Best time to go to Armenia & Georgia


“Easter is a great time to visit Armenia, with spring in the air and flowers in bloom, it’s not only a beautiful time but you may witness local people celebrating – whether lighting incense, gathering in squares with lanterns or attending church.”
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Armenia & Georgia festivals & events
Tushetoba
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This Armenian festival takes place in late July (98 days after Easter), but interestingly it dates back to Pagan times. Associated with Ashtghik, goddess of water, the day-long festivities find people throwing water over friends, family and random strangers with gleeful abandon. Expect to get wet.Armenia & Georgia month by month
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Armenia & Georgia travel advice
Cultural encounters
Jim O’Brien from our supplier Native Eye discusses visiting Armenian villages, and his favourite place to visit in Georgia: “Many of the ethnic villages that we visit aren’t particularly ‘opened up’ for tourism yet, so it’s really a case of wandering around, occasionally stopping to meet and have a chat with the locals. It’s interesting just to learn a little about their history and how they came to end up in this far flung corner of the Russian empire. At Garni we sometimes have lunch in a local home, with opportunities to help prepare it too which is a fun activity. The Tusheti region in the northeast of Georgia is one of my favourite places to visit as it has remained somewhat hidden from the outside world. It presents a much more low key and simplistic approach to life as opposed to what you'll find in the cities.”Subjects to avoid
Chris Ellis, Armenia and Georgia expert for our supplier Explore, advises on some conversation topics to avoid: “Armenia is considered by some to still be at war with Azerbaijan over the contested territory of Nagorno Karabakh. This is one subject to steer clear of. Armenia’s relationship with Turkey is also frosty, as Armenia still lays claim to land that was annexed by the Ottoman Empire and is now part of eastern Turkey. Whilst Armenia’s relationship with Russia is cordial, Georgia’s is less-so after the Russian invasion of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.”Ecclesiastical experiences
“Armenia’s monasteries and churches are so atmospheric, especially if you happen to be visiting during any kind of service. You can expect lots of singing, scented candles being burned – very interesting just to watch quietly from the back. Georgians take religion a lot more seriously than many other European countries and their Georgian Orthodox church services are very involved and often quite lively.”
Language leaders
Chris Ellis, from our supplier Explore:“Neither Georgian nor Armenian is easy to understand. Both have their own unique languages and scripts. Russian, however, is widely spoken in both countries. This means tour leaders can converse with local people on both sides of the border. We use a local leader in Armenia, and a local leader in Georgia.”
Recommended reading
Chris Ellis, from our supplier Explore:“The book ‘Prisoners of Geography’ by British journalist Tim Marshall is a personal favourite of mine as it really helps you understand how certain country’s histories (and futures) are shaped (and restricted) by the land in which they inhabit. This is certainly the case for Armenia and Georgia. The ‘Great Game’ by Peter Hopkirk is also recommended reading by many of our Georgian tour leaders, and Levison’s Wood TV series where he walked across the Caucasus is a great advert for the region.”
Reflections from our vacation reviews
We have selected some of the most useful Armenia and Georgia tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your vacation – and the space inside your suitcase.


– Baron-Vahl Amos
“Be prepared to have your eyes opened as to the depth of Christianity practised in both countries, both in the past and still today. Bring healthy appetites, for the food is very good and tasty and so plentiful. I would definitely recommend this trip (with extension to Azerbaijan), to people who want to see more than the well trodden tourist routes in Western Europe.” – Judy Schneider
“Walking through the village and then the woods before rising over the hill to see Gergeti Trinity Church, set against the magnificent Caucasus Mountains, which still retained valleys of snow, in the bright clear air, was one of my favourite memories of this tour. Go with an open mind. Welcome the pride in the culture, towns, churches and heritage. These are amazing countries with a fascinating history at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Small group vacations are made by and very dependent on the quality of the guides and the sharing of the travelers. We learned so much.” – Martin Bigg

