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PRIVATE TOUR<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> pax: 2<br />
Dates: ~ 2017<br />
TREASURES OF GEORGIA<br />
WHAT’S INCLUDED:<br />
‣ Accommodation in the hotel <strong>of</strong><br />
your choice,<br />
‣ Breakfasts every day,<br />
‣ Tours according to the itinerary,<br />
‣ English-speaking guide,<br />
‣ Transportation,<br />
‣ Museum fees,<br />
‣ 4x4 Jeep rental (on Day 5),<br />
‣ Cable car ride during the City<br />
Tour,<br />
‣ 24/7 Customer Support Line.<br />
NOT INCLUDED:<br />
Airfare, personal expenses,<br />
Tips for the guide and driver.<br />
TIPS RECOMMENDATION: 7 USD for the<br />
guide per person per day and 7 USD for<br />
the driver per person per day.<br />
If you would like to have a tour on the<br />
half/full board basis, we gladly will<br />
arrange the lunches and dinners in the<br />
best local restaurants which were handpicked<br />
by our travel experts.<br />
TOUR ITINERARY<br />
DAY 1 Arrival to Tbilisi. Transfer to the hotel.<br />
DAY 2 Full-day city tour <strong>of</strong> Tbilisi and suburbs – Mtskheta and Jvari.<br />
DAY 3 Tour to Uplistsikhe and Borjomi.<br />
DAY 4 Kakheti region tour: Bodbe, Signagi, winery visit.<br />
DAY 5 Tour to Kazbegi: Ananuri, Gergeti Trinity Church.<br />
DAY 6 Free day in Tbilisi.<br />
DAY 7 Transfer to the airport. Departure.<br />
PRICE FOR TOUR PER PERSON<br />
3* hotel option – ZP Hotel $ 749<br />
4* hotel option – Mercure<br />
$ 999<br />
5* hotel option – Biltmore $ 1229<br />
All prices are provided in USD. All amounts are final, no hidden fees,<br />
based on the group <strong>of</strong> 2 pax.<br />
Please ask your dedicated travel manager<br />
about the availability and prices <strong>of</strong> all the<br />
optional tours listed in itinerary.<br />
YOUR DEDICATED TRAVEL EXPERT:<br />
IGOR LUKOVER<br />
E-mail: info2@capitaltravel.ge<br />
Phone: + (995 322) 36 32 25/24<br />
Skype: capitaltravel17
DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY (PAGE 1)<br />
Arrival to Tbilisi, meeting with your driver at the arrival hall <strong>of</strong> the airport. Meeting sign: “Capital <strong>Georgia</strong><br />
Travel”. Transfer to the hotel <strong>of</strong> your choice and accommodation.<br />
DAY 1<br />
Optional activities for today:<br />
Dinner in a local restaurant with entertainment program – <strong>Georgia</strong>n folk-show. It will be your first<br />
acquaintance with the infamous <strong>Georgia</strong>n cuisine. Round-trip transfer included.<br />
Traditional <strong>Georgia</strong>n Sulfur Bath. We will make reservation for you and arrange transfers.<br />
After breakfast, you will meet your guide at the hotel lobby and start your personal discovery <strong>of</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong> with<br />
the city tour <strong>of</strong> its capital. First stop will be at glorious Sameba – the main cathedral and the tallest religious<br />
building <strong>of</strong> the country. Another “must see place” for today is Metekhi Church located in the neighborhood <strong>of</strong><br />
the same name, gracefully situated on a cliff above Mtkvari river. Your guide will take you to the new Rike<br />
Park to make a photo-stop on The Bridge <strong>of</strong> Peace which is a modern structure designed by Italian<br />
architects and recently became one <strong>of</strong> the new symbols <strong>of</strong> the city.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the highlights for today is a visit to Narikala – ancient fortress, where the stunning views over the city<br />
will be opened for you. You will go up on the comfortable cable car and get down by foot through the narrow<br />
and authentic streets <strong>of</strong> the Old Town, among them the newly renovated Shardeni kucha – the street which<br />
never sleeps, an entertainment cluster <strong>of</strong> Tbilisi.<br />
DAY 2<br />
After the city tour, you will have time for lunch break. Your guide will be happy to recommend a local<br />
restaurant so you could try more <strong>Georgia</strong>n dishes (lunch may be booked in advance - USD 15 PP).<br />
Today we prepared for you another splendid place to visit - the historical suburb <strong>of</strong> Tbilisi. You will see<br />
Mtskheta – the old legendary capital <strong>of</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>. Here is located the most important cathedral –<br />
Svetitskhoveli, which inspired many <strong>Georgia</strong>n poets and artists. Then you proceed to Jvari Monastery,<br />
previously a pagan temple turned into Christian church. This place gives you an opportunity to enjoy the<br />
exceptional scenery and make photos <strong>of</strong> the amazingly beautiful nature. In the evening return to the hotel and<br />
spend the rest <strong>of</strong> the day on your own. Arrival back to Tbilisi. Free time. Overnight.<br />
Optional tours/activities for today:<br />
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Choreography Class. Master-class <strong>of</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>n dances. During 1.5 hours session you will have an<br />
opportunity to learn the moves from the pr<strong>of</strong>essional dancers (no special skills required).<br />
Visit to the peasant family near Mtskheta. The tour includes degustation <strong>of</strong> the locally produced wine<br />
(aimed for the export). Additionally we may include the dinner with the family during this tour and<br />
master classes <strong>of</strong> cooking <strong>Georgia</strong>n cuisine.<br />
Tour to the National Museum <strong>of</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>. See the treasury <strong>of</strong> ancient <strong>Georgia</strong>n Kingdoms, Soviet<br />
Occupation exposition and other significant historical artefacts.<br />
Tour to the Ethnographical Museum. Open-air museum where you can see the authentic <strong>Georgia</strong>n<br />
houses.<br />
Dinner with traditional <strong>Georgia</strong>n dishes, wine and national show program (<strong>Georgia</strong>n dances and<br />
songs). Round-trip transfer included.<br />
DAY 3<br />
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to Uplistsikhe – the impressive cave-city in the Eastern <strong>Georgia</strong>, which<br />
used to be a significant cultural center before the Christian era. The name Uplistsikhe literally means “The<br />
God’s Castle”.<br />
Afterwards we will drive to Borjomi. Borjomi is an incredibly beautiful place, comfortably located in a beautiful<br />
valley <strong>of</strong> the Mtkvari River. Here you will visit the famous park Borjomi. Moreover we will have the possibility<br />
to taste real Borjomi water right from the spring.<br />
Arrival back to Tbilisi. Free time. Overnight.<br />
Optional tours for today:<br />
Tour to Gori. Visit the city where Joseph Stalin was born.<br />
Tour to Bakuriani, beautiful village in the valley, surrounded by mountainous landscape.
DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY (PAGE 2)<br />
DAY 4<br />
Breakfast in the hotel. This day is dedicated to the visit <strong>of</strong> Kakheti, eastern part <strong>of</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>, famous for the old<br />
tradition <strong>of</strong> wine-making. You will see the female monastery Bodbe and have an opportunity to go down St<br />
Nino’s spring. Then you proceed to the highlight <strong>of</strong> today’s tour - visit to Signagi, the so-called “city <strong>of</strong> love”.<br />
It resembles an Italian city with its Mediterranean-styled small houses and narrow old streets. After the tour in<br />
Signagi, you will have a chance to know more about the process <strong>of</strong> wine making as you visit one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
authentic wineries <strong>of</strong> Kakheti where you have a tour inside.<br />
In the evening you return back to Tbilisi. Free time. Overnight.<br />
Optional tours for today:<br />
Tour to Telavi and Tsinandali – a noble estate and museum. Wine degustation in the historic winery<br />
can be added for extra fee.<br />
Tour to David Gareja Monastery Complex – one <strong>of</strong> the significant symbols <strong>of</strong> Kakheti.<br />
DAY 5<br />
DAY 6<br />
DAY 7<br />
Breakfast in the hotel.<br />
Departure to Kazbegi. Our journey will take place along the <strong>Georgia</strong>n Military Road to the fortress and<br />
monastery Ananuri located on the bank <strong>of</strong> Jinvali reservoir. Later on we will see the pride <strong>of</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong>ns – ski<br />
resort Gudauri, located at an altitude <strong>of</strong> 2195m.<br />
Tour <strong>of</strong> Gergety Trinity Church – the most important altar <strong>of</strong> 14th century, located on the slope <strong>of</strong> Mount<br />
Kazbek. You will go up the mountain by 4x4 jeeps and enjoy the breath-taking views.<br />
After the tour, arrival back to Tbilisi. Free time. Overnight.<br />
Breakfast in the hotel. This day is free for you to explore Tbilisi on your own. Please see the optional tours<br />
below which may be added. Your dedicated manager will be glad to recommend any venues and places to<br />
visit.<br />
Breakfast in the hotel.<br />
Your driver will meet you at the hotel lobby for the scheduled transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.<br />
We are looking forward to arrange another vacations for you in the future!<br />
If you would like to extend your journey and visit other parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>Georgia</strong> or other countries in the region<br />
(Armenia/Azerbaijan) – our specialists will be happy to suggest you an extended itinerary.<br />
Tour Operator Capital <strong>Georgia</strong> Travel reserves a right to alter or amend the tours depending on the<br />
weather conditions, traffic situation and other operational needs for your own comfort.
OPTIONAL TOURS FROM TBILISI<br />
Tour to Vardzia – the biggest cave-city complex.<br />
Inclusions: English-speaking guide service,<br />
transportation, museum fees<br />
Price per person (in a group <strong>of</strong> 2): 89 USD<br />
Local Market visit. Your guide will take you for<br />
shopping tour to purchase the authentic <strong>Georgia</strong>n<br />
stuff and local food.<br />
Inclusions: English-speaking guide service,<br />
transportation.<br />
Price per person (in a group <strong>of</strong> 2): 49 USD<br />
Kakheti Wine Tour. Start the tour <strong>of</strong> exploring<br />
the Alaverdi monastery complex and then proceed<br />
to the most well-known wineries <strong>of</strong> the region –<br />
Khareba, Corporation Kindzmarauli. Purchase the<br />
wine which you liked during the degustation.<br />
Inclusions: English-speaking guide service,<br />
transportation, wine tasting<br />
Price per person (in a group <strong>of</strong> 2): 99 USD<br />
Please note – all additional tours should be booked at least 3 <strong>days</strong> in advance<br />
HOTEL OPTIONS:<br />
ZP HOTEL ★★★<br />
Cozy elegant hotel in the heart <strong>of</strong> the Old Tbilisi<br />
destrict. Walking distance to the main sights.<br />
Standard room: 25 sq. m.<br />
MERCURE TBILISI HOTEL ★★★★<br />
Situated in the very center <strong>of</strong> Tbilisi, this<br />
magnificent hotel proposes unique accommodation<br />
and services for the tourists.<br />
Standard room: 22 sq. m.<br />
THE BILTMORE HOTEL ★★★★★<br />
Newly constructed hotel-skyscraper on Rustaveli,<br />
the main avenue <strong>of</strong> the city. Stunning views from<br />
the rooms.<br />
Standard room: 24 sq. m.
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