9 Days – Tbilisi to Batumi

Breakfast in the hotel.

Narikala – founded in the IV century fortress, several times changed its name and appearance, but always remained a reliable support for local residents.

Mother of Georgia – a statue symbolizing the Georgian national character having in one hand, wine bowl with wine to greet those who came as a friend, into another sword – for those who came as an enemy.

The Norashen Armenian Church or the Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin – founded by Sadat in 1467 in recent years became the object of a bitter conflict between the Georgian and Armenian communities that cannot share the Soviet legacy.

Metekhi Temple – a temple built on a cliff above Kura was the residence of Georgian kings. It was at this temple that Abo Tbilisi, the heavenly patron and defender of Tbilisi, died martyrically.

Anchiskhati Church is the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi.

Leselidze Street and Baratashvili Bridge – in the past the street was called the Armenian Bazaar, then it was named after General Konstantin Leselidze. This is the main street of the Old Town. Bridge Baratashvili is considered one of the first bridges of Tbilisi. The bridge offers a beautiful view of Tbilisi.

Holy Trinity Cathedral – located in Tbilisi, on the hill of St. Ilya. This is the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

Abanotubani – presumably here the city of Tbilisi began at sulfur sources.

During our trip we make boat trip on the Kura River and will visit Dry bridge Market and make some shopping. Here you can find homemade souvenirs, antiques, artwork etc then the flea market is worth a visit.

Self-return to the hotel after the tour. Overnight in the hotel in Tbilisi.

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to the city of Love Signakhi.

The town of Signakhi stands on the mountain terraces, along which the medieval streets are climbing and descending. A huge number of historical temples and monasteries surround a small town. And at the foot of Signakhi the Alazani Valley merges with the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains.

Let’s take a walk on Signakhi – a little Italy in the heart of Georgia, which will leave in your heart the most pleasant impressions. And we will visit the Bodbe nunnery – the burial place of the Illuminator of Georgia by the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Nino, thanks to which Georgia has become a Christian country since 319.

Overnight in the hotel in Tbilisi.

Breakfast in the hotel. Trip to Kutaisi. In Mtskheta we will visit one of main Georgian orthodox temple – Cathedral Svetitskhoveli, built on site where the first Christian church of Twelve Apostle was founded in XI century. stop on the top of mountain, at confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari, where is one of magnificent Georgian architecture monument – Jvari Monastery (translated as a cross).

After Mtskheta we will visit one of the rarest monuments all over the world – ancient Uplistsikhe cave town, carved into volcanic rocks of Kvernaki edge. First was mentioned in I century BC chronicle and reached its heyday by IX-X centuries. City fascinates with its unusual appearance.

Arrival to Kutaisi. Check in. Overnight in the hotel in Kutaisi

Breakfast in hotel and check out. Sightseeing tour in Kutaisi. First stop:

Gelati Monastery, founded by David IV the Builder in 1106 and became hi burial place. Monastery is a World Heritage Site in 1994.

Then follows Motsameta Monastery (St. David and Konstantine Monastery) one of the bright attraction not only Kutaisi but the whole Georgia. Monastery built on mountain where Georgian princes David and Konstantine Mkheidze refused to accept Islam and were execute by Muslims. Magnificent temple and monastery “Motsameta” was founded here in XI century, which means “martyrs” in honor of princes David and Konstantine who are ranked as saints of Georgia Church.

Then we will visit Bagrat Temple built in the reign of Bagrat III, as a main temple of united Georgian Kingdom and consecrated in honor of Assumption of Virgin in 1003.

Overnight in the hotel in Kutaisi

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to Batumi.

As soon as we will leave Kutaisi on the way we will visit city Martvili, with the main sight – Martvili Canyons which are discovered recently, but have already become the popular rest place for tourists and locals. Beautiful canyon is eroded by limestone’s of Abasha River and consists of two part – Upper and Lower, washed out by mud flat. In the upper part are floating the boat, in the lower part walking and swimming. It is always chill at canyon, even in the hottest summer day.

Sataplia National Park name translated as “place where honey is”. Tourist will view traces of real dinosaurs and Sataplia karst caves. Cave heart can be called stalagmite in the form of heart, here you can make a wish by putting your hands in the hollow of stalagmite.

Arrival to Batumi. Overnight in the hotel in Batumi.

Breakfast in hotel. A panoramic walking tour of Batumi with a guide

Piazza is a modern symbol of Batumi, which is located in the center of the old city.

Church of St. Nicholas – for more than 150 years, parishioners have come here to pray to one of the most revered saints in Georgia.

Batumi sea port – you cannot pass by and do not stroll along the embankment of Batumi, along which there are modern sights. On one side you will be surrounded by palm trees and warm sun. And on the other hand there will be a turquoise boundless sea.

Chacha fountain – the building flaunts directly on the territory of the seaside park than it resembles a small mosque. The building is surrounded by 4 fountains of which according to the plan local moonshine – chacha should flow.

Miracle park – a seaside in the center of which is a Ferris wheel. The height of the wheel is 55 meters and from the top there is a beautiful view of Batumi, the sea and the mountains. Also in the park there is a sculpture “I, you and Batumi”, lighthouse and many sights.

The statue of Ali and Nino is still a modern symbol of Batumi. The statue tells about the tragic love of the Georgian princess and the Azerbaijan aristocrat.

Boulevard is the main and oldest attraction of Batumi along which architectural monuments are located.

Later departure to mountainous Adjara first stop in The Borjgalo museum is based in a small village called Khelvachauri and has one of the largest collections of ethnographic works. The museum itself is an amazing site.

After the museum, we will continue our journey and make a short stop at the confluence of the Chorokhi and Adjaristskali rivers. Here you can see how the muddy waters of Chorokhi mix with the clear water of Adzharistskali.

Next stop is Makhuntseti waterfall, which is the highest in the region and is a major tourist attraction in mountainous Adjara. Under the scorching summer sun, taking a trip to the waterfall would be quite invigorating experience.

Nearby the waterfall there is an arched bridge. Some of bridges like this one have survived the centuries - repeatedly repaired and restored. The historical arched bridge over the river Adjaristskali was built in the 12th century by the Queen Tamar, as the legend says.

Overnight in the hotel in Batumi.

Free day in Batumi

Breakfast in the hotel.

Check out. Transfer to Batumi airport.

Happy flight and soft landing!

We will be glad to see you again in Georgia