Cultural Tour to Georgia (5 days) Day 1 st, Tbilisi Departure from the Hotel - 8.00 Coffee break (Georgian sweets) - 11.00 Lunch time 14.00-15.00, visitors will taste Georgian cuisine Completion of the tour - 19.00, Dinner at the Hotel Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia and a very picturesque and ancient city located on the banks of the River Mtkvari. There is a large number of architectural monuments in Tbilisi. In terms of architecture, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, the Narikala Fortress and Metekhi Church are especially noteworthy. The oldest cathedral in Tbilisi - Anchiskhati was built in the VI century, while the Jvarismama church was built in the 16th century. Another cathedral Zemo Betlemi was constructed in the 18th century, as were several other buildings in the historical center. To feel all this, we will start our journey from the old city, observe the Metekhi Temple - a church built in the 13th century. We will continue the way up the cable car to the Narikala fortress, founded in the 4th century AD, from where you can see a panoramic view of Tbilisi and the Botanical Garden. From the Narikala Fortress, stroll down the hill to the mosque and find out the oldest part of the city with attractive houses with open carved balconies. We will continue our trip by visiting the district of the sulfur baths of Abanotubani and listening to interesting legends, about how the city of Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century. Further walk to the waterfall and back to the old part of the city. We will climb up to the slope of Mtatsminda Mountain (the holy mountain) where the monastery of Father David Gareji (Mama-Daviti) is located. According to the legend, the ascetic settled here in the VI century. In the XIX century on the site of his chapel was built a stone church. Memorial festival of Mamadavitoba is celebrated every year in memory of this event. Around the church since 1929 here exists the pantheon "Mtatsminda" with numerous burial places of outstanding people of Georgia - famous writers, artists, scientists and national heroes.
In the central part of Tbilisi, in the Vake district, there are Turtle Lake and Ethnographic Museum in the open air. On the territory of the museum there are more than a hundred exhibits from all regions of Georgia: authentic houses, outbuildings, utensils, barns, water mills, wine cellars, forges, cowsheds, etc. Officially, the ethnographic museum was opened in the 1960s. After visiting the museum, you can reach the Turtle Lake. This is a favorite place for Tbilisi citizens for having rest with families. From here you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Tbilisi from a bird's-eye view. Directly from the lake, the cable car trains, will bring you down in 6 minutes. Day 2 nd.city of Mtskheta Departure from hotel at 8.00 11.00 coffee break (sweets and cakes) Completion of the tour at 19.00 Mtskheta Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities of Georgia. It is the cultural and spiritual center of the country. We will start by visiting the picturesque monastery of Jvari. From the hill on which the monastery is located breathtaking views on the merging of the two rivers of Aragvi and Mtkvari as well as the Svetitskhoveli Temple, the religious center of the сountry, is opened. After browsing the Jvari Monastry, we will go downstairs towards the Svetitskhoveli Temple, where one of the greatest shrines of the Christian world - the Robe of the Jesus is stored. As well we will visit the Samtavro Temple. In Samtavro there are many sacred objects: a part of the life-giving pillar, the miraculous icon of the Iberian God Mother, the miraculous icon of St. Nino, the graves of the holy kings Mirian and Nana, part of the stone from the grave of St. Nino from Bodbe and other relics.
Day3, Ananuri Kazbegi Departure from the hotel - 8.00 Coffee break, sweets 11.00 Completion of the tour - 20.00, Night at the Hotel in Kazbegi Ananuri Ananuri is the former residence the main stronghold of the princes of Aragveti. Churches and medieval towers of Ananuri rises majestically above Lake Zhinvali. The Trinity Church on Mount Gergeti, Kazbegi The Trinity Church on Mount Gergeti is located near the town of Stepantsminda, on the Mount Gergeti, at an altitude of 2170 meters. Built in the XIV century.
Day 4, Kakheti Region Monastery Bodbe - Sighnaghi (city of Love) Departure from hotel - 8.00 Coffee break, sweets 11.00 Completion of the tour at 19.00, transfer to Tbilisi Bodbe Signaghi During this tour, you will visit the Bodbe Monastery, where St. Nino is buried, and then visit the beautiful city of Love - Sighnaghi, you will see its fortress and wonderful views of the Alazani valley. As well, you can buy a fine wine right in its homeland - Kakheti.
During the journey, you will receive comprehensive information about all the fortresses that we will pass during the trip as well as on the city of Sighnaghi. But the most important part of our story will be dedicated to the life and activities of St. Nino. In addition, you will receive general information about Georgia, one of its most picturesque and fertile regions - Kakheti, Georgian wine and winemaking, Georgian cuisine, feasts and their traditions. Also you will be giving the possibility to take a part in the winemaking process and preparation of traditional Georgian dishes and sweets. We are sure that you will remember your trip for a long time. Visit to the winery and wine tasting
Day 5, City of Gori Departure from the hotel at 8.00 11.00 coffee break (sweets and cakes) Completion of the tour at 19.00, transfer to Tbilisi Dinner at the Hotel - 20.00, night at the hotel Gori We will visit the Museum of Stalin - the exhibition is chronologically divided into several halls, in which many exhibits belonged to Stalin, including furniture, personal things and gifts. Uplistsikhe is an ancient cave city, one of the first cities on the territory of Georgia. The city engraved in the rock, emerged at the end of II - in the beginning of I millennium BC, experienced several ups and downs, was finally abandoned in the XIX century and is thus a multilayer archaeological site, one of the most important architectural monuments.
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 5 days is 500 USD; 5 persons - 2400 USD; 10 persons - 4700 USD; 15 persons - 7000 USD; 20 persons - 9000 USD 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 Tours to Georgia; Address: Napareuli St. 14; Phone (+99532) 222-67-69; Mobile/Viber (+995) 599 12 22 18 Tel. +7 909 648-27-22 (in Russia) Email: office@wallaby-tourstogeorgia.com JSC TBC Bank Bank Code: TBCBGE22818 Account Number: GE03TB7280136080100003