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Three days in Georgia
Category: Cultural tours
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Location: Georgia



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Route: Tbilisi –Davit gareji-Dedoplistsqaro-Sighnaghi-Tsinandali– Kvareli-Telavi – Tbilisi;

Day 1– Arrival at the Tbilisi International Airport, where will meet you our company’s representative. Check in at the hotel and overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 2 – Travel to Kakheti – Davit Gareji –  monaster Khirsi – St. Elia mountain and Khornabuji Castle – St Nino’s Bodbe Monastery – Free evening and overnight in Sighnaghi;

Davit Gareji is one of the most outstanding religious – cultural centers of feudal age Georgia. It is monastery complex carved in the cave.  The semi-desert mountain monastery still admires viewers with its construction of arts and paintings of high artistic value. The monastery was founded in the VI century; it was founded by one of the 13 Assyrian Fathers – St. David Garejeli. In 1616 it was an Easter night king of Persian Shah Abbas tortured 6000 monks. Khirsi monastery is located in the village Khirsi Tibaani, from east Sighnaghi far 11 km away. The monastery was founded by St. Stephen VI century (552-557), whose  sacred remains are buried in the same monastery. St. Elia’s Mountain at the south of city Dedoplistskaro is erected bimodal mountain.  Both of its peaks are white limestone massive, which are dominated at the Dedoplistskaro Plateau and attracts a lot of visitors. Khornabuji castle (it is also called the Tamar fortress) is urban-type settlement. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful city-castle. The fortress is built on a cliff from where you can see the beautiful views. St Nino’s Bodbe Monastery – Monastery occupies a distinguished place in the spiritual life. Here lies Illuminator, Apostles St. Nino. St. Nino the source of grace and healing.Here was functioned church school from XVII century, where were taught theological and scientific subjects. There was also one of the richest library in Georgia. Sighaghi is one of the most beautiful city of Georgia. Its architecture is amazing that’s why Sighnaghi attracts a lot of visitors. Nowadays Sighnaghi is called as city-museum. From the city open wonderful view of Alazani valley and Caucasus Mountains.

Day 3 – Breakfast at the hotel – Al. Chavchavadze’s House-museum- Wine tour in the”tunnel” and Lunch – Nekresi- Gremi- Telavi- Free evening and overnight in Telavi;

Al. Chavchavadze’s House-museum– Tsinandali museum is located in the palace of the famous Georgian poet Alexander Chavchavadze. The house-museum keeps materials covering that epoch and the poet’s life and oeuvre. Here is decorative park; many exotic plants are cultivated in this park. The most special is the wine cellar, where are ideal conditions for special brand wines maturing Also there is one of the most famous wine cellar.  A unique collection of Georgian and European wines is stored here. About 16 500 bottles of wine are stored here, which are poured out in different countries  Wine Tour – in Kvareli near Alazani Valley is located ‘’Winery Khareba ‘’ tunnel. The tunnel is cut off in the strong massive of Caucasian mountain range. In 1962, it was opened specially for the World Congress of Wine and nowadays it presents storage building. Here stored the best wines of Kakheti regions for a few decades. The natural temperature is 12-14 degrees throughout the year and the moisture completes 70%. That’s ideal for wine storing and maturing.  Nekresi – monastery complex is located in Kakheti, near the village Shilda. It was founded in BC II-I centuries by King Pharnajom. Gremi – people settled in the late Bronze Age in this area, which was trading, economic and cultural center of Kakheti. In 1466, it became capital of Kakheti Kingdom  Telavi  is one of the most beautiful city of Georgia, its architecture is amazing that’s why Telavi attracts a lot of visitors. From the city open wonderful view of Alazani valley and Caucasus Mountains.

Day 4 – Breakfast at the hotel – Alaverdi Monastery – Ikalto Monastery – Erekle King’s House Museum – Old and new Shuamta  – Return to Tbilisi .

Alaverdi Monastery – “Alaverdi” is Turkish-Arabic origin word that means “God-given” . The current Alaverdi Monastery was built in XI century in the first quarter and  was formed as the important monastery center . The temple is one of the largest church in Georgia (41,7×26,4, a height of 50 meters). Ikalto – Ikalto Monastery was founded by the Assyrian monk Zenon in VI century. According to the legend, Arseni Beri (XI-XII centuries) founded an academy. There are manuscripts those are ancient ages.In the territory of monastery is saved 3 church and different buildings, also the ruins of the academy and the refectory;  House Museum of King Erekle II -King of Persian who was well known warlord in Europe said about Kind Erekle that: In the world are two commander, in the west me and in the east King Erekle. In Caucasus Erekle was called as ‘’Georgian Lion “  New Shuamta monastery was founded in XVI century . Inside fence of the church are:  houses, sheds and other buildings.

Day 5 – Breakfast at the hotel – Check out – Free time – transfer to the airport. Departure from Tbilisi;

 

Tour Type: Cultural – Cognitive;

Route: Tbilisi – Davit gareji- Dedoplistsqaro – Sighnaghi- Tsinandali– Kvareli-Telavi – Tbilisi;

Duration: 4 nights / 5 days;

Transportation: Euro-class vehicles;

Accommodation: 3 * Family Hotel;

The price includes:

  • Transportation according the program- Euro class vehicles.

  • Guide- bilingual (English/Russian)

  • Accommodation:

    2 x overnight at the hotel in Tbilisi;

    1 x overnight at the hotel in Sighnaghi

    1 x overnight at the hotel in Telavi;

  • Meals:

    Breakfast at the hotel;

    Introducing Georgian cuisine and wine;

  • First aid:

  • Take a photo and video, Memorable disc;

  • Liter mineral water during the day.

Price excludes:

  • Flight, Air tickets;

  • Travel insurance;

  • Lunch and dinner

  • Alcoholic beverages;

  • Entrance fees for museums

For more information and prices about the tour please contact us.



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