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New Year in a welcoming embrace of Georgia from Kutaisi
Kutaisi – Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Ananuri – Gudauri – Kazbegi – Sighnaghi – Manavi – Tbilisi – Kutaisi
   7 dsys, 6 nights
1 day: Kutaisi – Tbilisi
Arrival to Tbilisi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Shuttle bus transfer to Tbilisi. Hotel accommodation. Free time. Overnight.
2 day: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Tbilisi
Breakfast. Excursion (3 hours) in the ancient capital of Georgia Mtskheta - the town-museum, included to the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. 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. Amazing photo shoot. Return to Tbilisi.
Excursion in Tbilisi (3 hours). 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.
"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.), Sioni Cathedral (VI-VII c.), Anchiskhati Basilica of St Mary, the oldest surviving church, Synaxis of Saint Trinity of the 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.). Free time. Overnight.
3 day: Tbilisi - Ananuri - Gudauri - Kazbegi - Tbilisi
Breakfast. Free day. Overnight.
Optional excursion in Gudauri - Stepantsminda (Kazbegi). On the way to it, 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). Optional skiing in Gudauri. Under good weather conditions trip to Kazbegi.When the weather is fair, the stunning view on the mountain Kazbeg (5147 m), one of the highest tops of Georgia, opens. Return to Tbilisi. 4 day: Tbilisi
Breakfast. Free day for preparation to the Evening Celebration. Upon request, visit of sulfur baths.
New Year Celebration in one of the best restaurant of Tbilisi, where you can enjoy national Georgian cuisine, traditional alcohol drinks and a real Georgian hospitality. Celebration program includes: farewell and New Year Celebration, national Georgian dances by professional dance collectives and live music. Return to the hotel by yourself. Overnight.
5 day: Tbilisi
Breakfast. Free day. Overnight.
6 day: Tbilisi - Sighnaghi - Manavi - Tbilisi
Breakfast. Departure to "town of everlasting love"Sighnaghi. 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. 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. A breathtaking walk along the fortress wall surrounding the city. Stunning photos. Then, passing through, acquaintance with the history of the Manavi Fortress (XI century) and the Manavi Temple (XVIII century). The church was built in 1794 by the abbot of the monastery of John the Baptist from the monastery David Gareji - Ephraim. In the 17th century here was located the royal vineyards and the estate of Heraclius II. Stop in the pearl of Kakheti - a private estate "Chateau Fort de Manavi". In the program of the visit: tasting of wines and chacha, produced according to traditional old Georgian technology directly in the marani "Chateau Fort de Manavi" from grapes grown in the estate's own vineyards. The highlight of the tasting will be "Manavi Green" - a wine made from a special grape variety that grows only in the area of the village of Manavi in Georgia. An opportunity to have master class and dinner - pastries in the tone of Georgian bread - dedas puri and cooking churchkhela (for extra charge). Dinner as a gift from the company - the menu includes only Georgian cuisine from ECO products grown on the "Chateau Fort de Manavi" farm and unlimited alcohol. Return to Tbilisi. Overnight. 7 day: Tbilisi – Kutaisi
Breakfast. Free time. Souvenirs buying. Shuttle bus transfer to Kutaisi airport.
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