{"id":2084,"date":"2022-10-28T11:58:26","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T11:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.around-caucasus.com\/?page_id=2084"},"modified":"2022-11-09T12:42:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T12:42:01","slug":"wine-tour-2-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/around-caucasus.com\/index.php\/wine-tour-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Silk Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Tbilisi City Tour<\/span><\/strong><\/p>

Tbilisi <\/strong>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. \u00a0You will\u00a0 see the\u00a0old part of the city<\/strong>\u00a0, impressive buildings with balconies of different types.\u00a0\u00a0Abanotubani<\/strong>\u00a0ancient district of Tbilisi with sulfur bathes. Fothres of\u00a0Narikala<\/strong>\u00a0wich dates right back to the 4th century, when it was a Persian citadel. In the same way you will see a\u00a0central avenue<\/strong>\u00a0wich is a mix of modern and 20th<\/sup>\u00a0century architecture. You can find a lot of buildings from Soviet Union\u2019s period. Avanue is full of various cafes, shops, restaurants and other entertainment places.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The<\/strong>\u00a0State Museum of Georgia<\/strong>\u00a0who invites you to the exhibition \u201cGeorgian Archaelogy from 8th<\/sup>\u00a0millennium B.C till 4th<\/sup>\u00a0century A.D\u201d. It presents the permanent exhibition \u201cNumismatic Treasure\u201d. It will be day full of good impresiones and jurnay in diferent centuries.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Uplistsikhe \u2013\u00a0 Mtsketa \u2013\u00a0 ananuri \u2013 Kazbegi(Stepantsminda)<\/p>

Uplistsikhe<\/strong>\u00a0ancient cave town hewn into the rock.\u00a0 \u00a0Its 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\u00a0Mtskheta<\/strong>\u00a0ancient 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.\u00a0 Next stop will be\u00a0Ananuri<\/strong>. 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.\u00a0 Overnight in\u00a0Kazbegi (stepantsminda<\/strong>).<\/p>

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Kazbegi(Stepantsminda) \u2013 Tbillisi<\/p>

Stepantsiminda<\/strong> is known for its scenic location in the Greater Caucasus mountains, and is a center for trekkers and\u00a0mountain climbing<\/a>. We\u2019ll rise up to the mountain of\u00a0Sameba<\/strong>\u00a0(with jeeps)and will see the Mountain of mkhinvartsveri one of the major mountains\u00a0of Caucasus.\u00a0 Next stop will be\u00a0Gveleti waterfall<\/strong>, which is one of the most splendid waterfalls in Georgia.\u00a0 Lunch in a local family to see and fill the mountain traditions.\u00a0 After that you will see the\u00a0Dariali Monastery Complex<\/strong>\u00a0, 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.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0Tbilisi \u2013 Bolnisi- Dmanisi \u2013 Tbilisi<\/p>

Tbilisi\u00a0Open Air Museum of Ethnography<\/strong>\u00a0will be your first stop. It was founded on April 27, 1966 and\u00a0 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\u00a0National Botanical Garden<\/strong>\u00a0of 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\u00a0church of David<\/strong>(19th<\/sup>\u00a0century) by cable car. You also will see Mtatsminda Pantheon of Writers and Public Figures wich is located near Father David\u2019s 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\u00a0park of Mtatsminda<\/strong>. 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.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Tbilisi \u2013 Prometheus Cave \u2013 \u00a0Kutaisi<\/p>

Drive to\u00a0Prometheus Cave<\/b>, wich is a notable beautiful natural monument of the world. It is about 60-70 million years old.\u00a0\u00a0Kutaisi 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\u00a0Bagrati Cathedral<\/b>\u00a0there. 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\u00a0Gelaty Monastery<\/b>\u00a0Founded in 1106 . Gelati is a masterpiece of the Golden Age of medieval Georgia, a period of political strength and economic growth.\u00a0\u00a0Monastery was the largest cultural and educational center. Stay in\u00a0Kutaisi.<\/b><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0 Kutaisi \u2013 Racha<\/p>

Drive to\u00a0Racha<\/strong>\u00a0region wich is a historical-geographic site of Georgia with a great history. Visit of\u00a0Nikortsminda Cathedral<\/strong>, built at the beginning of the XI century, in the years 1010-1014. Next stop\u00a0Barakoni Church<\/strong>\u00a0of the \u201cMother of God \u201d .\u00a0 It is a domed cruciform church and one of the last important monuments in the tradition of medieval Georgian architecture.\u00a0 Awaits you a\u00a0wine degustation<\/strong>. The winemaking tradition is developed in the region, high-quality red wine, naturally semi-sweet Khvanchkara. Stay in Racha.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Racha \u2013 Batumi<\/p>

Drive to\u00a0Batumi<\/strong>. Visit of\u00a0Batumi Botanical Garden<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 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\u00a0Batumi city tour<\/strong>, the second largest city of Georgia. Free afternoon.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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