Three sources: health, history, beauty on a journey through the land of Samtskhe, Javakheti and Tori
A world resort, many ancient, historically important fortresses and defensive complexes, monasteries, a rock city of the 12th century - all this will appear before you on an exciting and educational trip through Meskheti - South-Western Georgia.
Languages of the tour
- Russian
Route
You will see:
• Let's drive past Mtskheta and Jvari
• Borjomi Resort
• Mineral waters Borjomi
• Park and first bottling plant Borjomi
• Likani – residence of the Romanov Tsars
• Green Monastery
• Atskur Fortress
• Akhaltsikhe fortress Rabati
• Khertvisi bridge and fortress
• Varzdia rock city
You will find out:
• About the Georgian delicacy “Nazuki”
• The history of Borjomi
• History of Borjomi mineral water
• Try Borjomi from a hot spring
• Compare with the source of cold Borjomi
• All about Borjomi Park and its unique power plant
• About the “Romanov Palace” in Likani
• The heroic epic about the defenders of the Green Monastery
• About the ancient Atskur fortress from the time of Alexander the Great
• The entire history and ethnography of the region on a tour of the Rabat fortress in Akhaltsikhe
• About the Khertvisi fortress and the suspension bridge
• About the “Golden Age of Georgia” times of Queen Tamar
• All about the rock city of Vardzia on a journey through 13 levels and 500 rooms
Information
Included in the price:
• Comfortable car.
• Drinking water.
• Excursion support.
• And, of course, an interesting narration both during the journey and at the places along the route.
• Guide, driver.
Not included in the price:
• Your meals during the trip (optional).
• Purchase of all kinds of souvenirs and handicrafts.
• Tickets to the park, to the Akhaltsikhe fortress of Rabati, ascent and entrance tickets to Vardzia
Attractions
Borjomi is a magical corner in the heart of Georgia, famous for its healing mineral springs. Here you will find not only transparent waterfalls and picturesque gorges, but also historical monuments. The city amazes with its atmosphere of calm and tranquility, especially in the park where the royal family spent their holidays. Borjomi is not only history and nature, but also water, which gives this place a special magic.
Rabat is an amazing medieval fortress, the personification of the fusion of two cultures in Georgia. Its grandiose size and unique architecture speak of the importance of this place in history. A visit to Rabat will allow you to delve into the historical past and understand how this place was a key transit point between different cultures, Christian and Muslim. Here you can explore the ancient halls of the palace and feel the impact of time on this incredible architectural complex.
The ancient complex of Vardzia is an amazing cave city, a 12th century monastery carved into a rock near Tbilisi, Georgia. Consisting of 13 levels and more than 500 rooms, this monastery includes churches, living quarters, cells, refectories, storerooms, baths and libraries. It surprises with its size, secret passages and the remains of internal infrastructure, which makes it a unique testimony to the history and culture of Georgia.
Mtskheta is considered the oldest city in Georgia, steeped in history and culture. There are religious monuments here, including the Jvari Monastery, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the Svetitskhoveli Temple, where the shrines of Christianity are kept. This place is deeply imbued with the spirit of antiquity and is a significant center of Georgian spirituality.
Jvari Temple – is a historical Orthodox church located on a hill above the Mtkhvari River gorge near the city of Mtskheta, in Georgia. This is one of the most ancient and significant places in the country, distinguished by its architecture and historical value. Jvari Temple is known for its beautiful location and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and river valley. This place has special spiritual significance for the Georgian people and is a cultural heritage site that attracts tourists and pilgrims from all over the world.