Escorted Tours 2023-2024

Geghard Monastery Day 1: UK to Tbilisi, Georgia Depart the UK on your overnight flight via Istanbul. Day 2: Tbilisi D Upon arrival, the afternoon is at leisure, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Day 3: Tbilisi B Begin today’s tour in the old district. Continue to the splendid Metekhi Church, before taking a cable car ride to the Narikala Fortress. Next, visit the National Museum, discover The Leaning Clock Tower, and walk along the Bridge of Peace. Day 4: Tbilisi to Dilijan, Armenia B/L/D Travel to Sadakhlo and visit the Haghpat monastery. Before arriving at Dilijan, learn about the traditions of the Molokan people and enjoy pancakes with a traditionally brewed cup of tea. Day 5: Dilijan to Yerevan B/L/D Today, visit Dilijan’s old town before marvelling at Lake Sevan, and Monastery Sevanavank. From here, continue onto Kotayk, to the Geghard Monastery, then the Garni Pagan Temple. Later, try your hand at a Lavash bread-making master class. Day 6: Yerevan B/L Start today’s tour at the Republic Square. Next, stroll down Abovyan Street, before a visit to the Armenian Genocide Museum. Continue to the Cafesjian Centre of Art complex, then the Matenadaran Museum and Scientific Institute. Enjoy lunch at the Megerian carpet factory, before visiting the History Museum of Armenia. Day 7: Yerevan B/L Enjoy a visit to the Khor Virap monastery, located near the snow-peaked Mount Ararat. Return to Yerevan to discover the Etchmiadzin Cathedral, before visiting the Yerevan Brandy Factory. Day 8: Yerevan to Tbilisi B/L En route to Tbilisi, stop at the highlands north of Yerevan, and see the ruins of Amberd Fortress before enjoying lunch at the Perch Proshian House Museum. Day 9: Tbilisi B/L Today, travel to Sighnaghi, taking in the views of Alazani Valley and Caucasus Mountains. Later, enjoy lunch hosted by a local family and take a master- class in the production of Churchkhela Georgian sweets, before a wine-tasting. Head to the Gremi complex, and finish exploring the gardens of Duke Alexandre Chavchavadze Palace. Day 10: Tbilisi to Stepantsminda B/D Embark on a tour of Mtskheta, visiting the majestic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and Jvari Monastery. Continue to the Stalin Museum in Gori and drive up Georgian military highway. Make a stop at the Ananuri architectural complex before a scenic drive leads to the high Caucasus mountains. Day 11: Stepantsminda B/D After breakfast, travel to the rolling verdant hills in Gergetis Sameba. Enjoy a visual feast of natural beauty as you travel to the village of Juta, before ending the day in Stepantsminda. Day 12: Stepantsminda to the UK B After breakfast transfer for your return flight via Istanbul, or continue on to your chosen extension. Treasures of Georgia and Armenia Tour highlights ✔ Captivating tours of Tbilisi, Yerevan and Mtskheta ✔ Marvel at Haghpat Monastery ✔ Explore the Old Town of Dilijan ✔ Take in breathtaking vistas at the enchanting Lake Sevan ✔ Enjoy a tasting and visit at Yerevan Brandy Factory Explore the highland countries of Georgia and Armenia on a trip to the crossroads of Europe and Asia. This region of the Caucasus hosts the world’s oldest Christian nations, snow-capped mountains and scenic vineyards. Meal plan: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners Accommodation: Tbilisi, 4 H Tiflis Palace Dilijan, 4 H Best Western Paradise Yerevan, 4 H Hilton by Double Tree Stepantsminda, 4 H Rooms Kazbegi Flights: London Heathrow to Georgia with Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul). Regional departures available from Gatwick and Birmingham Tour pace: Intermediate  Stepantsminda Tbilisi Dilijan Yerevan < < Armenia Georgia     Coach Air Nights 2 3 1 4 2 P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £999 Extend your tour Tbilisi city stay, 2 nights, 4 H B&B from £329 Batumi city stay*, 5 nights, B&B, 3 H from £639 or 4 H from £819 *Please note the first night of this extension is spent in Tbilisi. No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £629 Departures & from prices 25 Apr 23 £2,099 23 Apr 24 £2,099 9 May 23 £2,149 7 May 24 £2,149 23 May 23 £2,199 21 May 24 £2,199 6 Jun 23 £2,379 4 Jun 24 £2,299 20 Jun 23 £2,299 18 Jun 24 £2,349 4 Jul 23 £2,349 2 Jul 24 £2,399 22 Aug 23 £2,349 20 Aug 24 £2,399 5 Sep 23 £2,299 3 Sep 24 £2,299 26 Sep 23 £2,199 24 Sep 24 £2,199 10 Oct 23 £2,099 8 Oct 24 £2,099 17 Oct 23 £1,999 15 Oct 24 £1,999 • Upgrade to a Private Tour from £999 • Tipping paid locally $15 Europe 161 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk