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Welcome to Georgia Just Travel with US ! Georgia- is bounded to the west be Black See to the north by Russia, to the south by Turkey and Armenia and to the southeast by Azerbaijan . Georgia covers a territory of 69,700 square kilometers and it’s population is about 3,7 million. The capital and largest city is Tbilisi. The country has a unique and ancient cultural heritage, and is famed for its traditions of hospitality and cuisine. Georgia is a small country; however, it is distinguished by its diverse nature and different parts. Georgia is home to a highly diverse flora. The country's varied geographical and climatic zones have given rise to a wide variety of plant species. Western Georgia, with its wet climate, is distinguished by dense forests and a diverse range of plants. The land of our country is abundant in flora and fauna and has a moderate climate; fertile soil and easily cultivated natural resources have made it possible for agriculture in Georgia to thrive. Each part of Georgia is unique with its people and traditions. People in Georgia are very welcoming; stories and legends about our country will blow your mind and the Georgian cuisine will make you come back repeatedly. Georgia has always been an appealing country for tourists, yet over the recent years its popularity has sharply increased and more foreign travelers started to flock to its capital and regions. Today Georgia is one of the most unique tourist countries in the world. Let us to introduce just a small part of different regions of Georgia : City TTbilisibilisi Georgia’s ancient and vibrant capital -Tbilisi city spreads out on both banks of the river Mtskvari and is surrounded on three sides by mountains. Tbilisi has been hope to people of multiple cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Tbilisi is the ancient multicultural and tolerant city. Here you will be captivated by a thrilling blend of eastern enigma and western elegance. Here you find different religious buildings – churches, synagogues, mosques, as well as famous 19th century houses with wooden multi-colored balconies. Tours Insidee thee City Citysightseeing Tbilisi red bus tour is the most Green Line - Panoramic Tour convenient way to get oriented in the city, The trip offers a perfect introduction especially for the first time visitors. Tour ticket to must see places in Tbilisi and allows you to hop on & hop off our double - decker covers all major tourist attractions, bus at any stop within 24 hours, and explore the including old town and surrounding city at your own pace. wall, Meidan square, The biggest Discover the best of Tbilisi sightseeing from high Holy Trinity Church in Europe, above the city streets with the red double-decker Refined District of Tbilisi, Cable Car bus tour. Let our professional guide lead you on 12 to Turtle Lake, Embassy Districts, unique bus loops highlighting the most iconic old Stadium in the name of Michael town and surrounding wall, Meidan square, Meskhi, Ethnographic Museum, Turtle Sulphur bath district, Mtkvari river, Metekhi wall, Lake, Svanetian Towers, Old District Dry bridge, Flea market, Rike park, Peace bridge, Sololaki, Panoramic View on Tbilisi, Freedom square, Rustaveli avenue, Heroes square, Mtatsminda Park (Georgian Disneyland). Agmashenebeli avenue and much more! Walking Tour - Old Tbilisi Many famous foreign figures admired with old Tbilisi, describing it as one of the most beautiful cities, who always welcomes his guests with an open mind. We with a great pleasure introduce you to the ancient Tbilisi, monuments of culture and architecture successfully folded in our walking route. Our tour guide will show you numerous highlights of our ancient city and take you to places known only by the locals. Mtskheta – Old Town One of the oldest parts of Georgia is Kartli. From Kartli, we got the name Sakartvelo and it is translated as a place for Georgians. The territory of Kartli was a part of the kingdom of Iberia from 4th century BC. The capital of Kingdom of Iberia, in the beginning - till 5th century was city Mtskheta. Mtskheta is UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of oldest cities of Georgia near Tbilisi. During this tour we will visit : Jvari Monastery -Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century near Mtskheta (World Heritage site). The name is translated as the Monastery of Cross. The great church represents the peak of the architectural typology. It is a true architectural masterpiece of the early Medi period overlooking the confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers from the top of the hill. Mtskheta city - one of oldest cities of Georgia near Tbilisi. Mtskheta was capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Here Georgians accepted Christianity in 317 and Mtskheta remains the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral -an Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in the historic town of Mtskheta. Samtavro Monastery - located in the spiritual center of Georgia, Mtskheta, and is considered the famous landmark of the town. The monastery was built by King Mirian near the blackberry, after the death of St. Nino. Wine Degustation - Where you can taste and buy Georgian wine. Kakheti Wine Region This region is located in the eastern part of Georgia and is one of the most beautiful regions. Kakheti is a place where wine-making culture was born and spread from. The best wines come from Kakheti. Almost three-quarters of the county's wine grapes are grown here. Archeological findings have suggested that wine has been produced here for several thousand years. Through the ages up until today Georgians have made wine in Kvevri. In 2013 UNESCO registered the kvevri wine making method on the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity This region is also famous for its famous sweets such as Churchkhela. During this tour we will visit : Our tour will start with excursion to the wine cellar with a free wine tasting. Family Georgian traditional wine cellar on the way to the city of Love Signagi is an ideal place for those who prefer homemade Georgian wine and chacha prepared according to all traditional standards and recipes of Georgia you will be greeted by a hospitable host who will surely show the superb ChachaGon and tell a real colloric Georgian toast. Masster classes: baking Georgian bread SHOTI . Pirosmanashvili Museum -world famous Georgian painter . Monastery of St. Nino in Bodbe - Originally was built in the 9th Century. It is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia. Monastery holds the tomb of ST. Nino, the Cappadocian maiden who converted Georgian people to Chtistianity as early as 337 AD. It has a breathtaking view of the Alazani valley and snowcapped Caucasus mountains. Sighnaghi – City of Love. It is the prettiest town in Kaheti. Sighnagi orginally was developed in the 18th century by King Erekle II. The defensive walles and 28 towers were built by him against Lezgian invasion. The city has wonderful views over the Alazani valley to the Caucasus beyond. After walk we will have a traditional dinner with workshop, where you will learn how to cook traditional meals. You can also taste traditional candies, with grape juice – Churchkhela and Pelamushi. Gori , Uplistsikhe cave town and Borjomi National Park Gori is a city in the Shida Kartli region of Georgia -birthplace of Stalin. In a short drive from Gori is located cave town Uplistsikhe. One of the oldest settlement in Caucasus –Uplistsikhe is rock- hewn city . It’s oldest antic city ruins still remaining on territory of Georgios . Uplistsiskhe and it’s’ belong to a distinct group the oldest of which dates back to the early Bronze Age and are considered to be relics of the Kura-Araxes culture . Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is the first National Park in the Caucasus region implemented according to international standards. During this tour we will visit : Uplistsikhe, in translation Fortress of the Lord, is a cave town fortress situated on a rocky massif on the left bank of the river Mtkvari. Dating back to I-II millennium B.C. Uplistsikhe was an important religious, political and cultural centre in the Hellenistic and the late Antique periods. Joseph Stalin’s Museum in Gori – Stalin originally Georgian, was the secretary general of the Communist Party during second world war and one of the most influential dictators of modern times. Museum features Stalin’s house - a hut where he was born . In addition, many items owned by Stalin, including some of his office furniture, his personal belongings and gifts made to him over the years. Gori Fortress is a medieval citadel in Georgia, standing above the city of Gori on a rocky hill. Archaeological evidence shows that the area had already been inhabited in the last centuries BC. The fortress controlled major strategic and economic routes and accommodated a large garrison. Borjomi is the picturesque resort town in south-central Georgia located on the edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The town is famous for its mineral water, which is the number one export of Georgia; the Romanov summer palace and the World Wide Fund for nature-site Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Borjomi is also home to the most extensive ecologically themed amusement park in the Caucasus. Vardzia caves town, Rabati castle and Borjomi National Park Vardzia is a cave monastery site in southern Georgia, excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Kura River . Rabati Castle is a fortress in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia. Originally established in the 9th century as the Lomisa Castle . Borjomi National Park has a great variety of natural landscapes, historical and architectural monuments, resorts and settlements.