conditioned 4x4 vehicles and executive sedans

VIP synchronized border crossing transfer service at Sadakhlo with luggage assistance

8 nights accommodations in hand-selected 4-star boutique heritage hotels

Daily breakfast at all hotels plus 4 authentic regional dinners including welcome and farewell supras

All museum entrance tickets, cable cars, and national park entry fees in both countries

Exclusive wine tastings and cellar masterclasses in both Kakheti (qvevri) and Areni valleys

Complimentary bottled water and regional refreshments throughout all vehicle transit

Traveler Responsibility

Tour Exclusions

International airfare to Yerevan (EVN) and from Tbilisi (TBS)

Entry visa fees and electronic travel authorizations (where applicable)

Comprehensive travel and medical insurance with mountain coverage

Lunches and dinners not explicitly specified in the itinerary

Personal expenses, laundry services, and alcoholic drinks outside scheduled tastings

Discretionary gratuities for local drivers, guides, and hotel luggage porters

Itinerary Schedule

Day-to-Day Expedition Route

VIP private transfer from Zvartnots Airport to your boutique hotel in central Yerevan. Evening stroll through Republic Square and the Cascade art complex with views of Mount Ararat.

Visual Journey

Expedition Photo Highlights

Republic Square illuminated pink tuff stone buildings in Yerevan

Classical colonnades of Garni Temple overlooking the Azat River gorge

Carved stone khachkars at Noratus medieval cemetery

Sevanavank Monastery perched above the turquoise waters of Lake Sevan

Seamless private vehicle transfer at Sadakhlo border gate

Historic wooden balconies overlooking Old Tbilisi sulfur baths

Gergeti Trinity Church standing beneath Mount Kazbek

Traditional family supra table with Georgian wine and Armenian lavash

Reserve Your Journey

Ready to Experience Armenia & Georgia?

Departures are 100% private and customizable. Contact our Tbilisi travel specialists to discuss preferred travel months, private group sizes, or custom extensions.