Cultural tour in Eastern Georgia (The length of the tour is 10 days)
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1 Cultural tour in Eastern Georgia (The length of the tour is 10 days) Day 1 TBILISI Arrival at the Tbilisi International Airport at the afternoon; After the transfer to the hotel, you will have lunch; The first excursion starts at 4 p.m. in Tbililsi, from Abanotubani. Tbilisi (literally "Warm Spring") is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari (Kura) River. The city covers an area of 726 km² (280.3 square miles) and has 1,480,000 inhabitants. The city was founded in 5 th century. We will see ancient sulfur baths. 1
2 Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city the place, where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to founding of a new capital. There were 65 baths in XIII century in Tbilisi. Afterwards, we will walk up to Narikala Fortress -one of the oldest fortifications in Tbilisi (4 th - 5 th centuries). The fortress was established in the 4th century as Shuris-tsikhe (i.e., "Invidious Fort"). The Mongols renamed it "Narin Qala" (i.e., "Little Fortress"). Most of extant fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1827, parts of the fortress were damaged by an earthquake and demolished. Next step is Mtatsminda, where we will see the pantheon of writers and public figures. The first celebrity to be buried at this place was the Russian writer Alexander Griboyedov ( ). Pantheon was officially opened in 1929 to celebrate a 100-years anniversary of Griboyedov s death. Nearby, there is St. David s Church, which was built in XIX century. Dinner at the restaurant. Return to the hotel. 2
3 Day 2 TBILISI 9 a.m. breakfast; Excursion starts at 10 p.m.; the first place which we will see is The Metekhi Church of St. Virgin Mary. From where we can see a wonderful view of Old Tbilisi; the monuments of both Western and Eastern culture: synagogue, mosque and Christian churches. The church is situated on one of the earliest inhabited areas on the city s territory. According to traditional accounts, King Vakhtang I ( Gorgasali) erected here a church and a fort which served also as a king s residence. However, none of these structures have survived the Mongol invasion of The church was rebuilt several times and that s why each wall of the church dates from different centuries. After Metekhi we will visit the Historical Museum of Tbilisi Karvasla. The Tbilisi History Museum was founded in 1910 as a City Municipal Museum. The museum houses over 50 thousand exhibits. They reflect Tbilisi history from the end of the IV millennium to this date. The museum presents archeological, ethnological and documental materials as well as the pieces of national and applied arts, a rich photo-collection etc. Lunch Next, we will visit the National Museum of Art. 3
4 The museum was established in The museum preserves approximately 900 hundred thousand exhibits from the medieval period up to the XX c. and few materials of the pre-christian period. The Museum is distinguished for its Georgian goldsmith pieces dated back to the VIII-XIX Centuries. The museum also houses the unique exhibits of jewelry and art textiles. The Museum also hosts collections of Georgian, Russian, Western European and Oriental (mainly Persian) artworks. Then we will walk through the Rustaveli Avenue to Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia. The origins of the museum stem from the founding of the Museum of the Caucasian Department of the Russian Royal Geographic Society in One of the most amazing exhibits in the museum is the prehistoric human remains found in Dmanisi. These remains date back to 1.8 million years and are the oldest sign of human existence outside of Africa. One of the most important collections of the museum is the Gold treasure, which consists of the unique collection of the pre-christian (III millennium BC-IV century AD) goldsmith pieces. Afterwards, we will visit The Open Air Ethnographic Museum of Tbilisi. 4
5 The Open Air Museum was founded in It occupies 52 hectares of land and houses more than 8 thousand exhibits brought from all over Georgia. The Open Air Museum exposes 14 ethnographic zones: Kartli, Samegrelo, Adjara, Abkhazia, Svaneti, Khevsureti, Kakheti, Meskheti, Javakheti, Guria, Imereti, Racha, Lechkhumi and Osetia. Dinner. Overnight in Tbilisi. Day 3 TBILISI MTSKHETA (10 km) 9 a.m. breakfast; Leave at 10 a.m. and visit Jvari Monastery (VI century) in Mtskheta an ancient capital of Georgia. Jvari or Jvari Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century near Mtskheta (World Heritage site). Jvari was listed together with other monuments of Mtskheta in 1996 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 5
6 From Jvari Monastery we will go down to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (approximately 10 min) 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 is the one of the largest church building in the country, and is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site along with other historical monuments of Mtskheta. Lunch; Zedazeni Monastery one of the most beautiful sights of Georgia (about 10 min). The monastery was founded by Saint John, one of the Holy Assyrian Fathers of Georgia whose mission was to strengthen Christianity in the region. Saint John founded the monastery in the 40s of the 6th century on Zedazeni mountain, where prior to Christianity used to be a cult of Zaden, the idol of fruitfulness. Dinner. Overnight in Tbilisi. 6
7 Day 4 TBILISI STEPANTSMINDA BORJOMI (415 km) 9 a.m. breakfast; 10 a.m. excursion in Kazbegi; On the way to Stepantsminda, we will visit Ananuri Fortress of 15 th - 17 th centuries (aproximat1y 45 minutes). Ananuri was a castle and seat of the eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a. feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. The fortifications consist of two castles joined by a crenellated curtain wall. Within the complex, amongst other buildings, are two churches. In 2007, the complex has been on the tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Site program The trip continues to village Gerteti (1750 m above sea level). Lunch in the village Gergeti. After lunch walk to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church (2170 m above sea level, over 45 min.). The Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century, and is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province. The separate belltower dates from the same period as the church itself. Its isolated location on top of a steep mountain surrounded by the vastness of nature has made it a symbol for Georgia. 7
8 Later drive to resort town Borjomi. The town is famous for its mineral waters; Dinner and overnight in Borjomi. Day 5 BORJOMI VARDZIA SAPARA BORJOMI (100km) 9 a.m. breakfast; At 10 a.m. we will visit Samtskhe Javakheti, Which is known with its ancient, historical monuments. At first we will see XIV century fortress Khertvisi (about 45 min.). Khertvisi fortress is one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia and was functional throughout the Georgian feudal period. It is situated in Southern Georgia, in Meskheti region. The fortress was first build in the 2nd century BC. The church was built in 985, and the present walls build in Next we will visit XII century cave curved city Vardzia. 8
9 The cave city of Vardzia is a cave monastery dug into the rock, on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. It was founded by Queen Tamar in The monastery was constructed as protection from the Mongols. and consisted of over six thousand apartments in a thirteen story complex. The city included a church, a throne room, and a complex irrigation system watering terraced farmlands. The only access to the complex was through some well hidden tunnels near the Mtkvari river. Lunch in town Aspindza; After lunch we will see Sapara Monastery XII XIV century (about 45min). Sapara Monastery is situated nearby Akhaltsikhe town. The oldest parts of the monastery are remains of a small church which was built in the 10 th century. Some fine frescoes have been preserved in the church interior. Above the monastery, there is a ruin of a medieval fortress. Dinner and overnight in Borjomi. Day 6 BORJOMI GORI TBILISI (169 km) 9 a.m. - breakfast; At 10 a.m. we will leave Borjomi for Uplistsikhe, an ancient rock-hewn town, 10 kilometers from town Gori (about an hour). 9
10 Uplistsikhe Cave Town is one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia. Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures of pagan and Christian architecture. The broken bows platforms have been preserved from the original town of large halls, long spiral corridors, halls for worshiping the gods and the remains of the theater. It is the oldest Georgian theater. Then we will go to town Gori (about 15 min.), where we will have lunch; In Gori we will see Joseph Stalin s State Museum. The Soviet politician Stalin ( ) museum includes memorial house, where he was born, and museum building with a tower. The museum houses Stalin's personal belongings (pipe, pen, greatcoat, spectacles, clock, casket, and collection of cigars), Kremlin study, manuscripts, presents from various countries, death mask of Stalin and collection of paintings. Dinner and overnight in Tbilisi. 10
11 Day 7 TBILISI DAVID GAREJA TELAVI (200 km) 9 a.m. - breakfast; At 10 a.m. we will leave for Kakheti one of the magnificent regions of Georgia the homeland of unique wine culture. At first, we will see rock-hewn David Gareja monastery complex (about an hour). The monastery complex is located on the half-desert slopes of Mount Gareja, 70 km southeast of Tbilisi. The complex includes hundreds of cells, churches, chapels, refectories and living quarters hollowed out of the rock face. The complex was founded in the 6th century by David (St. David Garejeli), one of the thirteen Assyrian monks who arrived in the country at the same time. The monastery complex is unique with its mural painting (XII-XIII centuries). Lunch in town Gurjaani; In Gurjaani we will see the VIII- IX c temple of Kvelatsminda (All the Saints). 11
12 The Gurjaani Kvelatsminda is the only two-cupola church in architecture of early medieval period in Georgia that is considered as basilica. After sightseeing the temple, we will visit Telavi, main city and administrative center of Kakheti region where we will see the castle of king Erekle II (over 20 min.). The residence of Kakhetian kings of XVII-XVIII cc. The first structures - palace, church, bath and fortification were built by King Archil in In the second half of XVIII c. King Erekle II has erected new fortification construction with a red gate attachement and the second church. The King Erekle II residence in Telavi is the only one in Georgia among other residences,that preserved its form and sight. 12
13 Dinner. Overnight in Telavi. Day 8 TELAVI SHUAMTA ALAVERDI IKALTO TELAVI (47 km) 9 a.m. - breakfast; At 10 a.m. we will leave to see Old Shuamta monastery, which stands in a forest of deciduous trees that makes it look even more fascinating (about 15 min.). The architectural ensemble Old Suamta is situated 7km NW of Telavi. Its consists of a 5th century basilica, one of the most curious examples of Christian Georgian architecture; a 17th-century domed church of a type close to the Mtskheta Jvari Church but of a smaller size, and a small 7th-century domed church. This place is famous for its attractive nature. Afterwards, we will see Alaverdi, one of the greatest churches in Georgia (over 20min.). The monastery was founded by the Assyrian monk Joseph (Yoseb, Amba) Alaverdeli. At the beginning of the 11th century, Kakhetian King Kvirike the Great built a cathedral, today known as Alaverdi Cathedral, in the place of a small church of St. George. Alaverdi Cathedral is the second tallest religious building its height reaches 50 meters. 13
14 Lunch; After lunch, we will visit Ikalto, where we will see the ruins of XI - XII century Ikalto Academy (approximately 15 min.). The Ikalto monastery was founded by Saint Zenon, one of the 13 Assyrian Fathers, in the late 6th century. It was known as one of the most significant cultural-scholastic centres of Georgia. An academy was founded at the monastery during King David the Builder by Arsen Ikaltoeli in the early 12th century. The Academy of Ikalto trained its students in theology, rhetoric, astronomy, philosophy, geography, geometry chanting but also more practical skills such as pottery making, metal work, viticulture and wine making and pharmacology. According to a legend the famous 12th century Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli studied there. On the way to Telavi, you will visit Teliani Valley wine factory, where we will taste several kinds of wines; Dinner and overnight in Telavi. Day 9 GREMI KVARELI TSINANDALI TELAVI (65 km) 9 a.m. - breakfast; At 10 p.m. we will leave Telavi for Gremi, the capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti in the 16th and 17th centuries (about 20 min.). 14
15 Gremi Monastery - has been the royal capital, trade, economic and cultural center of Kakheti. It is distinguished for the most beautiful locations and historical importance. The town has been composed of three principal parts the Archangels Church complex, the royal residence and the commercial neighborhood. Since 2007, the monuments of Gremi have been proposed for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then we will visit town Kvareli and have lunch (over 15 min.). After lunch we will see House-Museum of famous Georgian writer and public figure Ilia Chavchavadze. The House-Museum of great Georgian writer and statesman - Ilia Chavchavadze ( ) is situated at ancestral land of the Chavchavadzes, in a museum complex. The museum complex includes a familiar tower, dwelling house, wine-cellar, Tone, barn, water mill and a two-storey exhibition hall. The museum keeps memorial goods of Ilia and his family, manuscripts, magazines and newspapers founded by him, also a weapon of XVIII-XIX centuries, furniture, manuscripts of Georgian and foreign public figures, works created on writings of Ilia Chavchavadze, rich photo materials and archive documents. 15
16 Later we will see the House-Museum of well known Georgian theater director Kote Marjanishvili. The Kote Marjanishvili House-Museum is included in a directory of world theatrical museums. The museum is located in the building, where great director and a founder of XX century Georgian theater - Kote Marjanishvili was born. The building was built in first half of XIX century. The first floor with its wine-cellar is regarded as monument of Georgian architecture. The museum fund keeps personal belongings of Kote Marjanishvili, as well as his family members. Besides, there are photos, posters of performances staged by Kote Marjanishvili, also schedules, sketches and pictures. After Kvareli we will visit Alexandre Chavchavadze House-Museum of Tsinandali (approximately 30 min.). In 50s of XIX century, the Chavchavadzes had been hosting elite gatherings of Georgian aristocracy, renowned Georgian and foreign writers and statesmen. Literary salon of the Chavchavadzes was frequented various times by Alexander Pushkin, Alexandre Dumas, Mikhail Lermontov, Consul of France Chevalier Gamba, professor at the University of Jena Karl Koch, French geographer Élisée Reclus and others. 16
17 The Museum involves a dwelling house and a decorative garden, taking in 12 hectares of area for the time being. Despite the small territory, the garden displays unique species of world flora. Here is also enoteca (store of wines), that was made on the basis of the Chavchavadzes wine-cellar. A unique collection of Georgian, as well as European wines is kept there. The collection was created by French winemaker Masano, who was specially invited by noble Chavchavadze. The enoteca includes 70 various wines, with the oldest European one - "Polish Honey" of 1814 and Georgian Saperavi of Dinner and overnight in Telavi. 17
18 Day 10 TELAVI SIGHNAGHI TBILISI (190 km) 9 a.m. - breakfast; At 10 a.m. drive to one of the most beautiful towns in Kakheti Sighnaghi (about an hour) The town of Signagi is situated on the right bank of the river Alazani high up on a hill. The word signai originates from Turkish one and means shelter. Signagi is a unique town with its architecture, location. Everything is distinctive here: the fortress, the ancient church bells and nice houses with very traditional and ornamented balconies, cellars built by the Georgian bricks. All of them have their own history behind. The local Ethnographic and Archaeological Museum (1950 y.). The museum houses collection ( items) of archaeology (II Millennium B.C. and Late Bronze Age ceramics, adornments, weapons), V-XIX c.c. numismatic collection, ethnographic objects of the first half of the XIX c. Lunch in Sighnaghi; Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport (about 90 min.). Departure in the late afternoon. 18
19 NOTES: Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for handcuffed people but we do offer them exclusive tours; The price contains: Overnight at the 3* hotel during the whole tour; Airport transfer; Service with guide; Three meals a day; A bottle of mineral water for each tourist; Payments of museums and other sightseeing; Insurance for each person; Each tour will be provided with a First Aid kit and a medical assistant. You will take part in native festivals, depending on the seasons. E.g. September Kakheti harvest festival. This tour doesn t include air tickets, but can be provided by request. 19
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