87 Tsinamdzgvrishvili str. 0107 Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +99532 184539; Fax: +99532 956963; Cellular: +99593 529685
Tel: +99532 184539; Fax: +99532 956963; Cellular: +99593 529685
|
87 Tsinamdzgvrishvili str. 0107 Tbilisi, Georgia Tel: +99532 184539; Fax: +99532 956963; Cellular: +99593 529685 |
|
|
    |
 |
   |
|
Georgia - Armenia highlands Traveling through two distinct countries will be especially attractive to those who are interested in ethnology, mountain nature, and exotic life of high mountain people. Traveling in Svaneti means exploration of breathtaking nature, beautiful people and mystical legends of highlands. Best Time
Day by day itinerary Day 1 Arrival in Tbilisi, Transfer from TBS airport Dinner and overnight in Tbilisi Day 2: Tbilisi Breakfast at the hotel 9:00: Tbilisi sightseeing tour: Metekhi church (13th c), Narikala Fortress (4th c), Sulfur bathhouses, Sioni Cathedral (6-13th cc), Anchiskhati Basilica (6th c), Tbilisi Historical Museum. 13:00: Lunch 14:00: Visit Ethnographical Museum Dinner and overnight in Tbilisi Day 3: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Gori - Engurhesi Breakfast at the hotel 9:00: Drive to Mtskheta - country's ancient capital and regional center. Visit Jvari Monastery (6th c), Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th c), both UNESCO world heritage sights and travel to Gori - "heart" of the Kartli region. Excursion at J. Stalin's house-museum 13:00: lunch 14:00: Explore ancient cave town Uplistsikhe from 1st millennium BC Continue driving west, to the territory of ancient Colchis kingdom Dinner and overnight in the hotel Engurhesi, near the hydro station - jumping point to Mestia Day 4: Engurhesi - Mestia Breakfast at the hotel 9:00: Change the transport and drive to Mestia by Russian jeeps. Exciting and picturesque travel awaits us in the ravines of River Enguri. We will visit churches with fascinating frescoes in Latali and Lenjeri. 13:00: lunch 14:00: Visit Mestia Ethnographical Museum where you can observe ancient manuscripts from 9-12th cc and fascinating collection of Georgian golden and silver icons. Dinner and overnight in Mestia guesthouse Day 5: Mestia - Ushguli Breakfast in the morning 9:00: You will find yourself surrounded with medieval defensive towers, high mountains of Caucasus and roaring waterfalls. Drive to Ushguli is especially attractive. You will pass village Ipari where the spirit of medieval life is very strong. 11-12th cc frescos in a tiny church will fill you with impressions. 13:00: Picnic lunch 14:00: Walk around Village Ushguli (2400 m) which is included in UNESCO World Heritage Sights. Dinner and overnight in Ushguli Day 6: Ushguli Breakfast in the morning 10:00: You will have a wonderful opportunity to observe how local dwellers lead their fight for survival in difficult climatic conditions. We will visit Ethnographical museum, which is located in a traditional tower and impressive Lamaria Church. 13:00: Picnic Lunch 14:00: Walk to the foothills of Georgia's highest peak Shkhara (5068 m) Dinner and overnight in Ushguli Day 7: Ushguli - Mestia Breakfast 10:00: Drive to Mestia. On the route we will visit very attractive church with medieval frescoes in village Kala. 13:00: Picnic Lunch 14:00: If we are lucky with weather we will be able to walk down the picturesque Guruldi gorge. Dinner and overnight in Mestia Day 8: Mestia - Becho - Engurhesi 9:00: Drive to Becho, walk through the gorge 13:00: picnic lunch Return to Mestia and travel for dinner and overnight in Engurhesi hotel Day 9: Engurhesi - Zugdidi - Kutaisi - Borjomi Breakfast at the hotel 9:00: In the morning, drive to Zugdidi - administrative center of Samegrelo region. Excursion at Dadiani Plalace Drive to Vani where in year 2003 archaeologists discovered unique collection of jewelry and religious artifacts from pagan times. 13:00: Lunch Arrive in Kutaisi ancient capital of Georgia Visit monastery complex and academy of Gelati (beginning of 12th c) and Bagrati Cathedral from 11th c. Drive to Spa resort Borjomi. Walk in Borjomi-Kharagauli national park Dinner and overnight in Borjomi Day 10: Borjomi - Vardzia - Bavra - Gyumri Breakfast at the hotel In the morning drive South to explore city-monastery Vardzia (12th c) cut out in rock. Picnic lunch near the sight Travel to Georgia-Armenian border Bavra Cross the border, change transport and guide Drive to the city of Gyumri Dinner and overnight in Gyumri Day 11: Gyumri - Amberd - Saghmosavank Monastery -Yerevan After early morning Gyumri city tour, we will move to Yerevan. On the route, we will visit Amberd fortress from 10c., then Saghmosavank Monastery 12c. We will have lunch in Artashat city and drive straight to Yerevan. We will have evening city tour, which includes Blue Mosque, Monument Mother of Armenia, panoramic view of the city, and the Republic square. Dinner with the folk music accompaniment Dinner and overnight in Yerevan Day 12: Yerevan - Echmiadzin Holly After breakfast, we will visit Matenadaran museum - a unique depository and research institute of ancient manuscripts. Then we will visit Persian Blue Mosque from 1766; after lunch we will visit Echmiadzin, the center of Armenian Apostolic Church, St. Echmiadzin Cathedral founded in 301. Continue to Ripsime Church and Zvartnots Temple, both of the 7th century. Dinner and overnight in Yerevan Day 13: Yerevan - Lake Sevan Breakfast at the hotel After we will drive straight to Lake Sevan, the much-treasured jewel of Armenia, visit the peninsula monastery of 10th century; we will pass evening with the folk music accompaniment. Farewell dinner and overnight in Yerevan Day 14: Departure Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to the airport Special highlights: Georgia Tbilisi sites: Metekhi Church 13th c, Narikala Fortress 4th c, Sulphur Bathes, Sioni Cathedral 6-13 cc, Anchiskhati Church 7th c, History Museum, Ethnographical Museum Mtskheta: Georgia's ancient capital and religious center. Jvari Monastery - 6th century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: 11th c Rikoti Pass and tunnel: natural border divides East and West of Georgia, length: 1850 m Gori: Stalin's house-museum, Uplistsikhe cave city from 1st mill BC; Kutaisi: ancient capital of Kolchis kingdom Bagrati Cathedral - 11 c Monastery Complex and Academy of Gelati - 12 c. Mosaic and frescos from 12-17 cc. Svaneti: Mestia State Museum, Latali, Lengeri, Nakipari and Lamaria Churches, Ushguli village. Borjomi Spa city: Borjomi Kharagauli National Park, Mineral springs. Vardzia caves from 12th cc, Javakheti region. Armenia Guymri: City highlights, Amberd Fortress, Sagmosavank Monastery: 13 c Yerevan: the library of ancient manuscripts Materanadan, Genocide museum Garni: Pagan temple 1st c, summer residence for Armenian royal families, Gegard Monastery Complex: Church building, cave temples cut in rock. Price
FB rates include:
Please NOTE: that the local agent (Georgian Holidays) reserves the right to change the above itinerary if local conditions make this necessary.  Let us know your wishes and desires to support your personal preferences and design a perfect trip for you. Do not hesitate to Contact us. We are ready to fit your interests, abilities and budget. |
 |
       Weather forecast Currency rates |
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Travel | Sites to Visit | Gallery | Georgia | Useful Info | Map of Georgia | Service | Request a Tour | Portfolio | Contact
© 2007-2010, Georgian Holidays. All rights reserved Web development: Irakli Naskidashvili |