Georgia Batumi Kutaisi Borjomi Gori Tbilisi Caucasus 8 Days 5 Nights GOGE9165

05.10 hrs. Arrive at Istanbul Airport to wait for the connecting flight
06.45 hrs. Continue to Batumi by flight TK390
09.40 hrs. Arrive at Batumi Airport. Take you through immigration and customs formalities. Batumi is a seaport city and one of the important economic cities of Georgia. The city is located on the Black Sea in the southwest of the country. Batumi is the capital of the self-governing Ajara Province. It is an important port city in terms of trade and is a commercial center. It is also home to a tropical city full of various vegetables, fruits, and most importantly, there are many important industrial factories in the city. Then take a photo with the Ali and Nino Monument, a modern metal architecture in the form of an Azerbaijani couple and a Georgian woman in a local novel. It is 8 meters high and is located on the Black Sea and moves every 10 minutes. It was built to represent the love of young people of different nationalities and religions, and also represents peace between Georgia and Azerbaijan. Then take a cruise along the Black Sea coast of Batumi to see the beauty of the sea, houses built in the ancient style, beautifully planted along the sea, surrounded by nature, orange farms, cereal crops and tea trees. ** The cruise depends on the weather. In the event that the cruise cannot be made, the company reserves the right to adjust the program as appropriate. ** Free time for you to visit the Black Sea area.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon Visit Batumi Old Town to see the atmosphere of old houses. Visit Piazza Square, built in 2009, a building designed by the famous Georgian architect Vazha Orbeladze, built in a mixed architectural style. Take a photo with Statue of Medea, the Colchian princess of Greek mythology. Then visit Europe Square, another important square in Europe. Then take you on the 6-kilometer Batumi Promenade, built in 1884, decorated with beautiful fountains along the way and is the longest street on the Black Sea coast. Then take you to Batumi Mall, a shopping center in the heart of Batumi. Free time for you to walk around and shop at this shopping center.
Evening Free time for dinner at your leisure.
Accommodation Take you to the accommodation GRAND GLORIA or equivalent.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Continue to Tskaltubo, a city about 3 hours from Batumi. Visit Prometheus Cave, one of the amazing caves of Georgia. It was first discovered in 1984 and renovated in 2012 to accommodate the many tourists who visit each year. Discover the beauty of stalactites and stalagmites that reflect dazzling colors inside the cave.
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon After that, travel to Kutaisi, located in the northwest of the country. This city is the second most developed after Tbilisi. See the beauty of Kutaisi, which is famous for its culture and has been registered as a World Heritage Site. Which if we go back to the 12th-13th century, it was the ancient capital of the Empire of Colchis and the Kingdom of Emeretia in the west of the country. Then take you to see Bagradi Cathedral, named after King Bagradi III, the unifier of Georgia. It was built in the late 10th century and is located in Kutaisi. Although this cathedral was partially destroyed by the Turks, the ruins of the church still remain today. It has been restored continuously, reflecting the clear medieval architecture. After that, take a photo with the beautiful Kutaisi City Park. Take a photo with the famous Colchis Fountain, built in 2011. It is a tiered structure that represents the legend of ancient Colchis. Then take you to see Gelati Monastery, the royal monastery of the city. Discovered in the 12th century, the Gilatini Monastery was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. The monastery is divided into two parts: St. Nicholas Church and St. George Church. St. Nicholas Church has many beautiful frescoes that tell stories about Christianity, which are still intact. The large dome of the church, which is a picture of the Virgin Mary, is decorated with more than 2 million pieces of gold mosaic tiles.
Dinner at the restaurant.
Accommodation: Check in to KUTAISI INN or equivalent.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Then travel to Borjomi, a small resort town in the southern valley of Georgia with a population of about 15,000 people. Borjomi is a city famous for its world-class mineral water because it has a clear, pure stream flowing from Bakuriani Mountain, which is about 2,300 meters high, discovered by a Russian officer. In the past, the townspeople believed that drinking this water would make them healthy and cure serious diseases. Later, they began to set up factories to produce and export the famous Borjomi mineral water to many countries.
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant
Afternoon Visit Borjomi Park, a tourist attraction and relaxation spot for the people of Borjomi, who like to walk around and relax by soaking in mineral water on their days off. Free time to take pictures of the natural scenery as you wish. After that, we will take you to the city of Gori. This city is the birthplace of Joseph Stalin, a Georgian who was the ruler of the Soviet Union in the 1920s to 1950s and was famous for his brutal rule. In Gori, we will take you to visit the Stalin Museum, which is a collection of Stalin's stories and belongings, including the building where Stalin was born.
Dinner at the restaurant.
Accommodation: Check in to the GORI INN or equivalent.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Continue your journey to Uplistsikhe, an ancient cave city of Georgia. In the past, it was a trade route from India to the Black Sea and on to the west. Today, this place is divided into 3 parts: the north, the middle and the south. The middle part is the newest area, consisting of rock-cut architecture and deep-cut dwellings. Most of the caves do not have any interior decorations and there are rooms that are believed to be old Christian churches built in the 9th century. You are free to visit the village built from this cave at your leisure.
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant
Afternoon Continue your journey to Ananuri to see Ananuri Fortress, an ancient fortress with walls surrounding it on the Aragvi River. It was built in the 16th-17th centuries. See the beauty of the 2 churches inside the walls. Which is the church of the Virgin. Inside, there is also a large square tower that stands tall, giving a beautiful view of the scenery below from the high angle of this fortress. Take you to Gudauri along the important highway of Georgia called the Georgian Military Highway or the route for military use. This road is the most important road built during the time when Georgia was under the control of the Soviet Union. To be used as the main route across the Caucasus Mountains from Russia to this region. This historical road is the route that will take you up to the Caucasus Mountains, a mountain range located between Europe and Asia. Consists of 2 parts: the Great Caucasus Mountains and the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, which are approximately 1,100 km long, which is the border between Russia and Georgia. Take you to see the Russia-Georgia Memorial (Memorial of Friendship) or another name, the Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument, a monument built in 1983 to symbolize the good relationship between Georgia and Russia. The entire structure is made of stone and concrete. Inside, there are beautiful historical paintings of Georgia and Russia. Let you freely take pictures of the atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Then take you to Kazbegi city or currently called Stepansminda city. This name was changed in 2006 after an Orthodox saint named Stepan came to reside and build a place for meditation. This city is about 157 kilometers from the capital city of Tbilisi. It is a small city on the banks of the Turki River. It is considered an important tourist center in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia. It has beautiful scenery all around, including a viewpoint of Mount Kazbegi. Then take a 4WD (4-wheel drive vehicle) to enter the heart of the Caucasus Valley. Take you to see the beauty of Gergeti Trinity Church or Tsminda Sameba Church, built of large granite. Built in the 14th century, it is a famous church in the middle of the Caucasus Valley. It is an important symbol of Georgia. It is located on the Kazbegi Mountains at an altitude of 2,170 meters above sea level. (* In the case of heavy snowfall that makes it impossible to travel, the company reserves the right Adjust the program as appropriate *)
Dinner at the restaurant
Accommodation Take you to the ROOMS HOTEL or equivalent

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Take a photo with Zhinvali Reservoir and there is also a dam which is an important place for transporting stored water to the capital and generating electricity, which allows Tbilisi to have water to drink. Take you to Mtskheta, the first capital of Georgia during the Kingdom of Iberia, which was the kingdom of Georgia in 500 BC, located about 20 km northwest of Tbilisi. This city is considered one of the oldest cities in the country and was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994. Take you to see Jvari Monastery or the Church of the Holy Cross of Orthodox Christianity, built in the 6th century. Georgians worship this temple very much. Inside the church there is a large cross. This church is located on a mountain where two rivers, the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, meet. Then visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, or the Living Pillar Cathedral, built around the 11th century. This church is considered the most sacred religious center of Georgia, built by Georgian architect Arsukisdze, and is the second largest in the country. It is also the center that made Georgians convert to Christianity, and Christianity became the state religion of Georgia in 337 AD. It is considered the largest ancient building in Georgia. Inside, there are beautiful frescoes.
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon Take you to the Georgian Historical Monument (The Chronicle of Georgia), which is a large black stone pillar. Carved with various figures that convey stories of Georgia's past, built by the famous architect Surap in 1985, consisting of 16 columns, each column is 35 meters high. Each column is divided into 3 parts: the lower part is about the Christian scriptures, the middle part is about the high-ranking officials of Georgia, and the upper part is about important events of the country. You can see the city from above from this place. It is time to travel to Tbilisi. Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia. It is located on the banks of the Kura River or Mtkvari River in the local language. Tbilisi has an area of ​​​​approximately 372 square kilometers and a population of about 1.1 million people. The city was built by Vakhtang Gorgasali, the Georgian king of Kartli (Iberia), who founded the city in the 4th century. Tbilisi is the center of industry, society and culture in the Caucasus region. Historically, this city was on one of the routes of the Silk Road. And at present, it still plays an important role as a transportation and trade center. Due to its strategic advantage in terms of location as a crossroads between Asia and Europe, after that, we will take you to Shardini Street, a pedestrian street in the old city, which is the center of culture and society of Tbilisi. You are free to walk around at your leisure. After that, we will take you to take pictures with the Bridge of Peace, a bridge across the Kura River that connects the old city and the new city. The bridge is made of steel and glass and is 150 meters long. It was opened in 2010 and is considered a beautiful modern architecture of Georgia.
In the evening, have dinner at a Thai restaurant.
Accommodation, check in to IVERIA INN or equivalent.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Visit Metekhi Church, an ancient church built in the 12th century, located on the edge of a cliff with the Mikhavari River below. In the past, it was used as a fortress and a residence for kings in the same area. After that, take the cable car to see Narikala Fortress, a large ancient stone fortress located on a hill. It was built in the 4th century through many rulers who took turns invading this small city on the Silk Road. The Umayyad dynasty of Arabs extended the fortress in the 7th century. Later, the Mongols renamed it Narin Qala, which means Little Fortress. Historians praise Narikala Fortress as one of the strongest and most difficult forts on the Silk Road. Then take a photo. The Mother of Georgia Monument is an important symbolic monument that stands tall in the city center as if watching over people. It is also known as Mother Kartlis and Kartlis Deda. It is a sculpture located on top of Yazollaki to celebrate Tbilisi's 1,500th anniversary. Then visit the ancient bathhouse or Abanotubani, a place for soaking in hot springs with sulfuric minerals. According to legend, during the reign of King Vakhtang I, Gorgasli, his falcon fell into the area, thus discovering this hot spring. It looks like a bathhouse, similar to a Japanese onsen mixed with a Turkish bath.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Afternoon Visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, also known as Sameba, the main church of the Georgian Orthodox Church located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. It was built between 1995 and 2004 and is the third tallest Orthodox church in the world. Then take a walk around Tbilisi. Freedom Square, a central square built during the Soviet Union, is the center of Tbilisi's transportation system and is also home to the parliament and government offices. You can admire the atmosphere of the magnificent classic houses in classic neo-colonial European architecture or go shopping at Galleria Mall, a shopping center in the heart of Tbilisi, full of shops, restaurants, cafes and a variety of branded products. Then take you to East Point, a large shopping mall, giving you free time to shop for many branded products, such as ADIDAS, ALDO, BERSHKA, COLUMBIA, CHARLES & KEITH, CONVERSE, H&M, LOREAL, LEVI'S, LOTTO, MANGO, MINI SO, NEW BALANCE, NEW YORKER, SAMSONITE, OVS, POLO, ZARA and many more. At the appropriate time, travel to the airport to give you time to get a tax refund and shop at duty-free shops in the airport.
21.05 Depart for Istanbul Airport By flight number TK385
22.40 hrs. Arrive at Istanbul Airport, waiting for connecting flight.