Cultural tours with excursions to Georgia

Georgia is a charming and mysterious country, ready to share its secrets and delights with guests from all over the world who come for excursions for a closer acquaintance with it.

It is difficult to define clearly, what is the most attractive on the land of Sakartvelo: hospitality and toasts, the harsh beauty of mountain temples or taverns of old Tbilisi, "Kindzmarauli" or "Suliko", lezginka or ingenuous Pirosmani art. People come here to drink "Borjomi" and walk through the year round blooming Batumi, to bask on the Black Sea beaches and breathe an eternal beauty of Caucasus Mountains, and finally just to live in Georgian. The unique architecture, historical centers, temple culture, national Georgian cuisine, it's just what lies on the surface and the first thing you'll notice about cultural tours in Georgia.

First of all, every traveler should visit the capital of Georgia - Tbilisi. Here you can find different styles of town planning, the historical center is divided into several parts - Azerbaijani, Jewish, Roma, Armenian, etc. Here on the square next to each other are located an Orthodox church, a mosque and a synagogue. This symbolizes a unity of Georgian people of different religious faiths. At various times of the day Tbilisi is different, but always beautiful. Look at the Metekhi Church (13th century), a huge cathedral Sameba (21st century), the oldest church of Tbilisi Anchiskhati (6th century), visit the statue of Mother Georgia, modern "bridge of peace", Narikala Fortress - the soul of Tbilisi, offering spectacular views of the capital of Georgia. It is definitely worth to climb the "Holy Mountain" Mtatsminda, memorial monument with many graves of great sons of Georgia. There you will see the grave of Griboyedov and an observation deck where you can enjoy beautiful views of Tbilisi. Along with the unique culture and ancient history, you will be impressed by hospitality and friendliness of local people.

Excursions in Georgia will invite you to a very surprising journey to antiquity in Western Georgia. Many centuries ago, this part of Georgia was a state of Colchis where Argonauts searched for the Golden Fleece. Visit to a "second Jerusalem", ancient and beautiful city of state Mtskheta, will give you an opportunity to familiarize with numerous ancient churches, to see the tunic of Jesus Christ in Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century). In Samtavro monastery you can touch the relics of king Mirjan and princess Nana, who first recognized Christianity in Georgia. The ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta is under UNESCO protection. During the visit to one of the Georgian peasant families in Mtskheta you can taste wonderful Georgian wine and chacha and learn about the history of viticulture and wine production in Georgia.

In Western Georgia you can also visit monasteries Samtavro and Jvari (6th century), town of Gori - the birthplace of Joseph Stalin, with his museum. Gori was built in 1089-1125 by King David Agmashenibelli. Uplistsikhe – an impressive fortress city constructed in BC out of huge boulders by superhuman work. Georgian Military Road, built in 1817 - once the main traffic vein, through which Georgia has communicated with Russia. Ananuri - the fortress-citadel of the 16th century, the city of Kutaisi, Svaneti with its unspoiled nature.

From you tour to Georgia you can bring home national daggers, homespun rugs and mats, pretty good gold and silver jewelry with semiprecious stones (both modern and ancient), richly decorated containers for wine - made of glass, clay, or horn, national dolls, clothing - embroidered shawls , leather shoes, accessories, ceramics and enamel. Special attention deserve tasty souvenirs - Georgian wines and brandies, grappa "chacha", cheeses, spices and aromatic herbs.

You can always create your own itinerary for the beauty and attractions of Georgia. Magnificent architecture, Georgian culture, unique nature, and in general the atmosphere that exists in Georgia will not leave you indifferent to this country and you will surely come back to Georgia and will invite your friends. Don't miss Georgia in your tourist travel geography!