GEORGIA

DAY 1

■ Tbilisi International Airport - Tbilisi International Airport

DAY 2 TBILISI WALKING TOUR

Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is situated in the Eastern Georgia Tbilisi has been the capital of Georgia since the 5th century AD.
■ Narikala Castle - Narikala is the oldest fort of Tbilisi built in the 4th C. AD. It was Persian fortress and was overlooking capital of Georgia. It was destroyed and re-built several times.
Nowadays it consists of old walls and newly built church, which was constructed in 1996-1997 and replaces church of the 13th century which was distorted.
■ Metekhi - Metekhi church - orthodox church of Assumption was built in the 13th century by the King Demetrius II on the top of the hill and has fascinating view on the old city of Tbilisi. The neighborhood of the church was one of the earliest inhabited areas of Tbilisi. The first church was erected here by King Vakhtang Gorgasali - founder of Tbilisi. The area served as a fort and and also residence of the King. In 1961 there was erected sculpture of Vakhtang Gorgasali in front of the church.
■ Abanotubani - Abanotubani is the oldest part of down town Tbilisi. It is well known for its sulphuric baths and the legend of foundation of Tbilisi as a capital of Georgia, is related to these natural hot springs. Abano in Georgian means bath and the contemporary baths which you cane see in this district, are mostly from the 18th century. The most famous among them is Orbeliani bath or so called "colourful bath", which was built and owned by noble Georgian Family - Orbeliani. Baths were the places where citizens of Tbilisi could meet, discuss problems, have a fun and have a rest.

DAY 3

■ Jvari - Jvari monastery, which is located on the top of a small hill opens a fascinating view on the old capital of Georgia – city of Mtskheta (9 km from the monastery). In the prehistoric epoch this was the place of a pagan deity. However after declaring of christianity the state religion in Kartli, a cross (in Georgian “jvari”), symbol of a new religion, has been erected there later followed by a church in the V-VI centuries AD. It is the first cross-domed church in Georgia and is included into the UNESCO List of the World Cultural Heritage.
■ Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - Svetitskhoveli, which is located in Mtskheta at a distance of 24 km from Tbilisi is one of the most sacred places in Georgia. This is the place where the first wooden church of Georgia has been built immediately upon declaring of Christianity the state religion in the year 337. Current impressive cathedral was erected here in the 11th century. It remained the biggest churchuntil the 21st century in Georgia. According to the legend, the cathedral is built at the location where the shroud of Christ has been buried. Over the centuries the church has been seriously damaged and restored several times. Currently it is on the UNESCO List of the World Cultural Heritage.
■ Borjomi - Borjomi is a town located in the southern part of Georgia, known for its natural springs and mineral water.
■ Borjomi Central Park - Borjomi Central Park

DAY 4

■ Zhinvali Reservoir - Zhinvali Water Reservoir is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia and attracts many tourists, because of it breathtaking views. Its surface area is 11.5 km2 and the maximum depth is 75 m. The reservoir is of great importance for the water supply of the city of Tbilisi, it supplies drinking water to about half of the population of Tbilisi.
■ Ananuri Fortress - Ananuri is the fortress of the Georgian Military Highway. The castle was a residence local dukes who ruled this area. It had very important defence function in the Middle ages. Complex consists of several buildings. The most important among them is the main church which is richly decorated. In the 20th century there was contacted water reservoir near the fortress. Nowadays one can enjoy beautiful view on the water reservoir.
■ Panorama Gudauri - Panorama is located on the Georgian Military Highway nearby the ski resort Gudauri the monument is a large round stone and concrete structure overlooking the Devil's Valley in the Caucasus mountains.
■ Gergeti Trinity Church - Gergeti Trinity church is one of the best examples of Georgian Church Architecture which can be found in the mountains of Georgia. The church built on the top of the hill overlooks Stepantsminda and offers fascinating view on the Mount Mkinvari. Gergeti Trinity Church is the must see place for all visitors coming tom Georgia.

DAY 5

■ Kakheti - Kakheti is Georgia’s primary wine region, and is considered the cradle of wine. Here, you can find small local authentic wineries as well as big factories.
■ Bodbe Monastery - Bodbe Monastery is located near cozy city of Sighnaghi, and it's one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia, due to its association with St. Nino, the 4th-century female evangelist of Georgians, whose relics are shrined there. The Monastery is overlooking over Alazani Valley and and have wonderful views on Caucasus mountains.
■ Sighnaghi - Sighnaghi is also a small town in Kakheti. It is located on a hill that overlooks the Alazani valley. The town is surrounded by a city wall, and has narrow streets with pastel houses. In Sighnaghi, you can find the Wedding House, which works for 24 hours, every day. That is the reason Sighnaghi is often referred as “The City of Love.”

DAY 6

■ Tsalki Dashbashi canyon GEO - The glass (Diamond) bridge is a main symbol and pride of the project. This is a 240-meter long glass bridge stretching above the canyon at a height of 240 meters. The bridge is designed in a way to fully synthesize with the environment and enabling a 360-degree panoramic sights for unforgettable sensations.

DAY 7
■ Tbilisi International Airport - Tbilisi International Airport