In the morning departure in the direction to Akhaltsikhe. The Chitakhevi St. George's Monastery is located in a picturesque place in the Borjomi valley. People called it lovingly “The Green Monastery”, because all the trees in the valley are of a special green color. The stones, with which the church is built, are also green. Scientists believe that the church was built by Christopher and Theodore, the disciples of the famous Georgian figure, St. Gregory Khandzteli. In the 16th century, during the invasions of Shah Thamaz, this monastery was raided. During this time dozens of monks were killed or tortured. The blood which remained on the stones thrown into the river Chitakhevi, belong to the monks killed in the 16thcentury. Bloody stones are spread along almost the entire length of the river running through the territory of the monastery. Later, a few meters away from the church, there was built a bell tower. The bell tower is two-storey. The first floor is a chapel, and the second floor is a richly carved pavilion. On the west surface area, below the arch, there is placed the relief of St. George fighting a whale. Over the centuries, the divine service was no longer performed at the church. In the early 80s of the past century the church was rehabilitated. In 2002, after many centuries, the monastery was restored. Return to Borjomi.

 

    

   

    

 

Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is located in central part of Georgia and creates eastern part of lesser Caucasus Mountains. The total area amounts to 85,083 ha, which is more than 1% of the territory of Georgia. Tourist route network is up to 400-2,642 meters. Paths are marked and well-arranged. Tourist shelters, picnic spots and camping sites are arranged along the routes. Sites for setting up a fire are also allocated. National park offers hiking, horse riding, biking, snow shoes, cultural and educational tours. The routes function throughout the year.
       

The price includes: transport and guide service, entrance fees.

 

 

In the morning departure to Bakuriani – a famous ski resort. Local people call this place - "Sun Valley". The resort is also famous for its mineral springs. From the tops of the Bakuriani mountains originate Borjomi springs.Here are developed both types of tourism - summer and winter. Bakuriani is a traditional venue for the competitions in winter sports: slalom, bobsleigh, biathlon and ski jumping. It is also worth noting that with the Borjomi Bakuriani bid to host the Olympic Winter Games in 2014. Ski season lasts from November to March. The weather is sunny and windless. That is why, there can often be seen skiers skiing in bathing suits. There is a wide choice of pistes for the outdoor activities likers. Lifts: two-seat chairlift (1200 m), T-bar lift (1400 m). There is also a rope way of the "Tatrapoma" type (1640 m), with the piste of 2500 m. There are 4 children T-bar lifts. The largest of them is 450 m. The ski lift to the Tskhratskaro pass (13 km from Bakuriani), to a height of 2780m, is very popular with the cross-country skiing likers. Return to Borjomi.
          

    

 

Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory was founded by the Academician Eugene Kharadze in 1932 on Mount Kanobili, near resort Abastumani (in Samtskhe-Javakheti), southeastern Georgia, as the first mountaineous observatory in Soviet Union. Mount Kanobili has unique atmospheric conditions for astronomical observations. The altitude of Mt. Kanobili is 1650 to 1770m. above sea level. It is one of the best observatories among the same altitude with its observational conditions. At present in the Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory observational and theoretical research is carried out in many areas of astronomy and aeronomy: the Sun and solar system, binary and variable stars, star clusters, extragalactic objects, the Earth's atmosphere, solar terrestrial relationships. Visitors can observe the night sky through a unique telescope, converse with astronomers, and familiarize themselves with the unique collection in the museum.

 

    

 

In the morning departure to Gori. On the way excursion to the ancient cave town - Uplistsikhe (I millennium BC), that was under the reconstruction stage for centuries and consists of more than 700 caves and buildings, including wine cellars, bakeries, antique theater, hall of receptions of Queen Tamara, preserved to this day. Then, excursion to Stalin museum. Museum consists of three blocks - museum, house and railway carriage of Stalin. Return to Borjomi.

 

    

     

   

    

A trip to the Black Sea coast to the city of Batumi. Inspection of the local beach, cable car, and dolphinarium. Batumi – the "Georgian Singapore", the most famous Black Sea resort in Georgia with a population of 120,000 people. To feel the beauty of Batumi, you must take a walk along the Central Seaside 8-kilometer Boulevard and Park, one of the most beautiful on the Black Sea coast. The colored singing fountains located at the beginning and end of the park are a stunning sight. The hallmark of Batumi, a favorite place for locals and guests of the city, is Batumi Piazza, built in 2009. In 2010, a new, 7-meter, moving sculpture of Love became an adornment of the city. The statue represents the figures of a woman and a man. They yearn for each other, moving towards each other in a very original and beautiful way for 8-10 minutes, and eventually merge as one whole. Return to Borjomi.

   

    

 

In the moring drive from Borjomi to recently reconstructed Akhaltsykhe fortress, the motherland of Charles Aznavur, the ancient center of Catholicism in Georgia. In the complex, together with Orthodox Church of St. Marina, are placed mosque, catholic church and monastery of Benedictine Sisters, synagogue and Armenian church. Visit of Vardzia cave monastery complex (XII- XIII c.) – 19 stepped rock town. For 900 m along the left bank of Kura river, in the plumb wall of the mountain, around 600 buildings are cut out – churches, chapels, parrocks, pantries, baths, libraries. There preserved secret passages, remains of plumbing, and irrigation system. Vardzia – is the site of the era of Golden Age. More than thousands of monks lived there, and when being attacked, to 20 thousand of people could shelter there. Return to Borjomi.

 

      

 

Departure to the ancient city Kutaisi, that is more than 3 thousand years old. Visit of Gelati monastery and academy, established by the great Georgian king David IV the Builder, that is included to UNESCO World Heritage Site List. Overlook of the Bagrati Cathedral and "monastery of accomplishment of desires" Motsameta. Excursion to the cave of Prometheus, where we recall the legend of Prometheus. According to the legend, Prometheus gave the fire to people, and because of that he was enchained to the rock. Return to Borjomi.