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2 days tour Kutaisi 1 day Drive to Kutaisi, passing Gori, visit Uplistsikhe cave town The city Gori 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. Drive to Kuaisi. Kutaisi is the second largest city of Georgia, located along both banks of the Rioni River. Kuataisi was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Colchis. Overnight in Kutaisi 2 day Visit Gelati and Bagrati Cathedral Gelati Academy and Monastery is a monastic complex near Kutaisi, the region of Imereti, western Georgia, was founded by King David IV the founder in XII century. During the 12-13th centuries Gelati was one of the biggest religious, educational, scientific and philosophy centers of Georgia. The founding of Gelati is tied to the cultural renaissance of Georgia. Bagrati Cathedral proudly watches over Kutaisi and the Rioni River. It was built in the early years of the 11th century, during the reign of King Bagrat III due to which it was called "Bagrati" Cathedral, i.e., Bagrat’s cathedral. In 1994, the Bagrati Cathedral, together with the Gelaty Monastery, was included in the UNESCO World heritage Site list as a single entity. Back to Tbilisi Kakheti 1 day Sighnaghi – Bodbe – Tsinandali 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. 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. Overnight in Televi. 2 day Telavi State Historical and Etnographical Museum – Alaverdi - Ikalto – Shuamta Telavi State Museum colmplex includes the memorial place of the Kakhetian King Erekle II, a court church, a philosophy school, a bath and tunnel built by Erekle II. 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. Back to Tbilisi Kazbegi 1 day Mtskheta-Ananuri –Kazbegi 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. 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 5033). Drive to Darial Gorge, located at the east of Mount kazbek, pierced by the river Terek. Overnight in kazbegi. 2 day Truso Gorge- Gveleti Located on the northern slopes of the greater Caucasus mountains the area is a popular tourist destination. The landscape is impressive with alpine meadows, mountain passes and waterfalls. Back to Tbilisi |
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