Georgia Batumi Kutaisi Uplisik Gori Kazbegi 8 Days 5 Nights GOGE9170

05.20 hrs. Arrive at Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul, Turkey
06.45 hrs. Depart for Batumi Airport, Georgia by TURKISH AIRLINE Flight No. TK390 ** Food and beverage service available **
09.40 hrs. Arrive at Batumi Airport, Georgia After going through passport control and baggage claim, we will take you to Batumi City. This city is located on Rimale on the eastern coast of the Black Sea. It is the capital of Ajara, an autonomous republic in the western part of Georgia. Batumi City is a city with a large and important port. We will take you on a cruise on the Black Sea to see Batumi Bay (BLACK SEA). The reason it is called the Black Sea is because the coastal mud and sand on the beach of this sea are black. Due to hydrogen sulfide, enjoy the beauty of Batumi Bay (approximately 30 minutes). Take you shopping at THE BOULVARD, a large street that stretches along the sea bay and is full of restaurants and cafes for customers to relax and take pictures as they please.
Noon, food service at a restaurant with local food menu.
Take you to see the atmosphere of old houses in the old town area, OLD TOWN. Visit PIAZZA SQUARE, built in 2009, a building designed by the famous Georgian architect VAZHA ORBELADZE, built in a mixed architectural style and fairy tale imagination, making this city lovely. Take you to see the Ali and Nino statue (ALI AND NINO MOVING SCULPTURES), an 8-meter-high statue on the Black Sea that can move. Built to show the love of young people of different races and religions and to show peace between Georgia and Azerbaijan. Take everyone shopping at METRO CITY MALL, a large shopping mall in the city, to choose cheap products. Take everyone shopping at GRAND MALL, a large shopping mall in the city. To choose to buy products at affordable prices
Evening, free food for convenience of travel
Stay at NEW WAVE HOTEL, BATUMI, a 4-star hotel or equivalent according to Georgian standards

Morning, have lunch at the hotel restaurant.
Take you to the ancient city of Kutaisi (KUTAISI) (travel time about 2 hours) which was the ancient capital of the Colchis Empire or the ancient Georgian Empire in the 12th-13th centuries.
Lunch, have lunch at a restaurant, local menu.
Take you to see the Colchis Fountain, a landmark fountain of Kutaisi, located in the city center square. Then take you to Motsameta Monastery, a small and beautiful monastery. It is the second most important monastery in Kutaisi after Gelati. This monastery was built to honor the local rulers David and Constantine in the 8th century who were tortured for refusing to convert to Islam during the Arab invasion. Mozamet means "martyr".
Dinner at restaurant, local menu.
Stay at TSKALTUBO PLAZA HOTE, KUTAISI, a 4-star hotel or equivalent by Georgian standards.

Morning, food service at the hotel restaurant.
Visit the morning market of Kutaisi, a fruit market and selling various goods, famous products and fruits of Georgia, various local products at very cheap prices. Visit Uplissik (UPLISTSIKHE) (travel time approximately 1.40 hours), one of the ancient cave cities of Georgia. It has been settled in this area for more than 3000 years. In the past, during the ancient era before the Middle Ages, from 500 BC to 500 AD, this city was the center of religion and culture. And during the time when this city was most prosperous was during the 9th to 11th centuries before being invaded by the Mongols in the 13th century and was left as a deserted city. You will find a religious site with a large hall that the Pagans used as a place to perform rituals, which were a fire worship cult, which was the cult of the people in this area before Christianity came in 1700 years ago. And there are also various rooms. It is believed to be an old Christian church built in the 9th century with an architecture built by cutting stones and drilling deep into it to be a residence.
Noon, food service at a restaurant, local food menu.
Take you to the city of Gori, a historical city, the birthplace of "Joseph Stalin", the former ruler of the Soviet Union in the 1920-1950s. Take you to see the Stalin Museum (MUSEUM OF STALIN), which collects stories and belongings of Mr. Stalin from the place of birth until death. Then travel to the city of Kazbegi (KAZBEGI), which is the original name of the city, but has now been changed to Stepantsminda (STEPANTSMINDA) after an Orthodox saint named Stepan came to reside and build a place for meditation. Kazbegi is a small city located along the banks of the Turki River, which is about 157 km long and is located at an altitude of about 1,740 meters above sea level. In summer, the temperature is moderate, humid and dry at about 14.5 degrees Celsius. In winter, the weather is cool and long. The temperature is around -5 degrees Celsius in January, the coldest month.
Dinner is served at the hotel restaurant.
Stay at SNO HOTEL, KAZBEGI, a 4-star hotel or equivalent by Georgian standards.

Morning, have lunch at the hotel restaurant.
Take you to change the journey to a 4WD jeep to travel to see the beauty of Gergeti Church (GERGETI TRINITY CHURCH), which was built around the 14th century or also known as TSMINDA SAMEBA, which is the popular name of this sacred church. This place is located on the right bank of the Shkheri River, on the Kazbegi mountain range, which is a highlight of Georgia. (Traveling by 4WD to this place depends on the weather conditions, which may be blocked by snow cover and the journey may be an obstacle. But will take into account the benefits of travelers as much as possible. The right is reserved to not refund expenses in case of being unable to travel due to weather conditions. We will take everyone to the ski resort of Gudauri instead. By taking a ski lift to see the view of the mountain top) Take you to visit (RUSSIA – GEORGIA FRIENDSHIP MONUMENT) A large arched stone monument on a hill Built in 1983 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Treaty of Georgievsky and the relations between the Soviet Union and Georgia, this viewpoint is considered one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Georgia. Take you to Gudauri, a famous ski resort located in the foothills of the Great Caucasus Mountains at an altitude of about 2,100 meters above sea level. This place is a popular ski resort for Georgians from December to April, which is a beautiful season with snow all the time.
Lunch at a restaurant with local food menu
Take you to Ananuri Fortress, an old construction site with walls surrounding it and located on the Aragvi River, approximately 45 km from Tbilisi, which was built as a fortress in the 16th-17th centuries. Inside, there are 2 beautifully built churches and a tall tower standing tall. Showing the beautiful view of the lower part and the Zhinvali Reservoir and the dam, which is an important place for transporting stored water to the capital and generating electricity. Take you to Tbilisi, the capital and largest city of Georgia. 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 1,093,000 people. The city was built by Vakhtang Gorgasali, the Georgian king of Kartli (Iberia). Founded the city in the 4th century AD. Tbilisi is the center of industry, society and culture in the Caucasus region. Historically, the city was on one of the Silk Roads. And today 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. Tbilisi, Georgia Then visit the famous Shardeni Street, which is a large street in the city with a European atmosphere and large and strong buildings. The sidewalks are also full of souvenir shops selling a variety of local products for you to relax and shop for various products.
Evening, free time for food for convenience in traveling.
Stay at GINO SEASIDE HOTEL, TBILISI, a 5-star hotel or equivalent to Georgian standards.

Morning, have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Take you to the Trinity Cathedral (HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL OF TBILISI), which means the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi or Sameba Monastery, the local name. It is the main cathedral of Georgian Orthodox Christians in Tbilisi. It was built between 1995-2004. It is the third largest of the Eastern Orthodox monasteries worldwide. Although it is not very old, it is an example of local Georgian architecture with Byzantine art styles. The church is a large and prominent building. Take you to the Georgian Historical Monument (THE CHRONICLE OF GEORGIA), which is a large black stone column carved into various shapes that convey stories of Georgia's past. It was built by Surap. The famous architect built it in 1985. It consists 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 a high angle from this place. Take you to Mtskheta, located about 20 km north of Tbilisi in Kartli Province in the east of Georgia. This city is considered one of the oldest cities in the country. Today, it is the administrative center of Mtskheta and Tianity regions. It has a population of about 20,000 people. Because of the many historical sites, it was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994.
Lunch, have a meal at a restaurant. Local food menu
Take you to see Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, another church in the Mtskheta area that is in the Georgian Orthodox style. It was built around the 11th century. This church is considered the most sacred religious center of Georgia. Built by Georgian architect ARSUKISDZE, it is the second largest in the country and is also the center that converted Georgians to Christianity and made Christianity the state religion of Georgia in 337 AD. It is considered the largest ancient structure in Georgia. Inside, there are beautiful frescoes.
Take you to see Jvari Monastery, an Orthodox Christian temple built around the 6th century. This temple is located on a mountain where two rivers, Mikvari and Aragvi, meet. If you look across the city of Mtskheta, you will see a vast area that used to be the Kingdom of Iberia, which ruled this area from 400 BC to around the 5th century AD.
Dinner at a restaurant with Thai food menu.
Stay at GINOSEASIDE HOTEL, TBILISI, a 5-star hotel or equivalent according to Georgian standards.

Morning, have lunch at the hotel restaurant.
Take the cable car to Narikala Fortress to see the fortress, which is an ancient fort built around the 4th century in the style of Shuris Tsikhe, which means an uneven style. Later, around the 7th century, during the Umayyad Dynasty, it was expanded and later, during the reign of King David (1089-1125), it was further built. Later, when the Mongols occupied it, they called this fortress Narin Qala, which means Little Fortress (LITTLE FORTRESS). Later, some parts collapsed because of an earthquake and were demolished. Take you to the Monument of Our Lady of Georgia (or other names such as Mother Kartlis and Kartlisdeda), the symbol of Tbilisi. Located on the top of Sololaki Hill, this is a 20-meter-high aluminum statue of a woman in traditional dress. It was built to celebrate Tbilisi's 1,500th anniversary. In her right hand, she holds a sword and protects the city from invasion. In her left hand, she holds a glass of wine and welcomes friendly visitors.
Lunch: Meals served at a restaurant. Chinese food menu.
Take you to the Old Town. The Old Town of Tbilisi is a famous old town of Tbilisi, formerly known as Tiflis. At this point, you can see old buildings built from the 5th to 20th centuries, such as the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, the Bridge of Peace, Meteki Church, and 800-year-old churches. However, most of the buildings built before the 19th century were destroyed by the Persian invasion in 1912. 1795 Important places of the country You can see the city from a high angle from this place. When the time is right, take you to Tbilisi Airport, Georgia.
17.30 hrs. Depart for Istanbul International Airport, Turkey by TURKISH AIRLINE Flight No. TK383 ** Food and beverage service on board **
19.05 hrs. Arrive at Istanbul International Airport, Turkey (to stop over)