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Dmanisi & Bolnisi Tour from Tbilisi with Museums, Oldest Church & Lunch

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Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Private full day tour to Dmanisi and Bolnisi includes visiting Dmanisi Archeological Site, where 1.8 million years old human skeletons Zezva and Mzia- the oldest human remains in Europe - were found, Dmanisi Sioni cathedral built in the 6th century, Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral that is the oldest church in Georgia built in 478–493 and Tsughrughasheni Church built in the 13th century. Tour includes visiting Bolnisi Museum that has exhibits about the history of the first hominins, Bronze Age cultures, early-Christian architecture and German population who immigrated to Georgia 200 years ago. Tour also includes visiting German settlement in Bolnisi (Katharinenfeld) and St. Peter and Paul Church on Mount Elia. Tour includes lunch to taste traditional local cuisine and wine tasting to try endemic wines of the region. Tour is suitable for people who are interested in history of humankind, history of Germans settlements in Georgia and early Christian architecture. Total drive 250 km (155 miles).

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please let us know if you or anyone in your group have any dietary restrictions. We will use the information to offer a lunch to you. Thank you.

Ladies need to wear head scarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near church entrances for men and women to enter churches.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private English speaking guide

WiFi on board

Private transportation with A/C

Wine tasting

Lunch

All entrance tickets

Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

1

Dmanisi Sioni

You will visit Dmanisi Sioni built in the 6th century described as a "three-church" basilica that with an unusual design in which the nave is completely separated from the aisles and create almost three independent churches. Only the middle nave retains its original form. The church served as a burial ground to King Vakhtang III, Baratashvili and Orbeliani families.

30 minutes • Admission Included
2

You will visit Dmanisi Archeological Site to explore the place where 1.8 million years old hominin remains, the oldest outside Africa and the oldest in Europe, were discovered in 1991.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Private Tour with Lunch

Taste local food and wine
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

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  • David is an exceptional...

    Kat M,

    Apr 6, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    David is an exceptional guide- very well informed about historical and contemporary matters of Georgia. We truly appreciated his level of professionalism and deep knowledge. The experiences at Bolnisi Museum and the Dmanisi archaeological site were particularly awe-inspiring. Thanks David

  • Dmanisi&Bolnisi Tour

    johnrE6685EU,

    Apr 23, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The best part was our extensive conversations with our guide, David, who is very knowledgeable in the history, culture, and archeology of Georgia. The monasteries and countryside were beautiful; great photo ops.

  • First Europeans and Ancient Monasteries

    Liakuna,

    Aug 19, 2020

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I visited firsts Europeans Zezva and Mzia, 5th century Bolnisi church and church from 13th century. Tour to Dmanisi and Bolnisi included newly opened museum of Bolnisi with many artifacts. I enjoyed a lot. I recommend Tour to Dmanisi and Bolnisi. It is historical tour with many sited to explore. I plan to so another toue with Select Georgia. Great company. Thanks.

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