Across the mountains, Lakes and Black Sea
Day 1: Arrival to Tbilisi, Georgia
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Arrival to Tbilisi, meet and greet at the airport
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Transfer to hotel, check in the hotel
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Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 2: Tbilisi City Tour
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Breakfast in the hotel
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10:00 starting the tour
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Starting the tour from the old city area:
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Abanotubani – the ancient district of Tbilisi, known for its sulfuric baths.
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Leghvtakhevi waterfall which is 22 meters tall. The name Leghvtakhevi comes from Georgian word "Leghvi" which means fig.
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Narikala Fortress – you can notice this place from many sides of Tbilisi. Overlooking the Mtkvari River, Narikala offers stunning views on the city. You can enjoy a cable car ride to or from the area of Narikala.
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Kartlis Deda (the mother of Georgia) – proudly overlooking the city, 20m aluminum woman is the symbol of the city
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Then we continue to explore the city on the other side of the river:
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Metekhi – historical neighborhood of Tbilisi, located on the elevated cliff that overlooks the Mtkvari River.
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Rike Park – one of the newest parks located in the heart of Tbilisi. It leads us to the famous – Bridge of Peace - bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs, over the Kura River in downtown Tbilisi.
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Once we take lots of pictures and enjoy the area of old town, we drive to Mtatsminda Park.
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Mtatsminda Park is an amusement facility located atop Mount Mtatsminda on 770 meter height overlooking the Georgian capital Tbilisi. It is the highest point in Tbilisi. Located on more than 100 hectares. Park has more than 100 year’s history. Mtatsminda Park is the most popular theme park in Tbilisi.
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Lunch during this tour can be planned upon wish and preference of the guests
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Once the program is finished, the guide will leave you in the city or drop back to the hotel
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Tour will be finished around 16:00-17:00
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Free evening
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Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 3: Tbilisi – Caucasus Mountains - Tbilisi
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Breakfast in the hotel
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10:00 starting the tour
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Today we have exciting journey to the mountain areas of Georgia via Georgian Military Highway through the Caucasus Mountains.
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Ananuri – medieval fortress overlooking the Jinvali Reservoir. Beautiful place at any time of the year.
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Pasanauri – the settlement famous for khinkali and the confluence of Black and White Aragvi rivers.
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Gudauri - the largest and highest ski resort in Georgia along the Georgian Military Highway at an elevation of 2,200 meters (7,200 ft.) above sea level. But it is famous even during other seasons. People come here to enjoy breathtaking views, breath in fresh air and paraglide!
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Return back to Tbilisi around evening time
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Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 4: Tbilisi - Lopota Lake Resort
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Breakfast in the hotel
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10 am starting the tour
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Lopota Lake Resort & Spa is located in the heart of Kakheti region. It spreads around the lake and is surrounded by picturesque Caucasus Mountains.Guests can relax at the forest spa, take part in sports or adventure activities, discover the local flora and fauna. This is the rare place where comfortable rest can be interacted with nature.
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Free time to enjoy the resort and its facilities
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Overnight in Lopota Lake Resort
Day 5: Lopota Lake Resort - Free Day
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Breakfast in the hotel
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Free Day to enjoy the resort and its facilities
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Overnight in Lopota
Day 6: Lopota Lake – Bakuriani
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Breakfast in the hotel
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12 noon check out from hotel and departure to Bakuriani
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Bakuriani is a town located near to Borjomi. The climate here is different. The mountain climate is especially good for children who suffer from asthma and other deceases. The area is good for mountain walks, hiking and trekking.
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Bakuriani ski resort is situated 1700 m above sea level at footsteps of the breathtaking Caucasus Mountains. Due to its long winters (4-5 months), the resort is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike. It is also a superb venue for children to engage in winter sports and activities. It is the best four-season mountain resort, ideal destination for recreational purposes as well as for sport and nature lovers.
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Overnight in Bakuriani
Day 7: Bakuriani - Borjomi - Bakuriani
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Breakfast in the hotel
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11 am starting the tour
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Borjomi is a resort town noted for mineral water industry, the Romanov summer palace in Likani, and the World Wide Fund for Nature-site Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.
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Visiting Borjomi central park with Borjomi mineral water which is particularly well known; the bottling of mineral water is a major source of income for the area.
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Visiting hot springs in Borjomi park.
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Return back to Bakuriani
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Overnight in Bakuriani
Day 8: Bakuriani – Martvili Canyon - Batumi
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Breakfast in the hotel
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11 am check out from hotel and departure to Batumi
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Visiting Martvili Canyon on the way
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Martvili Canyon is a Natural Monument located in around 55 km away from Kutaisi. 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.Visitors can enjoy a 300-meter boat tour on river Abasha and beautiful views of the mountain river canyon.
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Continue journey to Batumi
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Check in the hotel on arrival
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Overnight in Batumi
Day 9: Batumi City tour
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Breakfast in the hotel
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11 am starting the tour
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Batumi city tour, visiting some of the main sightseeing places:
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Argio cable car (entrance fee is paid separately)
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Batumi Port
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Batumi Boulevard is one of the main attractions for the town’s visitors. The wide boulevard follows the seaside and is full of beach bars, café-lounges, restaurants, amusement rides for children and various colorful and dancing fountains. In addition to unique vegetation, you will find in Batumi Boulevard many interesting sculptures and architectural monuments. Batumi Boulevard has a history of over a century. Its construction began in 1881.
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Ali & Nino The 7m-high, ethereally moving, metal sculpture Woman and Man, by Tamar Kvesitadze. The two figures represent a Muslim boy, Ali, and a Georgian princess, Nino, from a famous 1937 novel by Azerbaijani author Kurban Said.
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Alphabet Tower is a 130-meter-high structure The tower symbolizes the uniqueness of the Georgian alphabet and people. The structure combines the design of DNA, in its familiar double helix pattern. Two helix bands rise up the tower holding 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet, each 4 meters tall and made of aluminum.
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Europe Square is surrounded by beautiful belle époque buildings – renovated survivors from Batumi's original heyday plus new buildings in similar style. The square's musical fountains are a magnet for kids on hot summer evenings.
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The Medea monument - In Greek mythology, Medea was a daughter of King Aieti, the king of Kolkheti in present day western Georgia. Medea helped Jason to steal the legendary Golden Fleece.
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The Astronomical Clock also in Europe Square adorns the restored facade of the former National Bank building. A chime indicates the full hour, a single ring the half-hour. Apart from the time of day, the clock also shows astronomical information – the placement of the sun and the moon, the moon phase, the meridian and the horizon.
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Tour will be finished around 14:00 - 15:00
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free time
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Overnight in Batumi
Day 10: Batumi - Dendrological Park - Tbilisi
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Breakfast in the hotel
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10 am check out from hotel and departure to Tbilisi
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Visiting Shekvetili Dendrological Park with over 200 giant trees of unique species, 58 species of birds from all continents and bamboo grove is ready to receive visitors. Shekvetili Dendrological Park is spread over 60 hectares and units thousands of species of local and foreign exotic flora. Thousands of different exotic trees have been imported in Georgia from five continents over the past years.
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Arrival to Tbilisi, check in to the hotel
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Free time
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Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 11: Departure from Tbilisi, Georgia
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Breakfast in the hotel
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Check out from hotel
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Transfer to the airport and farewell to Georgia