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Unesco Tour

TAGS : SAMEGRELO - SVANETI; KARTLI; TBILISI;
CATEGORY - CULTURAL TOURS
6 days
From 550$

Tour overview
Travel around and the UNESCO world heritage sites of Georgia and explore the rich and astonishing Heritage of the Georgian people. Visit the capital of the historical kingdom of Iberia - Mtskheta. Take a tour to the one of the oldest monasteries and the fine examples of the medieval Georgian religious architecture – Svetitskhoveli (11th century) and Jvari (6th century). Explore ancient city Kutaisi and visit Gelati Monastery Complex (12th century). Trip to Svaneti - the highest inhabited area in the Caucasus, and Ushguli – the village located at an altitude of 2,100 meters (6,900 ft) underneath the Mount Shkhara (5201m / 17,059 feet) and for years, the highest inhabited settlement in Europe.

Itinerary

Day 1. - Arrival
Pick up from the selected airport or any place chosen in advance
Transfer to the hotel
Tbilisi tour (depends on your arrival time)

Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 2. Tbilisi -Mtskheta-Tbilisi
After breakfast, drive to the capital of the historical kingdom of Iberia – Mtskheta. Visit Svetitskhoveli and Jvari Monasteries and walk around the narrow and charming streets of the city
Lunch
Return to Tbilisi
Free time


Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 3.  Tbilisi-Kutaisi
Early in the morning, drive to Kutaisi – the capital of Imereti. You will be able to stroll the charming streets of the city, visit White Bridge and Bagrati Cathedral (10th – 11th centuries)
Lunch
Excursion to Gelati Monastery Complex (12th century) which was built by King David the Builder and dates back to the early period of the Georgian Golder Age. Gelati Monastery was one of the most important cultural centres in ancient Georgia
Dinner
Free time

Overnight in Kutaisi

Day 4. Kutaisi - Mestia
 Trip to Svaneti - the highest inhabited area in the Caucasus as it’s surrounded by 3,000–5,000 meter peaks – and specifically Mestia, the capital of Svaneti. The province is known for its traditional towers and magnificent landscape.
 Arrival in Mestia and transfer to the hotel
 Lunch
 Tour around Mestia A walk through the city, we will climb the mountain Hatsvali from where an incredibly beautiful view of the Caucasus Mountains
Dinner
 Free time
Day 5.  Mestia - Ushguli - Mestia
From Mestia you will drive to village Ushguli located at an altitude of 2,100 meters (6,900 ft) underneath the Mount Shkhara (5201m / 17,059 feet). Before the 2014 it was the highest inhabited settlement in Europe. (It’s worth noticing that in 2014 another Georgian village Bochorma (2345m) took the title). You will be able to explore Svaneti culture, cuisine and enjoy the amazing views of the Caucasus Mountains
Return to Mestia
Dinner
Free time


Overnight in Mestia
Day 6.  Mestia - Zugdidi – Tbilisi
Departure to Tbilisi. On the way, you will stop in Zugdidi – the capital of Samegrelo, and visit Dadiani Palace – the residence of Samegrelo queen Ekaterine Chavchavadze-Dadiani (Daughter of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze) and Prince Niko Dadiani. The complex includes palaces, court church, and the botanic garden and houses such crucial exhibits as the death mask of Napoleon Bonaparte. You will also see Enguri Dam - Currently the world's second highest concrete arch dam
Lunch
Return to Tbilisi

Overnight in Tbilisi or transfer to the airport



What includes

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1 package of  gifts per tour, t-shirt, magnet, cup
After booking the tour, go to our store page, select your preferred gift and email us
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Transfer from / to the airport or to any chosen place in advance
Offered excursion/tour
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Breakfast at the hotel
5 Lunches 
3 Dinners
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6  nights in a hotel or in a selected apartment
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Professional  guide  service

 

Additional Information:
Price does not include:

The fare does not include the cost of tickets to Georgia
Mini bar in the hotel
Travel insurance

Cancellation policy:


Please note that 20% of the total price will be required as a deposit upon confirmation of the tour.
If you cancel at least 7 days before the scheduled departure, the cancellation fee is not charged
If you cancel within 7 days before the scheduled departure, a 100 percent cancellation fee (twenty percent (20%) of the total price) is charged.



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