Georgia 10 Days Mountain Tour mixed classic Start from Tbilisi Yerevan

Georgia 10 Days Mountain Tour mixed classic Start from Tbilisi Yerevan

Georgia country situated at the meeting point of Europe and Asia, and this tour takes in the of both. Explore the capital cities of Tbilisi and ; visit historic sites in georgia mount and many beautiful places ..

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tbilisi Mall, D. Aghmashenebeli Alley, 16th km, Tbilisi Georgia

1day Tbilisi St. Trinity Cathedral Holy Trinity cathedral, one of the largest orthodox cathedrals in the world

Metekhi Cathedral, Tbilisi Continue to Metekhi church and monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi We will take cable car to Narikala Fortress to enjoy breathtaking panoramic view of the stop at :Jvari Church, Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region

Mtskheta was founded by the ancient Meschian tribes in the 5th century BC.[4] It was capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. It was a site of early Christian activity resulting in Christianization of Iberia, where Christianity was proclaimed the state religion in 337. It remains the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

stop at:Jvari Monasteryis a sixth century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers . According to traditional accounts, on this location in the early 4th century Saint Nino, a female evangelist credited with converting King Mirian III of Iberia to Christianity, erected a large wooden cross on the site of a pagan temple. The cross was reportedly able to work miracles and therefore drew pilgrims from all over the Caucasus. A small church was erected over the remnants of the wooden cross in c.545 named the "Small Church of ,,Jvari"

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Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Gudauri Ski Resort, Gudauri, Georgia

2 day at:Ananuriis a castle complex on the Aragvi River in Georgia, about 45 miles (72 kilometres) from Tbilisi. A feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. Within the complex, amongst other buildings, are two churches. The older Church of the Virgin, which abuts a tall square tower, has the graves of some of the Dukes of Aragvi. It dates from the first half of the 17th century, and was built of brick

stop at:Ananuri A feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. Within the complex, amongst other buildings, are two churches. The older Church of the Virgin, which abuts a tall square tower, has the graves of some of the Dukes of Aragvi. It dates from the first half of the 17th century, and was built of brick

stop at :Gudauri is a ski resort located on the south-facing plateau of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda District, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Jvari Pass, at an elevation of 2,200 meters (7,200 ft.) above sea level with skiable area enjoying maximum exposure to the sun .

author Vakhushti Batonishvili

Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Stepantsminda Georgia

3 day stop: gergety Gergeti Trinity Church is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near the village of Gergeti in Georgia. The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri (the left tributary of the river Terek), at an elevation of 2170 meters (7120 feet), under Mount Kazbegi.

The Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century, and is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province. The separate belltower dates from the same period as the church itself. Its isolated location on top of a steep mountain surrounded by the vastness of nature has made it a symbol for Georgia. The 18th century Georgian author Vakhushti Batonishvili

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Gori Fortress, Gori Georgia

4 day The Georgian Truso Valley, the source of the Tegri River (Terek), is a spectacular place. It is famous for lush green logs, mineral springs, white-yellow-red travertines and a mineral lake with bubbles. You will also find medieval towers, especially those in the Zakagori fortress or picturesque villages such as Resi (2350 m). The Truso was inhabited by Ossetians. At the beginning of the 1990s, as part of mutual Georgian-Ossetian repressions, they were deported to Russia. The conflict between the feared nations and the closing of the border meant that the beautiful valley of Truso was forgotten.STOP AT ;

With the Christianization of Kartli early in the 4th century, Uplistsikhe seems to have declined in its importance and lost its position to the new centers of Christian culture – Mtskheta and, later Tbilisi. However, Uplistsikhe reemerged as a principal Georgian stronghold during the Muslim conquest of Tbilisi in the 8th and 9th century. The Mongol raids in the 14th century marked the ultimate eclipse of the town; it was virtually abandoned, and only occasionally used as a temporary shelter in times of foreign intrusions.[1]

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Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Borjomi Georgia

5 day stop at :Borjomi (Georgian: ბორჯომი) is a resort town in south-central Georgia with a population of 10,546.[1] It is one of the districts of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region and is situated in the northwestern part of the region in the picturesque Borjomi Gorge on the eastern edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The town is noted for its mineral water industry (which is the number one export of Georgia), the Romanov summer palace in Likani, and the World Wide Fund for Nature-site Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Borjomi mineral water is particularly well known in those countries which were part of the former Soviet Union; the bottling of mineral water is a major source of income for the area STOP AT;The Okatse Canyon has already attracted and amazed large number of tourists with its magnificent wild nature, astonishing waterfalls and breathtaking views. . One of the tallest waterfall of Georgia – Kinchkha together with another water abundant waterfall nearby, Okatse Canyon natural monument stop at: Martvili canyons used to be a bath place for Dadiani family. Now people visit it to enjoy the scenery, its waterfalls and take a boat trip in the river with deep green color. stop at : The Gelati Monastery has preserved a great number of murals and manuscripts dating back to the 12th to 17th centuries. The Khakhuli triptych was enshrined at Gelati until being stolen in 1859. Gelati is the burial site of its founder and one of the greatest Georgian kings David IV. Near King David's grave are the gates of Ganja, which were taken as a trophy by King Demetrius I of Georgia in 1138. stop at:Prometheus Cave is one of Georgia’s natural wonders and one of the largest in the world and has many underground rivers.

Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Ushguli Ethnographic Museum, Ushguli 3214 Georgia

Ushguli is located at an altitude of 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) near the foot of Shkhara, one of the highest summits of the Greater Caucasus mountains. About 70 families (about 200 people) live in the area, enough to support a small school. The area is snow-covered for 6 months of the year, and often the road to Mestia is impassable.


Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: The Cross Over Mestia, Mestia Georgia

7 day stop at : Twenty kilometers of walking, half on the trail, the other half on the dirt road. In the case of roundtrip, the elevation change is 1400m up and down.

Another popular trail in the proximity of Mestia - this one is exploring the valley of Mestiachala river. Nature in the proximity of the glacier is really nice, but the rest of the trail just follows a dirt road. A few years ago, it didn´t matter since there was very little traffic. But since the start of the building of Mestiachala HPP, the valley turned into one large construction site. Therefore, it´s no more worth it to hike to the glacier all the way from Mestia, there are more exciting ways to get tired in Svaneti.


Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Ureki Beach, Ureki Georgia

8 day stop at : The Enguri Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Enguri River in Georgia. Currently it is the world's second highest concrete arch dam with a height of 271.5 metres (891 ft).[1][2][3] It is located north of the town Jvari. It is part of the Enguri hydroelectric power station (HES) which is partially located in Abkhazia.

stop at : Ankalia ,UREKI.BATUMI.GONIO,SARPI BEACH Sea all Day

Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: The Cross Over Mestia, Mestia Georgia

stop at : Lake Koruldi Our route goes from the exit of the city of Mestia to the lakes of Koruldi, which begins with an ascent along the path and is located at an altitude of 2800 above the northern part. You need to climb 1,459 meters to reach the shores. it is worth every penny for the snow-capped mountains and the impressive nature seen after the first 5 km of climbing. different views and nature that saturates the eyes are not communicated. When the shores reach, most people return at first sight, which they see above, the lake below the original first lake is impressive.

In 1828, during the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829, Russian troops under the command of General Paskevich captured the city and, as a consequence of the 1829 Treaty of Adrianople (Edirne), it was ceded to the Russian Empire as part of first Kutais and then Tiflis Governorates.

In the late 1980s the city was host to the Soviet Army's 10th Guards Motor Rifle Division, which became a brigade of the Georgian land forces after the fall of the Soviet Union.


Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Akhaltsikhe Synagogue, Guramishvili St., 96, Akhaltsikhe Georgia

10 DAY The city is first mentioned in the chronicles in the 12th century. In the 12th–13th centuries it was the seat of the House of Akhaltsikhe, dukes of Samtskhe, whose two most illustrious representatives were Shalva and Ivane Akhaltsikheli. From the 13th up to the 17th century the city and Samtkhe were governed by the House of Jaqeli.

In 1576 the Ottomans took it and from 1628 the city became the centre of the Akhalzik Eyalet of the Ottoman Empire as "Ahıska".

In 1828, during the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829, Russian troops under the command of General Paskevich captured the city and, as a consequence of the 1829 Treaty of Adrianople (Edirne), it was ceded to the Russian Empire as part of first Kutais and then Tiflis Governorates.

In the late 1980s the city was host to the Soviet Army's 10th Guards Motor Rifle Division, which became a brigade of the Georgian land forces after the fall of the Soviet Union.


Duration: 5 hours