Georgia 7 Days
(7 days – 6 nights)
Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Jvari – Bodbe – Signagi – Tsinandali – Telavi – Davidgareji – Ananuri - Kazbegi
Guaranteed group tour from 397 USD
During April – November, 2016. On the second day of each month (2-8.04; 2-8.05; 2-8.06; 2-8.07; 2-8.08; 2-8.09; 2-8.10; 2-8.11.)
Arrival/departure at Tbilisi International Airport
Price includes commission for agencies.
Note: on the ground of the request, tourists have possibility to connect to a group with unlimited quantity. Also, tourists have free option of date and duration of a tour (although, route stays unlimited). Tourists can continue tour with another group according to other program. In such cases we offer additional information and extra payment.
Tourists may also connect to a group in the case of their arrival in different airports of a country. In this case, the price of a tour is recalculated, adding extra transfers.
Day1:Arrival at Tbilisi airport.
Check in the Hotel. Free time.
Distance: 20-25 km.
Night in Tbilisi.
Day 2:Breakfast in the hotel.
10:00 – beginning of a tour – Tbilisi-Mtskheta.
Tbilisi city-tour.
20:00-23:30 – Welcome dinner in Tbilisi national restaurant (national dishes and 0,5 liters white pouring wine for each person).
23:30-23:50 – Transfer to the hotel (tourists, preferring to stay in the restaurant, get to the hotel of their own).
Night in Tbilisi.
Distance: 60-70 km.
Info:
Mtskheta, the old capital of Georgia, recent religious centre. The town is included in the list of UNESCO. Here, in the 4th century, Georgia was officially converted to Christianity by Saint Nino, a young woman from Jerusalem. Under the main church Svetitskhoveli (the life giving pillar) is buried the Robe of the Christ, one of the most important relic of Christian world. Because of this and many facts Mtskheta has a role of the main pilgrimage cites of Georgia.
Tbilisi tour begins from Metekhi Curch rock platform, from where we make first glimpse over the ancient district of the capital. The first special thing we see is a Mosque, Synagogue, Georgian, Armenian, Latin Churches and even the ancient worship house of Zoroastrianism standing together peacefully, as a sign of Georgian tolerant nature. We continue our route up to the Narikala Castle and overlook Tbilisi from the opposite sight. Visit Bath District, where it is possible to have hot natural sulfur water procedures with special massage, after which you will feel yourself like a newborn baby.
Day 3:Breakfast in the hotel.
Excursion to Kakheti Region.
Kakheti - there are about 2000 sorts of wine in the world. More than 500 sorts (i.e. 1.4) come from Georgia. The word itself “gvino” (wine in Georgian) is considered as a root for any foreign equivalent. The oldest wine vessel found in Georgia dates back to 6th millennium BC. So, Georgia supposedly is a cradle of wine in the world. Kakheti region is the cradle of wine in Georgia itself.
Bodbe – a convent in a very beautiful nature with the view of river Alazany valley. Bodbe is one of the most important pilgrim place, because there is a tomb of Saint Nino, who converted Georgia in Christianity.
Signagi, (a town of love) a nice touristic town with amazing view of river Alazani Valley and Caucasian mountains. Here the wedding house is always open. So that, you can make your love relationship official any time.
Tsinandali. Visit the house-museum of local nobleman Alexandre Chavchavadze. Here we will find out that in Georgia, in XIX century, European oriented culture was not something strange even in the regional place. Afamous poet and diplomat Alexander Griboedov was son in low of Alexandre Cavchavadze.
His famous comedy in verse “Woe from Wit” Griboedov wrote in Tsinandali. He and his beautiful wife Nino Chavchavadze, who widowed in 17 after several months of their marriage and never married again, are buried in Tbilisi, at the entrance of Mtatsminda Pantheon.
Wine degustation in Tsinandali wine cellar.
A glimpse to regional centre of Kakheti – Telavi.
Back to Tbilisi.
20:00-23:30 - Welcome dinner in Tbilisi national restaurant (national dishes and 0,5 liters white pouring wine for each person).
23:30-23:50 - Transfer to the hotel (tourists, preferring to stay in the restaurant, get to the hotel of their own).
Night in Tbilisi.
Distance: 340 - 360 km.
Note: on Monday museums are closed. In such cases day routine may change
Day 4:Breakfast in the hotel.
Free day.
(Dinner, transport, guide excluded).
Night in Tbilisi.
Day 5:Breakfast in the hotel.
Excursion to Davidgareji.
Back to Tbilisi.
20:00-23:30 - Welcome dinner in Tbilisi national restaurant (national dishes and 0,5 liters white pouring wine for each person).
23:30-23:50 - Transfer to the hotel (tourists, preferring to stay in the restaurant, get to the hotel of their own).
Night in Tbilisi.
Distance: 140 km.
Note: on Monday museums are closed. In such cases day routine may change in the program.
Info:
Davidgareji Monastery. Just at the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan, It was the largest monastic complex in Georgia, opened in 25 square km and dwelling for thousands of monks. It was severely ruined by Iranians at the beginning of 17th century. There tourists will see old caves with frescoes high up on the hill, overlooking Azerbaijan areas.
Day 6:Breakfast in the hotel.
Excursion to Ananuri Castle and Jinvali water reservoir (via military highway).
Visit Kazbegi (Stephantsminda), drive up to Gergety Trinity Monastery by option. Price of one jeep 40$ (Mitsubishi Delica, with 6 seats). Payment in hand.
info:
Ananuri Ensemble - contains two churches and two towers surrounded by
defensive walls. Down to the complex there’s a former settlement called
Ananuri and also former main road, which is now covered by artificial
Jinwali lake (water reservoir supplying Tbilisi). In old times, a
residency of feudal usually stood high up of the road. Ananuri served as
main fortified residency of Aragvi Feudals.
Kazbegi – Alittle town to the north of Georgia, some 7 km from Russian
border. There are two main sightseeing in the region. One is Gergety
Monastery situated on high hill. The second is Kazbegi mountain, one of
the highest peak of Caucasus.
Back to Tbilisi.
20:00-23:30 - Welcome dinner in Tbilisi national restaurant (national dishes and 0,5 liters white pouring wine for each person).
23:30-23:50 - Transfer to the hotel (tourists, preferring to stay in the restaurant, get to the hotel of their own).
Night in Tbilisi.
Distance: 300-320 km.
Day 7:Breakfast in the hotel.
Check out of the hotel at 12:00.
Free time.
Transfer to the airport.
Distance: 20-25 km.
The end of the service.
Price:
One person in Single occupancy - 637 USD;
One person in Double occupancy - 447 USD;
One person in Triple occupancy - 397 USD;
For children under 6 – sale 50% (in case if they share bed with their parents).
Price includes:
3* hotels with breakfast
Hotels:
«Darchi Palace» (http://travel.wex.ge/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=726&Itemid=31)
Or some same quality hotels.
Service of an English speaking guide
Transfers from/to airport
Transport service during the trip (save free time)
Museum tickets
2 dinners (national dishes and 0,5 liters white pouring wine for each person).
Price excludes:
Flight, insurance, lunches, transfers from/to airports of Kutaisi and Batumi, alcohol drinks.
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