Pearl of Caucasus
route: Tbilisi - Mtkheta - Kazbegi - Gori - Signagi - Batumi - Tbilisi
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Meeting at the airport
Hotel accommodation 1 Day:breakfast at the hotel. Tbilisi – city tour: (5 hours) you will visit: Sameba –The Cathedral of XX c. Metekhi - The church of XIII c. located on the bank of the river Mtkvari in the old city; Abanotubani (Baths` district) - The Asian-type coloring baths built on the hot sulfur springs. Narikala fortress with saint Nicolas church - The fortress was established in the 4th century as Shuris-tsikhe (i.e., "Invidious Fort"). museum of fine art. dinner at the national restaurant. then you will walk along Shardeni Street and visit enamel galery, souvenir shops, Sioni – The former Cathedral of VI-XIII cc. with the wall painting of XIX-XX cc and Anchiskhati - The ancient basilica of the VI c. in the old city; free time. 2 Day: breakfast at the hotel; route:Tbilisi-Mtskheta-Kazbegi-Tbilisi (250 km) Drive to Mtskheta-Mtianeti region and visit the ancient town-museum Mtskheta with it's religious monuments: Svetitskhoveli - the greatest church in Georgia and the unique masterpiece of Architectural art; Samtavro - St. Nino`s chapel of IV c. and the ancient nunnery; Jvari monastery - the unique paragon of Architecture and landscape mixture – the church of VI-VII cc; Drive to Khevi province. En route visit Ananuri - the monastery and fortification ensemble of the XVI-XVIII cc. here is a palce with great views ofor photography, also will be able to buy souvenirs such as: felt products, wool socks, leather hats of sheep and etc. then you drive ski resort Gudauri (2200m.) and the Cross Pass (2400m.) We continue the way to Stapantsminda (Kazbeki) and go up to Gergetis Sameba (Trinity of Gergety) - the church of XIV c. erected on the mountain in front of the Mkinvartsveri in the gorge of the river Tergi; (on foot 40 min; by jeep pay extra.) dinner; Arrival in Tbilisi. hotel accommodation. 3 Day: breakfast at the hotel route:Tbilisi-Gori-Upliscikhe-Samtavisi-Tbilisi (240km) Drive to Inner Qartli region and visit: Uplistsikhe - The Pagan and Medieval town carved in the volcanic rock; STALIN's house museum; Gori fortress; Sioni of Ateni Samtavisi church - Located near the road leading to the west of Tbilisi, in the middle of the village, in a fenced yarde. already in the VI century it flowed activity of one of 13 Assyrian Holy Fathers. Ilarion. Special made remarkable architect Samtavisi decor eastern facade is anciently known in Georgia image of three crosses, which the VIII century generally used for crowning the altar wall and was a symbolic representation of Calvary - here Samtavisi acquires compositional unity, harmoniously interconnected elements. dinner; Arrival in Tbilisi |
4 Day: breakfast at the hotel;
route:Tbilisi-Tsinandali-Telavi-Ikalto-Lopota lake-Kvareli (240 km)
Drive to Kakheti region on the way you will have opportunity to see how Georgian bread is baking in Tone then you will visit:Tsinandali - nobel Al. Chavchavadze`s residence with unique wine collection and beautiful English park located in the village well-known for its vine species; wine tasting; Telavi;
Ikalto -the church-chapels of VI-XIIIcc. and the greatest Academy of X-XIIIcc;transfer to Lopota lake;
Gremi - Royal-town of Feudal Age (XVI c.);
dinner and Overnight in Kvareli at the guest house.
5 Day: breakfast at the guest house;
route: Kvareli-Bodbe-Sighnaghi-Ninocminda-Tbilisi (200 km)
Drive to Monastery of Bodbe - the monastery complex erected on the grave of St. Nino – the enlightener of Georgians; orthodox tourists if they would like can bath in spring where after the legend was erected after saint Nino's praying and if human have ace of something after washing there every pane will diseppear.
Then you will be able to walk in the streets of Signagi - is the historic merchants, craftsmen and traders city of XVIII century;
dinner;
On the way back you will see Ninocminda monastery – the first church was built in V-VI century and it was the first cross dombed church in Georgia, today there is the remnants of the first temple, 4 stored bell tower and new small basilica.
Arrival in Tbilisi.
hotel accommodation.
route:Tbilisi-Tsinandali-Telavi-Ikalto-Lopota lake-Kvareli (240 km)
Drive to Kakheti region on the way you will have opportunity to see how Georgian bread is baking in Tone then you will visit:Tsinandali - nobel Al. Chavchavadze`s residence with unique wine collection and beautiful English park located in the village well-known for its vine species; wine tasting; Telavi;
Ikalto -the church-chapels of VI-XIIIcc. and the greatest Academy of X-XIIIcc;transfer to Lopota lake;
Gremi - Royal-town of Feudal Age (XVI c.);
dinner and Overnight in Kvareli at the guest house.
5 Day: breakfast at the guest house;
route: Kvareli-Bodbe-Sighnaghi-Ninocminda-Tbilisi (200 km)
Drive to Monastery of Bodbe - the monastery complex erected on the grave of St. Nino – the enlightener of Georgians; orthodox tourists if they would like can bath in spring where after the legend was erected after saint Nino's praying and if human have ace of something after washing there every pane will diseppear.
Then you will be able to walk in the streets of Signagi - is the historic merchants, craftsmen and traders city of XVIII century;
dinner;
On the way back you will see Ninocminda monastery – the first church was built in V-VI century and it was the first cross dombed church in Georgia, today there is the remnants of the first temple, 4 stored bell tower and new small basilica.
Arrival in Tbilisi.
hotel accommodation.
6 Day: breakfast at the hotel;
route:Tbilisi-Kutaisi-Batumi (380 km)
Drive to Adjara region; On the way you will have opportunity to see and buy Georgian ceramic at Shrosha ceramic fair; also you will taste Nazuki – National Georgian sweet bread;
then drive to center of Imereti city Kutaisi and visit Bagrati Cathedral - the ruins of grand Cathedral. (X-XI cc.);
Proceed to Batumi;
dinner;
Hotel accommodation;
Walk on the night parkway;
7 Day: breakfast at the hotel;
route:Batumi-Gonio-Batumi (24 km)
Drive to Gonio fortress - Gonio-Apsaros Fortress is located 12 km south to Batumi, on the left bank of the River Chorokhi . It is a real paradise for the lovers of historical and cultural antiquities. The interested traveler can find out that the oldest archaeological layer excavated here belongs to XVIII-XVII cc. BC. Burials of V c BC have been found outside the southern wall in Gonio; Sarpi
Walking along the streets of Batumi and seeing black see, beach and Batumi parkway;
dinner;
overnight in Batumi.
8 Day: breakfast at the hotel;
route:Batumi-Tbilisi (390 km)
You will see port of Batumi, beautiful parks, Piacca square and Botanical garden - The garden is divided into three parts. There is also 9 floral Department. Different species are brought there from different countries for example: Australia, New zealand, Himalaya, Eastern Asia.
drive to Tbilisi and having farewell dinner with Georgian songs and dances
transfer to the airport of Tbilisi.
route:Tbilisi-Kutaisi-Batumi (380 km)
Drive to Adjara region; On the way you will have opportunity to see and buy Georgian ceramic at Shrosha ceramic fair; also you will taste Nazuki – National Georgian sweet bread;
then drive to center of Imereti city Kutaisi and visit Bagrati Cathedral - the ruins of grand Cathedral. (X-XI cc.);
Proceed to Batumi;
dinner;
Hotel accommodation;
Walk on the night parkway;
7 Day: breakfast at the hotel;
route:Batumi-Gonio-Batumi (24 km)
Drive to Gonio fortress - Gonio-Apsaros Fortress is located 12 km south to Batumi, on the left bank of the River Chorokhi . It is a real paradise for the lovers of historical and cultural antiquities. The interested traveler can find out that the oldest archaeological layer excavated here belongs to XVIII-XVII cc. BC. Burials of V c BC have been found outside the southern wall in Gonio; Sarpi
Walking along the streets of Batumi and seeing black see, beach and Batumi parkway;
dinner;
overnight in Batumi.
8 Day: breakfast at the hotel;
route:Batumi-Tbilisi (390 km)
You will see port of Batumi, beautiful parks, Piacca square and Botanical garden - The garden is divided into three parts. There is also 9 floral Department. Different species are brought there from different countries for example: Australia, New zealand, Himalaya, Eastern Asia.
drive to Tbilisi and having farewell dinner with Georgian songs and dances
transfer to the airport of Tbilisi.
price for per person:
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price includes: Hotel accommodation. Tbilisi 4 nights at the hotel 3*, Kvareli 1 night at the guest house, Batumi 2 nights at the hotel 3*.
transportation including transfers airport-hotel-airport;
guide service during the tour and local museum guides.
entrance tickets in Tbilisi - museum of fine arts,in Gori Stalini's house museum, in Upliscikhe - Historical-Architectural Museum-Reserve, Cinandali + wine degustation, Gremi ancient city, Gonio fortress, Batumi botanical garden.
8 dinners at the restaurant;
7 breakfast at the hotel;
bottle of mineral water for each person.
transportation including transfers airport-hotel-airport;
guide service during the tour and local museum guides.
entrance tickets in Tbilisi - museum of fine arts,in Gori Stalini's house museum, in Upliscikhe - Historical-Architectural Museum-Reserve, Cinandali + wine degustation, Gremi ancient city, Gonio fortress, Batumi botanical garden.
8 dinners at the restaurant;
7 breakfast at the hotel;
bottle of mineral water for each person.