Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Tbilisi. Sameba Cathedral (Trinity of the Second Millennium), Metekhi Church (XIII c.), Old Tbilisi, Sulpher Baths, Narikala Fortress (IV c.), Sioni Cathedral (XIII c.) and Anchiskhati Church.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 4-5: Trip to Kutaisi (west part of Georgia). Second largest city of Georgia founded about 40 centuries ago, former capital of the west Georgian Kingdom Colkhics, to which is related the myth of Golden Fleece and Argonauts. Visiting Bagrati Temple (11th century A.D.; UNESCO Heritage site) and Gelati Monastery (12th century, UNESCO Heritage site). Sataplia Grotto, where the step-prints of dinosaurs are found. Overnight in Kutaisi.
Day 6-7: Svaneti, Ushguli - This architecturally unique Middle Age village-fortification is situated 2200 m above see level, and is the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe. Surrounded by the giant snow capped mountains, it lies below mount Chkhara (5200), one of the highest, and most beautiful on the Georgian part of the Caucasus range. Ushguli is a complex of watch-towers, dwelling-houses and ancient one-nave basilicas with impressive mural paintings. There is a belief that the ruins of Queen Tamar's fortress may be a secret burial place of this glorious queen so much beloved and venerated by Georgians.
Overnight in Ushguli.
Day 8: Back to Tbilisi. Leaviing Party & Dinner at the Restaurant.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 9: Transfer to the Airport of Tbilisi for departure.
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