GEORGIA 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS TOUR PROGRAM

Georgia

Country

Georgia

Duration

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Validity

Spring from 15 March to 30 April

Description

Day Destination 1 Tbilisi international Airport – Hotel 2 Tbilisi city tour 3 Tbilisi – Bodbe Monastery – Sighnaghi – Tbilisi 4 Tbilisi  –

Program Details

Day Destination
1 Tbilisi international Airport - Hotel
2 Tbilisi city tour
3 Tbilisi – Bodbe Monastery – Sighnaghi – Tbilisi
4 Tbilisi  – Ananuri – Stephantsminda ( Gergeti Trinity Church) - Tbilisi
5 Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Bagrati - Kutaisi
6 Kutaisi – Martvili Canyon –  Sataplia Cave - Gelati Monastery  - Kutaisi
7 Kutaisi – Uplistsikhe – Tbilisi
8 Hotel -Tbilisi international Airport

   

Tours

Day 1: Arrival Day

Meeting with the representatives of (Free Spirit Tours) at Tbilisi international airport, transfer to the hotel. Check-in in the hotel.

Overnight: in Tbilisi

Day 2: Tbilisi City Tour

After breakfast in the hotel we will start our tour by visiting old Tbilisi, to visit 13th century Metekhi church, with the equestrian statue of the city’s royal founder standing above the steep cliffs of the Mtkvari River. The church has been destroyed many times by the enemy. Afterwards enjoy the opportunity to travel by cable car and reach the great monument of the Mother of Georgia. Then descend from the mountain, through the narrow streets to the Narikala Fortress, from there you can enjoy amazing view of Tbilisi. Then we will walk to the Tbilisi Mosque which was built in XVI century. Continue to 7th century Sioni Cathedral, it is considered one of the most sacred places in the country, since it houses the holy cross of St Nino, the young woman who converted Georgia to Christianity in the early 4th century; Sioni was the only active church during Soviet Occupation. We visit 6th century Anchiskhati Basilica, the oldest church in the town. After that we will go to a restaurant for lunch.  After Lunch we will continue our tour  to the Liberty Square  and famous Rustaveli street, on our way we will see the Rustaveli’s  theatre, old opera, parliament and then we will visit the Georgian national museum “Simon Janashia”, which displays the country’s principal archaeological findings,   then we will go to a restaurant to have dinner, after we will go to the hotel.

Overnight: in Tbilisi

Day 3: Tbilisi – Bodbe Monastery – Sighnaghi – Tbilisi

After breakfast in the hotel you will make check-out and drive visiting Kahketi- the most important wine-growing region of Georgia. Firstly, we will visit Bodbe monastery, which takes a special place in the spiritual life of Georgia. The church holds relics of St. Nino enlightener. There is a one of the most famous icons of Georgia – Virgin ” Iver “. During the World War II the monastery was used as a hospital. Nurses and some patients have secretly prayed before the image. At 3 km from the monastery are the holy springs of St. Nino.  Then we will head to wonderful town of Sighnaghi where winding streets and architecture of the 18th century create a charming atmosphere. From the slopes of the hill on which is Sighnaghi, offers a magnificent view of the Alazani Valley with its orderly rows of vineyards. After that we will go to a restaurant for lunch. Then we will have opportunity to visit Georgian traditional wine cellar where you can taste Georgian wine. After Driving to Tbiliis. Arrival in Tbilisi, then we will go to a restaurant to have dinner

Overnight: in Tbilisi

Driving distance: 220 km   .

Day 4: Tbilisi  – Ananuri – Stephantsminda ( Gergeti Trinity Church) - Tbilisi

After breakfast in the hotel we will drive to Mtskheta-Mtianeti region.  First visit to Ananuri castle The Ananuri fortified ensemble dating from the 17th century, is located on the left bank of the Aragvi River, along the famous original Georgian Military Highway, 66km from Tbilisi. It contains the remains of a number of beautiful frescoes, after we will visit Arch of friendship (was built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk.) From the monument is opening beautiful view of the Caucasus Mountains. Then we will head to Kazbegi (Stephantsminda). we will go to a restaurant for lunch. After lunch we will drive with 4×4 car to visit Gergeti trinity church, at an elevation of 2170 meters. It was built in XIV century, from the monastery is amazing view on the Caucasian mountains. Then return to Tbilisi. Arrival in Tbilisi. Drive to the restaurant to have dinner.

Overnight: in Tbilisi

Driving distance: 320 km

Day 5: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Bagrati - Kutaisi

After breakfast in the hotel we will make check-out and drive to Imereti Region. On the way we will visit to Mtskheta – old capital of Georgia Mtskheta. (Due to its historical significance and several cultural monuments, the “Historical Monuments of Mtskheta” became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. There we will visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Jvari monastery, from the monastery is opening amazing view on two rivers Mtkvari and Aragvi. Then continue our journey to Kutaisi. On the way stop for Lunch in the local restaurant. Then continue driving. Arrival in Kutaisi. Hotel check in.  After we will visit Bagrati cathedral. Cathedral was built in the early years of the 11th century, during the reign of King Bagrat III, due to which it was called “Bagrati”. After we will go to the restaurant for dinner.

Overnight:  in Kutaisi

Driving distance: 250 Km

Day 6: Kutaisi – Martvili Canyon –  Sataplia Cave - Gelati Monastery  - Kutaisi

After breakfast in the hotel we will drive to visit Martvili Canyon Natural Monument is located in Martvili municipality. 700 m long stone-paved circular route starts from Martvili Canyon visitor centre and crosses the Dadiani historical trail. There are 2 bridges, 3 platform views and historical 30 steps stair constructed by large limestone boulders. After that we will go to a restaurant for lunch.  Then we will drive to visit the cave of Sataplia. It is rated by the protection of geological excavations Organization as one of the most beautiful plantation monuments around the world. We will observe the fossils and replicas of dinosaurs in addition to the glass bridge.  Then we will visit Gelaty monastery. A masterpiece of the Georgian Golden Age Gelati was founded in 1106 by King David IV of Georgia and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. After we will go to the restaurant for dinner.

Overnight: in Kutaisi

Driving distance: 125  Km

Day 7: Kutaisi – Uplistsikhe – Tbilisi

After breakfast in the hotel we will make check-out and drive to Tbilisi. On the way visit to stone town Uplistsikhe. The stone city had 3-thousand-year history. It is assumed that it was formed around 1000 BC, and finally was emptied only in the XIX century.  After that we will go to a restaurant for lunch. Then drive to Tbilisi arrival in Tbilisi. Hotel check-in. Then we will go to the restaurant for dinner.

Overnight: in Tbilisi

Driving distance: 260  Km

Day 8:  Departure Day

Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.

Free Spirit Tours wishes you a safe flight!

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