7 days tour in Georgia

7 days tour in Georgia

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Cultural Tour to Georgia

(7 days)

Day 1 -Arrival to Tbilisi Airport /Check in the Hotel /overnight in Tbilisi

Day 2 Breakfast in the Hotel and Excursion to old part of Tbilisi:

Sameba: (1995–2004) Cathedral is erected on the Elia Hill, which rises above the left bank of the River Mtkvari in the historic neighborhood of Avlabari in Old Tbilisi. Sameba is the main Georgian Orthodox Christian cathedral.

Metekhi church: Church was built in the 5th century by the Georgian king Vakhtang Gorgasali. It is unusual example of domed Georgian Orthodox church. It was later damaged and restored several times.  Tradition holds that it was also a site, where the 5th century martyr lady Saint Shushanik was buried. Church is located on the cliff overlooking the Mtkvari River, this view is wonderful indeed.

Old baths: Sulfur Baths, built in 17 century. All the celebrities arriving in Tbilisi first of all were taken to the sulphur bathhouses. Sulphur water is characterized with having the constant temperature of 38-40 C.

National Museum of Georgia: The Georgian National Museum was established at the end of 2004 by a Presidential decree. Its origins, however,      date back to the founding of the Museum of the Caucasian Department of the Russian Royal Geographic Society in 1852. You can found here the legendary Gold of Colchis-land of the Golden Fleece.

Lunch in restaurant

Free time in Mtatsminda

Overnight in Tbilisi

 

Day 3

Breakfast in the Hotel /Departure

LAGODEKHI PROTECTED AREAS: This includes the Lagodekhi Strict Nature Reserve and Lagodekhi Managed Nature Reserve along the southern slopes of the main range of the Great Caucasus. The height of the Protected Areas varies within 400-3500 m above the sea level. Treasure of Lagodekhi Protected Areas is its nature. There is an alternation of vertical zoning and habitats in this vast territory. The level of endemic species is amazing.

Activities: 

  • Horse riding
  • Hiking/ nature trails
  • Bird watching

Picnic in the nature

Departure to Signagi ‘’love city’’

Overnight in Signagi

 

Day 4 Breakfast in the hotel

Sightseeing Bodbe Monastery / Tsinandali / Alaverdi cathedral

Bodbe Monastery: The Monastery of St. Nino at Bodbe is a Georgian Orthodox monastic complex. Originally built in the 9th century, it has been significantly remodeled, especially in the 17th century. The monastery now functions as a nunnery. and is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia, due to its association with St. Nino, the 4th-century female evangelist of Georgians, whose relics are shrined there. The Bodbe Monastery is nestled among tall Cypress trees on a steep hillside overlooking the Alazani Valley, where it commands views of the Greater Caucasus  mountains.

 Tsinandali:  It is noted for the estate and its historic winery, which once belonged to the 19th-century aristocratic poet Alexander Chavchavadze. The Tsinandali garden is wonderful place, which was renovated in 1887 and passed to the state n 1917. In 1947, the estate was organized into a museum. In museum you can make wine-tasting.

  Lunch in Telavi

Alaverdi Monastery: It is a Georgian Orthodox monastery. Parts of the monastery date back to 6th century. The present day cathedral dates to the 11th century. The monastery was founded by the Assyrian monk Joseph Alaverdeli. Alaverdi Cathedral is the second tallest religious building in Georgia, after the recently consecrated Tbilisi Sameba.

Return to Tbilisi

Overnight in Tbilisi

 

 Day 5 Breakfast in the hotel / Departure

Sightseeing Jvari monastery / Ananuri enseble  

Jvari monastery:  It is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking Mtskheta, which was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. Jvari was listed together with other monuments of Mtskheta in 1996 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: Cathedral was built in the 11th century. Svetitskhoveli, known as the burial site of Christ's mantle, has long been the principal Georgian church and remains one of the most venerated places of worship to this day. It presently functions as the seat of the archbishop. It is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lunch in restaurant

Ananuri- dating from 17th century is located on the left bank of the river Aragvi. Ananuri was a castle and seat of the eristavis of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. In 2007, the complex has been on the tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Site program.

Overnight in Gudauri

 

Day 6 Breakfast in the hotel

Sightseeing Darial Gorge / enjoy views of beautiful Mount Kazbegi / Garget Trinity Church

Darial Gorge: It is the gorge on the border between Russia and Georgia. Darial was historically important as the only available passage across the Caucasus and has been long fortified — at least since 150 BC. Ruins of an ancient fortress are still visible.

Gergeti Trinity Church: The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri , at an elevation of 2170 meters, under Mount Kazbegi. The Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century and is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province. Its isolated location on top of a steep mountain surrounded by the vastness of nature has made it a symbol for Georgia.

Free time in Gudauri

Overnight in Gudauri

 

Day 7 Breakfast in the hotel

Return to Tbilisi

Bazaleti Lake: The area around the lake housed a flourishing medieval town and is surrounded by many legends. In 1626, the Battle of Bazaleti between two rival Georgian factions took place there. Currently, the area is a popular recreational area served by a modern tourist complex.

Lunch in the restaurant (Leaving party)

Transfer to the Tbilisi airport