LAGODEKHI NATURE RESERVE. THE NATIONAL PARK OF KAZBEGI. BORZHOM-KHARAGAULI PARK.
Active tour- 15 days / 14 nights
First day.
Meeting of the Group at the airport. Arrival in Tbilisi,
meeting with tour-leader face in the arrival hall at the airport, he will
accompany you during all days of travel. Transfer to hotel in Tbilisi. Accommodation. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Second day
Transfer
to Kakheti (eastern Georgia edge of
wine). Along the way you'll see gardens, vineyards and Gombori mountains. In popular here in the round furnace bakeries, bake delicious Georgian bread-PITA-dedaspuri ("my mother's bread"). In Kakheti it is called Shorty was-"long".Shoti rich
and delicious bread, eaten, especially children. Through the fence of the mountain (the highest point of the 1620m), gombori road is very picturesque: idyllic village, the magnificent landscapes of the Alazani Valley and Caucasian
mountains, panoramic views over
the ancient forests, beautiful lawn and sea of clouds. Go to the Lake of
Elijah-named in honor of the
writer Ilia chavchavadze (supported the idea of independence of Georgia, was killed by the Socialists-Tsarist agents and watches the writer found during the search of Stalin, when he
was arrested in Baku in 1914, murder has still not disclosed). It is an artificial lake near the city of Kvareli, on the north side of the Alazani Valley. Around the Lake comes to an asphalt track, on which
you can ride a bike and take
a walk. The ancient architectural complex of Alaverdi monastery is one of the most beautiful monasteries of Georgia, surrounded around the Caucasus Mountains, whose peaks are covered with snow, even in summer, incredibly beautiful. Next look
at the ancient capital of Kakheti-a Royal fortress of Gremi (XVI century). The complex is surrounded by a wall with towers and loopholes. The remains of the secret underground progress leading to the river. We move in the guesthouse. Breakfast is traditional in eastern Georgia. Arrive in lagodekhi family hotel, next to the National Park Reserve.
Overnight
in lagodekhi .
Third day
Breakfast at the hotel. Lagodekhi National Park has an area of 1996 HA. Adjacent to the borders of Azerbaijan and Russia. Forests it joined Alpine Meadows to the North and here hiking trails. Lagodekhi national park retains the pristine ecosystems, ponds and waterfalls. There are a large number of plants, live rare animals, birds and fish.The Park can be found a brown bear, red deer, chamois, Wolf, roe deer. Lagodekhi nature reserve is to provide two types of relief. The first is the tall mountains of the Caucasus. The second type of topography-slopes quite narrow gorges. The highest ridges of the Caucasus Mountains, which are located on the territory of the reserve isKudigorskij, Ninigorski and Kchaloski, the latter is considered to be the highest, because its height is 3 thousand meters above sea level.Waterfalls in the Lagodekhi reserve
Fourth day
Breakfast at the hotel. Go to the "city of eternal love» Signagi is situated atop a ridge overlooking the Alazani Valley and the village of Bodbe Monastery complex with St. Nino, which brought Christianity to Georgia. Further way lies in Dedoplickaro. You ascend the mountain, named in honor of the Holy Bible prophet Elijah, where begins the path to the Temple of Tezbiteli, where the monastery is located, which perfectly fits into the surrounding landscape. The temple was built of lime and stands on a limestone mountain, at an altitude of 45 metres. About Temple was built in the 6th century, although in the early 20th century, it was destroyed, and in 2008 year ended his recovery on the mountain States very beautiful legend, which we shall tell you. The mountain has beautiful views across the Caucasus Mountains and the Valley of Taribana, where oil is extracted. Edge Dedoplickaro is unique nature and great diversity of flora and fauna. Some species of animals, birds, fish and plants can be seen only in this part of the region. The nature of these places unique-insanely beautiful canyons, breathtaking panoramic places only in Georgia mud volcanoes, , aside from dirt and oil, and sulfur. Vashlovani is an ideal place to dive into untouched nature. All the trails are well maintained and equipped. Along the trails built bungalows, there are picnic and camping are special places for the fire, Fishing, photography, simple pleasure of untouched wild nature-that's what we enjoy this forbidden territory. The natural monument Arcivis Khobi (Eagle Gorge or Canyon) and the fortress of Khornabuji (V.). Eagle Canyon route, with a length of about 7 km, walking part of the route is 1.5 km, leads through the limestone mountains to the bottom of a rocky Gorge, climbs the slope from which breathtaking views of the entire district, the richness of the landscape is striking. The road meets the endemic flora. In the Canyon of the eagles live birds of prey: the Griffon Vulture, pheasant and Black Stork (Ciconia nigra), the place of their nesting grounds. With the Rocky slopes of the gorge at hanging rocks might see also Vulture nests and kinds of rare and endangered plants that are found nowhere else in Georgia. The fortress of Khornabuji called "Tamarcihe" or "Queen Tamar's Fortress, but it was built much earlier and its connection with the name of the great Queen, rather, should be considered as a worship for this incredibly impressive stronghold. Climbing to the top level of the fortress is not easy, but it is worth the effort, because the top open crazy kinds of Alazani Valley and slices ofvashlovani reserve (length, it can be completed in 30 minutes). Picnic. Return to Tbilisi. Overnight in hotel in Tbilisi.Fifth day
Breakfast in the hotel in Tbilisi. Familiarity with the old town: terrace houses wreathed with vines, old churches with tiled domes, the silhouettes of ancient monasteries, traditional Georgian yards with fancy carved porches here, everything breathes from antiquity. The cable car climb to the statue of mother Georgia, later Narikala fortress, which is the most ancient monument, a kind of "heart and soul of the city"(IV century BC), was the founding of the city itself. From the fortress to the Sulfur baths that were built in the style of classical oriental architecture. This is a low, squat buildings, top closed with semicircular domes with large glass openings in the Center,serving Windows, illuminating the Interior, because the baths are located below ground level. In the old days, people here not only bathed, but chatted late into before dawn, and the city matchmakers arranged presentation on special days. The baths were given social dinners, concluded trade deals. Metekhi Temple is the most famous monument in Tbilisi, was erected in 13 c. at the edge of the rocky shores of river kura and it was in the past the fortress and residence of Georgian Kings. Sioni Cathedral is the main church of Tbilisi historically. Anchiskhati Basilica-oldest stone church of St. Mary, built in the 6th century. Night peace bridge-a true modern decoration of the city-this footbridge on the river Kura River connects the old town and the modern Tbilisi — hence the famous panorama opens on the many attractions of the city. Wavy 156 m long bridge was designed by the Italian architect Michele De Lucca, together with the French engineer-illuminator Philippe Martineau. At night, the bridge is illuminated different in color lights blinking — a total order of 30 thousand. Interactive light system on bridge stairs two World using Morse code every hour depicts one of the elements of the periodic table, which is in the human body. The main idea of the installation — all the people are United. Visit the ancient temple-monastery Jvari monastery (6th century). At the top of the mountain where the temple is located, offers fantastic views of the confluence of the two rivers Kura and aragvi, so romantic described in his poem Mtsyri, Lermontov. Ibid., at a glance, a beautiful view of the ancient capital of Georgia-Mtskheta. Visit the ancient capital Mtskheta-City-Museum, a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Sightseeing in Mtskheta Cathedral svetitskhoveli (1010-1029). Leave in region Mtianeti: on the road unfold marvelous views of Lake Zhinvali, stop with a view to admire the beautiful panorama from Jinvali reservoir, which is one of the largest water reservoirs in Georgia. In Georgia, there
are places that attract an incredible spirit of greatness. You can touch to these buildings and feel
like you literally poured their power and strength. One of these structures is the ananuri fortress. The fortress, which will never cease to stir the human imagination has UNESCO
World Heritage status. On the road, 60 km
from Tbilisi, in the picturesque valley of the river Aragvi you can
relax amidst tranquil natural beauty among mountains, on the Bank of the mountain river aragvi, at a
picnic and relax in the hammocks in the camping-camp for your comfort there is hot water, toilet, shower. Inside the camp there is a soccer and volleyball fields. A night in a tent in the camping-camp.
Sixth day
Breakfast in camping-camp. Hold the Aragvi River Gorge rafting-rafting on boats on the River:
rise to the place of beginning-rafting (15 km on the river Aragvi up)
Walking track Hada-you take a hike along the Hada is part of Mtiuleti in which ragiona mountain pass leading in gudauri there many mtiuleti type of Svan towers, but not Svan. Through village Ckere you climb onto a large rock to the fortress-from Tsikara very high place with spectacular views of all mountain gorge Hada. From there you can climb the waterfall Ckere, where you will enjoy amazing scenery on the main Caucasian Ridge, from the tops of which Hada mountain river and creates a waterfall is a very beautiful place, everything is immersed in greenery and refreshing coolness! overnight in Nagvarevi.
Seventh day
Breakfast in the guesthouse Nagvarevi. Departure to kazbegi. Kazbegi National Park is located on the
northern slopes of the mighty Caucasus Mountains. Its territory more than 8700 hectares.
Next, you take a walking track on the
mountain gorge Gveleti for beautiful mountain waterfall. On the territory of the Gorge you can meet local villages, frozen precipitation of mineral waters, glacial and fluvial sediments. Mountain ranges around form fresh glaciers. The Gorge is rich carbonated mineral waters. It grows many birches,
forming a birch grove. You will
see many species characteristic of the Alpine zone. Overnight in Nagvarevi.
Eighth day
Breakfast in the guesthouse Nagvarevi. Hiking in Lomisi is a rare opportunity to see not only panoramic breathtaking views of the Greater Caucasus, but also an ancient temple, as well as a part of Georgian culture. The path starts from the monastery church of St George, which is located in the small village of Mleta in the 15-minute drive from gudauri. Inside the church you see ancient frescoes. Further you go by car in the direction of Kazbegi, leave the car and climb on foot along a path longer than 3 km to the Alevi mountain range, which separates the Aragvi and Ksani Gorge. Directly on the Ridge at an altitude of 2250 m is worth a Highland Lomisi 10th century temple-the most significant shrine of Mtiuleti. Beauty, which will open your eyes was worth the effort! Lomisi stands on the site of a pagan ancient temple of the moon. A number of legends associated with it. "Scrap" is the nickname of a bull who brought 7 thousand captive Georgians from Persia, climbed the mountain, which now houses the monastery and immediately gave up the ghost. Icon of St. George, which was tied to his rogue gear, fell to the ground and remained standing upright. And appeared on this site.
Under the icon is a heavy chain. The monks were told that if the make a wish and carry chain three times around a central pillar, hidden reaches. Naturally, no one refused. There is a legend, this chain is associated. Relatively fresh: she is only years 200.A woman asked for his sick son, the son was healed, and woman vow lifetime wear and heavy to the temple. In Lomisi asking about procreation are childless, blind on Epiphany, the villagers are asked about the fertility of the land and livestock. And, judging by the numerous histories of local residents and inhabitants of the monastery, the place is truly miraculous. The past three years, the monastery, by the decision of the Catholicos of Georgia, is a monastery for monks 5. Because of its inaccessibility and remoteness places from people, customers and churchgoers here are extremely rare. In winter approaches to grief overwhelmed with deep snow. Often monks winter on scarce stocks products from autumn to spring, unable to come down. After the end of the hike we leave in Borjomi. Overnight in Borjomi
Ninth day
Breakfast in Borjomi. Borjomi mineral water, a beloved homeland is located in the South-Eastern part of Georgia, in the Valley of the Kura River. This is a place with unique natural conditions and picturesque land, located in a ravine surrounded by arrays of majestic Caucasus mountains covered with deciduous and coniferous forests, which sometimes reaches 2 thousand meters above sea level. The famous Borjomi water-water does not spring. It is extracted from wells around kilometer depth, and on the territory of Borjomi National Park with a dozen such wells. In a small Central Square Park from the faucet flows Borjomi water that is absolutely free, you can dial into the bottle. Here also sold interesting local produce-jam from cones and pollen in cans: grow special pine and in bloom all around covers pollen. It is very useful in asthma and lung diseases. And jam too medicinal. Very picturesque Borjomi City Park-track goes in the Woods around the mountains, the River with pretty bridges, even has its own waterfall. Borjomi-Kharagauli forest is the oldest largest protected area and around Georgia surrounds. This unique sanctuary, is located on the right bank of the Kura River,is rich in diverse fauna, most of the local large mammals included in the Red Book of Georgia. A walking track on the Borjomi Gorge during 2:00. Can be reached by cable car and enjoy the city of Borjomi: rather long, extended along the Gorge, green, silent.
Leaving aside the western Georgia. The road runs through a beautiful mountain pass linking the Rikoti Eastern and western Georgia. You will see with your own eyes how diverse nature changes from region to region. First, which has already become a familiar landscape changes sharply East Georgia mountain serpentine Rikotskogo pass. On the twisting route meet true masterpieces of folk art. The locals are famous for their clay products, and you can see the whole trade shows various handmade pottery is great for souvenirs in the gift.
Immediately over the pass you will find the Kolkhida Lowland subtropical climate. Acquaintance with the historical centre of Kutaisi-the second largest city in Georgia and last ancient capital of Kolkhida and Imereti kingdoms. Kutaisi is located in the Valley of the river rioni to the Colchis lowland. Rioni River is mentioned in the myths of Golden Fleece. This is no accident: it was in Rioni locals mined gold. Directly into the mainstream they put sheep skins, sometimes only a few hours and then Golden grains of sand. Symbol of sheep skin covered with gold, and was named after the Golden Fleece. The historical part of the city attracts interesting architecture and unique charm 1-2-storey houses with hanging glazed verandahs located one above the other on the steep slopes of the mountains, buried in verdure. Nearby is a stunning medieval Temple-candicans over the old quarters of the bagrati Cathedral, which is impressive facades of the 11th century. Temples refers to a protected UNESCO World Heritage site. Overnight in Kutaisi-hotel with stunning scenery.Tenth day
Breakfast at around Kutaisi. Even more impressions you get in historical and architectural complex of gelati. In the 12th century the monastery operated the famed Academy. Gelati monastery mother of God is the most significant medieval monument of Georgian architecture, Academy for a long time remained a major cultural and intellectual center of the entire region. Kudos to Gelati Academy founded in the year 1106, reached even distant countries. Pundits in Europe sought to visit the monastery, nicknamed "the second Athens". Mosaics of the Cathedral Church of gelati are considered the best in the entire Caucasus, here is buried the King David the Build Then you visit a karst cave of Prometheus, where according to legend Prometheus gave fire to humans and was chained to a rock is a natural monument, located at a height of 100 m above sea level. To date, the Cave found 17 rooms. The total length of the trail to the cave is 1700 m, ends at beautiful Lake. Prometheus in the cave you can see many beautiful forms of stalactites and stalagmites, petrified waterfalls falling stone curtains and sail boat cave waters of the river directly to the exit. Visit Martvili Gorge-the unique natural sights of Georgia, it is simply stunning for its beauty and singularity of the place. Located near Canyon town of Martvili Abacha River.r, the greatest monarch in the history of Georgia. For many millions of years water has done in the rocks of limestone Gorge entrancing, reaching 40 meters deep, at the bottom of which flows the river itself. The total length of the observable part of the Canyon about a mile away. In the upper part of the Canyon you can take a boat trip and reach its inception-7 m high waterfall. Canyon walls like stacked stone specially skilled artisans, towering above the river and form a stone vault at great height. Due to the extremely wet microclimate with rocks hanging huge vines and walls covered with centuries-old mosses. Here and there of the walls break out streams of water, form small Brooks and quite powerful waterfalls. Exactly in the middle of the Canyon turns into a small Creek, where it is pleasant to loll on the rocks and even swim on hot days. And here then begins the miracle: the Earth opened up and with a height of about 20 meters of water of the river falling into the abyss! Stunner. Walk on Gorge kayaking or boating. A late arrival to the capital of the Adzharia-Batumi-modern Pearl of the Black Sea coast of Georgia, Overnight at the hotel in the vicinity of the Black Sea resort.Eleventh day
Breakfast in the hotel. Holiday sea-surrounded by dazzling natural beauty: on the coast around you wild, generous Mediterranean vegetation-covered mountains-on the one hand, and clean clear sea with a beach of pebbles, on the other. Amazing small shells of whimsical form, the dolphins before the eyes and oily, consciousness, the air coming from the giant eucalyptus trees surrounding sea in this place-will truly be a reward for the days spent in our active tours and is an ambivalent impression will never fade from the memories you have!The southern coast of Batumi-the most beautiful of Adjara on the Black Sea coast-its brilliant. Interest you here not only the sea, with a beautiful beach, warm transparent seawater, but also mountain walks to the fairy-tale forest, spectacular waterfalls and mountain streams. Mountains, places, start right from the beach. Here, in addition to the pure sea and mountain slopes, tourists are attracted by the eucalyptus Grove, situated along the road and campers curative aroma of benefiting slag lungs. Nature of Adzharia is amazing and full of contrasts: mountain slopes and coast, lush blossoming Alpine meadows, subtropics and noisy mountain rivers and waterfalls, rocks with slippery huge boulders and small black curative magnetic sand, sea surf, pink sunsets and fabulous sunrises-here everything is pleasing to the eye. The fortress of Petra (Tsikhisdziri), which offers a stunning panorama of all the Black Sea coast and in Batumi. Overnight at the hotel in the vicinity of the Black Sea resort.
Twelfth day
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning-holiday at sea. Afternoon sightseeing tour near the border with Turkey Gonio-Apsarosski fortress-supporting the black Citadel of the Roman Empire and later the Byzantine Empire. Birthplace of bronze culture of Colchis, arose the first Georgian State unions. Fortress is a real paradise for lovers of historical and cultural past. Stands out the architectural masonry fortress. The total length of its walls is 900 meters, the height of the walls-5 m, height towers-7 m to date, Gonio-Apsaros fortress has 18 towers. Sightseeing tour on the southern outskirts of Batumi: closer to the border with Turkey, are located nearby, one after the other, on the picturesque hillsides, the three most southerly resort on the Black Sea coast of Georgia, they relate to Batumi magnificent Highway, which is near the border with Georgia is connected with Turkish highway. Literally ten metres from the beach, you will see the Turkish customs-this site from the tops of the mountains stunning panoramic views of the stunning coastline and Batumi, just 9 km. Trip in Kedu Mahunceti waterfall, known as the most impressive in Adjara and located in the Valley at the confluence of two rivers in the Chorokhi and Acharistskali gorges. Even in the heat here is worth the coolness, and posted the smallest splashes pleasantly refreshing. Directly to the waterfall there is a restaurant, consisting of small pavilions, clinging directly on the mountainside. in many places, and through numerous rivers and streams here crossed by great ancient arched bridges. There are about 25 of them. This small bridges and pretty impressive structures without supports. The time of their establishment 11-12 century, just when Tamar rules, but because all of them are called bridges Tamara. And just it is amazing how such a pretty powerful bridges are held through an arched design.Walks in Batumi. Batumi is the land of generous Sun, endless sea, the city of smiles,filled with the aroma of black coffee with persistent smoke of steaks, the fragrance of roses and astringent smell of Tangerine, catches the eye lush subtropical paints at any time of the year. The uniqueness of the Batumi-its layout, carried out by Rome. Streets run parallel to each other, separating it into squares. Here it is almost impossible to get lost, numbering streets begins from the sea and perpendicular to them streets-from the Turkish border. Like any subtropical city, Batumi can be described as an exotic place where perfectly coexist Magnolia and pine, citrus and boxwood, oleanders and eucalyptus trees, blue spruce and maple trees. And beautiful this eternally green city in the winter and in the summer amid snow-capped mountains is extraordinary! Restaurant with the national program of famous Georgian dances and songs with many. Overnight at the hotel in the vicinity of the Black Sea resort
Thirteenth day
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning-holiday at sea. In the afternoon we will walk along the seaside Boulevard in Batumi-the longest Boulevard among all quays, streets of old and New, we'll see an ambitious modern architecture and ancient temples of the city, representing all the diversity of cultures and faiths of Batumi. On the Boulevard-mass entertainment: fountains, water park and amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a cosy café, a bamboo grove, a small zoo with peacocks and parrots of all kinds. The individual words of admiration deserves Quay Batumi-it offers a magnificent view of the whole harbour until Cape Verde. TSD "ARGO" in Batumi, a fountain with Neptune opposite State drama theatre, sculpture "Medea with the Golden Fleece piaza square and the Plaza Europa, metal sculpture of love and as a climax-musical show singing and dancing fountains. Overnight at the hotel in the vicinity of the Black Sea resort.Fourteenth day
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning-holiday at sea. Transfer to Tbilisi-18.15-23.40Batumi by Tbilisi train or by bus or by car. Overnight in Tbilisi
Fifteenth day
Arrival in Tbilisi. Meeting with the Guide. Buying souvenirs for
home, cheese, spices .Transfer to
the airport in Tbilisi. Return home.
The cost of the tour includes:
Shuttle service to and from the airport
All transfers during the tour All these tours excursions
Accompanying services along the route
Hotel accommodation in Lagodekhi 2 nights
Accommodation in Nagvarevi 2 nights
Hotel accommodation in Tbilisi 3 nights
Accommodation in camping-camp on the river Aragvi-1 night
(tent)
Hotel accommodation 1 night in Kutaisi
Hotel accommodation in Borjomi 1 night
Accommodation in
a family hotel in
the outskirts of Batumi-4 nights
Entrance fees to all attractions
Nutrition throughout
the program BB
Dinner in the restaurant with the program of Georgian dances
and songs (excluding
alcoholic beverages)
Tasting wines for programme
Guide service in
the pedestrian routes in
nature reserves
Camping gear
(tents, sleeping-bags, mats)
Rafting with equipment and
rental boats
Train tickets (bus) Batumi-Tbilisi
The cost of the tour does not include:
Airfare
Medical insurance
Rent of horses
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Fees for photo-and a video shooting