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14 DAYS
12 DAYS ADVENTURE TOURING 9 DAYS CYCLING
11 NIGHTS HOTEL 2 NIGHTS HOMESTAY/GUESTHOUSE
13 BREAKFASTS, 6 LUNCHES AND 12 DINNERS
IMAGE: 14th century Gergeti Trinity Church sits atop an isolated steep mountain.
armenia to georgia by bike
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highlights
• Uncover the historic regional capitals of Yerevan and Tbilisi
• Cycle through the verdant Sno Valley & visit the majestic Gergeti Trinity Church
• Ride to the dramatically sited Khor Virap monastery in the shadow of Mount Ararat
• Marvel at the natural beauty of the expansive, high altitude Lake Sevan
• Explore endless UNESCO listed ancient sites & monuments
• Cherish the deep‐rooted hospitality of the peoples who inhabit these continental borderlands
• Discover towering mountains, lush river valleys & quaint, remote villages
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Yerevan 2 | Yerevan sightseeing 3 | To Geghard Monastery, cycle to Garni and Khor Virap (60km) 4 | To Hayrivank Monastery, cycle to Martuni (45km) 5 | Cycle
to Tsapatagh via the Vanevan Monastery (65km) 6 | Cycle to Dilijan (85km) 7 | Cycle to Vanadzor, transfer to Tbilisi
(40km) 8 | Cycle to Bakuriani from Tsalka via Tabatskuri Lake (60km) 9 | Scenic ride through Mitarbi, Borjomi & Sadgeri (30km) 10 | Cycle to Gudauri via Bazaleti Lake & Ananuri (40km) 11 | Cycle to Sioni Village, Kazbegi through the Truso Valley (45km) 12 | Visit Sno Valley, Stefantsminda & Gergeti Trinity Church (30km) 13 | Transfer to Tbilisi, explore the Old Town 14 | In Tbilisi, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 13 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 12 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 11 nights in comfortable hotels on a twinshare basis • 1 night heritage hotel on a twinshare basis • 1 night homestay/basic hotel on a twinshare basis GUIDES: English speaking tour guide TRANSPORT: all internal transport by private vehicle • cycling guide and mechanic • group arrival and departure transfer (Day 1 & Day 14 only)
• support vehicle while cycling EQUIPMENT: mountain bike
• emergency medical kit PLUS: local sightseeing, including entrance fees to monuments • assistance in arranging visas
J F M A M J J A S O N D
TRIP CODE: BGA
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WHEN TO GO
Georgia
Gudauri Tbilisi
Garni
Armenia
Bakuriani Yerevan
Dilijan
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