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Cultural
Tours in Georgia
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Tour "Sunny Georgia" |
Cultural Tour
(8 days) |
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Do you want to spend your vacation in Georgia? See historic places, wine museums, ancient Christian monastery complexes and churches? Have a rest in Black Sea city-Batumi and visit antique fortress nearby? Stopover Botanical garden with unique vegetation inside? Have fun during your stay in Georgia? So we offer you the tour - “Sunny Georgia”
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Day 1 |
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Arrival in
Tbilisi
You will be met by the representatives of Concord Travel Company: Tour Manager and Guide. Tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Sighnaghi, Kakheti region, (150 km from Tbilisi).
Overnight in Sighnaghi. |
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Day 2 |
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Sighnaghi city tour
It is situated in the very eastern part of Georgia. Even in XII-XIII centuries these places had been populous. Sighnaghi faces the Alazani field from the rising ground (750m elevation), it is combined with the surroundings and it’s impossible to forget it after having seen it. The town is surrounded by prison with fence of the length of 4 km, that occupiers the area of 40 hectares. Bodbe monastery (9th century). Georgia’s enlightener’s tomb St. Nino is at the Bodbe Monastery in Kakheti region, eastern Georgia. St. Nino has become one of the most venerated saints of the Georgian Orthodox Church and her attribute, a Grapevine cross, is a symbol of Georgian Christianity.
Then visit Georgian poet Al. Chavchavadze’s museum (19th c.) in Tsinandali. Arrival in Telavi (30km from Sighnaghi). Here you will see Palace of Georgian King Erekle II.
Overnight in Telavi. |
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Day 3 |
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Visit wine museum
Shuamta Church, Ikalto monastery complex (6-12th cc.) Alaverdi Church (XIc.); Gremi church (XVI-XVII);. Stopover Gurjaani which is a town in Georgia, located in the region of Kakheti, in the Alazani Valley, 415 m above sea level and serves as a center of the Gurjaani district. Here you will see holy trinity church (8th c.) and Ninotsminda church of medieval centuries.
Drive to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi. |
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Day 4 |
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Visiting Mtskheta
The capital of the Georgian Kingdom of Iberia during the 3rd century BC - 5th century AD. Here you will see Jvari Monastery (6th c.) which is outstanding example of medieval religious architecture in the Caucasus and night Mtskheta city tour as well. Then depart to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th c.) - known as the "the Living Pillar Cathedral." Both Cathedrals show the high artistic and cultural level attained by this ancient kingdom. Explore Samtavro monastery - the former residence of the lords of Mtskheta. Leave for Gori, where you will see Stalin’s museum. En route to Kutaisi Visit Surami Fortress (18th c.) Arrive in former capital of western part of Georgia-Kutaisi and have a look at UNESCO heritage site - Bagrati Cathedral (11th c.) Depart to Batumi.
Overnight in Batumi. |
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Day 5 |
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Batumi city tour
(Botanical garden; old churches, Mosque and etc) Free time for swimming and sunbathing.
Overnight in Batumi. |
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Day 6 |
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Visiting Gonio Fortress (16-17th cc.)
Free time for swimming and sunbathing.
Overnight in Batumi. |
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Day 7 |
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Leave for Tbilisi
En route to Tbilisi you will have the chance to see city cave-Uplistsikhe (6-4th cc. B.C.); Ubisa Monastery (9th century.) Arrive in Tbilisi. Tbilisi night tour.
Overnight in Tbilisi. |
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Day 8 |
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Tbilisi
Modern capital city of Georgia. That’s the last day of the tour - truly a must see place of the country. Here you will have the chance to see Narikala fortress, which dates from the 4th century AD; Metekhi church (13th c.) which is a central domed building with four free-standing pillars, and three protruding apses. Tour continues with exploring Anchiskhati Basilica of St Mary which is the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi, Georgia. It dates from the sixth century and has largely preserved its original architecture.
Then have a look at Sioni Cathedral of the Dormition is a Georgian Orthodox Cathedral in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Located in the old part of the city, current church is based on a 13th-century version with some changes from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
The next stop will be the Sameba (Holy Trinity) church. Its construction began in late 90c. and in the beginning of early millennium. Sameba is the tallest religious building in Georgia (85meters in height).
After getting unforgettable impressions during a day, getting thermal water procedure in Sulfur Baths is going to be very relaxing part of the tour. Sulfur Baths are located in the old part of Tbilisi.
Departure from the airport. |
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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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