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New Year in Batumi
Kutaisi – Batumi – Kutaisi
   Day 1: Kutaisi – Batumi
Arrival to Kutaisi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Excursion in the ancient city Kutaisi, that is more than 3 thousand years old. Visit Gelati monastery and academy, established by the great Georgian king – David IV the Builder. Gelati Monastery has preserved a great variety of murals dating back to XII-XVIII centuries. Therefore, the most wonderful in the architecture of Gelati complex is its frescoes and mosaics. They travel us in ancient past and remind of their creators. Next, excursion to the Cathedral of Bagrati that was erected in Kutaisi during the reign of Bagrat III. It was named after the first king of united Georgia. As a main place of the kingdom, it was consecrated in 1003. Both Gelati monastery with Academy and Bagrati Cathedral are included into the list of World Heritage sites of UNESCO. Then, visit "monastery for the accomplishment of desires" – Motsameta. Monastery overlooks the Rioni river surrounded by rugged coastline vegetation. The legend says that Georgian dukes David and Constantine Mkheidze were executed by Muslims for their devotion to Christianity and the monastery is constructed at the place of their martyrdom. Dukes David and Constantine are canonized; their relics are stored in a large rectangular ark on a dais in the small hall of the monastery. People believe that if you wish something, crawl under the ark three times and venerate holy relics, your wish will come true. Excursion in the Prometheus castor cave. According to the legend, Prometheus was chained on the rock because he gave fire to humanity. The cave is located 5 km northwest of the city of Tskhaltubo. It was discovered in the early 80's of the twentieth century. It is one of the most attractive caves, thanks to its underwater rivers and landscapes. Almost all underwater karst forms: stalactites, stalagmites, and others.
Deapture to Batumi. Hotel accommodation. Overnight.
Day 2: Batumi
Breakfast. Excursion in the city. 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. Walk along the boulevard. Excursion in the Batumi: animated fountains (laser show), worldknown dolphinarium, Argonauts square with Medea statue.
The second part of the day is free for preparation to the New Year Celebration. New Year Celebration is going to be at one of the best restaurants in Batumi, where you can enjoy national georgian food and traditional alcohol drinks. The program include: New Year Celebration, national georgian dances and live music. Return to the hotel by yourself. Overnight.
Day 3: Batumi
Breakfast. Free day. Overnight.
In the afternoon optional excursions (for extra charge):
Gonio Apsar fortress - the oldest fortress in Georgia, on the board with Turkey. The fortress was built in I-II century AD, and served as citadel of Roman at first, and then of the Byzantine Empire. Total length of fortress is 900 m, walls height - 5 m, the height of each of the eighteen towers is 7 m.
Botanic Garden that has more than 5 thousand exotic plants, icluding roses garden, with 1200 sorts of roses.
Day 4-5: Batumi
Breakfast. Free day. Overnight.
Day 6: Batumi – Kutaisi
Breakfast. Morning transfer to Kutaisi. Flight to back home.
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