Are you looking for an off-the-beaten-path travel experience that combines millennia-old history, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and world-class wine traditions? The 8-Day Regional Tour to Moldova, Georgia, and Armenia by AMTRAVEL offers a seamless journey across three distinct cultures in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.
Top Highlights of the Tour
- Moldova — Wine Culture & Soviet History
- Chisinau City Tour: Explore Moldova’s capital, featuring the Nativity Cathedral and Triumph Arch.
- Orheiul Vechi & Cricova Winery: Walk through a 40,000-year-old natural gorge before riding an underground train into Cricova’s 120 km wine cellars (a Guinness record-holder region).
- Transnistria & Tighina Fortress: Step back in time to the Soviet era with a visit to Tiraspol and the 16th-century Ottoman fort at Tighina.
- Georgia — Ancient Caves & 8,000-Year Wine Heritage
- Old Tbilisi & Narikala Fortress: Wander through charming cobblestone streets and sulfur baths, visiting the Tbilisi Wine Museum.
- Uplistsikhe Cave City & Gori: Explore a pagan rock-hewn city and the historical Stalin Museum.
- Mtskheta (UNESCO): Stand at the confluence of two rivers near Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
- Armenia — Sacred Monasteries & The World’s Oldest Winery
- Lake Sevan & Dilijan: Take in “Armenian Switzerland” and the scenic alpine waters of Lake Sevan.
- Yerevan & Mount Ararat Views: Marvel at Khor Virap Monastery with iconic views of Mt. Ararat.
- Areni Cave & Noravank: Visit the world’s oldest known winemaking cave (6,000+ years old) set among dramatic red canyons.
- Echmiadzin & Zvartnots (UNESCO): Tour the world’s oldest state cathedral and the 7th-century ruins of Zvartnots.
Key Tour Information
- Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Starting Price: $1,240 USD per person (Twin sharing)
- Includes: 4★ Hotel accommodations, professional English-speaking guides, private transport, select traditional lunches/dinners, wine and cognac tastings, and entrance fees.
