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White Caucasus

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White Caucasus
Tbilisi - Alaverdi - Ikalto Gremi - Telavi - Bodbe - Sighnaghi - Manavi - Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Kazbegi/Gudauri - Gori - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi, (7days, 6 nights)

White Caucasus
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Day 1: Tbilisi

Arrival to Tbilisi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Hotel accommodation. Excursion in Tbilisi. The capital of Georgia is unique.It stands 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. 
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 Metekhi Church ( V c.), Narikala fortress ( IV 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. Walking tour at the Shota Rustaveli avenue. Dinner. Overnight in the hotel in Tbilisi.
   
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Day 2: Tbilisi - Alaverdi - Ikalto Gremi - Telavi
Breakfast. Arrival to Telavi. On the way, visit of Alaverdi Cathedral (XI c.), the second highest building (more than 50 m), and also monastery cellar. Excursion in the ancient Ikalto Academy (X-XII c.), where studied the great Georgian poet and philosopher Shota Rustaveli, the author of the worldknown poem "The Knight in the Panther's Skin". Then, excursion in the Gremi royal fortress (XVI c.). The complex is surrounded by the wall with towers and embrasures. Excursion in Telavi - main city and administrative center of Kakhetia, museum - fortress of tsar Erekle II (XVIII c.), that signed Treaty of Georgievsk with the Russian Empire. Hotel accommodation in Telavi. Dinner. Overnight.
 
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Day 3: Telavi - Bodbe - Sighnaghi - Manavi - Tbilisi
Breakfast. Visit in the Bodbe village of the monastery complex of St. George and the grave of St. Nino. Arrival to the " town of everlasting love" Sighnaghi. Excursion in Sighnaghi, that is placed at the top of the ridge, overlooking Alazani valley.  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. Master class - pastries in the tone of Georgian bread - dedas puri and cooking churchkhela. Dinner in traditional Georgian style. The menu includes only Georgian cuisine from ECO products grown on the "Chateau Fort de Manavi" farm. Hotel accommodation in Tbilisi. Overnight.

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Day 4:  Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Kazbegi/Gudauri
Breakfast. From the morning departure from Tbilisi in the direction of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi). On the way, excursion of 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 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 . 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 placed inside. Visit of the ancient temple - monastery Jvari (VI c.). Then, 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) Hotel accommodation in Kazbegi/Gudauri. Dinner. Overnight. 

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Day 5: Gudauri/Kazbegi - Tbilisi
Breakfast. Excursion in Kazbegi. From the central square of the city, a pleasant 1.5 hour walk along the mountain slope, will lead us to the Holy Gergeti Trinity Church (XIV c.), towering at a height of 2200m. When the weather is fair, one can enjoy the stunning view on the mountain Kazbeg (5147 m), one of the highest tops of Georgia. Then go to Daryali Pass, where we will visit the temple-monastery (XXI century), named after Archangels and will take a walk for half an hour in the direction of Hveletsk waterfall. On the way back, will visit the fortress Sno (XVI c.) and the newly built church, named after Tsar Vakhtang Gorgasali. Hotel accommodation in Tbilisi. Dinner. Overnight.
 
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Day 6 Tbilisi - Gori - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi
Breakfast. Excursion in Gori. Excursion in the Stalin museum. Museum consists of three blocks - museum, house and railway carriage. In passing, excursion in Uplistsikhe (I centuries BC), ancient cave town, that was finishing the building for centuries, and included more than 700 caves and buildings, including wineries, bakeries, antique theater, hall of receptions of Queen Tamara, preserved to this day. Return to Tbilisi. Closing dinner with national dances and songs. 

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Day 7: Tbilisi
Breakfast.  Morning transfer to the airport and return home.

Tour price in EURO p/p:
20+1
25+1
30+1
Surcharge for single occupancy
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The price includes:
  • Accommodation in 3* hotels: 4 nights in Tbilisi, 1 night in Telavi, 1 night in Kazbegi / Gudauri; standard double rooms;
  • Half board: 6 breakfasts and 6 dinners, including dinner in this Georgian village with local food and wine, and including a farewell dinner with songs and dances;
  • Master class and tasting in the "Chateau Fort de Manavi", three types of wine and chacha;
  • Transport services according to the program;
  • English speaking guide according to the program;
  • Entrance tickets:   Stalin Museum in Gori, cave city Uplistsikhe;
  • One gratis for TL in single room.
The price does not include:
 
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