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Tbilisi city tour - Tbilisi (literally "Warm Spring") is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. Founded in the 5th century by Vakhtang Gorgasali, the Georgian King of Iberia, and made into a capital in the 6th century, Tbilisi is a significant industrial, social and cultural centre. Located strategically at the crossroads between Europe and Asia and lying along the historic Silk Road routes, Tbilisi has often been a point of contention between various rival powers and empires. The history of the city can be seen by its architecture. Places to visit: Old town: Metechi church and the statue of king Vakhtang Gorgasali (founder of Tbilisi -5th century); Abanotubani – is the ancient district of Tbilisi, known for its sulfuric baths; Narikala fortress; Sharden street, Synagogue, Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica – is the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi (6th century), The Holy Trinity Cathedral, commonly known as Sameba is the main Georgian Orthodox Cathedral and it is listed among the largest Orthodox churches in the world. Shota Rustaveli Avenue; Open Air Museum of Ethnography – it is essentially a historic village populated by buildings moved there from all main territorial subdivisions of Georgia. Duration 5 hours Tbilisi city tour Tbilisi city tour – Mtsketa Tbilisi (literally "Warm Spring") is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. Founded in the 5th century by king Vakhtang Gorgasali. Tbilisi is a significant industrial, social and cultural centre. Located strategically at the crossroads between Europe and Asia and lying along the historic Silk Road routes, Tbilisi has often been a point of contention between various rival powers and empires. The history of the city can be seen by its architecture. Places to visit: Old town: Metechi church and the statue of king Vakhtang Gorgasali (founder of Tbilisi -5th century); Abanotubani – is the ancient district of Tbilisi, known for its sulfuric baths; Narikala fortress; Sharden street, Synagogue, Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica – is the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi (6th century), The Holy Trinity Cathedral, commonly known as Sameba is the main Georgian Orthodox Cathedral and it is listed among the largest Orthodox churches in the world. Shota Rustaveli Avenue; Open Air Museum of Ethnography – it is essentially a historic village populated by buildings moved there from all main territorial subdivisions of Georgia. Drive to Mtsketa Mtskheta - one of the oldest cities of the country of Georgia, was capital of the early Georgian kingdom of Iberia during the 3rd century BC - 5th century AD and it was the site of early Christian activity. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) and Jvari Monastery (6th century) in Mtskheta are among the most significant monuments of Georgia architecture, and are historically significant in the development of medieval architecture throughout the Caucasus. Duration 7 hours Ananuri-kazbegi Tour along hiostorical Georgian Military Road. Visit Ananuri (17th century) is a castle complex on the Aragvi River. Drive to Gudauri. - is a ski resort (2000 meters above the sea level) located on the southern slopes of The greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. Drive to Kazbegi – by crossing the “Jvari Pass” (2395 m. above the sea level) . Explore the area – the beautifully situated on the hill. Hire 4X4 vehicles to get to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church is a remarkable monument of Georgian architecture, near the village of Gergeti, situated at an elevation of 2170 meters, under Mount Kazbegi (elevation 5033m) Duration 8 hours (350 km) David Gareji David Gareji is a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex located in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia. At present there are 16 medieval architectural monuments in the reserve. The monastery was founded in the 6th century by David, one of the thirteen Assyrian monks. Duration 6 hours (240 km) Sighnaghi-Bodbe Sighnaghi and its environs are home to several historical and cultural monuments. (located 2 kilometers from Bodbe Monastery). The town is walled with the remnants of 18th century fortifications. At the elevation of about 790 m above sea level, the town overlooks the Alazani valley and faces the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Bodbe Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastic complex. Originally built in the 9th century. The monastery now functions as a nunnery and is one of the major pilgrims sites in Georgia, due to its association with St. Nino, the 4th-century female evangelist of Georgians, whose relics are shrined there. Duration 6 hours (250 km) Sighnagi- Bodbe-Telavi, Alaverdi, Ikalto -Shuamta Sighnaghi and its environs are home to several historical and cultural monuments. (located 2 kilometers from Bodbe Monastery). The town is walled with the remnants of 18th century fortifications. At the elevation of about 790 m above sea level, the town overlooks the Alazani valley and faces the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Bodbe Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastic complex. Originally built in the 9th century. The monastery now functions as a nunnery and is one of the major pilgrims sites in Georgia, due to its association with St. Nino, the 4th-century female evangelist of Georgians, whose relics are shrined there. Telavi is the main city and administrative center of Georgia's eastern province of Kakheti. The landscape of Telavi is scenic. The city is wrapped in picturesque landscapes from all sides. Telavi faces the Tsiv-Gombori Range to the south and south-west and borders on the Alazani Valley to the north and east. The Greater Caucasus Range which runs to the north of the Alazani Valley, can be seen from most of Telavi. Because of its beauty, historical monuments and most importantly, the hospitality and the reputation for kindness of its residents, the city is a popular tourist destination in Georgia. Alaverdi Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox Monastery Parts of the monastery date back to 6th century. The present day cathedral dates to the 11th century. At a height of over 55 meters, Alaverdi Cathedral is the second tallest religious building in Georgia, after the recently consecrated Tbilisi Sameba (Holy Trinity) Cathedral. Ikalto is a village about 10 km west of the town Telavi in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia. It is mostly known for its monastery complex and the Ikalto Academy (12th century) Shuamta – two of the most important and the most beautiful architectural monuments of kakheti are the Dzveli (“old”) 6th century and Akhali ( “new”)16 th century Shuamta Monasteries. Both of them stand in a forest of deciduous trees which makes them look even more fascinating. Duration 10 hours (380 km) Tsinandali Tsinandali - Alexander Chavchavadze House Museum Tsinandali is a village in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia, noted for the estate and its historic winery which once belonged to the 19th-century aristocratic poet Alexander Chavchavadze. There is kept a unique collection of wine from many countries. Familiar with European ways, Chavchavadze built Georgia’s oldest and largest winery where he combined European and centuries-long Georgian winemaking traditions. The highly regarded dry white Tsinandali is still produced there. Duration 7 hours (280 km) Vardzia Cave town Vardzia is one of the most important and impressive historic monuments in Georgia, founded in XII century. Vardzia is located at the altitude of 1300 meters above the sea level, at the height of 100 meters from the foothills of the Erusheti Mountain in southern Georgia; it goes up for half a kilometer and used to have as many as 13 floors. The floors were connected by a complex system of tunnels. Vardzia complex had living quarters, refectories, barns, wine storing facilities (marani), stables, drugstores and libraries. The town had potable water supply and a sewerage system. On the way we can visit Khertvisi fortress 10th century. Duration 12 hours (550 km) Gori-Uplistsikhe Drive to Gori. The city was founded by one of the greatest kings of Georgia – David the Buider (1089-1125). Gori is also known as the birthplace of the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Visit Joseph Stalin state museum. Drive to Uplistsikhe (literally, “the lord's fortress”) is an ancient rock-hewn in eastern Georgia. Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Ages to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran as well as the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture. Possible by request drive to Borjomi - is a resort town in south-central Georgia. The town is famous for its mineral water industry (which is presently the number one export of Georgia) Visit Borjomi Park. Mineral – Borjomi water tasting. Drive back to Tbilisi. |
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