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What's included
- A guided tour of important places
- Accommodation in single twin share room
- Current Hotel Taxes and Service Charges
- Professionally guided tour
- Medical insurance and emergency insurance
- Other International flights
- Personal expenses
- Tips to guide and driver
- Visa arrangements
Tbilisi
Tbilisi, formerly Tiflis, capital of the republic of Georgia, on the Mtkvari (Kura) River at its dissection of the Trialeti (Trialetsky) and Kartli (Kartliysky, or Kartalinian) ranges. Founded in 458 (in some sources, 455), when the capital of the Georgian kingdom was transferred there from Mtskheta, the city had a strategic position, controlling the route between western and eastern Transcaucasia. It was often captured and sacked and knew many masters: the Persians in the 6th century, the Byzantine Empire and the Arabs in the 7th. In 1122 David IV (the Builder) of Georgia captured Tbilisi and restored it as a capital, but in 1234 it fell to the Mongols, and in 1386 it was sacked by Timur. The Turks captured the city on several occasions, and in 1795 it was burned to the ground by the Persians. In 1801 Tbilisi was captured by the Russians, who improved its communications by building the Georgian Military Highway across the Greater Caucasus from Vladikavkaz to Tbilisi. In 1872 it was linked by rail to Poti on the Black Sea and in 1883 to Baku on the Caspian Sea. In 1921 it was made capital of the Georgian republic.
Climate
The Caucasian barrier protects Georgia from cold air intrusions from the north, while the country is open to the constant influence of warm, moist air from the Black Sea. Western Georgia has a humid subtropical, maritime climate, while eastern Georgia has a range of climate varying from moderately humid to a dry subtropical type.
There also are marked elevation zones. The Kolkhida Lowland, for example, has a subtropical character up to about 1,600 to 2,000 feet, with a zone of moist, moderately warm climate lying just above; still higher is a belt of cold, wet winters and cool summers. Above about 6,600 to 7,200 feet there is an alpine climatic zone, lacking any true summer; above 11,200 to 11,500 feet snow and ice are present year-round. In eastern Georgia, farther inland, temperatures are lower than in the western portions at the same altitude.
Plant and animal life
Georgia’s location and its diverse terrain have given rise to a remarkable variety of landscapes. The luxuriant vegetation of the moist, subtropical Black Sea shores is relatively close to the eternal snows of the mountain peaks. Deep gorges and swift rivers give way to dry steppes, and the green of alpine meadows alternates with the darker hues of forested valleys. More than a third of the country is covered by forests and brush. In the west a relatively constant climate over a long time span has preserved many relict and rare items, including the Pitsunda pines (Pinus pithyusa). The forests include oak, chestnut, beech, and alder, as well as Caucasian fir, ash, linden, and apple and pear trees. The western underbrush is dominated by evergreens (including rhododendrons and holly) and such deciduous shrubs as Caucasian bilberry and nut trees. Liana strands entwine some of the western forests. Citrus groves are found throughout the republic, and long rows of eucalyptus trees line the country roads.
Economy
The Georgian economy includes diversified and mechanized agriculture alongside a well-developed industrial base. Agriculture accounts for about half of the gross domestic product and employs about one-fourth of the labour force; the industry and service sectors each employ about one-fifth of the labour force. After independence the Georgian economy contracted sharply because of political instability (which discouraged foreign investment), the loss of favourable trading relationships with the states of the former Soviet Union, and the civil unrest in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, where key pipelines and transport links were sabotaged or blockaded. Georgia sought to transform its command economy into one organized on market principles: prices were liberalized, the banking system reformed, and some state enterprises and retail establishments privatized.
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Arrival in Tbilisi
Upon arrival in Tbilisi be met with travel representative near to the exit gate who will breaf you about your holiday package, later transfer to the chosen hotel check in and relax.
Full day Ananuri-Kazbegi tour
After breakfast at hotel, be met with our English speaking guide in the hotel lobby at 10: 30am and proceed for tour.
On the way to Kazbegi our first stop is Ananuri. Ananuri is a castle complex on the Aragvi River in Georgia, about 45 miles from Tbilisi. The place is exiting with its Ensamble. There one can find secular military and cult buildings. The ensamble consists of a citadel and a lower fortress. The main architectural building is a big domed cathedral built in 1689.
Next destination is Gudauri - the most popular ski resort in Georgia. 120 km from Tbilisi, at the height of 2,196 m (about 7,200 feet) near the Cross Pass. You can ski here in winter and enjoy with a fresh air and views in summer.
Kazbegi National Park is located on the northern slopes of the mighty Caucasus range, and its protected area covers a total of over 8,700 hectares. At 5,047 metres above sea level, Kazbegi Mountain (or Mkinvartsveri) is the third highest mountain in Georgia, and is surrounded by myths and religious tradition.
After a wonderful experience you will be dropped back to the hotel , rest of the day at leisure.
Transfer from Tbilisi to Batumi
After breakfast from hotel checkout on time and you will be met with our representative at the lobby who will assist you to transfer the bags to the car and proceed to Batumi, on the way you can stop over for pictures.
Upon arrival in Batumi check in to the chosen hotel and relax.
Full day Batumi-Botanical garden tour
After breakfast at hotel, be met with our English speaking guide in the hotel lobby at 10: 30am and proceed for tour.
Batumi is the administrative centre of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara and one of the major climatic resorts along the Georgian Black Sea coast. It is situated on the south-east shore of the Black Sea. For the first time Batumi is mentioned in works by Plinus, Xenofonte, Apollonius of Rodos. They prove that being one of the most important ports the town was well known to the ancient world.
Boasting one of the widest varieties of flora in the world, Batumi Botanical Garden was established in 1912 by the prominent botanist and geographer Andrey Krasnov. The garden is 111 hectares and contains flora from nine phyto-geographic areas: East Asia, North America, New Zealand, South America, the Himalayas, Mexico, Australia, the Mediterranean, and the Caucasian humid subtropics.
Full day Makhuntseti waterfall-Gonio fortress tour
After breakfast at hotel, be met with our English speaking guide in the hotel lobby at 10: 30am and proceed for tour.
Makhuntseti waterfall is located near the town of Keda, at 335 meters above sea level. Near the waterfall several picnic sites are available for visitors. While visiting the waterfall it is also possible to visit nearby tourist attractions, including the ancient arched stone Makhuntseti Bridge, Adjarian wine houses, and private wine cellars scattered throughout Keda Municipality.
Gonio Fortress (previously called Apsaros or Apsaruntos), is the oldest fortress in Georgia. The name derives from one of the characters of the myth of the Argonauts (Apsaros = brother of Medea). The earliest archeological layers date back to the 8th and 7th century BC. A cemetery of the 5th century BC, south of the castle, was established by the Colchic kingdom (one of the Georgian kingdoms). Plinius II was the first to mention Apsirtus in the 1st century AD. In the second half of the 1st AD, the high walls were built. Gonio became a center of roman culture and imperial power (with up to 1500 soldiers) until the 4th century, featuring a theater and a hippodrome. In the mid 6th century, Gonio became a byzantine stronghold, in the 12th century a part of the Georgian kingdom. In the 16th century, an ottoman garrison was stationed in Gonio. After the Russian-Turkish war of 1877-78 Gonio became Georgian again. The total length of the fortress walls is 900 meters.
Transfer from Batumi to Tbilisi Overnight at Tbilisi
Overnight at Tbilisi
Transfer to Tbilisi airport
We assure this trip will have lot of memories all throughout your life and next time you will definitely choose Almoued Travel to arrange your holiday trip with your family / friends.
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