9 DAYS TOUR

Tbilisi

Day 1

Meetng at the airport. Overnight at the hotel of Tbilisi.


Day 2

TBILISI-MTSKHETA-TBILISI

After the late breakfast, we'll have the tour in the city of Tbilisi. We'll visit the old sulfur baths of Tbilisi, Holy Trinity Cathedral of TbilisiGeorgian Orthodox and Armenian Gregorian churches and Great Synagogue (Tbilisi) and the Turkish mosque located near each other that is reflecting the acceptance of different faiths in Tbilisi. We'll also visit the recently built Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, which is the largest in the Caucasus. As well as Metekhi Churchi(13c) which is built on a cliff, overlooking the Mtkvari(Kura) river. In front of the church is Vakhtang Gorgasalithe monument of king Vakhtang Gorgasali, founder of Tbilisi. Church history is connected with conquest Mongols and political repression of Soviet Empire. The coloured palace of Darejan, is located on the cliff in the form of swallow nest. Sulfur baths are located on the opposite side of the river in front of Metekhi. You will see the fortress of Narikala, built in the fourth century. NarikalaAs well as we will visit the Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral(6c), which is located on the bank of river Kura. Also the Anchiskhati Basilica which is the oldest church of Tbilisi and which houses the miraculous icon of Christ.

We go for lunch to Mtsxeta, to the famous restaurant named "salobie" where you can taste Georgian bean, made in clay jars and other food of Georgian national kitchen.Mtskheta, restourant 'Salobie' Mtskheta is ancient capital of the Georgian kingdom from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. We'll visit the Jvari Monastery (6c) and also the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Which houses a piece of the Shroud of Christ. After that we are going to Tbilisi an ‘ll have free evening. Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 3

TBILISI-KAKHETI-TBILISI

Kakheti We go to the famous wine growing region of kakheti. After the breakfast we will visit the David gareja monastery complex which is carved in stone and located in the desert. From there we go to the the Monastery of St. Nino at Bodbe (slideshow). On the 1st of june, Georgian orthodox church celebrates the emergence of st.Nino. She became one of the most revered saints and ist attribute a cross from the vine is the symbol of the Georgian Christianity. Frome Bodbe we are going to Sighnaghi, to the center of tourism, of Kakheti. Sighnaghi museum is the smallest in the Georgia, but there are stored the pictures of the famous artist Niko Pirosmani. We'll walk in signage andll have a dinner at the restaurant where you can taste the wine of Kakheti and the famous dishes of this region. Museum of Alexander Chavchavadze in TsinandaliAfter the dinner we will visit the inspection house of Tsinandali, the museum and the garden of the famous Georgian nobleman and poet AL. Chavchavadze. We'll taste the wines from the cellars of the palace and we'll visit the Ikalto monastery (6c) the educational center of 12th century, where studied the famous Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli. After that returning and overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 4

TBILISI-BORJOMI-VARDZIA

BorjomiAfter the breakfast we will go to Borjomi , to the Georgian famous resort. We'll have the short rest at the hotel and departure to the cave city of Vardzia. Along the way we'll visit the fortress Hertvisi(10c) Vardzia was built in 12th century, in the golden era of Georgia, during the reign of queen Tamar.Vardzia The town consisted of the 3000 caves and could accommodate 50,000 people.At first it was planned as a fortress and was built in the fortress- the monastery which played an important role in political, cultural and spiritual life. On the way back we will have dinner at the small restaurant and we'll taste a fried trout (fish) and other dishes of Georgian national kitchen. In Borjomi you will have a free evening, you can relax in Borjomi park and have a drink from the source of mineral water of Borjomi.

Overnight at the hotel of borjomi.

Day 5

BORJOMI-KUTAISI

KutaisiAfter the breakfast begins our journey to the western part of Georgia. We arrive to Kutaisi- to the second largest city of the Georgia, which was founded 40 centuries ago. The former capital of the western Georgian kingdom Kolxida, which is associated with the myth of the golden fleece and Argonauts . we visit the Gelati Monastery, political, cultural and educational center of 12th century, that was found by great Georgian king, David the builder. Than we have a trip to the cave called Sataplia. SatapliaThe mountain is famous for it's rare and beautiful caves. The reserve is crater of an extinct Vulcan and dinosaur footprints. After that we return to Kutaisi and have a dinner in the restaurant which is known with it's diversity. Under the guidance of chefs you can take the master class and learn how to ccok Georgian national dishes. The free evening and overnight at the hotel of Kutaisi

Day 6

KUTAISI-SVANETI

MestiaAfter the breakfast we begin the most exciting part of our journey, the trip to region of Svaneti, with high mountains and glaciers. The road is long and difficult. During the day we arrive to the Mestia, have a rest and the dinner at the hotel and visit ethnographic museums in places with the unique collections of icons.

Overnight at the hotel of Mestia.

Day 7

MESTIA-USHGULI-MESTIA

UshguliAfter the breakfast we are going to Ushguli (hard road) to the highest populates point in Europe. There are many medieval villages and guard towers and also breathtaking views of the Caucasus mountains, we’ll walk through the village and will return to the Mestia. On the lunch we’ll have Kubdari( tortillas with meat).

Overnight at the hotel of Mestia.

Day 8

MESTIA-ZUGDIDI-BATUMI

ZugdidiEarly in the morning we depart from the place and arrive by 5:00 to the Zugdidi and visit the Dadiani Palaces Museum - the rulers of Mingrelia (Samegrelo). BatumiThe Palaces Museum counts about 40,000 axhibits and most of them are unique. We’ll have lunch in the restaurant of zugdidi.

From zugdidi we go to Batumi, to the most beautiful city of Georgia, we’ll walk along the beach and along the famous boulevard of Batumi. Overnight in Batumi.

Day 9

BATUMI-TBILISI

In the morning returning to tbilisi


9 Days tour price- 745 euro

The general conditions of included services:

THE RATES INCLUDE

- - Overnights in hotel
- Transfers airport (hotel ) airport
- Transportation as per program
- English (Russian ) speaking tour guide
- Breakfast ft the hotel
- Lunch
- Entrance fees

THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE

- - Flight
- Travel insurance
- Dinner
- Jeeps in Ushguli
- Alcoholic beverages
- Portage at the hotels