Georgia & Armenia: Echoes and Legends of the Caucasus




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A trip designed and created entirely by an experienced WeRoad Travel Coordinator.
This is a trip designed and created entirely by an experienced WeRoad Travel Coordinator. They organise the whole trip: from defining the itinerary to selecting accommodation and on-site experiences. On the WeRoad website you can book the trip and manage it in MyWeRoad, just like any other WeRoad.
Itinerary
Mountains, monasteries, and magic. We’ll thread through Georgia’s wild Caucasus and Armenia’s ancient highlands, two countries, one unforgettable overland arc. We’ll start in Tbilisi, wandering its Old Town lanes and fortress viewpoints before heading east to Kakheti for vineyard hills and clay-qvevri wine. Then we’ll climb north on the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi, pausing at mountaintop churches before a breathtaking cross-Caucasus drive into Svaneti. There, stone towers rise over glacier valleys, sunrise in Ushguli will stop us in our tracks.
From Mestia, we’ll wind back to Tbilisi for sulfur baths and khachapuri-fueled nights, then cross into Armenia, pausing at Haghpat and Sanahin monasteries en route to Yerevan. Our final days dive into Armenia’s deep time: the pagan temple at Garni, the cliff-hewn chambers of Geghard, and the legendary Khor Virap with snowcapped Mt. Ararat beyond. Expect heartfelt hospitality, soulful food, and the kind of landscapes that demand deep breaths and extra memory cards.
It’s the ultimate Caucasus loop: epic roads, UNESCO stones, and sunrise moments we’ll still talk about at dinner parties.


Tbilisi Arrival & Old Town Wander
1 night: Tbilisi
First day in Georgia
We will meet in the afternoon to kick start this Caucasus adventures before starting to wander the Old Town, Metekhi, Narikala Fortress (cable car up for sunset!), and the Bridge of Peace. By then it will be toasting time to our first night in a courtyard wine bar or traditional Georgian restaurant.

Kakheti Wine Country
1 night: Tbilisi
Kakheti Wine Country
We’ll roll east to Sighnaghi, tracing city walls and gazing over the Alazani Valley, then pause at serene Bodbe Monastery. The afternoon is our wine qvevri masterclass at a family cellar: clay vessels, amber pours, and vineyard stories. We'll return to Tbilisi for khinkali, khachapuri, and maybe live folk music as we practice our ever-bolder toasts.

Ananuri, Kazbegi and Mestia
1 night: Mestia
On the Road to Mestia
We’ll trace the Georgian Military Highway, stopping at lakeside Ananuri Fortress for photos and history before climbing toward Stepantsminda. Over lunch we’ll decide on a 4WD up to Gergeti Trinity Church, where Mt. Kazbek looms snow-bright behind the bell tower. In the afternoon we’ll push west across high passes and remote valleys toward Mestia, arriving at dusk for a short village stroll beneath Svan towers.

Chasing Sunsets & Wondering the Caucasus
1 night: Mestia
Chasing Sunsets
We’ll leave pre-dawn for Ushguli, the high-alp village complex where Mt. Shkhara blushes pink at sunrise and stone towers punctuate meadows. We’ll wander Zhibiani, Chvibiani, Chazhashi, and Murkmeli, step inside Lamaria Church, and take a gentle valley walk toward the Shkhara glacier viewpoint. A picnic with mountain cheese and fresh bread caps the day before our scenic return to Mestia.

Caucasus Timeless Regions
1 night: Mestia
Caucasus Panoramas
We’ll pick our path: Koruldi Lakes for a 4WD boost and a ridge hike to mirror-bright tarns with 360° Caucasus panoramas, and if energy allows, Chalaadi Glacier for a forested gorge trail along a milky-blue river to the ice front. Afterward we’ll linger in Mestia’s square for coffee, museums or gear shops if needed, and an easy dinner to recharge for the following day.

Georgian's Wellness Traditions
1 night: Tbilisi
Relaxing on the Sulfur Baths
We’ll drift from alpine scenery to lowlands, breaking for views and snacks, then roll into Tbilisi ready for a private sulfur bath: warm mineral pools, steam, and optional massage in a stone-vaulted room. Loosened up and glowing, we’ll enjoy a relaxed dinner, perhaps a riverside terrace, before packing for the border crossing.

On the Road to Armenia
1 night: Yerevan
Yerevan, the capital
We’ll drive to the Sadakhlo–Bagratashen border, handle formalities, and continue through green gorges to Haghpat and Sanahin (UNESCO), where medieval stonework and quiet cloisters set the tone. By late afternoon we’ll reach Yerevan, climb the Cascade Steps for skyline views, and finish at Republic Square with the dancing fountains and dinner nearby.

Geghard, Garni & Ararat Views
1 night: Yerevan
Full Armenian Inmersion
We’ll start at Khor Virap for postcard-perfect Mt. Ararat, then head to Garni Temple, the Caucasus’ lone Greco-Roman sanctuary perched above the gorge. After a lavash baking demo and lunch, we’ll time Geghard Monastery for late-day light filtering into its rock-cut chapels, with a short walk to the Symphony of Stones basalt columns before a rooftop farewell dinner.

Farewells
See you soon!
We’ll squeeze in a last coffee, browse for apricot brandy, lavash boards, carpets, hand-carved khachkar miniatures, and other handicrafts at the market, then recap highlights, exchange photos and contacts, pack souvenirs securely, and head to departures with hearts full of unforgettable memories.
What's included
All nights accommodation in hotels/ boutique guesthouses in shared rooms
All breakfasts
Private transportation with professional driver and fuel from Day 7 to Day 7
Local Cooking Class, discovering Georgian's cuisine secrets
Wine Tasting, in a traditional Kakheti Winery
Medical and baggage insurance - (coverage limits by destination country/region - €10,000 Italy, €20,000 Europe, €30,000 World, €50,000 USA/Canada)
What's not included
- Food and beverages when not specified
- All the extras you'll be able to fit in your backpack
- Anything not mentioned in the "What's included" section
Money pot
- Coordinator's money pot share
- All extra activities that each member of the group agree on doing and the coordinator's fee as well
Additional info
All nights accommodation in hotels/ boutique guesthouses in shared rooms (private rooms upon request)
- Private Room Option Show all details
Why WeRoad
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Small groups, on average 11 people
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Free cancellation included (deposit refunded as a gift card)
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Book with a £/€100 deposit
The travel coordinators
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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
About this trip
This journey begins at Tbilisi. On the first day, we meet at 18:00.
This journey ends at Yerevan. On the last day, you are free to leave at any time, so whether you need to book a flight, a train, or wish to continue the journey on your own, you can organize your return as you prefer
For this itinerary, traveling with a backpack is mandatory for logistical reasons and the convenience of the entire group - including yourself! Trolleys, bulky suitcases, or hard luggage are not allowed. The Travel Coordinator will provide guidance on the ideal baggage before departure via the WhatsApp group.
About WeRoad
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to fit every need:
1. Credit or prepaid card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express);
2. Instalment payment with Scalapay up to €4,999 (only available with the “Full trip payment” option – not available with the “Deposit and balance” option; pay in 3 instalments up to €1,200 or in 4 instalments over €1,200);
3. PayPal (for selected destinations);
4. Revolut Pay to pay even faster straight from your Revolut account;
5. Welfare credit – BEFORE BOOKING, reach out to us at [email protected].
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you’ll also be able to pay the balance via bank transfer from your Personal Area.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
Even if we don't know the flights of all WeRoaders, there are several ways to find out which flights your travel companions have purchased.
1. Each WeRoader has the ability to communicate their flight details after booking within their personal area so that other travel companions can see the details anonymously. Enter your booking and you will find this section:
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2. If you want to find out before booking, instead, you can contact us and we will support you in your search or you can ask your travel companions for direct information by joining our Facebook group 'WeRoad... let's get to know each other before leaving! (official)' – (here is the extended link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weroadit) look for a post associated with your trip, or ask the group administrators for help in getting in touch with your future adventure companions!
If the coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you are interested in, you can easily find his/her presentation post in the group through the site: in the shift list click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip tab, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator name] about this shift in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
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On our group trips, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in WeRoad.com trips.
On average, groups consist of 12 people, with a minimum of 3-4 participants and a maximum of 18-20 in exceptional cases.
The average age varies depending on the age range indicated for each trip: for 25-35 year-olds, it's usually in their 30s, and for 35+ year-olds, it's around 40. However, if you'd like to know the average age of a group, contact us via WhatsApp at 3484231163.
Regarding the gender mix, there's no guarantee that the group will be balanced, as it all depends on you and on when and what you book! We can, however, reveal a detail: many women book well in advance, while many men often arrive a bit last minute!
Want to know the specific composition of your group? Find out how here.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!




















