8 DAYS BAKURIANI VARZIA AND BORJOMI 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.
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.
Day 2 - Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Gori - Uplistsikhe - Bakuriani
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Early in the morning our tour to the regions of Georgia begins.
Mtskheta was the capital of the Georgian kingdom of Iberia during the 4th
century BC - 5th century AD. Here Georgians accepted Christianity and the town
still remains the center of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. Visit to
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (XI c.) - the largest ecclesiastical construction
extant in the country; Jvari Monastery (VI c) - a symbol of Mtskheta;
Then we will g oto Gori where is Stalin's native city to visit the 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 to Bakuriani, 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 head to drive to Bakuriani where is a popular winter and
summer resort in the Borjomi district located on the northern slope of the
Trialeti Range at 1 700 meters above the sea level. The region is covered by
coniferous forests. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and you will be given
your room key. Overnight in Bakuriani.
Day 3 - Bakuriani - Varzia - Borjomi - Bakuriani
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Early in the morning Murti's Tour will have an excursion to Vardzia with you.
Vardzia is a cave monastery where founded by Queen Tamar in 1185. The monastery
was constructed as protection from the Mongols. and consisted of over six
thousand apartments in a thirteen story complex. The city included a church, a
throne room, and a complex irrigation system watering terraced farmlands. Also
we will have a visit to Khertvisi fortress, it is one of the oldest fortresses
in Georgia and was functional throughout the Georgian feudal period. It is
situated inThe fortress was first build in the 2nd century BC.
On our way back to Bakuriani, we will have a stop in Borjomi to visit Kharagauli
National Park. It is a protected area in central Georgia. It also is one of the
largest national parks in Europe, it includes six administrative districts
stretching from the resort of Borjomi to the town of Kharagauli. Its particular
uniqueness is diversity of geographical and ecological zones, landscapes,
historical monuments and rich flora and fauna. The park has rapidly developing
tourist infrastructure.
Afterwards we will drive back to Bakuriani and transfer you back to hotel.
Overnight in Bakuriani.
Day 4 - Bakuriani - Gudauri
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today we will drive through Georgian Military Highway by crossing the Main
Caucasian Range at Jvari Pass (2395m.) and we drive to Gudauri.
While we driving to Gudauri, we will have a stop at Ananuri Fortress. Ananuri
located in the valley of the river Aragvi (north Tbilisi), along the Georgian
Military Highway, is a typical feudal fortress complex dating from the 16th and
17th centuries.
Upon arrive Gudauri where is located on the southern slopes of The Greater
Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. We will transfer you to your hotel and check
in. Overnight in Gudauri.
Day 5 - Gudauri - Kazbegi - Tbilisi
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Today we will back to Tbilisi through KAzbegi. We will tthrough 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.
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 - 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 7 - Signagi - Tbilisi
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After your breakfast in hotel, we will pick you up and drive back to Tbilis.
Upon arrive Tbilis, we will visit Tbilisi Open Air Museum where 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.
Afterwards, transfer you back to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is
free for you, walk along the city or do little shopping. Enjoy your last night
in Georgia. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 8 - 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.
8 DAYS BAKURIANI VARZIA AND BORJOMI TOUR INCLUDES:
- Arrival airport transfer from airport in Tbilisi
- 3 nights accommodation in Tbilis
- 2 nights accommodation in Bakuriani
- 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
8 DAYS BAKURIANI VARZIA AND BORJOMI TOUR PRICES IN EURO:
Per Person |
Shared Double |
Single |
|
€ 1189.00 |
€ 1419.00 |
|
€ 1469.00 |
€ 1785.00 |
|
€ 1779.00 |
€ 2159.00 |
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