5-Day tour of Georgia's prominent cultural and historical places from Tbilisi
Highlights
Kutaisi, Mtskheta, Tbilisi, Telavi
Locations Covered
Kutaisi, Mtskheta, Tbilisi, Telavi
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
English, Russian
Description
Sign up for a fantastic historical tour of Georgian cities to learn about their culture and heritage. Make stops at Tibilisi, Mtskheta, Vardzia cities, Khaketi and Imereti regions to visit its famous cathedrals, forts, monasteries and caves. Also, see Alaverdi Cathedral, Natikala fortress, Bodbe Monastery, Prometheus Cave before heading back to Tbilisi.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Tbilisi
- Pick-up at Tbilisi International Airport.
- Visit Natikala fortress built in the 4th century.
- See Metekhi Church, built in the 5th century. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Old Tbilisi from the church.
- Proceed to Trinity Church, the biggest cathedral in Georgia and the whole Caucasus region.
- Head to the Georgian National Museum, where you will see many specimens of the cultural heritage of Georgia. One of the most notable exhibits is the prehistoric human remains/skulls found in the Dmanisi region.
- Sightsee Mtskheta's Apostolic Church and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
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Day 2: Sightseeing in Kakheti region
- Visit beautifully restored town Sighnaghi, situated in the very eastern part of Georgia, facing the Alazani field.
- Head to the Alaverdi church, a Georgian Orthodox monastery located in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia.
- Take a look at the Gremi, a 16th-century architectural monument, the royal citadel and the church of the Archangels – in Kakheti, Eastern Georgia.
- Sightsee Bodbe monastery, the cemetery place of St. Nino's tomb built in the 9th century.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
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Day 3: Sightseeing in Javakheti region
- Visit Vardzia rock-cut monastic complex (12th) on the left bank of the river Mtkvari. Initially planned as a town-fortress, the complex became a well-fortified monastery, which had a significant role in the country's political, cultural, educational, and spiritual life. Don't forget to see the mural paintings in the middle of the complex.
- Head to Khertvisi fortress, one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, situated in Southern Georgia, in the Javakheti region. Vardzia with Khertvisi fortress is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Overnight in Kutaisi.
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Day 4: Sightseeing in Imereti region
- Head to Kutaisi, the second-largest city of Georgia and visit its Bagrati Temple and Gelati Monastery. Both are UNESCO heritage sites.
- Visit Prometheus Cave Natural Monument and Sataplia Cave, filled with stalactites and stalagmites, where one can observe footprints of Dinosaurs.
Overnight in Kutaisi.
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Day 5: Departure
Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport and departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |