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Car rental in Tbilisi

 

 




      Georgia Highlights                                    

              
 

Dates for Guaranteed Departures:

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04.05.2012

10.05.2012

15.06.2012

21.06.2012

25.07.2012

31.07.2012

22.08.2012

28.08.2012

 
     
   
 
Day 1   Arrival in Tbilisi. Transfer to the hotel. (25 KM)
Overnight in Tbilisi.
   
       
Day 2   Tbilisi/Gori/Kutaisi (300 KM)
After breakfast drive to Gori. The city was founded by one of the greatest kings of Georgia, David the Builder (1089–1125). On the way visit Samtavisi, an 11th century Georgian Orthodox cathedral. The first monastery on this place was founded by the Assyrian missionary Isidore in 572 and later rebuilt in the 10th century. Visit The Joseph Stalin Museum in Gori (entrance fee: USD 6). Afterwards drive to Kutaisi. On the way stop at ceramic market and visit place where tourist will be available to see how locals make different house hold things by ceramic. Kutaisi is the second largest city of Georgia in its west part founded about 40 centuries ago, former capital of the west Georgian Kingdom Colchis, to which is related the myth of Golden Fleece and Argonauts. Visiting Bagrati Temple (11th c. UNESCO heritage). Visit Gelati Monastery (12th c. UNESCO heritage). Visit smaller monastery of Motsameta, spectacularly sited on a cliff-edge.
Dinner and overnight in Kutaisi.
   
       
Day 3   Kutaisi/Vardzia/Bakuriani (450 KM)
After breakfast drive to Vardzia (entrance fee: USD 1, 70). On the way visit Khertvisi Castle (9th-10th c.c.); Vardzia, a rock-hewn complex on the left bank of the river Mtkvari was founded in the 12th -13th c.c., during the reign of Giorgi III and Queen Tamar. Initially planned as a town-fortress, the complex became a well fortified monastery, which had a significant role in political, cultural, educational and spiritual life of the country. In the middle of the complex there is a Church of Assumption, richly decorated with mural painting. Afterwards drive to famous Georgian ski resort Bakuriani.
Dinner at the hotel and overnight in Bakuriani.
   
     
Day 4   Bakuriani/Borjomi/Uplistsikhe/Gudauri (350 KM)
After breakfast drive to Borjomi. Have a stop to taste the Borjomi natural mineral water. Have free time to take a walk in Borjomi Park (entrance fee: USD 0, 90). Taste natural mineral water "Borjomi". Drive to another Georgian ski resort Gudauri. On the way visit Uplistsikhe (entrance fee: USD 1, 70), "the lord's fortress", which is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia. Built on a high rocky left bank of Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the 2nd ML BC to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures. Afterwards drive up the famous Georgian Military Highway (leading to the Georgian-Russian border) to famouse Geogrian ski resort Gudauri. On the way visit Ananuri architectural complex (17th century), the two churches and the fortress overlook the Zhinvali water reservoir. The drive is very scenic through high Caucasus Mountains.
Dinner at the hotel and overnight in Gudauri.
   
     
Day 5   Gudauri/Kazbegi/Tbilisi (200 KM)
After breakfast drive to Kazbegi. A stunning drive from Gudauri along the Tergi River will bring us to Kazbegi – the main town in the region. From Kazbegi a leisurely 1.5 hour walk up through beautiful valleys and woodland leads us to Gergeti Trinity Church located at 2170m. Weather permitting you may catch a glimpse of one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – Mt Kazbegi (5047m). We walk back to the town and before returning to Gudauri drive to Dariali Gorge. (NOTE: to drive to Dariali Gorge or Trinity Church we need 4X4 cars, and in case of the group travel, when group is travelling by bus, we can rent 4X4 cars on the spot and price is USD 15 per person to drive both sights). From Gudauri we drive to Tbilisi. En route visit village and see how locals make different hand made things (thick felt, embroidery, iconographic painting). Drive back to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
   
       
Day 6   Tbilisi - Mtskheta tour (100km)
Drive to Mtskheta (UNESCO Heritage Site), an ancient capital of the Georgian Kingdom from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Jvari Monastery (6th c.); Svetitskhoveli Cathedral built in the 11th century. Drive back to Tbilisi. We will visit the Old Tbilisi Sulfur Baths, Georgian Orthodox and Armenian Gregorian churches, and a Jewish synagogue and a Turkish mosque side by side, reflecting Tbilisi's acceptance and tolerance of different religions. We can also see a recent monument, the Tbilisi Sameba Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the Caucasus. Tour includes following sights: Metekhi Church is erected on the cliff, overlooking the Mtkvari River. There is a statue of King Vakhtang Gorgaslani, founder of Tbilisi, in front of the church. The church dates back to the 12th century and has a diverse history, connected with Mongol invasions and political repressions of the Soviet Empire. The colorful Darejani Palace is also situated on the cliff, like the nest of a swallow. The Sulfur Baths are located in Old Tbilisi, on the other side of the river, opposite Darejani Palace. Tbilisi was named after the natural Sulphur springs. The Orthodox Narikala St. Nikolas Church is in the same district. The church is furnished with frescoed portraits of martyrs and scenes from the Bible. It is wrapped in a defensive Narikala fortress, established in the fourth century. We can walk up the stairs of the fortress and overlook Tbilisi. Walk down the path from the hill and on cobbled Leselidze Street, we come across the 13th century Armenian St. George Church and a Jewish synagogue with an elegant facade.On the opposite side of the street is Sioni Church, leading to the bank of the Mtkvari. Here you discover Shardeni Street with its fashionable cozy cafes and art galleries. Walking we will com across the Anchiskhati church, the oldest church in Tbilisi keeping the miraculous icon of Jesus Christ. Finally the tour takes you to Rustaveli Avenue, where attractions such as the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Parliament, Rustaveli Theatre, different art galleries and cafes will draw your attention and provide a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Drive to Open Air Ethnographic Museum, place, where are built all kinds of Georgian national old country-houses and castles (entrance fee: USD 1, 70).
Overnight in Tbilisi.
   
       
Day 7   Transfer to the airport.

   
     
         
     
     
     
     
 

 

Rates in Euro in 3* hotel (city center) per person in DBL/Twin room occupancy for: 630 Euro
Single Supplement: 115 Euro

 

 
 
The rates include:
   
3 x overnights in hotel in Tbilisi
1 x overnights in hotel in Kutaisi
1 x overnights in hotel in Bakuriani
1 x overnights in hotel in Gudauri
Transfers airport / hotel / airport
Transportation as per program
English/Russian speaking Cultural tour guide
Catering BB: (breakfast at the hotel)
Dinners in Kutaisi, Bakuriani and Gudauri
1 bottle of mineral water per day/per person
 

 

The rates do not include:

   
Flight
Travel insurance
Lunches and dinners except dinners in Kutaisi, Bakuriani and Gudauri
Alcoholic beverages
Entrance fees
Jeeps in Kazbegi
Entrance fees
Jeeps in Kazbegi

Additional Supplements:


Hotel:
4* hotel supplement per person in DBL/ Twin occupancy – 65 Euro
4* hotel sngl supplement – 200 Euro

Catering:
HB supplement 50 Euro
FB supplement 100 Euro

Guide service:
Guide supplement (German, Italian, French, Spanish) for up to 6 pax – 180 Euro per group
 
     
 
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