Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Regions to be visited: Imereti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Kartli, Kakheti
Attractions
Imereti: Monastery of Gelati and Motsameta, Prometheus' caves.
Samtskhe: Rabati fortress, Safara monastery, Vardzia.
Tbilisi: Metekhi and Anchiskhati Church, Sioni cathedral, Narikala fortress, national museum.
Kartli: Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, rock-hewn town Uplistsikhe.
Kakheti: Alaverdi Cathedral, Tsinandali Manor, Kindzmarauli Corporation
Season from May through November
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Day 1: Arrival in Kutaisi. Transfer from airport. Hotel accommodation. Dinner*. Overnight stay in Kutaisi.
Day 2: Kutaisi-Akhaltsikhe
Visit to the academy of Gelati, the center of medieval culture, founded by King David Agmashenebeli in the 11th century and the monastery of Motsameta (martyrs), erected in honor of the martyrs David and Constantine (11th century). Next, we shall visit the Prometheus caves, famous for their centuries-old stalactites and underwater river. After lunch* we shall head for the province of Samtskhe-Javakheti, which is the cradle of the royal dynasty of Bagration, the birthplace of the genius Shota Rustaveli; the land where the foundations of the Georgian state were born. Accommodation in a hotel. Overnight stay in Akhaltsikhe.
Day 3: Rabati-Vardzia- Sapara-Tbilisi
We shall visit the historical part of the city of Akhaltsikhe - Rabati, where the palace of the Pasha of Akhaltsikhe, the Ottoman mosque, caravanserai and other attributes of the fortified city are located. Not far from Akhaltsikhe is the medieval Georgian monastery of Sapara. The main structure of the complex is the dome church of St. Savva, the bell tower and the palace built in the late 13th century. After visiting the monastery we shall make our way towards the rock- hewn town and the monastery complex of Vardzia (12th century), carved in the time of Queen Tamar. Further we are heading towards Tbilisi. On the way we shall see the most beautiful lake Paravani, which is located at an altitude of 2,075 m above sea level. Arrival in Tbilisi. Hotel accommodation. Dinner. * Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
Day 4: Tbilisi Tour
Sightseeing tour around Tbilisi; Sights of the city: Metekhi and Anchiskhati churches, Narikala fortress, medieval streets of the old city, gold fund of the State Museum of Georgia. Free time, the opportunity to visit the famous sulfur baths of the city; Dinner at the Georgian National Cuisine Restaurant, where the folklore ensemble will perform.* Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
Day 5: Tbilisi-Kakheti- Tbilisi
After breakfast we shall go to the region of viticulture and winemaking - Kakheti. We drive through the Gombori Pass; Visit the Alaverdi monastery (6th c.) and the house-museum of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze in Tsinandali; Further wine tasting at the factory of the
Kindzmarauli Corporation. Then we shall head for Tbilisi. On the way we shall visit the local peasant’s wine cellar who will treat us with dinner and homemade wine. Arrival in Tbilisi. Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
Day 6: Tbilisi-Mtskheta- Uplistsikhe-Kutaisi
We shall go to the city-museum, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Kartli - the city of Mtskheta, which is the cradle of Christianity in Georgia. The city is listed in the list of UNESCO. We shall visit the Jvari monastery (6th-7th centuries) and the Svetitskhoveli cathedral, erected in the 11th century. Then we shall make for the rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe, dating back to the 2nd century BC. We shall see this ancient complex with residential caves, wine cellars, and an antique theater; visit the medieval basilica. Lunch in the wine cellar, taste homemade wine and continue our way towards Kutaisi. Arrival in Kutaisi. Dinner*. Overnight stay in Kutaisi.
Day 7: Kutaisi
Breakfast and transfer to the airport.
Services marked on the itinerary by the symbol * are not included in the tour price and are available for additional payment (purchased on site or booked in advance on request).
Tour price per person in dbl / twin room accommodation
in a hotel of category 3 *
single room supplement -
In Kutaisi Hotel Bagrati BB, In Akhaltsikhe Hotel Tiflis BB, In Tbilisi Hotel Astoria BB
or similar hotels
in a hotel of category 4 *
single room supplement -
In Kutaisi Hotel Bagrati VIP BB, In Akhaltsikhe Gino Wellness BB, In Tbilisi Tbilisi Inn BB
or similar hotels
* Also we can find for you hotels / apartments of other categories with recalculation of the cost of the tour
Price includes:
Transportation envisaged by the program, transfers from / to Kutaisi airport, English speaking tour guide, Entrance fees as per program
Accomodation:
2 overnight stay in Kutaisi, 1 overnight stay in Akhaltsikhe, 3 overnight stay in Tbilisi
Meals:
breakfast 6x, lunch 1x, dinner 1x
Wine tasting:
in Kindzmarauli corporation 1x
1 bottle of water per person in a day
Price excludes:
Air travel, Early check-in / late check-out, Services marked * , Alcoholic beverages (other than specified in the program)
Travel insurance
