TOUR OF HISTORICAL REGIONS OF GEORGIA №2
(Kartli, Kakheti, Samtskhe, Imereti, Samegrelo, Svaneti, Adjara)
Tour of the historical regions of Georgia "Kartli-Kakheti-Samtskhe-Imereti-Samegrelo-Svaneti-Adjara" - this is your unique opportunity in a short time to get acquainted with the history, nature and ethnography of the historical regions of Georgia - Kartli, Kakheti, Imereti, Samtskhe, Samegrelo, Svaneti and Adjara!
The historical division into regions occurred in the III century BC. and remains virtually unchanged to this day.
During the tour you will visit:
- Kartli is the heart of Georgia, the region that gave the name to our whole country! Ancient cities - Mtskheta, Tbilisi, Gori, Uplistsikhe, many historical and cultural monuments from different historical periods!
- Kakheti is the most "wine" Georgian historical region! The oldest traditions of winemaking and viticulture, architectural monuments many of which are more than 1600 years old, magnificent temples, unique monasteries and fortresses!
- Imereti is an unusually picturesque region of Georgia, unique natural monuments and monuments of ancient architecture, the temples of Gelati and Bagrati, inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage List and becoming the symbol of unification of Georgia into one state!
- Samtskhe - a unique region in the south-west of Georgia! The most beautiful mountain landscapes, the unique mineral waters of Borjomi, the most ancient cities and fortresses of the feudal period, the majestic Vardzia complex that keeps the secrets of the Great Queen Tamar!
- Samegrelo is one of the most historically important regions of Georgia, a unique originality, the oldest traditions of Colchis, the richest history and carefully preserved linguistic traditions!
- Svaneti is the most mysterious region in the north-west of Georgia, the Territory of the Thousand Towers is the main architectural and historical features of the region, millennial traditions and ethnography; the highest mountain peaks of Georgia - Shkhara, Ushba, Tetnuldi; ancient culinary traditions and traditional hospitality!
- Adjara is the most beautiful region of Western Georgia, the azure smooth surface of the Black Sea, set off by the splendor of mountain ranges with snowy peaks, unique natural and climatic features, historical and ethnographic monuments of different cultures harmoniously combined with the most modern resort-hotel complexes!
Duration of the tour is 10-12 days.
The total length of the route is 2315 km.
Tour itinerary:
1 day.
- Meeting at the airport. Accommodation Tour.
2 day.
- Mtskheta (Tsilkani, Armaztsikhe, Armazi Castle Settlement) - Ananuri - Shiomgvime - Tbilisi
3 day.
- Tbilisi - David Garedzhdi - Bodbe - Sighnaghi
4 day.
- Sighnaghi –Nekresi - Gremi - Alaverdi - Ikalto - Tbilisi
5 day.
- Tbilisi - Khashuri - Atskuri - Vardzia - Akhaltsikhe
6 day.
- Akhaltsikhe - (Surama Fortress) - Kutaisi - Gelati, Motsameta - Kutaisi
7 day.
- Kutaisi - Zugdidi (Dadiani Castle) - Svaneti - Mestia
8 day.
- Mestia - Ushguli - Zugdidi - Batumi
9 day.
- Batumi - Gonio - Kutaisi - Karst Caves
10 day.
- Kutaisi - Shrosha - Ubisi - Gori - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi
11 day
- Airport