6 DAYS GUDAURI GORI UPLISTSIKHE TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Tbilisi - Arrival Day
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Upon arrive Tbilisi, meet with our local representative and you will be escorted
to your hotel room which is protected for immediate occupancy and rest up for
your first day of adventure. After a short break, we shall start our tour.
Georgian Art Museum - The Museum houses the best-known samples of Georgian
artwork. Different collections of the Museum preserve approximately sixty
thousand objects. The Museum is distinguished for its Georgian goldsmith pieces
dated back to the VIII-XIX Centuries. The most significant exhibits are the icon
of Zarzma Monastery, the Chalice of Bedia, Anchistkhati and Khakhuli Triptychs,
Processional Liturgical Crosses etc.
Tbilisi Open Air Museum exposes 14 ethnographic zones.
Each of them presents the particular historic-ethnographic area of Georgia.
Together with the architectural monuments the museum exposes ethnographic
materials - different kinds of tools, textile and ceramics. The museum also
exposes the V-VI c. basilica of Sioni, as well as a rich collection of the
gravestones in relief.
Overview of the city, excursions in the old part of Tbilisi; the 4th century
Narikala Fortress, an ancient citadel on a steep hill overlooking the city;
Metekhi Church (13th c.) - the grave of St. Shushanik the Christian martyr is
within the church. Sioni - the cathedral of the 6th-7th cc; sulphur baths - a
favorite place of Tbilisi citizens and foreign guests
At the end of the tour, transfer back to your hotel. If you want, you can try
sulphur bath with massage for relax yourself. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 2 - Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Kazbegi - Gudauri
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast, pick up from your hotel and we shall start our tour today.
Firstly we will visit to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (XI c.) where is the largest
ecclesiastical construction extant in the country; Jvari Monastery (VI c) is a
symbol of Mtskheta; And we will visit to Ananuri Fortress. Through Military
Highway arrival to Kazbegi. Walk up (1.30 hour trekking) Gergeti Sameba (Trynity)
Church, enjoy a pleasant view of Mount Kazbeg (5000). For those who don't wish
to trek there will be waiting a car (4X4) to drive up the hill.
At last we will drive to Gudauri. Overnight in Gudauri.
Day 3 - Gudauri - Gori - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today Murti's Tour will lead you to visit Stalin Museum. The museum has three
sections, all located in the town's central square. It was officially dedicated
to Stalin in 1957. With the downfall of the Soviet Union and independence
movement of Georgia, the museum closed in 1989, but has since been reopened, and
is a popular tourist attraction.
On our way back to Tbilisi, we will have a stop in Uplistsikhe, it is the cave
town is situated seven km (4.3 miles) southeast of Gori on the left bank of
river Mtkvari and still amazes the visitors by its dimensions, extraordinary
position, refined forms and the beauty of decors. You will find huge echoing
halls, long meandering corridor-streets, chambers for pagan worship and even the
remains of Georgia's oldest theatre there, and will be impressed by the skill,
knowledge, experience and physical and spiritual power of all those, who created
this unique monument.
Afterwards, we will continue drive back to Tbilisi. Upon arrival, we will
transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the evening is leisure. If you want you
can attend the folk theatre "Nabadi" which is completely different and almost
unique with its essence presents new style performance. The long history of
Georgia, the country being a crossroad between Europe and Asia is shown in
traditional and modern forms of expression, sense of rhythm, folk dances and
songs. During the performance you will be treated with a glass of wine and
sweets made of grape juice and nuts (Churchxela, Tatara). Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 4 - Tbilisi - David Gareja - Signagi
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After enjoy your breakfast at hotel, TravelShop Turkey will pick you up and we
proceed to visit David Gareja Monastery, the cave town complex (the cradle of
Georgian Christian activity of early and medieval period), where monks live and
work. It is situated deep in semi-desert about 75 km south-east of Tbilisi. The
Monasteries were founded in the 6th century by the Christian Father St. David.
Walk up to Udabno to explore some of the fine frescos of the 8th-13th c. and
cave architecture. The complex includes hundreds of cells, churches, chapels,
refectories and living quarters hollowed out of the rock face. The area is also
home to protected animal species and evidence of some of the oldest human
habitations in the region.
Then we will head to visit Ikalto Academy (XII - XIII cc) and Tsinandali. A
visit to Chavchvadze's Palace, the residence of the poet and public figure,
Kakhetian prince of the 18th c. A. Chavchavadze, English park and the wine
cellar (XIXc.) where you will taste wines.
Afterwards, we will depart for Signagi. It is one of the country's smallest
towns with a population of 2,146 as of the 2002 census. Sighnaghi's economy is
dominated by production of wine and traditional carpets. The town and its
environs are also known for their landscapes and historical monuments. Sighnaghi
has recently undergone a fundamental reconstruction program and has become an
important centre of Georgia's tourist industry.
In Signagi you are invited to have a dinner and taste Georgian wines, learn
about old Georgian wine making traditions and listen to Georgian folk songs.
Overnight in Signagi.
Day 5 - Signagi - Tbilisi
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today before we drive back to Tbilisi, Murti's Tour would like to take to learn
about this places where is noted of its architecture of the 18th century and
beautiful landscape. The Alazani Valley and the Caucasus seen from here,
according sun shining, foggy and other factors of the weather constantly change
their colouring. The town is surrounded with 4-kilometer-long stonewall. Also we
will visit to Bodbe Monastery, where St. Nino is buried.
Afterwards, we will continue drive back to Tbilisi. Upon arrival, we will
transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the evening is leisure. If you want you
can join the excursion to attend the folk theatre "Nabadi" which is completely
different and almost unique with its essence presents new style performance. The
long history of Georgia, the country being a crossroad between Europe and Asia
is shown in traditional and modern forms of expression, sense of rhythm, folk
dances and songs. During the performance you will be treated with a glass of
wine and sweets made of grape juice and nuts (Churchxela, Tatara). Overnight in
Tbilisi.
Day 6 - Tbilisi - End of the Tour
(Breakfast included)
Today is the end of the tour, it's time to say goodbye with you. Regarding your
flight departure time, we will arrange your transfer to airport for your
international flight back home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we
would like to see you in future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back
home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
6 DAYS GUDAURI GORI UPLISTSIKHE TOUR INCLUDES:
- Arrival airport transfer from airport in Tbilisi
- 3 nights accommodation in Tbilis
- 1 night accommodation in Gudauri
- 1 night accommodation in Signagi
- All breakfasts, lunches and dinners during the tour
- 1 bottle of water per day per person
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional English / German / French speaking guide
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Return airport transfer to airport in Tbilisi
6 DAYS GUDAURI GORI UPLISTSIKHE TOUR PRICES IN EURO:
Per Person |
Shared Double |
Single |
|
€ 929.00 |
€ 1099.00 |
|
€ 1105.00 |
€ 1359.00 |
|
€ 1419.00 |
€ 1739.00 |
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