04 Nights / 05 Days Georgia Trip Day 1 08 August 13 10:20 PM Arrival at Tbilisi international airport. 11:20 PM Transfer to a hotel in Tbilisi. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 09 August 13 Tbilisi lies in the centre of eastern Georgia, in the foothills of the Trialeti mountain range. According to Georgian legends, it was founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasali who, while hunting, shot a pheasant which fell into a warm spring and was either boiled or healed. Either way, the king was inspired to found a city on the site, and the name of the city derives from the Georgian word tbili meaning "warm". Although the city has been destroyed and rebuilt some 29 times, the layout of the Old Town is largely intact with narrow alleys and big crooked houses built around courtyards.
In Tbilisi you can find lot of activities for all ages. For youngsters we have great variety of parks with many attractions. For adults we have lot of beautiful restaurants which offer exquisite dishes from all over the Europe and Asia. In Tbilisi you can find lot of clubs, shows, and casinos and if you are into classic than its perfect place for you because Tbilisi offers Opera house, Theaters and World class Ballet as well!!! 10:00 am. Tbilisi city tour ‐ duration 2,5 hours.
You will visit: The Sulfur Baths built in 17‐th century, the Metekhi Church on the cliff overlooking the Mtkvari River, Narikala Fortress ,the Sinagogue ,the mosque, Armenian and Georgian churches in small space and Sharden street ‐ the favorite meeting place for its fancy cafes and clubs. All these are giving a magical atmosphere to this historic area of old homes and interesting shops.
01:00 lunch time (Own Arrangement). 02:20 Excursion to Mtskheta.20 minutes drive. Tour duration 1,5 hour. Mtskheta is an ancient town of extraordinary importance to the Georgian nation, located about 20km out of Tbilisi. It was the capital of the eastern Georgian kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Mtskheta was the site of Georgia's adoption of Christianity in 334 and remains the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox Church.
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Mtskheta is of primary interest to any travelers interested in Georgian history or Orthodox Christianity.
04:30 PM Transfer to the hotel. Free time
Day 03 10 August 13 10:00 AM: Transfer for river ‐rafting to the wild nature of Georgia. 02hours drive, duration 3 hours.
03:40 PM Lunch (Own Arrangement) 06:00 PM Transfer to Tbilisi. 08:00 PM Free time
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DAY 4 11 AUGUST 13 1000 AM Excursion to Kakheti. (1hours and 40 minutes drive) Kakheti is Georgia’s wine country. Hundreds of different grapes are grown here, and every village has its own particular variety. Almost everywhere you go in Kakheti, at almost any time of day, you’ll be invited to a glass of wine and it’s easy to find yourself wandering around in a semi permanent mellow haze. Kakheti is also an area rich in history and was an independent or semi‐independent kingdom for long periods. Here you’ll find the incredible monastery complex of Davit Gareja, many beautiful churches, castles and mansions around the main town, Telavi, and picturesque Sighnaghi, which is being developed as the capital of wine tourism.
1200PM Excursion to medieval town of Signagi. Georgians call the town city of Love because of its cozy environment. Tour duration (01 hour) 0100PM Transfer to winery Khareba, where you will be introduced with Georgian methods of wine making, you will be able to taste different sorts of wine and take part in Georgian bread baking and national sweet Churchkhela making.
03:00PM Lunch time (Own Arrangement) in Khareba – winery 05:00PM Transfer to Tbilisi. 07:00PM Free time – Over night stay at hotel
DAY 5 12 August 13 Free time for shopping 12:25PM Check out and transfer to airport to catch a flight to Dubai
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