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The Best of Georgia |
Cultural Tour
(7 days) |
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Day 1 |
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Arrival to Tbilisi Airport You will be met by the representatives of Concord Travel Company: Tour Manager and Guide. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Tbilisi. |
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Day 2 |
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Sightseeing tour of Tbilisi.
Sameba Cathedral (Trinity of the Second Millennium), Metekhi Church (XIII c.), Old Tbilisi, Sulpher Baths, Narikala Fortress (IV c.), Sioni Cathedral (XIII c.) and Anchiskhati Church.
Overnight in Tbilisi. |
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Day 3 |
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Mtskheta
It is one of oldest cities of the country of Georgia (in Kartli province of Eastern Georgia), near Tbilisi. Mtskheta was a capital of the Georgian Kingdom of Iberia during the 3rd century BC - 5th century AD. Jvari Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century near Mtskheta (UNESCO Heritage site), The name is translated as the Monastery of the Cross. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, built in the 11 th century. (UNESCO Heritage site).
Overnight in Tbilisi |
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Day 4-5 |
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Trip to Kutaisi (west part of Georgia).
Second largest city of Georgia founded about 40 centuries ago, former capital of the west Georgian Kingdom Colkhics, to which is related the myth of Golden Fleece and Argonauts. Visiting Bagrati Temple (11th century A.D.; UNESCO Heritage site) and Gelati Monastery (12th century, UNESCO Heritage site). Sataplia Grotto, where the step-prints of dinosaurs are found.
Overnight in Kutaisi. |
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Day 6-7 |
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Svaneti, Ushguli
This architecturally unique Middle Age village-fortification is situated 2200 m above see level, and is the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe. Surrounded by the giant snow capped mountains, it lies below mount Chkhara (5200), one of the highest, and most beautiful on the Georgian part of the Caucasus range. Ushguli is a complex of watch-towers, dwelling-houses and ancient one-nave basilicas with impressive mural paintings. There is a belief that the ruins of Queen Tamar's fortress may be a secret burial place of this glorious queen so much beloved and venerated by Georgians.
Overnight in Ushguli.
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Day 8 |
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Back to Tbilisi.
Leaviing Party & Dinner at the Restaurant.
Overnight in Tbilisi. |
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Day 9 |
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Transfer to the Airport of Tbilisi for departure. |
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Other details available upon request
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Note:
Duration of the tour must be fit to your
arrival and departure Flights. |
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Transfer from and to Tbilisi Airport
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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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Georgian Souvenir Gift
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DVD per person (Operator will shoot a wonderful movie about your group while trip) |
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Flights
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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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