Cultural tour in Georgia

Day 1:Arrival to Tbilisi

Meeting at the Tbilisi International Airport. transfer to the hotel. O/N in Tbilisi.

Day 2: Tbilisi city tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Tbilisi – (literally “Warm Spring”) is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt’k’vari River. Founded in the 5th century by Vakhtang Gorgasali, the Georgian King of Iberia, and made into a capital in the 6th century, Tbilisi is a significant industrial, social and cultural centre. Located strategically at the crossroads between Europe and Asia and lying along the historic Silk Road routes, Tbilisi has often been a point of contention between various rival powers and empires. The history of the city can be seen by its architecture. Places to visit: Old town: Metechi church and the statue of king Vakhtang Gorgasali (founder of Tbilisi -5th century); Abanotubani – is the ancient district of Tbilisi, known for its sulfuric baths; Narikala fortress; Sharden street. Drive to the Mtatsminda park – is a family amusement facility, offers carrousels, water slides, a roller-coaster, and a big Ferris Wheel at the edge of the mountain, offering a splendid view over the city. Free time at the park. Drive to the main avenue of Tbilisi –Shota Rustaveli avenue. Free time for shopping at the Rustaveli avenue. Visit Flea Market. O/N in Tbilisi.

Day 3: Ananuri –Gudauri

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Ananuri. Visit Ananuri (17th century) is a castle complex on the Aragvi River. On the way to Ananuri short stop for Zhinvali water reservoir. Drive to Gudauri. Tour along hiostorical Georgian Military Road. Gudauri – is a ski resort (2000 meters above the sea level) located on the southern slopes of The greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. Drive back to Tbilisi. O/N in Tbilisi.

Day 4: Gori-Uplistsikhe

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Gori- main city of Shida Kartli region of Georgia, known as the birthplace of the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Visit Joseph Stalin State Museum. Drive to Uplistsikhe (literally, “the lord’s fortress”) is an ancient rock-hewn in eastern Georgia. It contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Ages to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran as well as the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture. Drive back to Tbilisi. Visit Shopping Center – Tbilisi Mall. Free time for Shopping. O/N in Tbilisi.

Day 5: Departure

Transfer to the Tbilisi airport.

Prices are given in USD Per Pax in DBL room, March-October 2016

The rates include:

• Accommodation
• BB (breakfasts)
• Transportation service per program
• Guide service per program
• Museum

The rates do not include:

• Air flight ticket
• Insurance
• Visa