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Cultural
Tours in Georgia
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3 capitals of Georgia |
Cultural Tour
(6 days) |
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Day 1 |
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Arrival in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia.
Company's representative will meet you at the international airport.
Transfer and overnight at the hotel |
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Day 2 |
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Tbilisi - tour in the capital
The city tour comprises following sites: Sulfur Baths, Trinity Cathedral, Georgian Orthodox churches, Armenian Gregorian church, the Jewish synagogue and the Turkish Mosque, which reflect Tbilisi's tolerance and acceptance of different cultures and religions. Narikala Fortress with beautiful overview on the whole capital. .
Afterwards walk on Shardeni and Leselidze streets and Rustaveli Avenue to feel life spirit of Georgia. |
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Day 3 |
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Mtskheta city tour – Kutaisi, city of Argonauts
Drive to Mtskheta, which is heritage of UNESCO, once capital of the Kingdom of Georgia from the III century before Christ to the V century AD and it is considered as second Jerusalem, where we will visit Svetitskhoveli, cathedral of XI century and Cross church - Jvari (VI c) with stunning overview on the city. Afterwards travel to Kutaisi, third airport city of the country.
Overnight. |
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Day 4 |
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Kutaisi - Aia
Kutaisi was the former capital of the Kingdom of Colchis, second millennium BC (by archeological data). Historians widely believe, that during the legendary journey of Argonauts and Jason to Colchis, Kutaisi (called Aia) was their final purpose and King Aeëtes' residency. The city was the capital of Georgian United Kingdom until XI century, and then, became the capital of the Imeretian Kingdom (XV-XIX centuries). In 2012 Kutaisi became Parliament City. The tour in the city includes: excursions to Bagrati (XI c.) and Gelati Churches (XII c.), UNESCO heritages. Close to Kutaisi we will also visit Prometheus cave with its underground caves and rivers. |
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Day 5 |
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Kutaisi – Gori – Uplistsikhe (cave-town)
After breakfast, travel to Gori town, founded by David the Builder (XI–XII) the greatest king of the country. Visiting Joseph Stalin's museum in the town. Next spot is Uplistsikhe, an antique rock-hewn town. Built on the rock, it contains many structures of 2nd ML before Christ and Late Middle Ages. It's notable for different styles of rock-cut cultures.
Returning to Tbilisi. |
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Day 6 |
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Leave for Tbilisi - modern capital city of Georgia. Today is departure day transfer from the hotel to the international airport
Departure. |
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Other details available upon request
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Note:
Duration of the tour must be fit to your
flight schedule. |
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Airport - Hotel - Airport
Transfer |
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Inland transportation |
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Tour Guide |
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Hotel Accommodation (in the
cities) Double room |
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Guest House Accommodation (in
the villages) |
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FB Meal |
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1 bottle of mineral water per person per day |
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Museums Entrance fees |
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Souvenir gift |
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CD with trip photos |
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Air
fare |
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Single room supplement
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Meals except described |
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Alcoholic beverages |
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Travel insurance
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