8 DAYS TOUR FROM 530 $

Day  1. Tbilisi-Mtskheta

Arrival in Tbilisi. Placement at the hotel and rest . After free time we will departure to Mtskheta.

Mskheta 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 6^th 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 listed  as a World Heritage site  by UNESCO.

Also we will visit Samtavro Monastery. Samtavro Transfiguration Orthodox Church built in the 1030-1040s in the town Mtskheta. The preserved mural paintings in the altar conch and in the dome dated to the 17th century. The archeological excavations revealed the remains of a large church that had stood here before the 11th century. Dinner in Mtskheta restaurant and return to Tbilisi.

Tbilisi is an ancient capital and the largest city of Georgia, sunny and beautiful. Nowadays Tbilisi is the main industrial, cultural and social center of Georgia. Image of old Tbilisi is like no other city in the World. Tbilisi possess a special atmosphere. They're always teaming life: Bars, pubs, nightclubs, live music, wine bars, billiard halls, casinos and music till the morning. We will see both modern and old cities. So there you can see: As Orthodox churches also the temples and mosques, Ancient and modern buildings, Historical places, Waterfalls, Sulfur's ancient baths which are known  its mineral waters. 

Day 2. Tbilisi-Bodbe-Sighnaghi-Tbilisi

On the second day after breakfast in the hotel we will drive to the east of Georgia Kakheti. Georgians are famous for their viticulture, feasts (supra), hospitality, picturesque environment, and many other things. Thankfully, the historical province of Kakheti is the best place to go in Georgia to discover all of these things. Kakheti is a true wine region and it is the place for meat and wine lovers or anyone who loves tasteful food.

The first place is Bodbe Monastery. On the June 1, Orthodox Church of Georgia marks the day of St. Nino’s entrance from Cappadocia. Her tomb is still at the Bodbe Monastery.St. Nino is an important saint for Georgian, she had made Georgian people, Christian and today at Grapevine cross is a symbol of Georgian Christianity. The monastery functions now as a nunnery and is one of the major pilgrim sites of Georgia, due to its association with St. Nino. the 4th century female evangelist of Georgians whose relics are shrines there. From Bodbe monastery drive to Sighnaghi.

Sighnaghi- is a small town of Kakheti “the city of love”. It's  built  in the second half of the 18^th century, during the reigning period of king Erekle  II. Buildings constructed in a southern Italian classicism mixed with Georgian elements. There we will see  the walls of Sighnaghi fortress. Sighnaghi fortress-fence  (8^th century)is the first largest in the  Europe (after the Chinese wall) overlooking Alazani velly. 4 600 meters long stretch separates Sighnaghi in two parts old and new Sighnaghi!

We will visit the wine cellar and will taste wine (to understand why is Georgian wine the best) and will have dinner at Sighnaghi restaurant. Also there we will see the Museum. There are Niko Firosmani’s paintings (which is a famous painter in the World) After nice excursion we will return to Tbilisi.

Day 3. Tbilisi-Ananuri-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. There is a unique view from Kazbegi (5047m) and from Kazbegi Gergeti’s trinity erected on the mountain, which located opposite to Kazbegi. Kazbegi is the gateway to the world of mountains and associated with the grandeur of mountain landscapes .

On the way to Kazbegi we will see the Jinvali reservoir, Ananuri Castle and Fortress complex. This complex built during XV-XVIII centuries and its 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.. From there opens a beautiful view that attracts all visitors.Then we will go to Gergeti Trinity church which is the most symbolic place of Kazbegi of the 14th century - It built on the slope of Mt. Mkinvartsveri (top of 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.Departure to Tbilisi.

Day 4. Tbilisi-Gori-Uflistsikhe-Gori-Borjomi

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Gori, where we will see Joseph Stalin Museum – The main corpus of the complex is a large palazzა  in Stalinist Gothic style, built in 1951 ostensibly as a local history museum, but clearly intended to become a memorial to Stalin, who died in 1953.    The exhibition is chronologically divided into several rooms, which keeps a lot of exhibits that are actually or allegedly owned by Stalin, including furniture, personal items and gifts.  From  here drive  to Uflistikhe.

Uplistsikhe caves, most historical and cultural place in Georgia. “The city of the priests” where history begins in antiquity, is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia, some 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori, Shida Kartli. Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River. You can not forget the impressions what gives you stone city. Uplistsikhe contains structures from Iron age and Middle ages. Is one of the oldest settlements of Georgia, it is full of rock-cut structures, caves and tunnels. The Christian church from 10th century stands on the top of the summit. After Christianisation of Georgia the town has lost its importance.  From here departs to Borjomi. Famous and  well-known part of Georgia of its mineral water. Dinner at Borjomi restaurant  and browse to  Borjomi.

The Borjomi Central Park is a part of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Borjomi has become a synonym for healthy, mineral water spa and the lush green nature of Georgia. The pure environment gives the mineral water the distinctive, sulfuric taste and is well-preserved in the forests of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Dinner at Borjomi restaurant and back to the hotel.

Day 5. Borjomi- Akhaltsikhe-Borjomi

Breakfast at the hotel. On this day we will see Green (Mtsvane) Monastery and Romanov Palace is also known as Likani Palace.

The Chitakhevi St. George's Monastery  located in a picturesque place in the Borjomi valley. People called it lovingly “The Green Monastery”, because all the trees in the valley are of a special green color. The stones, with which the church  built, are also green, but some are dark and some are light.Scientists believe that the church built by Christopher and Theodore, the disciples of the famous Georgian figure, St. Gregory Khandzteli.Also we will visit Borjomi local museum . The museum occupies the building initially designed as the chancellery of the Imperial House of Romanovs.

After we will browse Romanovs palace. Under the order of Nicholas Romanov, the palace built by the architect Leontin Born in 1892-1895. The residence, then became a tourist resort. During Soviet times, a lot of tourists from different countries visited the palace. It is interesting to note that Joseph Stalin had also rested here periodically. The palace houses some unique exhibits, including the table given to the Romanovs by Napoleon, the armchairs given by the Shah of Iran, a historical hand-made table carved by the Russian Emperor Peter I from walnut root. Dinner at Borojomi restaurant  and departure to Akhaltsikhe “Rabati castle” .

Akhaltsike - The impressive medieval city established in the 9th. There is an amazing “Rabati Castle”, standing on the small hill on the very shores of the Potskhovi River. There are Crossing the entire area, the walls of the citadel, the citadel castle, the hall of the gates, the mosque, the walls of the entire trace, the walls of the citadel, the hall of the gates, the mosque. On the way back visit Borjomi Central Park, ancient churches. After this wonderful tour return to the hotel.

Day 6. Borjomi -Kutaisi

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Kutaisi. Dinner at Kutaisi restaurant and browse Gelati Monastery and Bgrati Chatedral.

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-(11^th century) is the monument  that stands 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  1003 and it can  seen from many places in the city. He regarded  as one of the most remarkable monuments of medieval Georgian architecture. 

Day 7. Kutaisi- Tskaltubo-Kutaisi

Breakfast at the hotel in Kutaisi and departure to Tskaltubo.

Tskaltubo- It is known as a balneological resort (7 km from Kutaisi) The place where it is found footprints of dinosaurs, which dated  to 120 million years, also caves such as Prometheus and Sataplia, the paradise of Stalagmites and Stalagmites

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 is named after Mt. Staple (494m), an extinct volcano, which is now the Nature Preserve. After an impressive excursion, dinner at the restaurant near caves and departure to Tbilisi.

Day 8. Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Tbilisi Airport.

Inclusions

• Hotel pick-up and drop off

• Hotel B&B

• Sightseeing tour program with (English or Russian ) guide

• Entrance tickets to sights

• Bottled water

Exclusions

• Full board (lunches and dinners)

• Drinks (alcohol)

• Hotel charges for additional services