Day

1

Arrival in Tbilisi;

Hotel Accommodation;

Drive to Tbilisi;

Sameba - The cathedral of XX c.

The church of XIII c. located on the bank of the river Mtkvari in the old city;

Straddling the Mtkvari River is an arresting new pedestrian bridge “Bridge of Piece” courtesy of Italian architect Michel De Lucchi- the structure composed of glass and iron with a 150 m canopy roof connecting Old Tbilisi with a new recreational park on Rike.

The unusual novelty on the background of Old Tbilisi near the Baratashvili Bridge is the biggest House of Justice in the world built by famous Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas

Abanotubani (Baths` district) - The Asian-type coloring baths built on the hot sulfur springs-all the bath are below the ground level and are overlapped by semicircular domes and are naturally lit via glass lantern over the cupola

Thone – Georgian bakery with the mouthwatering flavors of Georgian bread;

Walk along Chardin Street a very narrow and short, it is named after a French explorer Jan Chardin who visited Tbilisi in 1663. It’s a great way to wander around the local art galleries and souvenir shops with a chance to refuel in one of the area’s many cafes.

Sioni – The former Cathedral of VI-XIII cc. with the wall painting of XIX-XX cc;

Anchiskhati - The ancient basilica of the VI c. in the old city;

The State museum of Art;

Then explore Open Air Museum of Ethnography;

Mtatsminda – “Bombora” – Entertainment Park.

Lunch

Free time;

Overnight in – Tbilisi;

Day

2

Breakfast at the hotel;

Drive to Gudauri;

On the way Visit the ancient town-museum - Mtskheta:

Jvari - the unique paragon of Architecture and landscape mixture – the church of VI-VII cc;  

Svetitskhoveli - the greatest church in Georgia and the unique masterpiece of Architectural art;

Proceed to Kazbegi;

Visit Ananuri - the monastery and fortification ensemble of the XVI-XVIII cc.

Lunch in Fasanauri: khinkali shashlik kabab khachapuri ostri farel white wine and salad.

Tour Proceed to Gudauri;

Visit Gergetis Sameba (Trinity of Gergety) - the church of XIV c. erected on the mountain in front of the Mkinvartsveri in the gorge of the river Tergi;

Sno Fortress - The unique fortress of Late Feudal Age erected on the mountain summit;

Drive to Dariali;

Back to Tbilisi.

Day

3

Drive to Svaneti region

On the way visit En route visit Zugdidi and Dadiani’s Palace (XIX century);

Visit Historical and Ethnographic museum of Mestia-which houses manuscripts from the 10th and 12th centuries;

The way proceeds to Zemo (upper) Svaneti;

Day

4

Breakfast at the Hotel;

After breakfast visit historical and ethnographic Museum of Mestia which houses manuscripts from the 10th and 12th centuries;

Laghami Saint George’s church in Mestia (XII c.);

Latali church in Latali village (X-XI century);

Overnight – in Mestia.

Day

5

Breakfast at the Hotel

Depart to village Ushguli - It is considered to be one of the highest populated places in the world;

Ethnography Museum of Ushguli;

Overnight in Ushguli;

Day

6

Breakfast at the Hotel;

Drive to Adjara region;

Lunch;

Free time;

Overnight in Batumi.

Day

7

Breakfast at the Hotel;

Gonio Fortress - the Fortress of Antique Age (I-II cc. AD) a real paradise for the lovers of historical and cultural antiquities. Former strategic politic economic and cultural centre of the eastern roman border, the place of burial of one of the apostles of Christ-Margata in Apsarosy;

Visit Sarpi the border between Georgia and Turkey;

Back to Batumi;

Walk on the night parkway; (according to the wish Supper –pay Extra)

Visit Botanikal Garden located at the place called Mtsvane Kontskhi ("The Green Cape") on the Black Sea shore; it is one of the largest botanical gardens in the area;

Overnight in Batumi;

Day

8

Breakfast at the hotel;

Visit Bagrati Cathedral - named after Bagrat III, the first king of united Georgia, the beautiful Cathedral is a well-preserved complex, with wonderful mosaics and wall paintings. The cathedral and monastery represent the flowering of medieval architecture in Georgia.

Gelati - the greatest monastery cathedral of Georgian culture “Golden Age” (XII c.); here at the main entrance is the grave of David the Builder. The king wanted to be buried in a place where all people coming to the monastery would step on his grave.

Free time;

Overnight in Kutaisi;

“Prometheus Cave” is one of the richest caves of Europe. It is characterised by the variety of underground rivers and beautiful landscapes. Walking route for tourists is 1060 m. near the main entrance about 60 meters long there is a lake. The cave itself is very breathtaking with its 16 specious architectural halls and each one is distinct by scales and unsurpassed shape. Prometheus cave is one of the richest with it’s with its space, variety and underground rivers and landscape.

Lunch;

Back to – Tbilisi;

Transfer to the Airport.