Autumn Tour to Georgia

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1 Autumn Tour to Georgia Day 1 st. Arrival to Tbilisi Transfer to the Hotel Day 2 nd. Excursion to Tbilisi During the excursion you will observe the main sights of Tbilisi, founded in the middle of the 5th century. You will see the Narikala fortress, the sulfur baths district, the Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba) the Sioni Cathedral, the Anchiskhati basilica, Liberty Square and the modern Bridge of Peace. Then you will test Georgian cuisine in the restaurant. In the afternoon you will have free time. Independently visit the popular places of Tbilisi, go to museums. We recommend you to visit the turtle lake, fox lake and funicular.

2 Day 3. Jvari Monastery - the ancient capital of Georgia - Mtskheta - Svetitskhoveli Cathedral You will view the objects from the UNESCO list - the ancient city of Mtskheta, founded in the middle of the I millennium BC. The city of Mtskheta was the first capital of the unified Georgian kingdom in the III century BC. Here, in Mtskheta started Christianity of Georgia in the IV century. You go up to the Jvari monastery, where St. Nino installed the first cross, stroll along the medieval streets of Mtskheta and visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, erected over the robe of Jesus Christ. After the excursion you will try Georgian cuisine in the restaurant. In the afternoon you will return to Tbilisi.

3 Day 4 th. Gori - the cave city of Vardzia - the city of Akhaltsikhe In the morning you will go to the city of Gori. You will visit the Stalin Memorial Museum, as well as the house in which he was born. You will inspect his armored vagon for travel. After excursion you will taste Georgian cousin at the restaurant in Gori Then you will go to the southern parts of Georgia to learn more about the Golden Age of the country. Not far from the southern border of the Georgian kingdom in the XII century, King George III ordered to carve in the rock cave city-monastery of Vardzia, and his daughter the great queen Tamara thoroughly strengthened it. The earthquake in 1283 bared most of the caves, and during the tour you will see refectory, storerooms, secret passages, underground lake. You will stay night in the hotel in the city of Akhaltsikhe.

4 Day 5 th. Monastery Sapara - Ottoman fortress Rabat - resort Borjomi City of Kutaisi In the morning you will see the monastery of Sapara, founded by the influential prince Sargis Jakelia. During the period of Queen Tamara, this family held influential posts, and Akhaltsikhe was their residence. The situation changed at the end of the XVI century, when the southern part of Georgia was occupied by the Ottoman Empire. The fortress preserved in the center of Akhaltsikhe reminds of this time. You will have excursion to the fortress of Rabat. The architecture of that time has been restored in recent years. After excursion you will enjoy Georgian cousin at the restaurant. You will also visit the famous resort town of Borjomi, where mineral water, known throughout the world, is mined. You will walk around the city park and try Borjomi mineral water straight from the source. In the afternoon you will go to the west of the country, and stay night in Kutaisi in the hotel.

5 Day 6 th. Bagrati Temple - Gelati Monastery - karst caves You will continue to familiarize yourself with the heritage of mankind, which is protected by the UNESCO. You will examine the significant objects - the Bagrat temple and the Gelati monastery. You will also visit karst caves, where underground rivers have formed quaint tunnels with stalactites and stalagmites. After excursion you will enjoy Georgian cousin at the restaurant. Then you will return to Tbilisi. The 7th day. Transfer to the Airport - Departure from Tbilisi

6 Organizational issues and prices The tour includes: welcome and farewell at the airport, accommodation at the hotel, transfer by vehicle, meal and guide services. The travel company will provide following services for coast free: Memory souvenirs and photos; Insurance covering from one of the leading insurance companies in Georgia - JSC ARDI insurance for the whole period of staying in Georgia. The price for the tour per 1 person for 6 days is 550 USD; 5 persons Euros; 10 persons Euros; 15 persons Euros; 20 persons Euros In case of a request, the hotel will be booked according to the needs and requirements of the visitors. The price of the tour may vary depending on the cost of the hotel. Contact info: LLC Wallaby; Address: Napareuli St. 14; Phone (+99532) ; Mobile/Viber (+995) Tel (in Russia) office@wallaby-tourstogeorgia.com JSC TBC Bank Bank Code: TBCBGE22818 Account Number: GE03TB