Mixed tour

Mixed tour

Itinerary: Transfer - Tbilisi - Mtskheta, Kazbegi - Bagrati, Sataplia, Promete - Gelati, Okatse, Martvili, Salhino - Tbilisi - Transfer

Tour: 7 days / 6 nights

Day 1.

Arrival in Tbilisi

Transfer in Hotel.

And now it is a little about the capital. Tbilisi - Ancient Tiflis on coast of the Mtkvari, the capital of Georgia, her cultural, economic and political center, and madly interesting and many-sided city. Tbili in Georgian means "warm". Tbilisi has been founded on hot sulfuric springs. On a legend which locals so like to tell once the king Vakhtang Gorgasali has gone to a falconry, his bird has rushed for a pheasant, trying to escape in a reservoir, and both have immediately cooked in a hot spring. The inconsolable tsar has decided to immortalize roofing felts in the history of a favourite falcon, roofing felts was impressed with the rising fetid steam, but Tbilisi has arisen exactly here. Today terracotta domes of baths adjoin to modern business centers, but over all this the spirit of old Tbilisi still soars.

Excursion "Evening fires of Tbilisi" and a dinner at restaurant and also national songs and dancings.

Day 2.

Breakfast in hotel.

City-Tour across Tbilisi

Departure to the city for acquaintance with sights. We will begin acquaintance with the city with the Cathedral "Sameba" - a symbol of the Georgian revival, unity and immortality. He towers in the center of Tbilisi at top of the mountain of St. Ilya. "Sameba" in Russian means "Holy Trinity"

Further transition to a monument to the founder of the city of Tbilisi great Georgian governor Vakhtang Gorgasali. Gorgasali is a nickname, so the king was called in the war (Du Raz Gorgasali) and means "be more careful with the person, with the head of a wolf".

The temple Metekhi – walls of the temple are put in the classical Georgian equipment. Strike with the accuracy tesk of stones and their laying. From the metekhsky plateau the wonderful view of an old part of the city of Tbilisi opens.

Further on the elevator in several minutes we will appear in the fortress of Narikal where to us the intriguing fascinating views of this legendary capital of Georgia will open. Narikal's fortress – heart of the old city, it throughout 15 centuries together with the Metekhsky lock was the main military and defensive strengthening of the city. And of course here we will be met by "Mother of Georgia" with wine.

14:00 A lunch at the Georgian restaurant.

You will have an opportunity to feel old Tiflis's color. Ancient sulfuric baths are in the most ancient place of the city. All bathing rooms, lower than the level of the earth are also blocked by the semicircular arches.

Sioni's temple – has been put in the 6th century. Also the fact that his floor lies nearly three meters below than a pavement surface now demonstrates to respectable age of the temple. Also we have on the way a visit of the modern bridge - Mira Bridge from where fascinating views of modern Tbilisi open and colourful photos turn out.

20:00 A transfer for dinner in national restaurant in Tbilisi where waits for you the most tasty dishes and sound Georgian wine and also national songs and dancing.

Night in hotel.

Day 3.

Breakfast in hotel.

Excursion to the ancient capital of Georgia – Mtskheta and mountainous area Kazbegi.

Mtskheta – the most ancient, the city, the first capital of Georgia, a shower of this amazing country. Here you will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the Cathedral "Svetitskhoveli" (XI in). He, cathedral of 12 apostles. In his basis Heaton Gospoden is based. Thanks to this shrine Mtskheta call "the second Jerusalem".

We will visit Samtavriysky convent of St. Nino. Here the St. King Mirian and the St. queen Nana who have adopted Christianity together with all Georgia in 324 g are based.

We will rise in Jvari Monastery (V in) from where the fine panorama of the ancient capital opens (in Jerusalem there is a church with the same name). On a legend, this temple has been erected over the stub of that cedar exhaling fragrant oil (Miro) under which the educator of Georgia Saint Nino prayed.

14:00 A lunch at the Georgian restaurant

Further we go in the Stepantsminda direction. On the road we will examine the picturesque fortress of Ananuri (XVI in) located over the Aragvi River and also tremendous beauty the Zhinvaly Reservoir. Passing Gudauri ski resort (2200 meters above sea level), the stunning trip along the river Tergi, through the cross pass (2400 meters above sea-level) will bring us into Stepantsminda in mountains Kazbegi.

Visit of Church of a blessed Trinity Gergeti (2170 meters above sea-level). At a clear weather the tremendous, phantasmagoric view of one of the highest tops of Georgia – Mount Mkinvarwveri opens (5147 meters above sea-level). We will reach church by means of special cars.

20:00 A transfer for dinner in national restaurant where you are waited by the most tasty dishes and sound Georgian wine.

Return to Tbilisi. Night in hotel.

Day 4.

08:00 -10: 00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 - Travel to one of the oldest cities of Georgia - Kutaisi. Kutaisi is the capital of western Georgia. Located on both banks of the Rioni River at an altitude of 125 - 300 m above sea level. For centuries Kutaisi was the Georgian capital. That is why there are many historical monuments here. First we will see the Bagrat Temple - a temple erected in Kutaisi in the reign of Bagrat III as the main cathedral of its unified Georgian kingdom and consecrated in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin in 1003.

Majestic in size and proportions, the church became a fundamentally new word in the history of the Transcaucasian architecture, was magnificently decorated with carvings and mosaics and played an exceptional role in the medieval history of Georgia. In particular, it was here that David IV the Builder was crowned.

During the attack of the Turks in 1691, the explosion of gunpowder destroyed the roof and the dome of the cathedral, which was not restored afterwards. In 1770 the artillery of the Russian General Totleben destroyed the Kutaisi fortress and the entire eastern part of the Bagrat temple.

In 1994, the Bagrat temple was introduced by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site

14:30 - Lunch in the Georgian restaurant.

We leave for the reserve Sataplia. There you will find the amazing beauty of nature. The absolute height of the caves varies from 275 to 405 meters. Rich as etetically, as well as species of flora and fauna. In the adjoining territory there is a colchic forest with relict and endemic plants, as well as traces of dinosaurs.

Further we will go to the reserve of Prometheus. The tour is conducted by boat. You will see a waterfall, underwater rivers and a lot of beautiful views. Approximate height of just over a kilometer, the temperature here constantly keeps at a level of 15 degrees.

Transfer to the hotel.

21:00 -Dinner at the Georgian restaurant in Kutaisi.

Overnight in Kutaisi.

Day 5.

The next point of our trip will be the Gelati Monastery of the Virgin near Kutaisi - the most significant medieval monastery in Georgia. Center for church and cultural life, the residence of the Catholicos from the second half of the XVI century to 1814, a monument to the World Heritage (1994).

The monastery was founded by King David IV the Builder in 1106 and became his burial vault. The cathedral church was built before 1125 and for another five years was decorated with mosaics, which are considered the best in the entire Transcaucasus. At that time the monastery was the seat of the Gelat Academy, whose members were keenly interested in ancient Greek philosophy.

In the XIII century the monastery ensemble was added to the church of St. Nicholas and St. George, as well as a three-tier belfry. Mural painting refers to different periods of Georgian history, from the 12th to the 18th century; Especially noteworthy are portrait portraits of crowned persons. Before, many valuable icons and objects of applied art remained in the monastery; In the Soviet era, they were seized and distributed to museums.

Today we will visit the unique place Okatse canyon. The largest attraction of the Khoni district and one of several cultivated sights. It is a three-kilometer canyon with a depth of about 150-200 meters. Up to the middle of the canyon is now paved a paved metal road.

From the visitor center begins a paved path that leads through the park of Dadiani, past the palace of Dadiani to the top of the canyon. The length of this trail is 2400 meters and it is very pretty in itself. There is also a primer, on which you can reach the canyon by car.

14:00 - Transfer and lunch at a Georgian restaurant in Martvili.

After the park Dadiani we will go to the canyon of Martvili. This is one of the most popular attractions in all of Georgia. Here you can see the beautiful "work" of nature. Throughout the canyon you can contemplate the picturesque waterfalls, which will not leave anyone indifferent. Also, you can ride the canyon on a boat. It is worth noting that this is a great place for photos that you can brag to your friends.

Transfer to hotel in Kutaisi.

21:00 - Dinner at the Georgian restaurant.

Overnight in Kutaisi.

Day 6.

08: 00-10: 00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 - Transfer to Tbilisi.

Free day.

You can visit the supermarket, which sells Georgian national products and clothing. Also you will be given free time during which you can buy souvenirs, visit shopping - pier or take a walk along the beautiful Akhmashenebeli street. At 9 o'clock in the evening guests will receive thanksgiving accompanied by fireworks at a Georgian restaurant or hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Breakfast in the hotel.

Transfer to Tbilisi Airport. Boarding for the flight. Happy returning home. And of course - I'll see you again Genatsvale!

Cost of the tour for each person:

• Two people - $ 948
• 3-4 people - $ 770
• 5-6 people - $ 627
• 7-10 people - $ 588
• 11-17 people - $ 527
• 18-40 people - $ 479

Cost for children:

• Up to 4 years old - free of charge
• 5-6 years - 50% discount
• 7-8 years old - 30% discount
• From 9 years - full price

The tour price includes:

• Transfer airport-hotel-airport
• Accommodation in a hotel in the prestigious district of Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Mestia.
• Gala dinner at a restaurant with a national folklore and dance program
• 3 meals a day: breakfast in the hotel, lunch (day-2-3-4-5) and dinner (day 2-4-6) in Georgian restaurants (lunch and dinner included in the menu)
• Transport services along the entire route
• Professional english-speaking guide
• Entrance tickets to the historical and cultural centers provided by the tour
• Wine tasting and other national drinks
• Special vehicles

The cost of the tour does not include air tickets.