GEORGIA 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS PACKAGE OFFER

Georgia

Country

Georgia

Duration

9 DAYS / 8 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 – Mtskheta – Kutaisi
5 Kutaisi – Sataplia - Gelati Monastery – Bagrati Cathedral - Kutaisi
6 Kutaisi – Borjomi
7 Borjomi – Rabati – Khertvisi - Vardzia – Borjomi
8 Borjomi – Uplistsikhe – Gori - Tbilisi
9 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. Hotel check-in.

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: Hotel in Tbilisi

Driving distance: 220 km

Day 4: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – 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 we will continue ourt way to Kutaisi on the way visit to a restaurant for lunch. Arrival in Kutaisi. Hotel check-in. 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 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: 260 Km

Day 5: Kutaisi – Sataplia -  Gelati Monastery – Bagrati Cathedral - Kutaisi

After breakfast in the hotel we will drive to visit 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.   After that we will go to a restaurant for lunch. 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 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: 60 Km

Day 6: Kutaisi –  Borjomi

After breakfast in the hotel we will make check out and drive to  Samtskhe- Javakheti region. Arrival in Borjomi. It is a resort town in south-central Georgia. The town is noted for its mineral water industry. Arrival in the hotel to receive rooms, then we will visit Borjomi national park after that we will go to a restaurant for dinner.

Overnight: Borjomi

Driving distance: 150 km

Day 7: Borjomi – Rabati – Khertvisi - Vardzia – Borjomi

After breakfast in the hotel we will start our tour by visiting to Akhaltsikhe, where we will visit Rabati fortress. Rabati Castle is a medieval fortress built in the 9th century under the name “Lomsia Castle” in the city of Akhaltsikhe in southern Georgia, recently globally reconstructed. Then we will drive to visit Vardzia on the way we will stop to visit Khertvisi fortress – Middle age castle is located in village Khertvisi, on the estuary of rivers Paravani and Mtkvari, on a tall rocky mountain in Javakheti, southern Georgia. Khertvisi was an active fortress during feudal ages. Continue our way to Vardzia, arrival in Vardia and Lanch in the local restaurant. After that visit to historical caves of Vardzia, a cave monastery site in southern Georgia excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. The main period of construction was the second half of the 12th century. Then return to Borjomi. Arrival in Borjomi. Dinner in the restaurant.

Overnight: Borjomi

Driving distance: 225 km

Day 8:  Borjomi – Uplistsikhe – Gori - Tbilisi

After breakfast in the hotel we will make check-out and drive to Tbilisi, on the way we will visit stone town Uplistsikhe – one of the oldest places in the Caucasus, which were founded in the Bronze Age. The first mention of Uplistsikhe occurs even in the annals of I century BC. I. e. history of the town was full and ambiguous – it has experienced several ups and downs and finally was abandoned in the XIX century. The city is known for its unique rooms, tunnels, rooms and many others. After the adoption of Christianity in Georgia, were built several churches. For centuries it served as the royal center and commercial crossroads Kartli. After tour we will drive to Gori,  lunch in the local restaurant. After lunch visit Joseph Stalin house Museum, The Joseph Stalin Museum is a museum in Gori, Georgia dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori. The museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics. Then drive to Tbilisi. Arrival in Tbilisi. Hotel check-in. Then drive to a restaurant for dinner and then we will get back to the hotel.

Overnight: Tbilisi

Driving distance: 195 km

 

Day 9: Departure Day

Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.

Free Spirit Tours wishes you a safe flight!

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