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Batumi – Tbilisi – Batumi
Batumi – Prometeus cave – Uplistsikhe – Mtskheta – Ananuri – Gudauri – Kazbegi – Bodbe – Sighnaghi – Tbilisi – Batumi, (8 days, 7 nights)
Day 1: Batumi
Arrival to Batumi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Hotel accommodation. Overnight.
Day 2: Batumi
Breakfast. Batumi – is a "Georgian Singapore", the most famous seaside resort of Georgia with a population of 120,000 people. Visiting card of Batumi, a popular place for residents and guests of the city, – is Batumi Piazza, built in 2009. In 2010, the decoration of the city has become the new, 7 meters high, moving sculpture of Love. The statue is a figure of a woman and a man. They aspire to each other for 8-10 minutes is very original and beautiful move towards each other and eventually merge as one. Excursion in the city: animated fountains (laser show), Argonauts square with Medea statue. Stroll along the boulvard.
Optional visit of the famous Batumi Dolphinarium. Batumi Dolphinarium offers new interactive show. It includes about 30 performances: three dances, games with rings and balls, which dolphins balance on their tails, an unforgettable Foot Push and many other old and new amazing tricks.
Overnight.
     Day 3: Batumi – Prometeus cave – Uplistsikhe – Tbilisi
Breakfast. Departure to Tbilisi. On our way excursion to the Prometheus cave, where we recall the legend of Prometheus. According to the legend, Prometheus gave the fire to people, and because of that he was enchained to the rock. Then we will see Uplistsikhe – a wonderful city, founded in the 7th century in the rock.. It is the oldest fortress city, and a fabulous work on the creation of an entire city from a rock was made.
Arrival to Tbilisi. Accommodation in the hotel. Overnight.
     Day 4: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Tbilisi
Breakfast. The capital of Georgia is unique. It is located on the several mountain hills, on which "creep" the old blocks. Tbilisi – is a beautiful river Kura with its picturesque rocky shores, that flows across the whole city. Tbilisi is one of the rare places in the world, where can peacefully exist in the Old Town orthodox church, catholic cathedra, synagogue and mosque. "Old Town" – is the historic center of Tbilisi, that is located at the root of Mtatsminda (Holy Mount) mountain. Almost all of the buildings of the Old Town are historical and cultural sites, this part of the city is round – the – clock full of life, here walk alone or in groups tourists, meet lovers near the Clock Tower. This amuzing Tower appeared here recently, built by the Puppet Theatre director Rezo Gabriadze. Here artists exhibit their paintings, artisans offer numerous souvenirs.
During the excursion visit of: Mechetian Church ( V c.), Anchiskhati Basilica of St Mary – the oldest surviving church, Synaxis of Saint Truinity, temple complex of Tsminda Sameba – the main Cathedral of Georgian Orthodox Church. The rise by the cable car (tickets for extra charge) to the Narikala fortress ( IV c.).
Next, excursion to the ancient capital of Georgia Mtskheta. Visit of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (1010-1029), at the bottom of which is buried one of the major Christian relics Lords chiton, as well as the burial place of many of the Georgian kings. Here is also the part of life-giving pillar. Visit of temple-monastery Jvari ( VI c.). At the top of the mountain where the temple is located, opens a fantastic view on the place of confluence of two rivers – Kura and Aragvi. There also opens a beautiful view on the ancient capital of Georgia – Mtskheta.
Return to Tbilisi. Overnight in the hotel.
     Day 5: Tbilisi – Ananuri – Gudauri – Kazbegi – Tbilisi
Breakfast. Departure in the direction of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi). On the way we overlook the picturesque Ananuri fortress (XVI c.), located above Aragvi river, and also the amazing beauty of Zhinvali reservoir. In passing the ski resort Gudauri (2200 m), the stunning trip along Tergi river, through Cross Pass (2400 m), will bring us to Stepantsminda (Kazbegi). Excursion in Kazbegui. Visit the Gergeti Holy Trinity Church in Kazbegi (2170m above sea level). In clear weather, stunning, fantastic view of one of the highest peaks in Georgia – Mount Kazbek (5147m). Return to Tbilisi. Overnight.
     Day 6: Tbilisi – Bodbe – Sighnaghi – Tbilisi
Breakfast. Departure to Kakheti region. On the way visit in the Bodbe village of the monastery complex of St. George and the grave of St. Nino, that brought Christianity to Georgia. Upon request, bathing in the holy waters of the increate spring, that heals the sick and make miserable people happy.
Walk along the ancient town Sighnaghi, that is placed at the top of the ridge, overlooking Alazani valley. It was currently restored to its original from.
Optional (for extra charge) tasting of Georgian wines made way for Kakhetian old traditions. Wines are stored in Marana, clay jugs, burried in the ground.
Return to Tbilisi. Farewell dinner with forklore music and dances. Overnight.
     Day 7: Tbilisi – Batumi
Breakfast. Departure to Batumi by train. Accommodation in the hotel. Overnight.
     Day 8: Batumi
Breakfast. Depending on the departure time, spare time. Souvenirs buying. Transfer to the airport for your flight to back home.
* in summer there is a possibility to stay for the rest in Batumi. See below the price for additional nights.
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