Unearthing Georgia: 11 Days of Archaeological Wonders

From $2,051 11 days Select Georgia LLC Aspindza, Batumi, Dmanisi Pickup available Free until 2 days before

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Unearthing Georgia: 11 Days of Archaeological Wonders is an immersive journey designed for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike. Over the course of 11 days, participants will explore significant archaeological sites in Aspindza, Batumi, and Dmanisi, delving into the rich heritage and ancient civilizations of Georgia. The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi and provides bottled water for a comfortable experience. What sets this tour apart is its focus on lesser-known archaeological treasures, offering a unique perspective on Georgia's historical landscape and the opportunity to engage with local experts.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Lunch and Dinner

Itinerary

Day 1 Day 1
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    Transfer from Airport

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    Tbilisi (English: /təbɪˈliːsi, təˈbɪlɪsi/ tə-bih-LEE-see, tə-BIL-ih-see;[7] Georgian: თბილისი [tʰbilisi] (About this soundlisten)), in some countries also still known by its pre-1936 international designation, Tiflis[8] (/ˈtɪflɪs/ TIF-lis),[7] is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tbilisi was the seat of the Imperial Viceroy, governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus.

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    3-star hotel in the centre

Day 2 Day 2
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    Tbilisi city tour

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    Tbilisi (English: /təbɪˈliːsi, təˈbɪlɪsi/ tə-bih-LEE-see, tə-BIL-ih-see;[7] Georgian: თბილისი [tʰbilisi] (About this soundlisten)), in some countries also still known by its pre-1936 international designation, Tiflis[8] (/ˈtɪflɪs/ TIF-lis),[7] is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tbilisi was the seat of the Imperial Viceroy, governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus.

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    3-star hotel in the centre

Day 3 Day 3
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    Tbilisi to Mtskheta

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    Mtskheta (Georgian: მცხეთა, translit.: mtskheta [mtsʰxɛtʰɑ]) is a city in Mtskheta-Mtianeti province of Georgia. One of the oldest cities of Georgia and its former capital, it is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of Tbilisi, at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Currently a small provincial capital, for nearly a millennium until the 5th century AD, Mtskheta was a large fortified city, a significant economical and political centre of the Kingdom of Iberia.

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    3-star hotel in the centre

Day 4 Day 4
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    Dmanisi and Bolnisi

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    Dmanisi (Georgian: დმანისი, translit.: dmanisi, pronounced [dmɑnisi]) is a town and archaeological site in the Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia approximately 93 km southwest of the nation’s capital Tbilisi in the river valley of Mashavera. The hominin site is dated to 1.8 million years ago.[2][3][4] It was the earliest known evidence of hominins outside Africa before stone tools dated to 2.1 million years were discovered in 2018 in Shangchen, China

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    3-star hotel in the centre

Day 5 Day 5
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    Tour to Vardzia-Kutaisi

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    Vardzia (Georgian: ვარძია) is a cave monastery site in southern Georgia, excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Kura River, thirty kilometres from Aspindza. The main period of construction was the second half of the twelfth century. The caves stretch along the cliff for some five hundred meters and in up to nineteen tiers. The Church of the Dormition, dating to the 1180s during the golden age of Tamar and Rustaveli, has an important series of wall paintings. The site was largely abandoned after the Ottoman takeover in the sixteenth century. Now part of a state heritage reserve, the extended area of Vardzia-Khertvisi has been submitted for future inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.[1][2

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    3-star hotel in the centre

Day 6 Day 6
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    Tour to Gelati and Bagrati

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    Gelati (Georgian: გელათის მონასტერი) is a medieval monastic complex near Kutaisi in the Imereti region of western Georgia. Built in the Georgian Golden Age, Gelati was founded in 1106 by King David IV of Georgia and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

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    3-star hotel in the centre

Day 7 Day 7
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    Tour to Nokalakevi

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    Nokalakevi (Georgian: ნოქალაქევი) also known as Archaeopolis (Ancient Greek: Ἀρχαιόπολις, literally meaning ancient town) and Tsikhegoji (in Georgian "Fortress of Kuji") and according to some sources "Djikha Kvinji" in Mingrelian, is a village and archaeological site in the Senaki municipality, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, Georgia.

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    3-star hotel in the centre

Day 8 Day 8
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    Tour to Vani

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    Vani (Georgian: ვანი) is a town in Imereti region of western Georgia, at the Sulori river (a tributary of the Rioni river), 41 km southwest from the regional capital Kutaisi. The town with the population of 3,[ ]) is an administrative center of the Municipality of Vani comprising also 40 neighbouring villages (total area – 557 km²; population – 24,512, 2014).

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    3-star hotel in the centre

Day 9 Day 9
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    Batumi-Gonio

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    Batumi is the second largest city of Georgia and the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, located on the coast of the Black Sea in Georgia's southwest.

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    3-star hotel in the centre

Day 10 Day 10
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    Grakliani Hill-Tbilisi

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    Visit Grakliani archeological museum

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    3-star hotel in the centre

Day 11 Day 11
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    Transfer to Airport

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    Transfer to Airport

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    3-star hotel in the centre

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 2 days before start

Non-refundable after 2 days before start

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