DAY 01: ARRIVE TBILISI, GEORGIA
Arrival at Tbilisi International airport, meet the local guide and start Tbilisi city tour. Visit the heart of old Tbilisi-a cobbled street full of picturesque pastel color wooden houses. Witness the Bridge of Peace that links old and modern Tbilisi from Mtkvari River. Take a cable car ride to Narikala Fortress, be amazed by the Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) statue with beautiful skyline and city view. At the foot of the Narikala Fortress lies the historical sulfur bath quarter, Abanotubani. Photo stop at the Leaning Clock Tower, then proceed to the Holy Trinity Tsminda Sameba Cathedral, the tallest church in the whole Tbilisi and recognized as a symbol of “New Georgia”. Have a walk in the shardeni streets, where you can relax enjoy a cup of coffee/teo or lemonade. Shardeni street will amaze you with souvenir shops visit the Dry Bridge - extraordinary flea market in the center of Tbilisi, perfect for lovers of old and antique things. Check-in to hotel.
DAY 02: TBILISI – JVARI – MTSKHETA – ANANURI-GUDAURI-KAZBEGI - TBILISI
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Mtskheta. The ancient capital and religion center of Georgia. Visit the beautiful 6th century Church of Jvari (UNESCO) which is perched on a cliff overlooking the city and confluence of the Rivers Aragvi and Mtkvari. Visit Sveti-Tskhoveli Cathedral (UNESCO), the first Christian church to be built in Georgia and also the largest functioning Cathedral. It is believed that the robe of Christ is buried here. Start tour to Kazbegi. Drive north towards the famed Georgian Military Highway. Continue on for another hour’s drive to Gudauri; at 2196, the highest location of any village along the route and a popular winter mountain resort. Cross Jvari Pass, this at 2395 m is the highest point on the Military Highway. Arrive at Kazbegi, hop on to a Marshrutka minivan (5-6 persons in one) and drive through beautiful valleys and woodland of Gergety Village to visit Tsminda Sameba Church (Gergeti Trinity Church). This little church is located in a beautiful and solitary spot on top of the mountain at 2170m. When weather permits, you may catch a glimpse of one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – Mt Kazbegi (5047 m). Drive back to Tbilisi Overnight.
DAY 03: TBILISI –UPLISTIKHE- KUTAISI
After breakfast at the hotel transfer to Gori, Visit Uplistsikhe, an ancient cave town and one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia. The town represents a complex of various structures dating from the 12 cent. BC to the 17th cent. AD. Visit Bagrati Cathedral. Bagrati Cathedral is located in Kutaisi, Imereti region, on Ukimerioni hill. It was built in 1003, during the reign of Bagrat III. Bagrati Temple is an important monument of Georgian culture, both in terms of architectural solution and symbolic significance. It is a symbol of the unity and strength of our country. "Matiane Kartlisai" tells us that Bagrat III gathered representatives of different parts of Georgia and invited guests from abroad for the celebration of the blessing of Bagrat III temple. Overnights in Kutaisi.
DAY 04: KUTAISI-MARTVILI-TBILISI
Visit Martvili Canyon. Martvili Canyon is a picturesque landmark of water and rocks, located 50km west of Kutaisi. The canyon was formed by the waters of the Abasha (Abashi) River. It is 2.4 km long, and the height of the canyon walls reaches 40 m in some places. The main highlight of the Martvili Canyon is boating to the waterfalls. Inflatable boats, life jackets and helmets at the pier hint at white water rafting, but boating the canyon is a pleasant, easy trip, and the equipment is just a safety precaution.The length of the route the boats take along the river is about 1 km and the trip takes about 30 minutes (including photo stops).
Children under 5 years old are not allowed on the boats and subject to weather conditions. Drive to Tbilisi Overnight in Tbilisi
DAY 05: TBILISI-DAVID GAREJI- TBILISI
Breakfast at the hotel Drive to Kakheti region: Davit Gareji The complex was founded in the first half of the VI century by one of the Assyrian fathers called David. David Gareji Lavra was the center of monastery life. By the time it broadens and adds branches. Academician G. Chubinashvili could not avoid the fact that there was mentioned 12 monasteries, but the available material allowed him to consider only seven monasteries, like other scientists, he also linked the "twelve" as a symbol in the Christian religion. The rich found of manuscripts was protected in Davit Gareji. Drive back to Tbilisi shopping tour.
DAY 06: DEPARTURE TBILISI
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Transfer to airport
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