Day one: Gamarjoba, Sakartvelo! Tbilisi

Meeting at the international airport, transfer to the hotel, organizational issues, currency exchange, accommodation and rest.

Free time.

Welcome dinner in one of the restaurants in the city in a traditional interior, served with national dishes and drinks, with a musical performance and folk dances.

Return to the hotel

Night in Tbilisi

Day two: Tbilisi, you are so beautiful!

Breakfast in the hotel

Guided sightseeing tour of Dzveli Tbilisi

Free time

Night in Tbilisi

Big tour in Georgia What we will see:

On a leisurely walk, we will be enchanted by the original architecture and iconic sights of the legendary historical center, learn more than 1500 years of history of the Georgian capital, combining myths and facts. Persians, Byzantines, Ottomans, the Russian Empire, the Soviet era - everyone left a particle in this exotic city. In Avlabari, the oldest district of Dzveli Tbilisi, the place where the palace of Georgian kings used to be, we can see the ruins of the Isani tower (at the very beginning of the district). To the left of the Metekhi bridge is the Metekhi temple (Church of the Assumption of Our Lady), built in the 13th century at the direction of King Demeter II the Self-Sacrifice. An unusual example of cross-domed Georgian church architecture, illustrating the legendary and tragic pages of history, was part of the royal residence. In front of the temple is a bronze monument to the founder of Tbilisi - Vakhtang Gorgasali, proudly sitting on a horse. Avlabari, once the abode of Armenian merchants, is today the site of the impressive Trinity Cathedral, known as Sameba. The main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church, located on Elia Hill above the left bank of the Mtkvari, is the third largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the world, built on donations from citizens and wealthy businessmen. The temple complex includes a cathedral, a bell tower, the residence of the Catholicos-Patriarch, a monastery, a theological seminary and a theological academy. Breathtaking views of the city and the Mtkvari River, taking the cable car to the top of the Sololaki hill, dotted with colorful houses, to the ruins of the “Impregnable Fortress” (Narikala), founded in the 4th century by the Persians. Old houses on a rock, romantic atmosphere, relaxing sounds of a waterfall… Legvtakhevi Gorge (Fig Gorge) with a tiny river Tsavkisitskali and an amazing waterfall, part of which is in the National Botanical Garden, and the other part in the Abanotubani quarter. Legvtakhevi is one of the oldest districts of Tbilisi, the name of which comes from fig trees (once a lot of them grew in this place). Bath quarter (Abanotubani), consisting of two streets, on the right - Botanicheskaya, on the left - Grishashvili. The main baths are located on Grishashvili, which is parallel to the embankment and separated from the Mtkvari River by traditional architect residential buildings with carved wooden and wrought iron balconies. Romantic streets in the very center of Old Tbilisi with colorful houses covered with vines and open courtyards - Sharden, Irakli 2, Shavteli, next to which a modern landmark is the pedestrian Peace Bridge connecting the two banks of Mtkvari. Day three. Kakheti - blessed land

Breakfast in the hotel.

We leave for Kakheti, bordering the Greater Caucasus Range from the north of the Alazani Valley along the Telavi route through the beautiful Gombori Pass with a visit to Telavi-Tsinandali-Gremi-Kvareli-Sighnaghi-Bodbe.

Late return to Tbilisi.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

Big tour in Georgia What we will see: Medieval architecture of Telavi. Excursion to the museum complex, located in the palace of the poet and public figure of the 19th century, Prince Alexander Chavchavadze in the village of Tsinandali (10 kilometers from Telavi). The museum preserves a large collection of objects representing the life and work of the poet, the work of the photographer Ermakov, paintings and lithographs, household items, musical instruments and much more. Stroll through the Anglo-French landscaped garden, founded in 1830 by the poet and now occupying 18 hectares of land with exotic flowering plants brought from different parts of the world. Wine cellar (marani), built in 1855, which houses a unique collection of wines from around the world. An architectural monument of the 16th century near the village of Gremi (25 km from Telavi), striking in its grandeur and austere beauty. In the 16-17 centuries, Gremi was the capital of the Kakhetian kingdom and a prosperous trading city on the Silk Road, until it was destroyed by the army of the Persian Shah Abbas I. The church complex, located on a hill, is surrounded by a wall with loopholes and towers and includes the Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel itself, royal citadel, bell tower and wine cellar. Fragments of a secret underground tunnel that leads to the river have been preserved. Excursion to the winery "Kindzmarauli Corporation", in a historical castle, with a tasting of legendary wines, in Kvareli. Sighnaghi - the city of love and art - a fabulous place, famous for wines and carpets, with breathtaking views of the Alazani valley. Bodva Monastery, where the remains of the enlightener of Georgia, St. Nino, are buried, thanks to which Georgia became a Christian country in 316. Day four: Mtskheta-Uplistsikhe-Kutaisi

Breakfast at the hotel in Tbilisi.

Departure to Mtskheta.

Transfer to Kutaisi - the central city of Western Georgia.

Dinner and accommodation in Kutaisi.

Overnight in Kutaisi.

What we will see:

The cultural and Christian center of Georgia, the city-museum, the "Second Jerusalem" - ancient Mtskheta, which keeps numerous treasures dear to the heart of every Georgian, offers an immersion in the depths of the mysterious and centuries-old history of the country. Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Sacred Sites of Georgia – Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery, representing the culmination of the artistic and architectural aspirations of early medieval art. The road to Kutaisi passes through the Rikoti pass and through the longest tunnel in Georgia (1722 m), which is also considered the border between the western and eastern parts of Georgia. The rocky city of Uplistsikhe (10 kilometers from Gori), built on the high rocky coast of Mtkvari, is the crossroads of many routes of the Great Silk Road. Founded in the late Bronze Age, it was inhabited until the 13th century, and was one of the most important political and religious centers of the Kingdom of Kartli. It contains structures connected by tunnels and featuring a unique combination of Anatolian (Cappadocia) and northern Iranian styles of rock cultures, pagan and Christian architecture. Day 5: Kutaisi-Gelati-Prometheus Cave-Svaneti

Breakfast in Kutaisi.

Visiting architectural monuments.

Transfer to Svaneti.

Dinner and accommodation in Mestia.

Overnight in Mestia.

What we will see: Gelati is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a medieval monastery complex and an academy founded in 1106 by King David IV the Builder. Georgians have always had a special gift for choosing beautiful sites for the construction of churches, and this famous monastery complex, located on a wooded slope, is an outstanding example of this. Many Georgian rulers are buried here, including the great David the Builder. David bequeathed to his descendants that everyone who entered the monastery stepped on his grave, which is located in the southern gate, but reverent visitors today try not to do this. The interiors of the Church of St. George are impressive with colorful frescoes. Kumistavi Cave, also known as Prometheus Cave, is a wonderful array of stalactites, stalagmites, petrified waterfalls, underground rivers and lakes. Transfer to the "capital" of Svaneti, the city of Mestia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way, we will enjoy magnificent landscapes - alpine meadows and deep forests, ancient glaciers and harsh mountains. Along the endless and wayward Enguri River, past gorges and Svan villages dotted with stone watchtowers built in the Middle Ages. Day six: Ushguli - incomparable landscapes and unique cultural identity in the most remote corner of Georgia

Breakfast at the hotel in Mestia.

Upper Svaneti - Ushguli.

Return to Mestia through a beautiful canyon.

Dinner and overnight in Mestia.

Big tour in Georgia What we will see:

One of the most remote outposts of Svaneti and the highest permanent settlement in Europe is the Ushguli community, which unites four villages located at an altitude of 2100 meters, at the foot of Shkhara, next to the Enguri gorge. The remote location has preserved the Svan cultural identity, an archaic Georgian dialect, a version of Orthodox Christianity according to early beliefs. Sights of Ushguli: Svan towers towering over the village of Zhibiani, the temple of Lamaria (Virgin Mary) with amazing frescoes, which remains the residence of the Bishop of Upper Svaneti, with a tiny chapel of the Virgin Mary built in the 10th century, the Church of St. George and the Church of the Savior. Free time - a walk through winding lanes past silently wandering cows and stone-wooden buildings. You can go up to the castle of Queen Tamar, go to the museum of icons or the ethnographic museum, take a walk to the glaciers of Shkhara. Day seven: the "capital" of Svaneti Mestia and Zugdidi

Breakfast in Mestia.

Svan Museum of History and Ethnography.

Transfer to Zugdidi.

Transfer to Batumi.

Accommodation at the hotel and dinner.

Evening walk in Batumi.

Overnight in Batumi.

What will we see Svan Museum of History and Ethnography in Mestia with a magnificent view of the historic city and medieval stone towers. The museum's collections include important archaeological and ethnographic materials, a rich collection of Georgian manuscripts and Georgian Orthodox badges painted in a unique Svan style. It also houses ancient objects relating to early empires and cultures that left their mark on Georgian history. The historical and architectural museum complex of the Dadiani Palace, which unites three palaces, a church and a botanical garden in Zugdidi. The museum's collections include over 45,000 archaeological and historical artifacts, including unique items such as the death mask of Napoleon Bonaparte and clothing believed to have been worn by the Virgin Mary. In Batumi: a walk along the boulevard with singing fountains; monument to Ali and Nino, Piazza Batumi. Day eight: Black Sea coast

Breakfast at the Batumi hotel.

Botanical Garden/Green Cape-Makhuntseti.

Return to Batumi.

Overnight in Batumi.

Big tour in Georgia What we will see:

Botanical garden in the village of Mtsvane-Kontskhi (Green Cape) on the Black Sea coast. The brainchild of the outstanding botanist and physicist-geographer Andrei Nikolaevich Krasnov is one of the largest and richest botanical gardens in the world. The garden collection is represented by the flora of different climatic and landscape zones - New Zealand, East Asia, the Himalayas, Mexico, Australia, the Mediterranean, the humid subtropics of the Caucasus. Mountain Adjara-Makhuntseti: a picturesque waterfall and a stone arched bridge built in the 7th-8th century across the Adzharistskali River (in total, about 25 stone bridges have been preserved in Adjara, they are popularly known as Tamarin hidebs (bridges of Queen Tamara), according to legend, they were built by the queen herself . Day nine: Batumi

Breakfast.

Free time. Rest and buying souvenirs.

Overnight in Batumi.

Day ten: Farewell to Sakartvelo

Breakfast in Batumi.

Release of rooms.

Departure to Tbilisi.

Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.

tour cost Double accommodation in a 3 _ or 4 _ hotel - from 43 thousand rubles per person.

Single occupancy – + $100 supplement.

Groups of tourists - discounts are discussed depending on the number of people:

Note. The cost of the tour may vary slightly if the trip falls on holidays.

Tour package includes:

Transfer airport-hotel-airport Accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Mestia, Batumi Meeting and farewell Transport service (comfortable bus) English speaking guide services Meals (included in the tour program) Entry tickets 24/7 customer support by phone Tastings (included in the tour program) Additionally:

Lunch – $12 per person

Dinner - $15

Dinner with folklore show –30$

Not included:

International flights Medical insurance Payment for excess baggage Personal expenses Alcoholic drinks Additional excursions.