Vardzia+Akhaltsikhe+Borjomi+Gori+Uplistsikhe 2 Days Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Tbilisi - Vardzia
2 stops
1
Vardzia
Vardzia is built in caves and rocks and it also streches on the edge of river Mtkvari. The town was established in 12th century under the governance of king Giorgi III and his daughter queen Tamari. Till then town survived thousands of attacks and conquerors and thanks to god nowadays it remains all the fresques, underground roads and tunnels. Vardzia is one of the most important Historical – cultural centers of Georgia. The uniq view and placement leaves unforgettable memories. (admission 2$)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Rabati Castle
This medieval castle includes both, old and the newest cultural heritage of Georgia. Rabati castle survived lots of invades . Destructions and reconstructions made this castle witness of history .These invades were with different culture and religion, which is exactly represented inner-side of castle , it maintanes : Churches, mosque, synagogue, greened park and historical museum. A renovated Rabati Castle was opened in Akhaltsikhe in August 2012. At present, Rabati Castle is one of Georgia’s national landmarks and a tourist attraction. (admission 2.5$)
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Akhaltsikhe - Tbilisi
4 stops
3
Borjomi Central Park
Borjomi is one of the most famous town of Georgia because of mineral water ,,Borjomi" which is exported to 40 countries. It is located on the eastern edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. We will walk in this beautiful park (admission 1$), will try mineral water ,,Borjomi" before it is bottled, will have a ride by cable car. If you wish you can swim in Sulphur pool (2$ admission).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Stalin Museum
Stalin museum is dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori. The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics, Stalin's Original house and Stalin's railway carriage.) In Case Of Free Time In Gori (Optional) Discover The City Gori which has been populated since the early Bronze Age. According to medieval Georgian chronicles, the town of Gori was founded by King David IV. The fortress of Gori (Goris-Tsikhe) appears to have been in use already in the 7th century, and archaeological evidence indicates the existence of an urban community in Classical_Antiquity. In the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, the town came under aerial attack by the Russian Air Force from the outset of the conflict. Military targets and residential districts of Gori were hit by the airstrikes, resulting in civilian injuries and deaths. (admission 5$)
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
5
our next stop will be Gori fortress where you can see and enjoy views to the whole town.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Uplistsiche Cave Town
This fascinating and once enormous cave city sits 10km east of Gori above the north side of the Mtkvari River, with expansive views along the Mtkvari valley. Between the 6th century BC and 1st century AD, Uplistsikhe developed into one of the chief political and religious centres of pre-Christian Kartli, with temples dedicated principally to the sun goddess. Uplistsikhe developed into one of the chief political and religious centres of pre-Christian Kartli, with temples dedicated principally to the sun goddess. After the Arabs occupied Tbilisi in AD 645, Uplistsikhe became the residence of the Christian kings of Kartli and an important trade centre on a main caravan road from Asia to Europe. At its peak it housed 20,000 people. Its importance declined after King David the Builder retook Tbilisi in 1122 and it was irrevocably destroyed by the Mongols in 1240. What you visit today is the 40,000-sq-metre Shida Qalaqi (Inner City), less than half of the original whole. Almost everything here has been uncovered by archaeologists since 1957. (admission 3$)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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