A grand voyage into Georgia
Overview
An exploration of Georgia’s most iconic sights brings you closer to the illustrious history of this charming country. Discover the ancient cities of Tbilisi and Mtskheta, important cities in Christian history, brimming with age-old churches, monasteries, and fortresses. Explore the ancient caves of Uplistsikhe and experience the magnificence of the Caucasus on the rolling hills of Kazbegi.
Included/Exclude
- Visa
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Meals
- Tour Guide
- Airport Transfer
- Sightseeing
- Additional Services
- Insurance
- Food & Drinks
- Tickets
Tour Amenities
Car Parking
Free Coupons
Laundry service
Restaurant
Smoking Allowed
Wireless Internet
Tour Plan
- Arrival in Tbilisi.
- Transfer to the hotel.
- Check-in at the hotel.
- Meet your guide to start a sightseeing tour in the capital of Georgia.
- Visit the National Museum of Fine Arts. The Museum houses the best-known samples of Georgian artwork.
- We continue our tour with visiting Metekhi church (12th-13th centuries), cross cupola church, part of the Royal residential complex; Sulfur baths, favourite place of Tbilisi citizens and foreign guests.
- Sioni Cathedral (7th -19th centuries); Anchiskhati Basilica and bell tower (6th -18th centuries).
- Rustaveli Avenue and Freedom Square.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- After breakfast, drive to Mtskheta, one of the oldest towns and the cultural and religious center of Georgia.
- Mtskheta was the capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the third century BC.
- Visit Jvari Church, a true architectural masterpiece of the early Medieval Period built on a hilltop.
- You will enjoy the views of the confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers.
- Visit Svetitskhoveli, the main cathedral of Mtskheta and a sacred place where the robe of Christ is being kept.
- Continue to Ananuri architectural complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes.
- The complex features churches and towers dating back to the 16-17th centuries, beautifully overlooking the Jinvali reservoir.
- Next destination is Kazbegi, a small town with the views of Mount Kazbek (or Mkinvari) 5033m, the seventh highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains.
- Reach Gergeti Holy Trinity Church located at an altitude of 2170m on 4WD vehicle.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- In the morning, depart Kazbegi and drive to the city of Gori.
- Explore the Stalin museum featuring original small house where he was born, and his personal armored wagon.
- Continue to the cave town Uplistsikhe, dating back to Hellensitic period and notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures and the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture.
- Arrive in Tbilisi.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- Check-out from the hotel.
- Free time until transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.
- End of the tour.
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