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Georgia
Dates:
May - September 2022
Duration:
5 days
Group:
10-20 ppl
With this 5-day tour you will get a glimse of Georgia, walk through its capital, experience the mix of the East and West, admire the country's fascinating natural sceneries ranging from magical valleys to gorgeous mountain ranges. Feel the spirit of unique ancient traditions, culture and history by visiting the most prominent destinations in the country.
Day 1: Arrival at Tbilisi
Arrive at Tbilisi. Meet & greet at the airport and take a private transfer to your hotel. Check-in at 14:00. Daytime free at leisure.
Day 2: Tbilisi
Breakfast. Take off for a guided sightseeing tour of Tbilisi, the city with a history dating back to at least the 5th century AD. Start at Metekhi Сhurch and the monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Take a cable car to visit Narikala Fortress to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Stroll down to the district of sulfur bathhouses and pass by the only mosque in Tbilisi. Walk through the Sharden area, full of narrow streets with cosy cafés, wine tasting bars, and souvenir shops, and breathe in the history of Old Tbilisi. Visit Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre’s clock tower, before crossing the Bridge of Peace to Rike Park. In the evening join your fellow travellers for a Georgian cuisine dinner in one of the best local restaurants.The dinner will be accompanied by polyphonic singing and national dances. Overnight at the hotel in Tbilisi.
Day 3: Mtskheta - Stepantsminda
After breakfast, we check out and head to the North of Georgia. The first stop will be at Jvari Monastery, a true architectural masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages, which is picturesquely perched above the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers. Continue to Mtskheta, one of the oldest towns in Georgia and the country’s cultural and religious centre. Proceed to the Ananuri Complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes, with its churches and towers dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries and beautifully overlooking Jinvali Reservoir. Drive towards the Cross Pass to make a short stop at the Soviet-era “People’s Friendship” mountain viewpoint, which overlooks a deep gorge of the Caucasus Mountains. In the evening, we reach Stepantsminda for an overnight stop at the hotel.
Day 4: Stepantsminda
After breakfast we head to the north of Georgia through Tbilisi. The first stop will be at Jvari Monastery, a true architectural masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages, which is picturesquely perched above the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers. Continue to Mtskheta, one of the oldest towns in Georgia and the country’s cultural and religious center. Mtskheta was the capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC. Visit Svetitskhoveli, the main cathedral of Mtskheta and a sacred place where the robe of Christ is kept. Continue to the Ananuri Complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes, which features churches and towers dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries and beautifully overlooking Jinvali Reservoir. Next, drive over the Cross Pass and make a short stop at the Soviet-era “People’s Friendship” mountain view point, which overlooks a deep gorge of the Caucasus Mountains. Late evening, in th evening reach Stepantsminda. Overnight in Stepantsminda
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast take transfer to Tbilisi airport (about 3 hours) to board your return flight.
Acomodation
Centrally located hand-picked 3* or 4* hotels
Best of the best 4* hotels including award-winning Rooms Hotel in Stepantsminda (if you choose 4* package)
Meals
Breakfast daily at the hotels (except day 1)
Dinner on day 2
Guided tours
All sightseeing as per program with entrance fees included
English-speaking guides
Transport
Transfers from/to the airport by a comfort class private car
Group transportation by comfortable comfort class coach
Support
24/7 phone/WhatsApp support line
Group tour is fully escorted by English-speaking tour director
Not Included
International flights
Meals not mentioned
Optional tours and activities
Personal expenses
Fascinating natural sceneries
Traditional Georgian cuisine
Folk dance show & polyphonic singing
Howard Rogers
USA
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Brett B
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Oliver William
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Coco Bermudez
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I was extremely satisfied with my trip. Everyone at the agency have been courteous and helpful from the very beginning, trying to organize our 17 day World Cup experience. The guides and drivers are very professional and friendly, and the accommodations were simply superb. I highly recommend World of Discoveries as I know they will turn your trip into an unforgettable experience.
William Watt
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