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Short tours and excursions
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Kakheti Tour - Telavi and its surroundings |
Short tour (1
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Trip to
Kakheti region (famous
wine making region of Georgia,
rich of various sorts of wine).
Kakheti – Eastern region of
Georgia. Kakheti is considered
as a cradle of wine. Telavi the
Capital of Kakheti.
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Tsinandali
– Museum of the 19th
century. Situated to the
north of Tbilisi-Telavi highway. Famous
for its beautiful garden and
wine.
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King Erekle Museum
- Fortress and residence of
King Erekle the II. King of
Georgia in the 18th
century.
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Gremi –
Centre of Kakheti kingdom in
the 15th – 16th c.,
situated on the bank of the
river Intsoby.
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Old Shuamta
– Architectural complex with
three churches belonging to
the 5th – 7th c., 7 km.
away from Telavi.
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New Shuamta
– 2-3 km. away from Old
Suamta, church built by
Queen Tinatin in the 16th
century.
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Alaverdi
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Cathedral belonging to the
11th c., central-domed
church of St. George.
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Ikalto –
Architectural complex with a
domed church (the 6th c.)
and Ikalto Academy (8th – 9th c.), cultural and
educational centre of the 11th - 12th c. were situated
here.
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More details available upon
request.
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