6 Day tours from 380 $
Day 1. Tbilisi
Arrival in Tbilisi. After placement of the hotel we will start an excursion of Tbilisi and we will see sightseeing of the city as Orthodox churches also the temples and mosques, ancient and modern buildings, historical places, waterfalls, sulfur ancient baths which are known as its mineral waters. We will be starting our tour of the Holy Trinity cathedral, one of the largest orthodox cathedral in Georgia. Continue walk to Metekhi church and see the monument of Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Also, we will take the cable car from Narikala Fortress to enjoy breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Stroll down to the district of sulfur bath houses passing by the only mosque in Tbilisi. Stroll through the Sharden area full of narrow streets with cosy café, wine tasting bars, souvenir shops, and breathe in the living past. Visit Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the clock tower of famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre. After walking there back to the hotel.
Day 2. Tbilisi-kazbegi-Tbilisi
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Kazbegi. Kazbegi is a village in the North Georgia and most popular among hikers. It's surrounded by beautiful mountains. On the way to Kazbegi we will see the Jinvali reservoir, Ananuri Castle and Fortress complex. This complex built during 15th-18th centuries and it is unique because of its architecture and history.There are monuments of cult, military and secular things. After Ananuri we will arrive to piece monument of Gudauri. It's located in the mountains of the Caucasus.
Then we will go to Gergeti Trinity church which is the most symbolic place of Kazbegi. It built on the slope of Mt. Mkinvartsveri (top of the glacier), on the left bank of the river Tergi. It is the monument built on the highest spot in Europe. Gergeti is a domed church with a bell-tower. after visiting Gergeti departure to Tbilisi.
Day 3. Tbilisi-Kutaisi
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Kutaisi.
Kutaisi is the second largest city and a former capital of the western Georgian Kingdom Colchis It associated with the legend of the Argonauts and the Golden Fleece.
There we will see: Gelati monastery and Bagrati Cathedral .
Gelati Monastery - is a symbol of the Golden Age of Georgia. This is an outstanding monument of Georgian architecture, the center of the spiritual and scientific life of the Middle Ages. Gelati was an important center of culture, science and education. Under its arches crowded David the Builder and Queen Tamara. There is the tomb of the King David the builder.
Bagrati chatedral-(11th century) is the monument standing on the hill on the right bank of the river Rioni. The top of the hill is the best observation deck in Kutaisi. The temple built in 1003 and it can be seen from many places in the city. He regarded as one of the most remarkable monuments of medieval Georgian architecture.
Also in the city centre we will browse the residence of kings with beautiful park and 800 year old tree, where the kings managed the court. Dinner at Kutaisi restaurant and back to the hotel .
Day 4. Kutaisi-Tskaltubo-Kutaisi
Tskaltubo- It is known as a balneological resort (7 km from Kutaisi) there we can see :
Cave of Prometheus - discovered in 1984. Now illuminated stalactites and stalagmites attract hundreds of tourists. Tour of the grotto accompanied by sound and light effects, which creates an atmosphere of science factional films. (you can enjoy with the boat ride along the underground river) There are waterfalls, cave pearls, underground rivers, and lakes. You can enjoy with the boat ride along the underground river.
Sataflia cave It is famous for the dinosaur footprints nearby. The tour enters the through-cave on one hillside, crosses the hill underground and then goes back past the surface to the dinosaur footprints. The cave named after Mt. Sataplia (494m), an extinct volcano, which is now the Nature Preserve. After an impressive excursion, dinner at the restaurant near caves and back to Kutaisi.
Day 5. Kutaisi-Tbilisi
After breakfast at the hotel departure to Tbilisi. Placement at the hotel and drive to Mtskheta.
Mtskheta due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments, the “Historical Monuments of Mtskheta” become a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994. As the birthplace and one of the most vibrant centers of Christianity in Georgia, Mtskheta declared as the “Holy City” by the Georgian Orthodox Church in 2014.
Svetitskhoveli- Cathedral- the first church built in the 4th century. Afterwards, during the centuries it became the largest and the most impressive church of Georgia. Christ’s mantle buried here, which brought here from Jerusalem. The church is on the UNESCO world heritage site.
Holy Cross Monastery- Jvari Monasytery – is a Georgian orthodox monastery of the 4th century. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. There are picturesque views of Tbilisi and Mtskheta from monastery territory. Nowadays Jvari Monastery is an active church and monks live there. it's listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Also we will visit Samtavro Monastery. Samtavro Transfiguration Orthodox Church built in the 1030-1040s. Samtavro monastery situated at a slightly raised place on the northern outskirts of Mtskheta. It built where St. Nino had lived for three years a tiny, domed church from the early medieval period now tends on the spot where blackberry bushes provided her with shelter .The main church erected in the 4th century (called “Upper Charch”). The current church dates to the 11th century, but it has remnants of the 5th-century basilica.
After dinner we will return in Tbilisi .
Day 6. Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the Tbilisi Airport.
Inclusions
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Hotel pick-up and drop off
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Hotel B&B
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Sightseeing tour program with (English or Russian ) guide
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Bottled water
Exclusions
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Full board (lunches and dinners)
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Drinks (alcohol)
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Hotel charges for additional services
