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You have selected : Europe : Armenia & Georgia:
Ancient lands of Transcaucasia
Armenia & Georgia:
Ancient lands of Transcaucasia
14 days, 13 to 26 September 2012 with Rowena Loverance, April 2013 Lecturer tbc
 Specialist Lecturer, Rowena Loverance Rowena Loverance is a Byzantine art historian specializing in sculpture, mosaics and icons. She edited the Bulletin of Byzantine Studies for ten years, and her illustrated history, Byzantium (British Museum Press 1988), is now in its fourth edition. Her interest in the interaction of religious... Read more |
INTRODUCTION
Beginning in the shadow of Mount Ararat, this journey explores the rich mix of Christian traditions and art in both Georgia and Armenia. Armenia adopted Christianity in the early 4th century and developed a superb architectural heritage visible today in its churches. Georgia, land of Jason and the Argonauts, is similar with magnificent Christian art, picturesque scenery and vineyards.
Highlights:
Exceptional Christian art, sculpture and archaeology
Dramatic landscapes encompassing the snow-capped Caucasus and desert vistas
Good food, interesting wine and renowned hospitality
Extension Idea:
Add a few days in Azerbaijan, arranged on a tailor-made basis. Please call to discuss.
TOUR DETAILS
| Duration | 14 days |
| Date | 13 to 26 September 2012 with Rowena Loverance, April 2013 Lecturer tbc |
| Price | £2,865 per person (2012 price. Single supplement £495) |
| Price without flight | £2,150 per person (2012 price) |
| Included | Flights, tour lecturer/ manager, accommodation and some meals, gratuities |
| Not Included | Insurance, visas, additional meals |
- 5 hours
London Heathrow/ Yerevan
Tbilisi/ London Heathrow
For a more detailed itinerary or to discuss this tour please
Telephone: 020 7269 2770 or Email: info@the-traveller.co.uk
We can also arrange this itinerary or very similar on a personalised, tailor-made basis to suit you and your own preferred dates of travel.
