Ancient Routes of the Caucasus

Ancient Routes of the Caucasus

event 6 October - 20 October 2026 (14 days)

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  • Classical colonnaded structure in the village of Garni, surrounded by grass covered mountains
  • Republic Square, an oval roundabout and a trapezoid-shaped section with orange buildings basked under blue skies
  • Gergeti Trinity Church surrounded by green grass mountains
  • Sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery sitting on top of a green grass mountain with cloudy blue sky
Georgia and Armenia

From the Legend of the Golden Fleece to the stories of ancient Ararat, Georgia and Armenia share turbulent histories, extraordinary cultural traditions and spectacularly beautiful landscapes.

Situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East and following the adoption of Christianity in the 4th century, the regions buildings and monuments constitute a magnificent architectural, ecclesiastical and artistic heritage. This is a region renowned for its rich history, culture, wonderful music and fine wines and cuisine.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Discover Kakheti with its wonderful vineyards and historic monuments including the soaring Alaverdi Cathedral.
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Mtskheta and the cave fortress town of Uplistsikhe.
  • Spend a night on the shores of Armenia’s Lake Sevan.

ITINERARY

The full itinerary can be found on the Distant Horizons website.

Georgina and Armenia tour

Scholars

Dr Alex Koller
Dr Alex Koller
Magdalene 1993
Price details 

£3,660 per person, not including international flights.

Single supplement available at £630.

Tour type:  Land
Theme:  History and Architecture
Tour operator

Distant Horizons

Address: 13 Melloncroft Drive, Caldy, Wirral CH48 2JA
Email address: info@distanthorizons.co.uk
Website: http://www.distanthorizons.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 151 625 3425