Georgian New Year

 

   

 

Arrival to Tbilisi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Hotel accommodation. Overnight.

 

Breakfast. Excursion in the capital of Georgia. "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. Basically here are 2-3 storeyed houses, built of brick and stone, that have a particular Tbilisi architecture, distinguished by narrow streets, galleries and carved wooden balconies.

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. 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.).

Transfer to Mestia. Dinner. Hotel accommodation. Overnight.

 

Breakfast. Free day for preparation to the New Year Celebration. New Year's dinner.

 

Breakfast. Winter activities. Dinner. Overnight.

Mestia – West-central part of Caucasus, is located 1450 m. above the sea level. It is surrounded by subalpine pine and chestnut forest on the slopes of magnificent mountains. Hatsvali – new ski resort near the town Mestia. It is located in the heart of the highest region – Svaneti - 1500 m. above the sea level. New cable cars and the yoke Poma were installed in 2012. The trails are Illuminated for the night skiing offering café-restaurants on the top and bottom station. Modern Hatsvali Cable car has four chairs and the trail is more than 1400 m. long and there are 2 yokes from 300 m. up to 600 m. above the sea level for the beginners and children. In Mestia ski season starts in November and ends in the beginning of April thanks to the high location. For more information, see city tours Mestia.

 

Breakfast. Transfer to Tbilisi. Hotel accommodation. Overnight.

 

Breakfast. A gift from the agency - excursion in the ancient capital of Georgia Mtskheta - the town-museum,included to the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. 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. 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 Samtavro monastery, where year round grow, flower and fruit blackberry bush, near of which in the IV century lived and preached St. Nino- enlightener, the first preacher of Christianity in Georgia. The official adoption of Christianity in Georgia in 324 is associated with the name of St. Nino, with the assistance and participation of the King St. Miriam and Queen St. Nana. It was St. Nino who persuaded the king Miriam and queen Nana to adopt Christianity in Georgia. Woderworking icon of Iberian Mother of God, woderworking icon of St. Nino, grave of St. Tsar Merian and Tsarina Nani, hallows of St. Abibos Nekresky, St. Shio Mhvimskoho are inside.

Return to Tbilisi. Transfer to the airport for your flight to back home.