Summer Tour
TBILISI – GUDAURI – STEPANTSMINDA – MTSKHETA – TBILISI
1st Day.
Meeting at the airport, transfer to Gudauri. Supper and overnight in Gudauri hotel.
Gudauri is a ski resort located on the south- facing plateau of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range.The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda district at an elevation of 2200 meters above sea level with skiable area enjoying maximum exposure to the sun. The resort offers high quality skiing opportunities. Gudauri has 57 km of ski runs. The slopes of Gudauri are completely above the tree line and are best for free-riders and are generally considered to be avalanche-safe. The ski season lasts from December to April.
2nd Day. Gudauri – Stepantsminda – Mtskheta – Tbilisi
After breakfast we’ll drive to Stepantsminda and walk up to Gergeti Trinity Church (4 hours ) near the village of Gergeti in Georgia at an elevation of 2200 meters, under Mount Kazbegi. The Gergeti Trinity Church is built in the 14th century.
In the afternoon we’ll drive to Tbilisi and on the way we’ll visit old capital of Georgia. The city is very important for history of our country because christianity as state religion first was declared here in 319 year. Here in Mtskheta you will visit Svetitskhoveli (XI c) the Cathedral of Twelve Apostles,where The Lord’s tunic is rested in the basement. That is why Mtskheta is called the second Jarusalem. According to legend the church was built over the cedar stump that seeped aromatic oil, myrrh. Under that cedar St. Nino, who preached Christianity in Georgia, prayed.
Then you will visit the church Jvari on the hill, from which you have beautiful view of the old capital.
Supper in a restaurante in Tbilisi and overnight in a hotel.
3rd Day
In the morning guided Tbilisi city tour and then transfer to the Tbilisi airport.
Tour package price 252 $
Services included in tour package price:
- Transfer to / from the airport in Tbilisi;
- Accommodation in hotel 2 nights;
Meals:
- 2 x breakfasts,
- 2 x suppers;
- English speaking guide service;
- Transportation in modern, comfortable coaches;
- Fuel;
- Accommodation and food for the guide and the driver;
- Services NOT included in the price:
- Air tickets;
- Travel Insurance;
- Dinners;
- Alcoholic drinks.