KARTLI-ADJARA
10 days/9 nights
First day
Meeting at the airport with our tour leader. Transfer from airport
to hotel in Tbilisi. Accommodation. Overnight in Tbilisi
Second day
Breakfast 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 Chickens 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-thi 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. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Third day
Breakfast hotel in Tbilisi. Departure to kazbegi. The road opened marvelous views ofLake Zhinvali, stop with a view to admire the beautiful panorama of reservoir, which is one of the largest water reservoirs in Georgia. Stop at Castle Ananuri (16th century), located above the river aragvi. departure in the direction of the village Stepantsminda Georgian military road-we are going to make a fascinating journey North, to Mount Kazbek (its peak in 5 047 m.-higher than the Alps). This path runs along the Darial Gorge, up rivers Terek and aragvi, one of the most beautiful roads to travel, where the walls of the cliffs above the river Terek rise to kilometer height! There no repetitions-continuous alternation of contrasting colorful landscapes, ranging from valleys with green gardens and vineyards at an altitude of 150 meters above sea level and ending at the imposing mountain peaks rising above 5000 meters. Blooming Valley in vineyards and orchards, fragrant Alpine meadows, glaciers,high mountains and narrow Rocky River, at the bottom of which were burning and foams River flows, the snowy peaks of the majestic mountains-all this creates a romantic mood, is a clear source of inspiration. Darial Gorge has the impossible cool crevices in the mountains, connecting Russia and Georgia, stretching for 18 km. In some places the cliffs reach over 1000 m, and standing on them medieval watchtowers, steep mountain waterfalls and wildlife make darial Gorge, one of the most improbable roads in the world. Rocks and valleys with both sides of the Gorge are a great place for bird-watching. Eagles, hawks and vultures nest there, among the rocky cliffs. Bypassing the gudauri ski resort (2200 m), we take a staggering trip along the river tergi through cross pass (2400 m) in stepantsminda (Kazbegi). Tour of the Kazbegi: climb the Holy Trinity Jeep Gergeti (2170m.) –amazing temple-this is a rare case of temple high in the mountains. The unusual combination of architecture and snow. When the weather is clear, offering stunning views of the fascinating l one of the highest peaks in Georgia-Mount Kazbek (5147m). The architectural complex of the XIV century in the village of Gergeti is located 6 km from the village Stepantsminda and at an altitude of 2200 m complex includes Cathedral, built in the 30 years of the 14th century, the Bell Tower 2 half of the 14th century and 15th century dwellings. Night in Nagvarevi.
Fourth day
Breakfast in guesthouse in Nagvarebi. 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 ceramics, hand-made-it's excellent 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 i 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-candi cans 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 and with views of the surrounding beauty.walk on a boat in a cave and canyon 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 Builder, the greatest monarch in the history of Georgia. Then you visit a carst 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 1700m, 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 boatcave 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 Abasha River. 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 metre 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 andeven 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.
Seventh 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 forgassy 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. Overnight at the hotel in the vicinity of the Black Sea resort.
Eighth day
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning-holiday at sea. Afternoon sightseeing tour near the border with Turkey Gonio-Apsaros 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 away. 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!
We will walk along Boulevard-Boulevard, the longest among all the 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 PIAZaa square and the Plaza Europe , 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.
Ninth day
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning-holiday at sea. Transfer to Tbilisi-18.15-23.40Batumi-Tbilisiby train or by bus or by car. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Tenth day
Arrival in Tbilisi. Meeting with the Guide. Buying souvenirs for home, cheese, spices ,transfer to Tbilisi
airport. Return home.
The tour price includes:
Transfer to and from the airport
Nutrition throughout the program BB
The tour price doesn’t includes
Airfare
Medical insurance