Day1               Arrival to Tbilisi;  meeting at the airport, accommodation at the hotel. 

 

Day2    Tbilisi – the capital of Georgia

           Visiting of Old city: 

Tour over the old city of Tbilisi, which stretches along the Mtkvari river within the ancient walls and citadels:

Narikala Fortress (4^th century), Metechi Church (13^th century) and the statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali – the powerful king of the 5^th century who founded the capital of Georgia  in the city of Tbilisi, Anchiskhati Basilica (6^th century); 

sulfur  bath-houses renowned for centuries for their healing quality; Sioni cathedral, the central cathedral of Georgia 

where services are held by the archbishop of Georgia each Sunday; the oldest synagogue and the mosque, located 

close to each other; botanical garden, Statue of Mother of Georgia (“Kartlis Deda”) - the symbol of powerful and friendly Georgian nation; Shardeni – the leisure street for expats, Ethnography museum near the lake; walk on the Rustaveli Avenue – the main street of Tbilisi with its entertainment centers. Overnight stay in Tbilisi. 

Day3 

Trip to Mtskheta - ancient capital of Georgia. The city and its architectural monuments are included in the World Cultural heritage of UNESCO. Visit the Church of Holy Cross (Jvari) built in 6^th-7^th cent. (Built at the conjunction 

of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers), a unique example of early Christian architecture which was built on the place 

where the first Christian cross in Georgia was erected; Svetitschoveli Cathedral (11^th century) – the main church 

of Mtskheta and the pride of Georgia, the place where for the coronation and burial of the Georgian kings took place through centuries Visit Ananuri fortress - an architectural complex of the 16^th century with its towers, church by Zhinvali reservoir which offers unforgettable view on the way to Gudauri. 

Possible rafting (extra) on the river Aragvi in front of forest and preparing shashlik (shish kabab). Gudauri overnight.

 

 Day4   

 Trip to Gori. Visiting of a house-museum of Stalin, Drive to  Borjomi -  a source of world famous mineral water,

 visit local park with the springs of  unique mineral waters.    Overnight stay in Bakuriani. 

 

Day 5    Kutaisi-Borjomi-Bakuriani 

Drive to Kutaisi (the second largest city of Georgia) - the soul of the Imereti province, was the capital of ancient Kolchis. You will find cold springs and delicate gardens and meet people of Imereti, well-known for their sense of humor, politeness and hospitality. Visit Bagrati Cathedral of 11^th century and Gelati Monastery constructed in 12^th century by King David-the Builder, visit old synagogue in Kutaisi (1880). Stay in Kutaisi.

 

Day 6   Bakuriani 

Trip to Gori. Visiting of a house-museum of Stalin, Drive to  Borjomi -  a source of world famous mineral water, visit 

local park with the springs of  unique mineral waters.    Overnight stay in Bakuriani. 

 

Day 7    Vardzia 

A trip and sightseeing of a unique monument – “a city in the rock”, built in XII-XIII centuries. Vardzia has a great impressive history, life of many kings and queens passed during its building. Overnight stay in Bakuriani.

 Day 8     Kazbegi   

Gorgeous Mount Kazbegi (2800m a.s.l. ) – an excellent ski-touring summit for experienced skiers with a descent from the

 plateau to the valley. The beauty of it will be in your memories forever. Way to an ancient monastery offers picturesque view with huge mountains and glaciers.  

Ride on the jeep Niva 4X4 with the driver to the top of the mountain towards Saint Trinity Church with scenic views. 

Possible the trip (extra) to the wonderful waterfall in The Daryal Gorge.   Overnight in Tbilisi. 

 

Day9   – Kakheti,     The trip to Kaheti - the capital of Georgian wine. 

 Arrival in Signagi - ancient city, also known as te City of Love, with stone-paved streets and the balconies in  

old - Georgian style, the inspection of fortress shielding wall and ancient church. 

Drive to Velistsikhe (farmers house): 

 a) Making the Georgian bread – Lavash in special Georgian bakery (tone). 

 b) Tasting of Georgian wine in local peasant’s house with Georgian wine Cellar 

 c) Barbeque's Georgian shashlik in the nature,  

 d) Watch singers perform folk songs in Georgian national clothes, 

e) Music performed with the Accordion and Drums,

 

     Dinner in open air. 

Visit King Erekle’s Palace- museum. 

 Night in Telavi to gesthouse of local landowner where Georgian national kitchen with the wine and hospitality

 of local people will be demonstrated.

 

Day 10         Drive to Tbilisi, visit the better restaurant with folklore Show of singers and dancers on national clothes.        Tbilisi overnight. 

Day 11        Transfer to the airport. End of tour.

 

  It is included:

Meeting and see of the airport 

• • All transfers  

  • The guide service  

  • Hotel accommodation  

  • The insurance 

  • F/B (3 meals per day),  

  •  tickets in museums.

     

   

   

   

   

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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