Worldwide brochure 2022-2023

REGION
Signagi, Georgia
features a number of 12th- and 13th-century
churches and houses numerous murals,
mosaics and manuscripts. Drive eastwards
to Tbilisi, stopping at Ubisa for a short visit.
Overnight at the Museum Hotel (or similar),
Tbilisi. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Gremi • Ikalto • Bodbe • Signagi
Travel east through the hills and winelands
of Kakheti to the town of Gremi, which was
destroyed by Shah Abbas's army in the 16th
century, leaving the architectural monument
of the royal citadel and the Church of the
Archangels. Continue to the Ikalto academy,
together with Gelati, one of the great medieval
academies of Georgia. Drive to Signagi via the
monastery of St Nino at Bodbe, a Georgian
Orthodox monastic complex and one of the
major pilgrimage sites in Georgia, with views of
the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Overnight at
Kabadoni Hotel (or similar). (B, L, D)
Day 10: Signagi • Tsinandali • Telavi •
Alaverdi • Tbilisi
After a walking tour of Signagi, visit Tsinandali,
the palace and vineyard of a Georgian noble
family. Nearby is Telavi, capital of the Kakheti
region and home to the best vineyards in
the country. After lunch in a wine house, visit
Alaverdi, a functioning Georgian monastery
dating from the sixth century with its stunning
masterpiece – the 11th-century cathedral. Return
to Tbilisi for a farewell dinner and stay overnight
at the Museum Hotel (or similar). (B, L, D)
Day 11: Fly to London, via Kiev
Transfer to Tbilisi airport. Fly to London,
via Kiev. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,
L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
TOUR EXTENSIONS
Tour + Tbilisi
3 days & 2 nights from £295
Spend 2 further nights at the Museum Hotel
(or similar) for more time to explore. This
extension includes private departure transfer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Arts & Culture tours: A collection of expertaccompanied
tours focusing on creativity in its
many forms. No prior knowledge of the subject
matter is required. All tours can be viewed at
CoxandKings.co.uk/Art
Dates & guideline prices for 2022-23
Ukraine International Airlines flight upgrades
Business Class from £845
Expert-led tour: This tour is fully escorted
throughout by a lecturer who has specialist
knowledge of the destination and its culture,
as well as an experienced local guide where
necessary.
Standard tour: This tour is based in 3- and
4-star accommodation. Please visit this tour
on our website to see details of the hotels
included.
Accessibility: This tour involves some long
walks over uneven ground and therefore
requires a good level of fitness.
Private visits: Please note that the exclusive
and individual nature of private visits means
that they are subject to confirmation nearer
the time of departure. Also, churches, private
houses and other buildings often have fluid
opening times. If any visits have to be rearranged,
please be assured that we will seek
alternatives of equal interest.
Tour code: AYG
16 May – 26 May 22 with Dr William Taylor from £2,895 single supp. from £595
08 Sep – 18 Sep 22 with Rowena Loverance from £2,995 single supp. from £595
15 May – 25 May 23 with Dr William Taylor from £2,995 single supp. from £595
07 Sep – 17 Sep 23 with Dr William Taylor from £2,995 single supp. from £595
Regional air connections
Please speak to your consultant for details
The guideline tour prices are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin /
double room. For up-to-date prices for all departure dates, including special offers when applicable,
please visit CoxandKings.co.uk. All prices are subject to availability.
For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3411 2135 or speak to your travel agent
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