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On the trail of the Golden Fleece
Day 1: Tbilisi, Gelati Monastery, Motsameta, Kutaisi
Day 2: Bagrati Temple, Prometheus Cave, Ubisa Church, TbilisiTravel program
Day 1: Tbilisi, Gelati Monastery, Motsameta, Kutaisi
After breakfast, drive to West Georgia via Gori, the birthplace of Stalin’s to Kutaisi, the capital of the Colchis (3.5 hours). Visit the monastery complex Gelati (1106), the most beautiful sacral building complex consists of three churches, a bell tower and the building of the academy. The foundation stone for the Academy of Gelati was laid by King Davit IV. In the year 1106. According to his plan there was to be a second Athens. The landscape is as magnificent as if Gelati had grown into nature. After that visit the monastery of Motsameta. The church (11th century) is dedicated to the brothers Constantine and Davit. The shrine with its relics is in the east apse. When visiting the church, the faithful crawl three times under the tomb of the martyrs to fulfill their desires. In the evening walk in the center of the city Kutaisi
Overnight in Kutaisi (/ - / A)Day 2: Bagrati Temple, Prometheus Cave, Ubisa Church
A0fter breakfast visit Bagrati Temple (1003). The cathedral was built in 1003 by king Bagrat III, on a hill west of Ukimerioni. For the Georgians, the Church is the symbol of a unified, Christian Georgia. Afterwards drive to Prometheus Cave. It is at least 50,000 years old and one of the largest in the world. The grotto is rich in numerous formations and includes various types of stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, petrified waterfalls, cave pearls, underground rivers and lakes. There are even whole drip walls. During the visit, visitors will walk 1.4 km on foot. At the end you can enjoy a 280-meter boat trip on the underground lake in the cave. On the way back to Tiflis to visit Ubisa church (9th century) with particularly beautiful 13th century frescoes.
Retan to Tbilisi (B / - /)Price @ Services:
Transfer: according to program
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Accommodation: Hotel, or Family hotel
Meals: Dinner on Day (1x); Breakfast on Day (1x)
Tickets: according to program
One bottle of water per parson per day
Price list:
- Price excludes:
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages