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Tour to Samtskhe-Javakheti from Yerevan

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Key points
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
No group size limit.
Best from spring to autumn.
Only private tours.
Editing on request.
Free cancellation up to 7 days.
All year round.
Best price guarantee.
Overview

Javakhk was one of 9 regions of the Gugark province, located in the north of the kingdom of Great Armenia; in the inscriptions of the Armenian ruler Argishti I (786-764 BC) it is mentioned by the name “Zabaha”. Today Javakhk is located on the territory of Georgia.

During this trip you will see medieval castles and fortresses, the fortified city of Akhalkalaki, thousands of shrines and, of course, Lake Parvana. We will begin our tour with a visit to the city of Gyumri, the second city in Armenia in terms of territory and cultural significance. Then we will go to the ancient fortified city of Akhalkalaki, where we will visit the Church of the Holy Cross, built in the second half of the 19th century. Part of Javakhk is also the cave city of Vardzia (Vardzunik), which has an 800-year history. On the road from Akhalkalaki to Akhaltsikhe we will visit the Khertvisi fortress, founded in the 2nd century BC. The latter is located at the confluence of the Parvana and Kura rivers and is one of the best preserved fortresses in the Caucasus. We will end the tour with a visit to the village of Gandza, where the famous Armenian poet Vahan Teryan was born. By choosing this tour, you will get acquainted with numerous spiritual, cultural and historical monuments that reflect the centuries-old history and cultural life of the Armenian population of Javakhk.

Itinerary
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After arriving in the city of Akhaltsikhe and checking into a hotel, we will have a tour of the city of Akhaltsikhe, a visit to the St. Church and the local history museum.      
  • Departure from Yerevan
  • Arrival in Akhaltsikhe
  • Travel time: 10 hours / 290 km
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the cave city of Vardzunik (Vardzia). 13:00 time for lunch. After lunch, excursion to the Khertvisi fortress and visit to the Tmogvi fortress (Tmbkaberd). 19:00 return to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
  • Departure from Akhaltsikhe
  • Return to Akhaltsikhe
  • Travel time: 6 hours / 110 km
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Akhaltsikhe fortress. 13:00 time for lunch at the restaurant. 14:00 Visit to the village of Gandzani (Gandza) in the Ninotsminda region. Visit to the house-museum of Vahan Teryan. Return to Yerevan.
  • Departure from Akhaltsikhe
  • Arrival in Yerevan
  • Travel time: 10 hours / 300 km
Price and Availability
Private tours upon request
2-3 pax
275 €
4-6 pax
241 €
7-12 pax
195 €
There are special discounts for private groups of 13 or more persons.
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What's included
  • Transport services for the tour;
  • English-speaking guide service;
  • Entry tickets;
  • Tourist card;
  • Two bottles of water per day;
  • Taxes
  1. Accommodation
  2. Lunches during the tour;
  3. Alcoholic drinks;
  4. Travel insurance;
  5. Tips.
Additional info
  • Upon individual request, the tour route, list of included services and cost can be revised according to your wishes.
  • Individual tours start and end in Yerevan, from any address convenient for you;
  • Almost all museums are closed on Mondays.
  • For children under 5 years old, the tour package is free.
  • For children from 6 to 11 years old there is a 50% discount.
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