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Telavi Alaverdi Ikalto and Gremi One Day Tour

Telavi Alaverdi Ikalto and Gremi One Day Tour

60 USD / From

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During this tour, you will visit:


Telavi


  1. Telavi
  2. Residence of king Erekle II
  3. Alaverdi monastery
  4. Ikalto academy
  5. Gremi

In the morning, meet your guide and driver to start your way to Kakheti, the cradle of wine. In Kakheti, you have a long day full of historical sights. Your first stop after driving through one of the most beautiful roads in Georgia, Gombori is a small town called Telavi. Telavi is the administrative center of the Kakheti region. It is also one of the oldest towns in Georgia. After a short walk in the old town of Telavi, visit the residence of King Erekle II. It was just restored and remade into a museum. Here you can see: numismatic material, late medieval armor, XVII–XIX cc copper items, weapons, etc. Visit the religious center of Kakheti: Alaverdi Monastery (XI c.). There you can find the burial site of Father Joseph Alaverdeli (VI c.) and mural paintings (XI c.). Alaverdi is also known for its vineyard and a long tradition of making different sorts of wines. Ikalto was the biggest educational center in Eastern Georgia in the Middle Ages. Now, there are three churches and the ruins of the academy building. The last destination point is the Gremi monastery and historical complex. Gremi was the capital of the Kakhetian kingdom in the XVI–XVII c. It consisted of three parts, but only the Archangels complex survived the devastating invasions of Shah-Abas I.

After a pleasantly tiring day, return to Tbilisi.

Tour duration: 10 hours.


Inclusions

  • All transfers (1-2 pax by sedan, 3-4 pax by Mercedes Vito or similar, 5-10 pax by Mercedes Sprinter passenger van);
  • Sightseeing tour program with English-speaking guide;
  • Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
  • Bottled drinking water.

 

Exclusions

  • International flight tickets;
  • Lunches and dinners;
  • Personal travel insurance;
  • Other winter activities.

Prices per person  

1 Person $170 Book
2 Persons $95 Book
3 Persons $75 Book
4 persons $60 Book

*Discounted prices for high seasons are available per request* *You can also book for less with our English-speaking drivers.*


*Available per request. No specific dates*