Day 1
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Arrival in Tbilisi
Pick up from Tbilisi International Airport. Accommodation and overnight in Tbilisi. |
Day 2
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Tbilisi city tour – Mtskheta - Tbilisi
Breakfast at the hotel. Start a few unforgettable hours of familiarization with the capital. All the places of interest are very close to each other, within a few minutes’ walk. Start our excursion from Metekhi (13th century) plateau, before reaching Narikala Fortress (4th century) which dominates the skyline of the Old Town. Continue to explore brick-domed underground sulphur baths (17th century) – the district of naturally hot mineral waters, cafe street Shardeni, Synagogue, Sioni Cathedral and the most ancient Basilica in Tbilisi Anchiskhati (6th century). Walk across the Bridge of Peace, which is a stunning design as well as convenient crossing between the newly constructed Rike Park and the Old Town. It also provides superb views over the city. Drive to Mtskheta – an ancient capital of Georgia, important religious centre and city- museum which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Along the way we will stop to visit the Jvari Monastery (6th century). This well-known monastery is located on the top of the mountain, at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Then head to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) which is known as a place where Christ’s robe was buried. Walk along the narrow streets of Mtskheta with souvenir shopping possibility. Return to Tbilisi. Hotel accommodation and overnight in Tbilisi. |
Day 3
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Tbilisi – Ananuri – Gudauri – Kazbegi Jeep tour – Tbilisi
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Ananuri architectural complex (17th century) built by the Dukes of Aragvi famous for its significant and impressive location as it offers some awesome views over the surrounding mountains and reservoir on the Aragvi River. Continue our tour up through the High Caucasus Mountains along the Georgian Military Highway towards Kazbegi. On the way we will drive across the Cross Pass (2 395m.) and along the Tergi River that brings us to Kazbegi – main town in this region. From the centre of Kazbegi start 4x4 drive (Supplementary basis) through beautiful valleys and woodland that leads us to Gergeti Holy Trinity church (14th century), stunningly located on a hilltop (2170 m.) both overlooking the surrounding snowy peaks of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Here we will enjoy unique nature with beautiful panoramic views of Caucasus, including mount Kazbegi (5047m.) Hotel accommodation and overnight in Tbilisi. |
Day 4
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Tbilisi – Uplistsikhe – Borjomi -Tbilisi (260 km.)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to cave town Uplistsikhe (1st millennium BC) – one of the first cities in Georgia carved into the rock. The caves were the site of pagan rituals, before Georgia became a Christian country. Afterwards proceed to Borjomi famous for its mineral waters. Visit mineral water Park, quick stroll and savour the famous water of Borjomi. Return back to Tbilisi. Hotel accommodation and overnight in Tbilisi. |
Day 5
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Departure
After breakfast transfer to the Tbilisi International Airport / Departure |
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