- City excursions in Georgia
- The nature of Georgia is calling …
- Journey to the "Second Jerusalem"
- Hello, Kakheti!
Russian tourists often visit Georgian seaside resorts, looking for interesting excursions in Georgia and, as a rule, find them. Local tour operators are also striving to diversify their offers, so they are currently developing routes for adults and young tourists, one- and multi-day, sightseeing and thematic.
First of all, tourists strive to get acquainted with the beautiful nature of the country, its history, gastronomic and wine tours are gaining popularity - another way to learn the hospitality of a neighbor. Points are also gained by extreme tourism, which is associated with rafting, descending mountain rivers, hiking in the mountains, using various vehicles to overcome the terrain.
City excursions in Georgia
The guests of the capital naturally dream of getting to know this ancient, beautiful city, which has already celebrated 1500 years since its foundation. Tbilisi is a "tidbit" for tourists-historians, as many ancient and ancient buildings have been preserved here, in the list of the city's main attractions: the Church of St. George; Zion Cathedral; Basilica of Anchiskhati; Caravanserai; Narikala fortress (or rather what is left of it).
There are many beautiful green corners, parks and squares in the Georgian capital. One of these oases of nature is located in the very heart of Tbilisi, has the name Legvtakhevi, which translates as the ravine of fig trees. Its main "highlight" is a beautiful waterfall. The cost of a sightseeing tour starts at $ 30, duration from three hours.
The second most popular Georgian city among tourists is Kutaisi, which is called one of the most ancient cities on earth. The first mentions of this settlement date back to the period called BC. Even then, he was the capital of the Abkhazian kingdom, and today he is ready to demonstrate to his guest the preserved masterpieces of sacred architecture, such as the Gelati Monastery, included in the famous lists compiled by UNESCO specialists.
The Bagrat temple, which was erected in 1003, is also surprising. In the vicinity of Kutaisi you can see the mysterious Sataplia karst caves and the famous Prometheus cave. The cost of the excursion is in the range of $ 60-75, the duration is about 6 hours.
The nature of Georgia is calling …
Borjomi resort has been attracting the attention of tourists for a long time, not only for its famous mineral springs, but also for other attractions. In the program of the route:
- ascent by cable car (or by car) to the monastery and the church of Seraphim of Sarov;
- visiting the church of St. George, a nunnery, a panoramic platform;
- inspection of the complex of the XII century - the temple of the Mother of God.
These are the main points of the excursion, at the request of the tourist, you can continue your journey around Borjomi, going, for example, to the Rabat fortress or the Vardzia caves. The cost of a tour of Borjomi is from $ 180 (for a company up to 6 people) to $ 300 (for a group of 6 to 18 people).
Journey to the "Second Jerusalem"
Such a beautiful definition was given to the small Georgian town of Mtskheta, which is located at the confluence of the famous rivers Kura and Aragvi. It is located very close to Tbilisi, so here you can often see guests of the capital of Georgia, who come to see the remains of the Armaz fortress, ancient burial grounds, ancient city buildings.
A special place in the excursion is given to the Samtavro Monastery, its main temple was erected in the 11th century, the second important stop for tourists is Svetitskhoveli, the cathedral. Not far from the town is Jvari, a temple at the monastery, built in the 6th century, therefore it is considered one of the oldest in Georgia. Travel to Mtskheta costs between $ 90-180 per company. During this trip, it is important to have closed clothing for visiting temples and monastic complexes.
Hello, Kakheti
Georgia is an amazingly beautiful country, this can easily be seen by those guests who choose excursions not around the capital or large cities, but go, for example, to Kakheti. The journey begins in the Georgian capital and will last for the whole day. Beautiful landscapes and panoramic views are guaranteed already on the way.
The main stop in the capital of Kakheti - beautiful Telavi, among the sights - the plane tree, which celebrated the 200th anniversary, the residence of Heraclius II, the last king of Georgia, the Gremi castle, the church of the 15th – 16th centuries, consecrated in honor of Saints Michael and Gabriel. The next point on the route is the town of Kvareli, where the most famous Georgian wine factory ("Kindzmarauli") is located. An excursion, tasting and pleasant shopping will be a wonderful end to your trip to Kakheti.
