Tbilisi City Tour

Tbilisi is a capital of Georgia, founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasali. Tbilisi is one of the oldest cities in the world. It existed as the capital of Iberia. Tbilisi has always been distinguished by urban customs, urban jurisdiction, moral, aesthetic and traditional peculiarities. You can find here a mixture of diferent culturies and centuries.  You will  see the old part of the city , impressive buildings with balconies of different types.  Abanotubani ancient district of Tbilisi with sulfur bathes. Fothres of Narikala wich dates right back to the 4th century, when it was a Persian citadel. In the same way you will see a central avenue wich is a mix of modern and 20^th century architecture. You can find a lot of buildings from Soviet Union’s period. Avanue is full of various cafes, shops, restaurants and other entertainment places.   The State Museum of Georgia who invites you to the exhibition “Georgian Archaelogy from 8^th millennium B.C till 4^th century A.D”. It presents the permanent exhibition “Numismatic Treasure”. It will be day full of good impresiones and jurnay in diferent centuries.

Uplistsikhe –  Mtsketa –  ananuri – Kazbegi(Stepantsminda)

Uplistsikhe ancient cave town hewn into the rock.   Its history begins in the I-II millennium B.C. Uplistsikhe was an important religious, political and cultural centre in the Hellenistic and the late Antique periods. After that you will see the city of Mtskheta ancient capital of Georgia (Kartli) . Here you can see outstanding examples of medieval religious architecture in the Caucasus. They show the high artistic and cultural level attained by this ancient kingdom.  Next stop will be Ananuri. A architectural complex on the Aragvi River is one of the best-protected monuments in Georgia. This medieval monument, which is very well preserved, was originally used for military purposes, and only later it became the residence of the Dukes of Aragvi, in the 13th century.  Overnight in Kazbegi (stepantsminda).

Kazbegi(Stepantsminda) – Tbillisi

Stepantsiminda is known for its scenic location in the Greater Caucasus mountains, and is a center for trekkers and mountain climbing. We’ll rise up to the mountain of Sameba (with jeeps)and will see the Mountain of mkhinvartsveri one of the major mountains of Caucasus.  Next stop will be Gveleti waterfall, which is one of the most splendid waterfalls in Georgia.  Lunch in a local family to see and fill the mountain traditions.  After that you will see the Dariali Monastery Complex , wich is located 1300 meters above the sea level, near the border of Russia-Georgia. The complex itself unites several churches. Drive back to Tbilisi.

 Tbilisi – Bolnisi- Dmanisi – Tbilisi

Tbilisi Open Air Museum of Ethnography will be your first stop. It was founded on April 27, 1966 and  encompasses 14 ethnographic zones. Each exhibit presents a certain historic-ethnographic area of Georgia. Together with architectural monuments, the museum presents ethnographic materials. Next will be The National Botanical Garden of Tbilisi, that occupies the area of 161 hectares and possesses a collection of over 4,500 taxonomic groups. After a nice walk in the garden you will rich to the church of David(19^th century) by cable car. You also will see Mtatsminda Pantheon of Writers and Public Figures wich is located near Father David’s Church. The terrace near the temple offers wonderful views of Tbilisi, which gives a special charm to this place. Using a cable car one more time you will reach to the park of Mtatsminda. The park is situated at the 770 metres height, the highest point of Tbilisi, on the area of more than 100 hectares. You will definitely enjoy views from the highest place of the city.

Tbilisi – Prometheus Cave –  Kutaisi

Drive to Prometheus Cave, wich is a notable beautiful natural monument of the world. It is about 60-70 million years old.  Kutaisi is located in the Imereti region . It is one of the oldest cities in Georgia and fifth among the oldest cities in Europe. You will see the Bagrati Cathedral there. It was built in 1003 . Bagrati Temple is an important monument of Georgian culture, both in terms of architectural solution and symbolic significance. Next stop will Gelaty Monastery Founded in 1106 . Gelati is a masterpiece of the Golden Age of medieval Georgia, a period of political strength and economic growth.  Monastery was the largest cultural and educational center. Stay in Kutaisi.

  Kutaisi – Racha

Drive to Racha region wich is a historical-geographic site of Georgia with a great history. Visit of Nikortsminda Cathedral, built at the beginning of the XI century, in the years 1010-1014. Next stop Barakoni Church of the “Mother of God ” .  It is a domed cruciform church and one of the last important monuments in the tradition of medieval Georgian architecture.  Awaits you a wine degustation. The winemaking tradition is developed in the region, high-quality red wine, naturally semi-sweet Khvanchkara. Stay in Racha.

Racha – Batumi

Drive to Batumi. Visit of Batumi Botanical Garden – One of the largest and richest botanical gardens in the world, it is situated on 111 hectares and was set up in 1912. You will have Batumi city tour, the second largest city of Georgia. Free afternoon.

 Departure from Batumi