Private tour: Unforgettable experience from Armenia to Georgia in 3 days
Lake Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery, Tbilisi
1. Lake Sevan
High in the embrace of Armenia's mountains lies Lake Sevan – the blue heart of the land, beating in harmony with the winds and the sun. Legend tells that once a green valley stretched here, until the heavens shed their tears, filling it with shimmering water as a priceless gift to humankind.
Today, this vast expanse, covering 1400 square kilometers, keeps the silence of centuries in its depths. Twenty-eight rivers bring their waters to Sevan, yet only one – the Hrazdan – carries them away, as if guarding the lake's precious wealth. Mountains rising to three thousand meters form its silent frame, while the crystal-clear water shifts from sky-blue to deep sapphire, mirroring the moods of the heavens. At dawn, the lake is brushed with gold; at sunset, it wears shades of crimson and violet, becoming a living mirror of the sky.
Since ancient times, Sevan has been revered as sacred – prayers were lifted on its shores, rituals were performed and blessings sought from its spirit. In its clear depths seems to dwell the very soul of Armenia – proud, pure and eternal. And if one listens closely to the gentle lapping of the waves, they may hear an ancient voice telling stories of a land where water and sky are bound forever by love.
Today, this vast expanse, covering 1400 square kilometers, keeps the silence of centuries in its depths. Twenty-eight rivers bring their waters to Sevan, yet only one – the Hrazdan – carries them away, as if guarding the lake's precious wealth. Mountains rising to three thousand meters form its silent frame, while the crystal-clear water shifts from sky-blue to deep sapphire, mirroring the moods of the heavens. At dawn, the lake is brushed with gold; at sunset, it wears shades of crimson and violet, becoming a living mirror of the sky.
Since ancient times, Sevan has been revered as sacred – prayers were lifted on its shores, rituals were performed and blessings sought from its spirit. In its clear depths seems to dwell the very soul of Armenia – proud, pure and eternal. And if one listens closely to the gentle lapping of the waves, they may hear an ancient voice telling stories of a land where water and sky are bound forever by love.
2. Dilijan
20-30 min
Dilijan is a corner of Armenia where nature and silence weave a harmony that captivates every traveler. Nestled among emerald forests and gentle hills, the town stretches along the scenic valley of the Aghstev River, where the air carries the scent of pine and the freshness of mountain streams. The national park's unique pearls are two beautiful sights hidden in the forests: Lakes Parz and Gosh, the shrubs and trees around which have witnessed numerous folk tales in the form of wild animals.
Its old streets and wooden balconies echo the traditions of local craftsmen, while the unhurried rhythm of life feels like a gentle step back in time. For centuries, Dilijan has been known as a healing retreat, where the mild climate and crystal‑clear air serve as nature's own remedy.
The region also holds spiritual treasures: the medieval monasteries of Haghartsin and Goshavank, where stone arches have heard the whisper of prayers for hundreds of years. Modest vestries, ancient khachkars and fragments of age‑old structures turn a simple walk into a journey through the centuries.
In summer, Dilijan is wrapped in lush greenery and birdsong; in autumn, it transforms into a vivid palette of gold and crimson. It calls to those who seek not noisy entertainment, but tranquility, beauty and the quiet inspiration that only living nature and the breath of history can offer.
Its old streets and wooden balconies echo the traditions of local craftsmen, while the unhurried rhythm of life feels like a gentle step back in time. For centuries, Dilijan has been known as a healing retreat, where the mild climate and crystal‑clear air serve as nature's own remedy.
The region also holds spiritual treasures: the medieval monasteries of Haghartsin and Goshavank, where stone arches have heard the whisper of prayers for hundreds of years. Modest vestries, ancient khachkars and fragments of age‑old structures turn a simple walk into a journey through the centuries.
In summer, Dilijan is wrapped in lush greenery and birdsong; in autumn, it transforms into a vivid palette of gold and crimson. It calls to those who seek not noisy entertainment, but tranquility, beauty and the quiet inspiration that only living nature and the breath of history can offer.
3. Haghartsin Monastery
50-60 min
Hidden deep within the leafy forests of Tavush, Haghartsin Monastery seems as though it has stepped straight out of an ancient manuscript, where stone walls and nature blend into a single, harmonious whole. Founded between the 10th and 13th centuries, it stood for centuries as both a spiritual refuge and a cultural beacon, drawing monks, pilgrims and master craftsmen. The complex includes the churches of St. Gregory, St. Mary and St. Stephen, along with monastic cells and service buildings carefully woven into the mountainous landscape.
Once, a colossal oak – born in the same era as the monastery – stood nearby, its wide branches bearing witness to the chime of bells and the whisper of prayers. Today, only part of its hollow remains, yet it has become a kind of sacred spot for those who believe in wonders. An old legend promises that if you pass through the narrow opening of the trunk while making a wish, it will surely come true. The tradition still lives, with visitors performing this symbolic act as if maintaining an invisible link between past and present.
Wandering through the quiet courtyards of Haghartsin, surrounded by the scents of the forest and the shadows of the mountains, one feels history and nature intertwine, creating an atmosphere of deep serenity. Here, time seems to flow more slowly, allowing each guest to touch the mystery and beauty of ancient Armenia.
Once, a colossal oak – born in the same era as the monastery – stood nearby, its wide branches bearing witness to the chime of bells and the whisper of prayers. Today, only part of its hollow remains, yet it has become a kind of sacred spot for those who believe in wonders. An old legend promises that if you pass through the narrow opening of the trunk while making a wish, it will surely come true. The tradition still lives, with visitors performing this symbolic act as if maintaining an invisible link between past and present.
Wandering through the quiet courtyards of Haghartsin, surrounded by the scents of the forest and the shadows of the mountains, one feels history and nature intertwine, creating an atmosphere of deep serenity. Here, time seems to flow more slowly, allowing each guest to touch the mystery and beauty of ancient Armenia.
4. Tbilisi
140-150 min
280 kilometers north of Yerevan stretches Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia – a city where the past and the present beat in the same vibrant rhythm. At its heart runs the Kura River, an artery that unites centuries, mirroring in its waters church domes, bridges and the sparkling lights of the metropolis. In its narrow alleys whispers of history can still be heard, while the wide avenues breathe with the pulse of a modern city.
Tbilisi keeps treasures of time: old quarters, majestic cathedrals and half-ruined fortresses, where centuries seem to pause, standing beside shining business centers and bold contemporary architecture. The Narikala district, with its winding medieval streets leading to the ancient fortress overlooking the city, adds a special charm. Meanwhile, Rustaveli Avenue astonishes with its grandeur – a cultural stage lined with theaters, museums and palaces, embodying Georgia's artistic spirit.
The city is a living contrast: ornate balconies and courtyards of the past neighbor with Soviet-era monuments and glass-and-steel towers of today. From the cable car, Tbilisi unfolds like an open palm – a breathtaking panorama where history and modernity merge into one harmonious pattern.
Tbilisi is more than a capital; it is the soul of Georgia, a city where everyone discovers a reflection of their own story and carries away its living breath.
Tbilisi keeps treasures of time: old quarters, majestic cathedrals and half-ruined fortresses, where centuries seem to pause, standing beside shining business centers and bold contemporary architecture. The Narikala district, with its winding medieval streets leading to the ancient fortress overlooking the city, adds a special charm. Meanwhile, Rustaveli Avenue astonishes with its grandeur – a cultural stage lined with theaters, museums and palaces, embodying Georgia's artistic spirit.
The city is a living contrast: ornate balconies and courtyards of the past neighbor with Soviet-era monuments and glass-and-steel towers of today. From the cable car, Tbilisi unfolds like an open palm – a breathtaking panorama where history and modernity merge into one harmonious pattern.
Tbilisi is more than a capital; it is the soul of Georgia, a city where everyone discovers a reflection of their own story and carries away its living breath.
Overnight stay
Sighnaghi, Bodbe Monastery
1. Sighnaghi
60-70 min
On the gentle slopes of Kakheti's hills, where the sun generously bathes the vineyards and the Alazani Valley stretches in soft blue haze to the horizon, lies the small yet irresistibly charming town of Sighnaghi. Founded in the 17th century under King Erekle II, it remains the only town in Georgia to have preserved its ancient fortress walls – stone sentinels that still encircle it in a protective embrace. Its name comes from the Turkic "signakh", meaning "shelter" and indeed, this place feels as though it was created to guard peace and stillness.
Yet Sighnaghi's fame reaches beyond its architecture and history. Local legend tells of the great Georgian painter Niko Pirosmani, who, in a grand gesture of love for the beautiful French actress Marguerite de Sèvre, covered the town square with a sea of fresh flowers. This act inspired the beloved song "A Million Scarlet Roses", forever tying the town's name to the world's great love stories.
Today, visitors wander through leafy streets and take in majestic views of the mountains, or exchange vows at the legendary Wedding Palace, open around the clock. No wonder it's called the "City of Love" – the very air here seems filled with the promise of tenderness and miracles.
Yet Sighnaghi's fame reaches beyond its architecture and history. Local legend tells of the great Georgian painter Niko Pirosmani, who, in a grand gesture of love for the beautiful French actress Marguerite de Sèvre, covered the town square with a sea of fresh flowers. This act inspired the beloved song "A Million Scarlet Roses", forever tying the town's name to the world's great love stories.
Today, visitors wander through leafy streets and take in majestic views of the mountains, or exchange vows at the legendary Wedding Palace, open around the clock. No wonder it's called the "City of Love" – the very air here seems filled with the promise of tenderness and miracles.
2. Bodbe Monastery
20-30 min
Just two kilometers from Sighnaghi, amid the gentle curves of Kakheti's hills and the silver shimmer of olive trees, rises an ancient sanctuary – the Bodbe Monastery. In the quiet of its gardens, beneath the prayerful shade of centuries-old cypresses, rest the relics of Saint Nino – the great enlightener of Georgia, who came in the 4th century with a cross made of vine branches to bring the light of Christianity to this land.
Legend says that her words, filled with humility and love, touched hearts more deeply than any weapon and the faith she brought took root here forever. In the 9th-11th centuries, a church was built on the site of her burial, now lost to time, but in its sacred place stands today a majestic three-nave cathedral dedicated to Saint George. Its stones, like ancient chroniclers, remember both the tears of prayer and the joy of pilgrims who have come here for centuries.
The peal of its bells, mingling with the rustle of leaves and the song of birds, carries over the vineyards and distant mountains, calling to spiritual renewal. Even today, the monastery remains the heart of the Sighnaghi diocese and a place where the earthly and the divine meet in quiet blessing. Here, every step is a touch of legend and every breath is filled with the fragrance of history and faith.
Legend says that her words, filled with humility and love, touched hearts more deeply than any weapon and the faith she brought took root here forever. In the 9th-11th centuries, a church was built on the site of her burial, now lost to time, but in its sacred place stands today a majestic three-nave cathedral dedicated to Saint George. Its stones, like ancient chroniclers, remember both the tears of prayer and the joy of pilgrims who have come here for centuries.
The peal of its bells, mingling with the rustle of leaves and the song of birds, carries over the vineyards and distant mountains, calling to spiritual renewal. Even today, the monastery remains the heart of the Sighnaghi diocese and a place where the earthly and the divine meet in quiet blessing. Here, every step is a touch of legend and every breath is filled with the fragrance of history and faith.
Overnight stay
Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery, Yerevan
1. Mtskheta
60-70 min
At the meeting point of the restless Kura and the calm Aragvi, the ancient city of Mtskheta unfolds – the first Christian capital of Georgia and the cradle of its spiritual heritage.
Tradition attributes its founding to Mtskhetos, son of Kartlos, the legendary forefather of the Georgian people. From that moment, the fate of this place became inseparable from the destiny of the nation itself. It was here that Saint Nino arrived, escaping the slaughter of the "Ripsimean" martyrs, carrying in her heart the fire of the new faith. Her prayers and wonders – the healing of the king's son and later Queen Nana – inspired King Mirian to embrace Christianity. Following her counsel, he raised a modest wooden church in the 4th century. Centuries later, King Vakhtang I Gorgasali replaced it with a stately stone basilica. When the 11th century brought its destruction, the great Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the "Life-Giving Pillar", rose in its place, forever inscribed in the spiritual memory of the land.
Beside it stands the Samtavro Monastery complex, born of King Mirian's vision and reshaped under George I.
Today, Mtskheta is not just an open-air chronicle – it is a living prayer, where the breath of ancient walls mingles with the heartbeat of the present.
Tradition attributes its founding to Mtskhetos, son of Kartlos, the legendary forefather of the Georgian people. From that moment, the fate of this place became inseparable from the destiny of the nation itself. It was here that Saint Nino arrived, escaping the slaughter of the "Ripsimean" martyrs, carrying in her heart the fire of the new faith. Her prayers and wonders – the healing of the king's son and later Queen Nana – inspired King Mirian to embrace Christianity. Following her counsel, he raised a modest wooden church in the 4th century. Centuries later, King Vakhtang I Gorgasali replaced it with a stately stone basilica. When the 11th century brought its destruction, the great Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the "Life-Giving Pillar", rose in its place, forever inscribed in the spiritual memory of the land.
Beside it stands the Samtavro Monastery complex, born of King Mirian's vision and reshaped under George I.
Today, Mtskheta is not just an open-air chronicle – it is a living prayer, where the breath of ancient walls mingles with the heartbeat of the present.
2. Jvari Monastery
30-40 min
High above the ancient city of Mtskheta, where the waters of the Kura and Aragvi rivers meet in an eternal embrace, a rocky cliff crowned by centuries of wind holds the Jvari Monastery – the "Holy Cross". Its walls preserve the memory of the distant 6th century, when, according to tradition, Saint Nino the Equal-to-the-Apostles erected a cross here to mark the triumph of the new faith over paganism. Legend says that a miraculous light shone from that cross, visible for miles around, guiding travelers not only to the city but to God Himself.
The monastery rises 150 meters above its surroundings, offering a majestic panorama of Georgia's ancient capital and the silver ribbons of the two rivers. The church's exterior, shaped like an elongated cross, captivates with the harmony of its forms, while its dome, resting on an octagonal drum, seems to reach for the heavens.
Everything here is steeped in the spirit of time: the wind whispering through the grass seems to echo the monks' prayers and the stones underfoot quietly tell the stories of centuries past. Even today, Jvari stands as a guardian of faith and tradition, not only an architectural masterpiece but also a living symbol of Georgia's spiritual grandeur.
The monastery rises 150 meters above its surroundings, offering a majestic panorama of Georgia's ancient capital and the silver ribbons of the two rivers. The church's exterior, shaped like an elongated cross, captivates with the harmony of its forms, while its dome, resting on an octagonal drum, seems to reach for the heavens.
Everything here is steeped in the spirit of time: the wind whispering through the grass seems to echo the monks' prayers and the stones underfoot quietly tell the stories of centuries past. Even today, Jvari stands as a guardian of faith and tradition, not only an architectural masterpiece but also a living symbol of Georgia's spiritual grandeur.
Inclusions
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Professional drivers
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Air-conditioned vehicles
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Bottled water
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Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
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Vehicle & passengers insurance
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Extra stops on the route upon request
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Driver/Guide accommodation & meals
Exclusions
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Hotel accommodation
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Significant deviations from the route
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Alcoholic beverages if lunch option selected
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Audio guides
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Wi-Fi in the vehicles
What to expect
- See the most popular sites of the capital of Georgia
- Stroll along the cozy streets of the old town
- Feel the incomparable Georgian flavor
- Visit "The City of Love"
- Marvel at the 9th century architecture
*Residents of some countries (please, check the details at the office) may need to apply for the visa in advance to enter Georgia or/and to obtain one more entry visa to come back to Armenia
*Entry visa to Georgia or/and entry visa to come back to Armenia is NOT included
*Kindly have your Valid Passport with you for crossing the border & hotel check-in
Booking conditions
Cancellation & modification
Meet our Guides
Gayane Movsisyan
HY
EN
Hi! I am Gayane Movsisyan, a tour guide since 2017. I work with great enthusiasm, eager to present my country in the best possible way and to create unforgettable moments for our guests.
Inna Hovhannisyan
RU
My name is Inna – and yours? Let's get to know each other! Come to Armenia, and believe me, you'll get to know not only me but also my Armenia together with me! :)
Ruzanna Hovhannisyan
RU
HY
While in Armenia, all your senses will be awakened: the wild nature and man-made masterpieces, the unique scent of mountain air, the unforgettable taste of Armenian cuisine, and the soothing sound of the duduk. And to experience all this, you simply need to come to Armenia! Welcome!
Narine Vardanyan
HY
EN
Hi or Barev. My name's Narine and I've been working as a tourist guide in Armenia since 2017. My greatest love and passion is my homeland – Hayastan! And I am here to create amazing experiences for everyone. I think my job is the best in the world. It offers the opportunity to meet new people, make them fall in love with new places, and create lasting memories. That's what I enjoy!)) Looking forward to showing you around beautiful Armenia.
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