Georgia Mtskheta Gori Kutaisi Batumi 8 Days 5 Nights GOGE9168

06.10 hrs. Arrive at Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul, Turkey
07.50 hrs. Depart for Tbilisi Airport, Georgia by TURKISH AIRLINE Flight No. TK378 ** Food and beverage service available **
11.10 hrs. Arrive at Tbilisi Airport, Georgia After going through passport control and baggage claim,
Travel to Tbilisi (TBILISI), the capital and largest city of Georgia. Located on the banks of the Kura River (KURA) or MTKVARI River in the local language, Tbilisi has an area of ​​​​approximately 372 km2 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 industrial, social and cultural center of the Caucasus region. Historically, the city was on one of the Silk Roads and today plays an important role as a transportation and trade center. Due to its strategic location as a crossroads between Asia and Europe, Tbilisi, Georgia Take you to take a picture with PEACE BRIDGE, a 150-meter long bridge connecting the old and new cities. The main structure of the bridge is made of steel and glass. First opened in 2010, it is considered one of the most beautiful modern architectural works in Georgia. It was designed by Italian architect MICHELE DE LUCCHI and also features ILLUMINATING, which shows the light from LED lights around the bridge for 90 minutes before the sun sets.
Lunch at a restaurant. Chinese food menu.
Take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress (including the cable car up and down). You can 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, This fortress was called Narin QALA, which means LITTLE FORTRESS. Later, some parts collapsed because of an earthquake and were destroyed. 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 top of Sololaki Hill, it is a statue of a woman in traditional dress, made of aluminum, 20 meters high, built to celebrate the 1,500th anniversary of Tbilisi. In the right hand of the goddess, she holds a sword and protects the city from invasion. In the left hand, she holds a glass of wine and welcomes friendly visitors. Then visit SHARDENI STREET, the city's famous main street with a European atmosphere and large and strong buildings. And along the sidewalk, there are also shops selling souvenirs that are a variety of local products for you to relax and choose to buy various products.
In the evening, free time for food for convenience in traveling.
Stay at GINO SEASIDE HOTEL, TBILISI, a 5-star hotel or equivalent according 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 and is the third largest of all Eastern Orthodox religious buildings 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. The building, which tells the story of Georgia's past, was built by the famous architect Surap in 1985. It consists of 16 columns, each 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 in 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. It is currently the administrative center of Mtskheta and Tianity regions. It has a population of about 20,000 people. Because there are 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 the center that made Georgians convert 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. The temple is located on a mountain where two rivers, Mikvari and Aragvi, meet. If you look across the city of Mtskheta to the vast area that used to be the Kingdom of Iberia, which ruled this area from 400 BC to around the 5th century AD.
Evening, have dinner at a restaurant. Thai food menu.
Stay at GINO SEASIDE HOTEL, TBILISI, a 5-star hotel or equivalent according to Georgian standards.

Morning, have lunch at the hotel restaurant.
Take you to Ananuri Fortress, an ancient construction site with walls 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, giving a beautiful view of the lower part and the Zhinvali Reservoir, as well as a dam, which is an important place for transporting stored water to the capital and generating electricity.
Lunch, have lunch at a restaurant with local food menu.
Take you to Gudauri, a famous ski resort located in the foothills of the Great Caucasus Mountains, approximately 2,100 meters above sea level. This place is a popular ski resort for Georgians from December to April, which is a beautiful season and covered with snow all the time. Visit the Russian-Georgian Friendship Monument (RUSSIA-GEORGIA FRIENDSHIP MONUMENT), a large stone arch 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. Then travel to Kazbegi, which is the original name of the city, but has now been changed to 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 cold and long, with a temperature of about -5 degrees Celsius in January, which is the coldest month. Take you to change the journey to a 4WD jeep to travel to see the beauty of the Gergeti Trinity Church, which was built around the 14th century or another name is called 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 and the journey may be an obstacle. But will take into account the best interests of travelers. We reserve the right not to refund the 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)
Evening, have a meal at the hotel's restaurant.
Stay at SNO HOTEL, KAZBEGI, a 4-star hotel or equivalent according to Georgian standards.

Morning, have lunch at the hotel restaurant.
Visit Uplistsik, one of the oldest cave cities in Georgia. It has been settled in this area for over 3,000 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. The city was at its peak during the 9th to 11th centuries before being invaded by the Mongols in the 13th century and left as a deserted city. You will find a religious building with a large hall that the Pagans used for rituals, which were fire worship, a cult of the people in this area before Christianity came in 1700 years ago. There are also rooms that are believed to be old Christian churches built in the 9th century with architecture built by cutting rocks and drilling deep into them to live in.
Lunch, have lunch at a restaurant with local food menu.
Visit Gori, a historical city. It is 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 take you to the ancient city of Kutaisi, which was the ancient capital of the Colchis Empire or the ancient Georgian Empire in the 12th-13th centuries.
Dinner is served at a restaurant with local food menu.
Stay at TSKALTUBO PLAZA HOTEL, KUTAISI, a 4-star hotel or equivalent according to Georgian standards.

Morning, have lunch at the hotel restaurant.
Take you to see the morning market of Kutaisi city, a fruit market and sell various goods, famous products and fruits of Georgia, various local products at very cheap prices. Take you to see the Colchis Fountain, a landmark fountain of Kutaisi city, located in the city center square. Then take you to Motsameta Monastery, a small and very beautiful monastery. It is the second most important monastery in Kutaisi city, after Gelati. This monastery was built to honor St. David and Constantine, the local rulers in the 8th century who were tortured for refusing to convert to Islam during the Arab invasion. Motsameta means "martyr".
Lunch, have lunch at the restaurant, local menu.
Then take you to Batumi city (BATUMI), this city is located in 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 is a city with a large and important port. Take everyone shopping at GRAND MALL, the city's largest shopping mall, to choose products at affordable prices.
In the evening, free food for convenience in traveling.
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 see the atmosphere of old houses in the old town area (OLD TOWN) and see Piazza Square (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.
Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant, local menu.
Take everyone on a cruise on the Black Sea to see the Black Sea. The reason it is called the Black Sea is because the coastal mud and sand of this sea are black due to hydrogen sulfide. Let you enjoy the beauty of the Batumi Bay (approximately 30 minutes). Take you shopping at THE BOULVARD, a large street that stretches along the Black Sea Bay and is full of restaurants and cafes. Customers can relax and take pictures as they wish. 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 also to show peace between Georgia and Azerbaijan. It is time to take you to Batumi Airport, Georgia.
17.25 hrs. Depart for Istanbul International Airport, Turkey by TURKISH AIRLINE flight number TK393 ** Food and beverage service on board **
18.40 hrs. Arrive at Istanbul International Airport, Turkey (for a stopover)
19.40 hrs. Depart for Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand by TURKISH AIRLINE flight number TK 064 ** Food and beverage service on board. The flight takes approximately 10 hours. **