Tour 8 Day Tour In Georgia

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All trips are accompanied by one group leader, who delivers most important informations about local food, history, things to do, traditional cuisine you know that there is different cuisine in different part of Georgia, offers and suggests the most interesting places though the routes of trip and more, the goal is to have group leader is to improve the quality of your tour, and to be the trips more informative, also provides the local guide service who has special knowledge about regions we visit, we are here to support to you to deliver comfortable and useful trips around Georgia.

Accommodation

6-Nights in hotels Tbilisi-Batumi. 1-Nights in hotels borjomi.

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Vehicle with air conditioner all days during the tour. 4x4wd jeeps in ushguli village.

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Day 1 Day 1: Gori, Upliscixe, Mcxeta, Jvari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Gori, Upliscixe, Mcxeta, Jvari

Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia

Jvari monastic temple immortalized by Michael Lermontov (“Mtsyri”poem) is the most ancient cult monument constructed in the beginning of Georgian Christianity in the 6th century (585- 604). The name Jvari means “cross” in Georgian language. It explains the ancient legend which says that it was there that St. Nino of Kappadokia put the Sacred Cross symbolizing the acceptance of Christianity by Georgia. Later over the cross the Temple of the Sacred Cross was built. It is worth mentioning that Small Jvari temple was built first (lying in ruins next to the main temple), and Big Jvari was erected afterwards for the purpose of preservation of the Sacred Cross relic. According to the ancient records the Cross was open to be seen from afar and was the object of worship until the 6 th century.

“The columns of the brought down gate, the towers, and the church arch...” – that was how Lermontov saw Jvari. Today Jvari looks the same as during the visit of Russian classic poet. The brought down stone walls with arch entrance and the temple itself seem majestic and strict. Its ascetic beauty is expressed in ideal proportions of the halls and the dome, in strict and straight lines, in smoothness of the external walls which do not bear any unnecessary decorative elements except the reliefs on their facades. Outwardly the temple looks like a big octahedral drum crowned by hexahedral cross-topped dome. Four premises adjoin the temple from two sides.

Jvari interior is no less harmonious: pure, sound and complete classics enchants with its perfection. From the inside the church is decorated by a mosaic which has survived only in fragments. In the temple’s centre one can see the foundation on which the Sacred Cross brought by St. Nino of Kappadokia used to be fixed to.

Jvari is standing on the edge of a high rock and is in wonderful harmony with the severe but extremely picturesque nature of this area. Below, at the foot noisy Kura and Aragvi, two most known rivers in Georgia, are flowing by. Right across lies the extensive panorama of Mtskheta. On the windy slopes near Jvari grows the Tree of Wishes. The pilgrims come there to fasten ribbons with the hopes that their wishes will be granted.

In 1996 Jvari monastery reopened.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Arsukidze, Mtskheta 383400 Georgia

Svetitskoveli Cathedral- he first wooden church was built in the time of King Mirian, the Vakhtang Gorgasali built basilica of large stone church, at the end of V century. In the XI century here was built current large Svetitskoveli by an architect named Arsukidze led by Catholicos Melchizedek.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Stalin Museum, 32 Stalin Avenue, Gori Georgia

The museum makes no serious attempt to present a balanced account of Stalin’s career or deeds. It remains, much as when it opened in 1957, a reverent homage to the Gori boy who became a key figure of 20th-century world history – although guides do now at least refer to the purges, the Gulag and his 1939 pact with Hitler. As well as the halls of memorabilia, the visit includes the tiny wood-and-mudbrick house where Stalin lived for the first four years of his life.

The house, where Stalin’s parents rented a single room, stands in front of the main museum building, under its own temple-like superstructure.

The museum charts Stalin’s journey from the Gori church school to leadership of the USSR, the Yalta Conference at the end of WWII and his death in 1953. The first hall upstairs covers his childhood and adolescence, including his rather cringeworthy pastoral poetry, and then his early revolutionary activities in Georgia, his seven jail terms under the tsarist authorities (six of them in Siberia), the revolution of 1917 and Lenin’s death in 1924. The text of Lenin’s 1922 political testament that described Stalin as too coarse and power-hungry, advising Communist Party members to remove him from post of General Secretary, is on display.

One room is devoted to a bronze copy of Stalin’s eerie death mask, lying in state. The next has a large collection of gifts from world leaders and other Bolsheviks. Off the staircase is a reconstruction of his first office in the Kremlin, plus personal memorabilia such as his pipes, glasses, cigars and slide rule. One small two-room section beside the foot of the stairs deals with political repression under Stalin.

To one side of the museum is Stalin’s train carriage, in which he travelled to Yalta in 1945 (he didn’t like flying). Apparently bulletproof, its elegant interior includes a bathtub and a primitive air-conditioning system.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Uplistsiche Cave Town, 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori, Gori Georgia

Located in Eastern Georgia, Uplistsikhe (literally “Lord’s Fortress“) is an abandoned rock-hewn town, which once have played an important role in Georgian history. The place was founded in the late Bronze Age, around 1000 BC, and continued to be inhabited until 13th century AD. Between the 6th century BC and the 11st century AD, Uplistsikhe was one of the most important political and religious centers of pre-Christian Kartli – one of the predecessors of the Georgian state.

Archaeologists have unearthed numerous temples and findings relating to a sun goddess, worshipped prior to the arrival of Christianity. When Christianity arrived in Georgia, the city lost importance in favor of the new centers of Christian culture, most notably Mtskheta and Tbilisi. Nevertheless, life continued in Uplistsikhe, Christian structures have been built, and for a short time, Christianity and the old faith coexisted in the city.

After the Arab conquest of the royal city of Tbilisi, the town’s second heyday began, when Uplistsikhe became the residence of the kings of Kartli, during which the town grew to a size of around 20,000 people, evolving into an important caravan trading post. When Tbilisi was recaptured in 1122, Uplistsikhe faced an immediate and rapid decline, culminated by the destruction of large parts of the city during the Mongol conquest in the 13th century, and the subsequent abandonment of the rest of the town.

The cave town can be divided into a lower, a central and an upper area, covering an area of almost 40,000 square meters. The central area, which contains most of the rock-cut structures, is connected to the lower area by narrow tunnel. Most of the rock-cut structures are without any decorative elements, aside from some of the larger structures, which contain some stone carvings.

At the top of the complex is a Christian stone basilica, dating from the 10th century. The rock-cut structures include a large hall, called Tamaris Darbazi, pagan places of sacrifice, dwellings, as well as functional buildings, like a pharmacy, a bakery, a prison, and even an amphitheater. The rock-cut structures are connected by tunnels, while other tunnels had the purpose of an emergency escape route.

Uplistsikhe is remarkable for the unique combination of styles from rock-cut cultures of the region, most notably from Cappadocia (in modern Turkey) and Northern Iran. Most of the unearthed artifacts can be seen at the National Museum in Tbilisi

Duration: 1 hour
Day 2 Day 2: Yazbegi, Stepanwminda
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Yazbegi, Stepanwminda

Ride the Georgian Military Road on a private tour of Stepantsminda (formerly Kazbegi) from Tbilisi. Relax and enjoy the view as someone else handles the driving on the winding mountain road. Travel between highlights including the Ananuri complex and the Jinvali water reservoir with ease, and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide along the way. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure to best suit your schedule.

Stop 1: Jinvali Water Reservoir, Tbilisi

Jinvali Water Reservoir

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop 2: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Ananuri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region

14th Century Ananuri Fortress

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop 3: Gudauri Paragliding

Travelers Can Paragliding at Gudauri Ski Resort

Stop 4: Gergeti Trinity Church, Stepantsminda, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region

Incomparable Views From Wonderful 6th Century Holy Trinity Monastery

Duration: 30 minutes
Day 3 Day 3: Kaxeti, Sighnaghi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kaxeti, Sighnaghi

In the Georgia city of Signagi, the wine cellars are as old as the fortress walls and scenic views await around every corner. Explore Georgia’s City of Love with a guide on this small-group tour from Tbilisi, which is limited to 15 people or fewer for a more intimate sightseeing experience. Pass by Stepantsminda Church, Bodbe Monastery, a Kakhetian winery, and more, before enjoying some free time and transferring back to your Tbilisi lodging.

Stop At: Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, Signagi, Kakheti Region

First, head towards Bodbe nunnery where there is a panoramic view to Alazani valley. Visit the grave of Saint Nino a well known holy spring where true miracles are happening and many were healed.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Signagi City Walls, Signagi, Kakheti Region

Then go towards the Signagi fortified town where you will have dinner in a traditional Georgian restaurant. After dinner and a little rest, have an excursion around the Signagi city. The town has two central squares with casinos, banks, mayor’s office and a wedding house where one can marry anytime of the day. This is the reason why Sighnaghi is called the city of lovers.

Duration: 2 hours
Day 4 Day 4: Borjomi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Borjomi

Stop At: Green (Mtsvane) Monastery, Borjomi Georgia

Built between the 9th-10th centuries, the Chitakhevi Monastery of St. George (the Green Monastery) is nestled in the beautiful Borjomi valley, 13 kilometers from the town of Borjomi. The church is constructed from special stones which have a green coloring to them, with some being darker and some lighter.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Borjomi Central Park, 50, 9 Aprili Street, Borjomi 1200 Georgia

The most remarkable virtues of Borjomi are its striking nature and unique mineral waters. One of the best places to experience this is the “Mineral Water Park” of Borjomi. The park itself dates back to the 1850s and is an attractive destination all throughout the year. Here you can taste the natural Borjomi mineral water and relax in a beautiful environment. Try riding the cable car up to the Ferris wheel at the top of the park!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Borjomi-Bakuriani Railway, Borjomi Georgia

Today Borjomi-Bakuriani railway and a legendary “Kukushka” are in Georgian intangible cultural heritage list. You can see amazing Borjomi Gorge that is beautiful and attractive at any time of the year. This place is especially beautiful in wintertime, the oldest forest that is covered by the snow. You will feel like you are in the magical forest which you could see only in your dreams. The whole journey is fantastic and peaceful by Kukushka. We take pictures from the train and go to the balcony of the train to breathe cool, fresh air.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ski Resort Bakuriani, Unnamed Road, Bakuriani 1204, Georgia

Located just 2-2.5 hours drive from Tbilisi and Kutaisi, Bakuriani ski resort is a great place for family holiday, improving skiing and snowboarding skills, and experiencing Georgian winter. The settlement Bakuriani is situated at altitude of 1700 meters above sea level among the mountain peaks of Trialeti Range and tall pine trees. The climate here is mild as Bakuriani is in a transition zone between continental and coastal climate. There are not many winds in this area, which is another advantage for those who do not prefer to ski in freezing cold weather.

The infrastructure of the resort has been established in Soviet times ago when Bakuriani used to be a Winter Olympics training base. Since then thousands of people keep coming to Bakuriani to ski, sled, explore the nearby hills and slopes, practice cross-country skiing or just to relax and breath fresh mountainous air. The infrustracture has been renovated turning Bakuriani into one of the most popular Georgia ski resorts.

Also, there numerous mineral springs nearby. Many of those, such as Mitarbi, Likani, and Bakuriani, are easy to find in any shop in Georgia. So, Bakuriani apart from winter activities provides excellent opportunity for health treatment. In a close proximity to the resort, there are also hot springs in Tsikhisjvari village.

If you plan to go to Bakuriani for skiing and snowboarding, schedule your vacation to the period from January to the end of March: at this time the snow cover is good enough for all kinds of winter sports. As for the tracks, there are five currently in operation: Didveli, Kokhta-2, Bakuriani Park, "25" and JoyLand. They offer more than 10 pistes of various difficulty level. Some tracks are suitable for children.

For example, JoyLand is the greatest place for beginners and children. "25", named after an old 25-meter ski trampoline nearby, is not steep and very easy for beginners to practice on. Didveli belongs to the most beautiful tracks in Georgia. It is located on the slopes of Mount Sakvelo from where stunning views on the mountain surroundings are guaranteed. Sakvelo slopes are covered with blue and red pistes, the longest one of which is about 4 kilometers. On the top of the mountain there is a chair lift, from where descents are getting quite exiting: routes marked in red and black.

The resort also has three trampolines: 45, 70 and 90 meters high. Maximum altitude to start skiing from is 2850 meters above sea level. For beginners there are several schools with experienced instructors to show you how to ski or slide on snowboard. It does not matter in Bakuriane how old you are and how old your child is. Gaining these skills here is never too late.

If your family is not that fond of winter sports as you are, take your child to a playground or skating rink in Central Park of Bakuriani, sled or even have a ride in a kind of a carriage. And if you still want to conquer some steep slopes, but alone, let the experienced nannies look after your children: such services are also provided by some hotels in Bakuriani.

Duration: 2 hours

Overnight in Borjomi
Day 5 Day 5: Kutaisi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kutaisi

first stop is Prometheus cave that is 1,8 km long and is located 40 meters below sea level. In the cave there is a hall of love where people even get married. Here you can enjoy with underground boating. It’s cool, isn’t? :) Meanwhile it’s time for lunch. Our lunch break is at local restaurant Our Garden where is made the most delicious Georgian food in neighborhood. After delicious lunch we are heading to Martvili canyon. Here we take a boat tour through the canyon and explore depth of it along waterfalls.
Day 6 Day 6: Batumi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Batumi

Discover the coastal Georgian city of Batumi during this half-day walking tour. See many monuments and landmarks as you explore Batumi, which sits on the Black Sea, such as Medea Monument, Miracle Park, Chacha Tower, and the Armenian Apostilic Church. During the course of the tour, stop for a snack of the famous “adjarian khachapuri,” the open-faced cheese bread, and a taste of Georgian wine.

Stop At: Batumi Botanical Gardens, Batumi, Adjara Region

Botanical Garden, located at the distance of 9 km from the center of Batumi, occupies the area of 108, 7 hectare of approximately 1 km stripe of Southern-Western section of the coastline located between the river Chakvistskali estuary and the Green Cape, being spread to the height of 0-220 meters from the sea level, which not long time ago was totally covered with Kolkheti type forest (beech, chestnut, linden) and evergreen sub-forest.

Stop At: Mtirala National Park

After visiting Batumi Botanical Garden, we move to Mtirala National Park. Place with stunning and breathtaking nature, with waterfalls, lake and forest.

Stop At: Batumi Dolphinarium, Batumi, Adjara Region

Afterwards, we come back to city of Batumi and visit Batumi Delphinium, where you can have a great time with friends and/or family.
Day 7 Day 7: Batumi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Batumi

Stop At: Mtirala National Park

After visiting Batumi Botanical Garden, we move to Mtirala National Park. Place with stunning and breathtaking nature, with waterfalls, lake and forest.

Stop At: Batumi Dolphinarium, Batumi, Adjara Region

Afterwards, we come back to city of Batumi and visit Batumi Delphinium, where you can have a great time with friends and/or family.

Batumi Boulevard, Batumi, Adjara Region

In the evening, have a walk through Batumi Boulevard and old Batumi.
Day 8 Day 8: The End Of The Tour. We Return To Tbilisi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: The End Of The Tour. We Return To Tbilisi

In the morning we will return to Tbilisi. We have to go for 5-6 hours. Then we will sum up the tour in the Georgian restaurant. )) I wish you a happy and pleasant vacation.

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Day Tour In Georgia

Day 1: Gori, Upliscixe, Mcxeta, Jvari

Day 2: Yazbegi, Stepanwminda

Day 3: Kaxeti, Sighnaghi

Day 4: Borjomi

Day 5: Kutaisi

Day 6: Batumi

Day 7: Batumi

Day 8: The End Of The Tour. We Return To Tbilisi

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