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Religious Journey Across Georgia (15 Days)

Visit the important pilgrimage sites and religious treasures of Georgia.

At the beginning of the 4th century AD, St. Nino of Cappadocia brought Christianity to Georgia. In the year 337, Christianity was proclaimed as the state religion of Georgia. Over these next 15 days, you will travel the path of the Holy Syrian Fathers. You will visit many architectural monuments in Kartli, Kakheti, Imereti, Samegrelo, Racha, and Samtskhe-Javakheti, which trace the history of Georgian Christianity.

Tour at a glance

  • Country: Georgia
  • Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
  • Best season: April to October
  • Total Touring Distance ≈ 1985 km
  • Total driving time ≈ 38,5 hours
  • Longest driving distance per day ≈ 320 km
  • Longest driving time per day ≈ 6 hours
  • Walking total ≈ 10 hours
  • Adapted for travellers with disabilities: no
  • Tour code: SI-02

Complete 15-Day Georgia Tour Itinerary

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15 Days
Detailed Daily Program
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Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi

Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi Day 1

Day 1 Arrival in Tbilisi

Met and assisted at the airport.
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Day 2: Tbilisi sightseeing tour

Day 2: Tbilisi sightseeing tour Day 2

Day 2 Tbilisi sightseeing tour

Explore numerous churches of Tbilisi, as well as museum treasures.
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Day 3: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Tbilisi

Day 3: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Tbilisi Day 3

Day 3 Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Tbilisi

Visit Mtskheta (UNESCO site) where St. Nino erected the first Christian cross and the first churches were built including Jvari church (6th c), Svetitskhoveli cathedral, monasteries of Shiomghvime and Zedazeni, built on former pagan sites.
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Day 4: Tbilisi - Kutaisi

Day 4: Tbilisi - Kutaisi Day 4

Day 4 Tbilisi - Kutaisi

Venture to the former capital of western Georgia and its cultural center.
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Day 5: Kutaisi - Martvili - Kutaisi

Day 5: Kutaisi - Martvili - Kutaisi Day 5

Day 5 Kutaisi - Martvili - Kutaisi

Proceed to Samegrelo region and visit Martvili (7th - 10th cc).
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Day 6: Kutaisi – Nikortsminda – Kutaisi

Day 6: Kutaisi – Nikortsminda – Kutaisi Day 6

Day 6 Kutaisi – Nikortsminda – Kutaisi

Drive to highlands of Racha. The highlight of the day is Nikortsminda church (11th c) and its fine stone carving.
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Day 7: Kutaisi – Borjomi

Day 7: Kutaisi – Borjomi Day 7

Day 7 Kutaisi – Borjomi

Visit Gelati Accademy complex (11th c) and Motsameta church (8th -10th cc). On Rikoti Pass visit Ubisi monastery and its important mural painting.
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Day 8: Borjomi - Vardzia - Borjomi

Day 8: Borjomi - Vardzia - Borjomi Day 8

Day 8 Borjomi - Vardzia - Borjomi

Explore Vardzia cave town (12th c) transformed in well defended monastery complex.
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Day 9: Borjomi - Tbilisi

Day 9: Borjomi - Tbilisi Day 9

Day 9 Borjomi - Tbilisi

Visit Timotesubani cathedral (13th c) and religious highlights of Shida Kartli: Kintsvisi (13th c), Ateni Sioni (7th c), Samtavisi (11th c).
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Day 10: Tbilisi - Bolnisi - Tbilisi

Day 10: Tbilisi - Bolnisi - Tbilisi Day 10

Day 10 Tbilisi - Bolnisi - Tbilisi

Visit Bolnisi Sioni basilica (5th c) with its impressive stone carvings.
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Day 11: Tbilisi - David Gareja - Telavi

Day 11: Tbilisi - David Gareja - Telavi Day 11

Day 11 Tbilisi - David Gareja - Telavi

Built in the desert by the St. father David, it is the holiest place in Georgia. It is said that visiting the David Gareja three times is equivalent to one visit to Jerusalem.
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Day 12: Telavi and surroundings

Day 12: Telavi and surroundings Day 12

Day 12 Telavi and surroundings

Discover the most impotrtrtant religious sites of Kakheti region: Alaverdi cathedral (11th c); Ikalto academy (9th – 11th cc ); Shuamta monastery (5th – 7th cc).
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Day 13: Telavi – Tbilisi

Day 13: Telavi – Tbilisi Day 13

Day 13 Telavi – Tbilisi

En route to Tbilisi visit Nekresi monastery (6th – 9th cc) and Gremi architectural site (16th – 17th cc).
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Day 14: Tbilisi – Betania – Tbilisi

Day 14: Tbilisi – Betania – Tbilisi Day 14

Day 14 Tbilisi – Betania – Tbilisi

Visit Betania monastery (12th – 13th cc) and its mural paintings depicting Queen Tamar.
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Day 15: Departure

Day 15: Departure Day 15

Day 15 Departure

Transfer to the airport.

Additional Information

Tbilisi, Kakheti, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Imereti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Shida Kartli, Racha, Samegrelo, Kvemo Kartli
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