Highlands and Heritage
TBILISI, MCCHETA-MTIANETI, STEPANTSMINDA
Tbilisi, Mccheta, Stepantsminda, Ananuri, Tsminda Sameba
3-4 Days
Tbilisi
- konferencja
Expedition overview
Day 0:
- arrival in Tbilisi in the late evening hours
Day 1: Tbilisi Airport – (Mtskheta) – Tbilisi Sightseeing (60 km)
- late arrival in Tbilisi, check-in at the hotel, time to rest.
- 11:00 – 14:00 after breakfast at the hotel, exploring the surroundings of Tbilisi – visiting the Jvari Monastery located on top of a hill, followed by the city of Mtskheta, which served as the capital until the 5th century AD, visiting the legendary Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the site of coronations and eternal rest of Georgian rulers.
- 14:00 – 16:00 lunch in the vicinity of Mtskheta at a restaurant by the river, run by a renowned Georgian chef, author of the well-known book “Georgian Flavor.”
- 16:00 – 19:00 exploring the old town, a stroll along Rustaveli Avenue, visiting the Sioni Cathedral and the Anchiskhati Basilica, a cable car ride to the Narikala Fortress with a magnificent view of the city, a walk to the waterfall located in the city center, in the district of sulfur baths.
- 20:00 – 23:00 dinner at a renowned restaurant, combined with a show of traditional Georgian dances.
Day 2: Tbilisi – Ananuri – Tsminda Sameba – Stepantsminda – Tbilisi (300 km)
- 08:00 – 09:00 breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 – 14:00 departure towards the famous Georgian Military Highway, connecting Tbilisi with Vladikavkaz, stopping at the Ananuri Fortress from the 17th century, beautifully situated above the Zhinvali Reservoir.
- stop at a beautiful viewpoint just before the Cross Pass (2395 meters above sea level).
- 14:00 – 16:00 lunch at a Georgian home with our local friends, featuring highlander cuisine specialties and a competition in drinking local moonshine from a ram’s horn.
- 16:00 – 17:00 drive to the town of Stepantsminda and ascent to one of the most beautifully located monasteries in Georgia – Tsminda Sameba, which lies at an altitude of 2170 meters at the foot of Mount Kazbek (5033 meters above sea level).
- 17:00 – 21:00 return to Tbilisi, dinner at a local restaurant on the way.
- overnight stay at a hotel in Tbilisi.
Day 3: Conference in Tbilisi
- 08:00 – 09:00 treakfast at the hotel.
- 10:00 – 18:00 conference, two coffee breaks, lunch at the hotel.
- 20:00 – 23:00 dinner at a well-known Georgian restaurant, combined with a show of traditional Georgian dances.
Day 4: Transfer to the Airport (20 km)
- early transfer from the hotel to the airport
Information
We can adapt the offer to the requirements of each client, we can propose the appropriate standard of hotels, we can enrich the program with additional attractions, start from any airport in Georgia and extend it for any number of days.
Our partners are hotels such as Radisson Blu, Radisson Collection, Ambassadori, Holiday Inn, Rooms Hotels, Paragraph, Ibis, and others in the 5*/4* or more economical standard.
Upon special request, we can also prepare a banner, postcards, table flips, gift packages, preparation of everything with the company logo and on-site printing, photographer’s services.
* PRICES MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON DATES OR NUMBER OF PEOPLE
* OFFER VALID FOR 14/30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SENDING
If you have any questions, please contact us, we will gladly help you organize your dream!
In Short
- Tbilisi – the capital of Georgia, the largest and one of the most beautiful cities situated in the valley of the Mtkvari River (Kura), surrounded by hills. Explore the old town, the Narikala fortress, whose history dates to the 4th century, and the district of sulfur baths.
- Mtskheta – the first capital of Georgia listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Georgia adopted Christianity (326 AD), often called “little Jerusalem” with its majestic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the Jvari Monastery – built in the 6th century, offering a beautiful view of Mtskheta and the intersecting rivers Mtkvari (Kura) and Aragvi.
- Georgian Military Highway – one of the most spectacular mountain routes with the Cross Pass (2395 meters above sea level) and the Ananuri Fortress located above the Zhinvali Reservoir.
- Stepantsminda – a town amidst the High Caucasus mountains with the Tsminda Sameba temple set against the backdrop of the majestic Mount Prometheus – Kazbek (Mkinvartsveri) 5054 m.
Price includes
- preparation and development of a detailed program, supervision over its implementation
- air-conditioned minibus/coach transfers, airport transfers
- mineral water in the bus 0.5L/person per day
- guarantee of providing a replacement bus/minibus in case of breakdown
- hotel/farmhouse/private vineyard reservations and check-in
- welcome dinner combined with a traditional Georgian dance show
- organization of supra at a private Georgian house, with a Tamada (toastmaster), Georgian toasts, and local spirits
- off-road vehicles during the tour
- meals: three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, hearty Georgian dinners)
- drinks: mineral water, coffee and tea, wine for dinners at restaurants
- care of an English-speaking guide, pilot services, on-site coordinator
- [COORDINATOR – CONFERENCES]
- sunset drink, welcome drink
- entrance tickets
Price does not include
- air ticket
- personal expenses
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