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Tour Overview
Day 1
Arrival in Georgia
Visit the capital of Georgia, picturesquely located among the hills, on the river Kura. Currently, the city has about 1.2 million inhabitants. Walk along the charming streets of the old city, visit the Metekhi and Anchiskhati church (the oldest surviving church of the 6th century), the Sion Cathedral (one of the most important churches in Tbilisi), the Narikala Fortress, majestically located on a hill above the city. The program also includes a walk along Shota Rustaveli Avenue, Freedom Square, the Mother of Georgia Monument and many other attractions. For those who wish to spend their free time, we invite you to the famous sulfur baths, which have a long history and tradition. The water temperature can reach 35-37 ° C.
In the evening, we can organize a national party or a "Georgian holiday" with famous traditional toasts in a Georgian restaurant with live music, wines and Georgian dishes. Accommodation in Tbilisi.
Day 2
Tbilisi - Yerevan
Sights of Yerevan (including the Republic Square, the Northern Avenue, the National Opera, Freedom Square, the Armenian Cascade with a beautiful view of Mount Ararat). About 1.2 million people live in the capital of Armenia. It was founded in 782 year. In our free time, we can organize tastings at the Ararat Cognac Factory. Accommodation in Yerevan
3 Day
Yerevan -Echmiadzin-Zvartnots-Garni-Geghard-Yerevan
Visit to Etchmiadzin (current name of Vagarsapat) The residence of the Patriarch of the Apostolic Church of Armenia, which bears the title of Catholicos of All Armenians. For this reason, this place is called "Armenian Vatican". Visit to the cathedral in Zvartnots, which in 2000 was listed in UNESCO. Garni is the only and oldest surviving Hellenistic temple from the 1st century AD in this country. Geghard - The first church, carved into the rock, was made according to the plan of an isosceles cross in 1250. Accommodation in Yerevan
Days 4
Yerevan - Khor Virap-Noravank-Yerevan
Khor Virap is the place of imprisonment of Gregory the Enlightener by the King of Armenia by Trtad III.
This is one of the most visited places of pilgrimage in Armenia. Noravank. Accommodation in Yerevan
Day 5
Yerevan - Lake Sevan- Akhartsin -Tbilisi-Sanahinsky
Return to Tbilisi. On the way, sightseeing in Northern Armenia. Sevan, (Haghartsin, Sanahin) are monasteries listed in UNESCO. Tbilisi.
Day 6
TBILISI - DAVID GAREJI - SIGNAGI - VELESTSIKHE-TBILISI
A trip to Kakheti, one of the most famous regions of Georgia. On the way visit the DAVID GAREJA rock complex (6th century) carved into the rock. Moving to the city-fortress SIGNAGI with a preserved characteristic architecture and a magnificent view of the vast Alazani valley, at the foot of the Caucasus. Georgian artists loved the city, and after recent renovations the city acquired a magnificent Mediterranean character. Then we go to the nearest monastery BODBE, where Saint Nino, who preached the Christianity of Georgia in the fourth century, is buried. VELISTSIKHE - visiting the museum and dinner in the restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
Tbilisi - Georgian Military Road
The Georgian military road. This is the main path that crosses the Caucasus, which was already known in ancient times. During the Georgian kingdom, he was very well fortified. On the way stop at the beautiful monastery of JVARI (IV century), from which a stunning view of Mtskheta. Visit the fortress of Ananuri (XVII century). The highest point on the route is Cross Pass (2347 m above sea level). From here you have a breathtaking view of the surroundings. Then we go to the village of Stepantsminda (until recently Kazbegi). , A trip on JEEPs to the Monastery of St. Sameba is beautifully located on a hill. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 8
TBILISI-MTSKHETA-GORI-UPLITSTIKHE-BORZHOMI-BAKURIANI
During the trip we will also visit Mtskheta, which was the capital of Georgia from the third century BC to the VI century. On the way we call in Gori, where Stalin was born. Visiting Uplistsikhe, a stone city, founded at the turn of the second and first millennium BC. Before the IV. the city was the main cultural center of Georgia. , Visit to the famous park in Borjomi, tasting of Borjomi mineral water directly from the source - Bakuriani, a ski resort surrounded by the mountains of the Little Caucasus. Overnight in Bakuriani
Day 9
BAKURINI-KHERTVISI-AHALTSIKHE-VARDZIA-BAKURIANI
Breakfast. We will go to the impressive, the largest rock-city of Georgia-VARDZIA.
Along the way we will stop at the castle of KHERTVISI. Then we will go to Akhaltsikhe, visit the fortress of Rabat and return to the place of residence
Day 10
BAKURIANI-BATUMI
A trip to Batumi is a famous resort on the Black Sea, connected with the song "Batumi Tea Fields". The city makes a great impression, it is also called "Georgian Las Vegas". Modernity intertwines with old buildings. Overnight in Batumi
Day 11
Batumi - Mestia (Svaneti)
A trip to the legendary mountainous land of Svaneti. Until recently, access to this part of Georgia was almost impossible and, of course, very risky. The mysterious medieval towers were very good protection. Most often they had 4 floors, where they could defend themselves during the assault.The road is pretty meandering, but very picturesque. The greatest impression is made by Mount Ushba (4710 m above sea level). Overnight in Mestia
Day 12
Mestia - Ushguli - Mestia
For those who wish - a trip on off-road vehicles to the settlement of Ushguli. This is the highest settlement in Europe, constantly populated. It is famous for its defensive-residential medieval towers. At 10 km beyond the settlement stands Mount Shkhara - the highest of Georgia (5193 m above sea level) and the third highest peak in the Caucasus. You may get the impression that it has reached the end of the world.
In addition, we invite you to take a walk along Mestia, the capital of Svaneti. In museums there are quite interesting exhibits. In the past, during the attack of other peoples on Georgia, priceless national treasures and relics have been preserved here. You can also visit the Svan tower. Overnight in Mestia.
Day 13
Mestia - Kutaisi
A trip to Kutaisi is Georgia's second largest city with a population of about 150,000 people. According to legend, it was here that Jason and the Argonauts came here for the Golden Fleece. The program also includes a visit to the Martvili Canyon and the Prometheus cave. Overnight in Kutaisi.
Day 14
Kutaisi-TBILISI
Visit to the monastic complex of Gelati - a religious place, very important for Georgians, which in 1994 was included in the list of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. It was built in the twelfth century by the King of Georgia David the Builder after the liberation of these lands from Turkish rule. Visiting the Bagrati Cathedral from the 11th century
) At the request of the group, a farewell Georgian dinner
Day 15
Transfer to the airport. Departure
