Tour "Georgia - country of life" from 4 to 8 October Krasnodar
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Krasnodar, 54 Mira Street, Trader Travel
Bus tour from Krasnodar "Georgia - country of life"
5 days 4 nights - 3 nights in Tbilisi, 1 night in Borjomi
Departure the night before at 20-30 from Krasnodar by bus from Theatre Square (Drama Theatre).
1 day – early in the morning the passage of the Russian-Georgian border (Upper Lars).
The trip to Georgia begins with an interesting and picturesque route of the Georgian Military Road, which historically connected Georgia with the North Caucasus.
Arrival in Stepantsminda, breakfast in the cafe - additionally, if desired.
There will be an opportunity to see the legendary "heavenly" ancient temple of the Holy Trinity in Gergeti. Optionally, you can admire this temple not only from below, but also go on a pilgrimage route (or order a jeep - $ 5 per person) to the observation deck at an altitude of 2,170 mestros and from there enjoy the views of the Terek valley (which was once admired by Lermontov and Griboyedov) and the extinct volcano Kazbegi covered with eternal snow.
Further, past the ski resort of Gudauri, we climb the Cross Pass, a visit to the Arch of Friendship (author Z. Tsereteli) from where the panorama of the Caucasus Mountains opens from a bird's eye view.
Visit Ananuri Castle is a medieval castle that has survived to our times in very good condition.
Lunch at Ananuri - extra.
Arrival in Tbilisi, accommodation at the hotel.
Welcome dinner in a colorful restaurant of traditional Georgian cuisine with Georgian dances and folklore.
Day 2 is breakfast,
at 10-00 departure to the holy place in the city of Mtskheta (national heritage of UNESCO). Visiting the monastery of Jvari (translated from Georgian "cross"), built in the 6th century, it is located on the top of the mountain, from where you can see the merging of the two rivers Aragvi and Kura (sung in the works of Lermontov and Pushkin).
Visit the Cathedral of Svetitskhoveli, where the Heaton of the Lord is buried.
Additionally - lunch in the traditional restaurant of Georgian cuisine Salobie, without visiting this institution is a rare trip to the ancient capital of Mtskheta.
After lunch, return to Tbilisi and continue the tour.
Walking tour of the city - Metekhi temple, Vorontsov estate, Parliament of Georgia, Tbilisi City Hall, Blue Gallery, Profitable House, Academy of Sciences of Georgia, National Museum, Freedom Square, Opera and Ballet Theater. Paliashvili, Rustaveli Theatre.
Old Tbilisi - Peace Bridge, Rike Park, cable car to Narikala fortress, Legvtakhevi gorge, natural waterfall, mosque, Sulfur baths, Sharden district, where you can stay in one of the cozy cafes and drink a cup of fragrant coffee if you want. Sioni Temple, Synagogue, visit to Artsruini Carvanserai.
After 19:00, free time. Night in Tbilisi.
Day 3 is breakfast,
At 09-00 departure to one of the largest and most fertile regions of Georgia - Kakheti - acquaintance with the traditions of the country and unique Georgian wines.
The city of love is Signaghi, a fabulously beautiful city. Its winding streets and picturesque red-roofed houses resemble Italy, for which tourists sometimes call it “little Italy”. Inspection of the medieval fortress, the defensive double walls of which surround the city of Signaghi.
Panoramic impressively beautiful view of the Alazan Valley.
If desired, visit the museum-exhibition of Niko Pirosmani (5 GEL).
The current monastery of Bodbe, where the relics of the preacher St. Nino are buried.
Lunch is extra.
Wine tasting and master classes on the preparation of churchhela and Georgian bread in the Ethnopark. A walk around town.
Return to Tbilisi. Hotel night.
Day 4 is breakfast,
After breakfast, room release and departure to Borjomi.
On the way - a visit to Gori, founded by David the Builder in 1089 - 1125, the house-museum of Stalin.
The city-fortress carved into the rock - Uplistsikhe. This city as a settlement arose 2000 years earlier than Vardzia and 1500 years earlier than D. Gareji, it was founded in the second half of the II millennium BC, is a treasure of the Georgian people, a brilliant monument, a page written on the stone of history.
Lunch at a local restaurant is extra.
Arrival in Borjomi, accommodation in the hotel.
Free time. The opportunity to relax and relax in the fresh air, stroll through the Borjomi Park - the park is famous for its local mineral water, which is given to everyone absolutely free of charge. The park stretches about a kilometer along the river gorge, it has a main alley along which rides and children's entertainment work.
Hotel night.
Day 5 is breakfast,
A trip to the town of Akhaltsikhe. Acquaintance with the fortress of Rabat - which during the Turkish conquest of Akhaltsikhe was the capital of one of the provinces of the Ottoman Empire - minaret, synagogue, Dzhakeli Palace, temple, mosque, historical museum.
Walk along the alley of Love, visit the amphitheater.
Lunch at the restaurant "ALAVERDI" - extra.
Hertvisi Fortress, the ancient cave town of Vardzia is a stunning beauty multi-storey complex. Numerous caves are located in several floors, one of them has a pool with key water, preserved caves about three hundred.
The Church of the Assumption is carved into the rock by order of Queen Tamara at the turn of the XII and XIII centuries. There is a lifetime fresco of Queen Tamara.
After the excursion program - departure to the border of Upper Lars, and then to Krasnodar. Arrive on the morning of June 20th.
The cost of the program per person -
2-bed accommodation - 21 500 rubles.
with 3-bed accommodation - 20 500 rubles.
1 local number - 23 000 rubles.
The price includes -
bus ride,
accommodation in hotels 3 * - 3 nights in Tbilisi, 1 night in Borjomi,
breakfast, welcome dinner
Russian-speaking qualified guide
excursions - on the program
entrance tickets - to the house-museum of Stalin, Uplistsikhe, Rabat and Vardzia
cable car
wine tasting and master classes in Signaghi
health insurance