Telavi Tour from Tbilisi with Gombori Pass, Tsinandali Estate and Old Churches
Overview
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9 hours
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Private full day trip to Telavi includes exploring breathtaking views of Gombori Pass, Ujarma fortress originally built in the III-IV centuries, Old and New Shuamta Monasteries, Alaverdi Monastery built in the 11th century, Ikalto monastery founded by Saint Zenon and academy where the famous 12th century Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli studied, Tsinandali Estate with unique landscape garden and winery and administrative center of Kakheti region, town Telavi to visit the Palace of King Erekle II. Two options are available for the tour. Tour with Lunch option includes tasting the best meals from local traditional cuisine. Private tour to Telavi is suitable for people who desire to enjoy great views, medieval monasteries, royal palaces and visit wine producing region to try the first bottled wine in Georgia. Total drive 225 km (135 miles).
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is your arrival date in Georgia? We will use the information for paying appropriate tax for the tour. Please send your arrival date after booking the tour.
Standard Tour does not include lunch, but you will stop in a restaurant for lunch
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 if you booked Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting option.
Ladies need to wear headscarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near some church entrances.
Legal drinking age in Georgia is 18
What To Expect
Gombori Pass
Tsiv-Gombori Range is known for its picturesque landscape. The highest point of Gombori Ridge is Mount Tsivi, with an elevation of 1991 meters. Gombori Range has pine forests and stretches to the distance of 107 km.
Ujarma Fortress
Ujarma fortress consisted of two parts: the Upper Fortress (the Citadel) and the Lower City. A royal palace, consisting of a two-storey building, was located in the eastern part of the Citadel. The Upper Fortress was destroyed in the 10th century by the Arabian conqueror Abul Kassim but was restored in the 12th century by King George III who used it as a treasury. According to Georgian chronicler Leonti Mroweli, the cornerstone of the Ujarma fortress was built by the Georgian-Iberian king Aspagur in the III-IV centuries. In the reign of King Vakhtang Gorgasali, the fortress was extended and used as a residence. Ujarma was conquered in 914 when the Arabs invaded the Caucasus mountains, formerly dominated by the Persians. The fight left severe destruction in the building. The upper fortress was destroyed in the 10th century by the Arab conqueror Abul Kassim, but was restored in the 12th century by King George III.
Options
Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting
Taste local food and wine Pickup included
Standard Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private English speaking guide
WiFi on board
Private transportation with A/C
All entrance tickets
Bottled water
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
excellent tour in telavi
963mirzas,Feb 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Liked Gomboru mountains. Laverdi monastery is old and stanning. Tsinandali estate is a great place to spend some time. thanks.
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