Dreaming of Georgia
3 nights / 4 days
Route Tbilisi – Mtskheta - Gori - Uplistsikhe
Day 1:
⦁ Arrival to Tbilisi
⦁ Warm welcome at the airport, transfer to the hotel
⦁ Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 2:
⦁ Breakfast in the hotel
⦁ 10:00 starting the tour (time can be discussed with the guide)
⦁ Starting the tour from the Holy Trinity Cathedral commonly known as Sameba Cathedral. Built in 2004, Sameba is the highest church in Georgia, it is 101m tall.
⦁ Then we move forward to the old city, starting with the most famous areas called Abanotubani (area of the baths). Here we will visit the below landmarks:
⦁ Abanotubani – the ancient district of Tbilisi, known for its sulfuric baths.
⦁ Leghvtakhevi waterfall which is 22 meters tall. The name Leghvtakhevi comes from Georgian word "Leghvi" which means fig.
⦁ 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.
⦁ Kartlis Deda (the mother of Georgia) – proudly overlooking the city, 20m aluminum woman is the symbol of the city
⦁ Then we continue to explore the city on the other side of the river:
⦁ Metekhi – historical neighborhood of Tbilisi, located on the elevated cliff that overlooks the Mtkvari River.
⦁ 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.
⦁ Once we take lots of pictures and enjoy the area of old town, we drive to Mtatsminda Park.
⦁ 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.
⦁ Lunch during this tour can be planned upon wish and preference of the guests
⦁ Once the program is finished, the guide will leave you in the city or drop back to the hotel
⦁ Tour will be finished around 16:00
⦁ Time at leisure
⦁ Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 3:
⦁ Breakfast in the hotel
⦁ 10:00 starting the tour (time can be discussed with the guide)
⦁ Trip to Mtskheta – the first capital of Georgia
⦁ Visiting UNESCO Heritage places Jvari Monastery - a sixth century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia. It is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO
⦁ Svetitskhoveli Church is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral, A masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages, Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is currently the second largest church building in Georgia.
⦁ Continue drive to Gori city. This town is mostly famous because of Joseph Stalin who was born here. In the middle of the city there is museum dedicated to him and his life.
⦁ The next stop will be: Uplistsikhe is an ancient rock-hewn town. Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran, as well as the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture.
⦁ Lunch/dinner during this tour can be planned upon wish and preference of the guests
⦁ Once the program is finished, the guide will leave you in the city or drop back to the hotel
⦁ Return back to Tbilisi from the trip around evening time
⦁ Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 4:
⦁ Breakfast in the hotel
⦁ Transfer to Tbilisi airport
⦁ Farewell to Georgia
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Prices per person during period 01.06.2020-31.10.2020
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*Hotels are subject to availability at the time of the booking
Inclusions
3 nights accommodation in the hotel including breakfast
Private Airport chauffeurs
Private transportation through the tour route in the comfortable car (different types of vehicles available according to the number of tourists)
Private sightseeing tours with professional English speaking guide
Entry tickets
Optional
Lunches / Dinners
Early check in to the hotel
Late check out from the hotel
Tours and sightseeing which are not mentioned in the program
Exclusions
Flight tickets
Tips
Visa charges (if required)