GEORGIA - TURKEY TOURS

Georgia is situated at the crossroad of Europe and Asia, located between the Black and Caspian seas, surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains. One of the safest and peaceful lands a proof of ethical and religious diversity and tolerance. Georgia the country of ancient history and culture, big diversity of natural beauty, multiplicity of historical antiquity, amazing hospitability of people and proper customs, the richest folklore, delicious traditional cuisine and richly flavored wines that gives unforgettable impressions and valuable holidays.

11 Days Georgia-Turkey Tours

Day 1 –Arrival - Tbilisi capital of Georgia - Home for people with diverse cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds

Sightseeing:

• Sameba Church - Symbol of hope for Tbilisi citizen, with the most beautiful Views in old part of Tbilisi
• Metekhi (XII c.) Royal residential complex
• Fortress Narikhala (IV-X cc.) –the main citadel of the city;
• The Asian- type colored hot sulfur springs bath houses (XVIII c.)
• Welcome Dinner in a Georgian restaurant with traditional folk music, dance and delicious Georgian cuisine.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day -2 Tbilisi- Mtsketa.

Breakfast at the Hotel;

Sightseeing:

• Town Mtsketa - ancient capital of Georgia. Located on the top of the hill that provides an amazing view of the conjunction of two rivers

• Svetitskhoveli and Jvari Cathedral (6-11^th century) the biggest Christian temple in Georgia. A sacred place where the robe of Christ is kept– both Monasteries are UNESCO World Heritage sites

Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day -3 Tbilisi- Akhaltsikhe

Breakfast at the Hotel

Sightseeing:

• Town Borjomi- mineral water park .A synonym for healthy, pure mineral water -“Borjomi”

• Town Rabat - castle (IX c.) The former largest slave bazaar till XVIII c. – The site of ethical and religious diversity, historical symbol of Georgian tolerance, where you can see Georgian, Armenian and Moslem buildings of public worship standing next to each other.

Overnight in Akhaltsikhe

Day -4– Akhaltsikhe- Batumi (Black Sea side Region)

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Batumi - one of the oldest sea-side cities in Georgia, inhabited from as early as the third century BC. Having all the resources necessary for the resort cities, at present days Batumi became the distinguished tourist center at the Black Sea cost. Batumi is always green and sparkling.

Sightseeing:

• "Old Batumi" Small, white, mostly 2-3-storied 150 years old, buildings are decorated with mythical creatures with a lot of open cafes with aromatic hot black coffee prepared on the heated sand.
• Batumi Seaside Boulevard- walking tour
• PIAZZA Batumi is one of the most beautiful squares in whole Georgia is distinguished by its painting, as well as by its exquisite mosaics and stained glass windows. Piazza Square has already become the venue of numerous entertaining and cultural events.
• Walking tour - night Batumi, Lazer show the main attraction of Batumi is a splendid French fountain acknowledged as one of the bests in Europe. Bright, colorful lights, wonderful music, 3D visual dancing performances and fanciful designs create a delightful fantasy of "Dancing Water".
• Visit Batumi Delphinium - you can swim and take pictures with Dolphins;

Overnight in Batumi

Day-5- Batumi (Black Sea side Region)

Breakfast at the Hotel

Sightseeing:

• Visit funicular of Batumi with beautiful view from top of mountain.
• Visit Gonio fortress - Roman fortification in Adjara, on the Black sea, 15 km south of Batumi, at the mouth of the Chorokhi river. The village sits 4 km north of the Turkish border.

Overnight in Batumi

Day 6 - Batumi- Istanbul

Breakfast at the Hotel

Istanbul historically known as Constantinople and Byzantium, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural, and historic center. Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Eurasia, straddling the Bosporus strait (which separates Europe and Asia) between the Sea of Marmaraand the Black Sea. Its commercial and historical center lies on the European side and about a third of its population lives on theAsian side.

Sightseeing:

• Hagia Sophia, the former mosque and church turned into museum.
• Topkapi Palace, the imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans
• Blue Mosque, where you cab admire the beautiful blue Iznik tiles
• Basilica Cistern, the underground water reserve of Romans
• Grand Bazaar, where you can shop for all kind of souvenirs in the world's oldest covered market

Day 7 Istanbul

Breakfast at the Hotel

• Full-day Istanbul sightseeing tour including a Bosphorus Strait sightseeing cruise Explore the city by coach, seeing top Istanbul attractions like the Golden Horn and the Walls of Constantinople.
• Walk around the Spice Bazaar with an expert local guide
• See Rumeli Fortress and Bosphorus Bridge on a sightseeing cruise on the Bosphorus Strait Discover the magnificence of Dolmabahçe Palace on a walking tour Admire incredible panoramic city views from Çamlıca Hill or Yeditepe

Day 8 -Istanbul

Breakfast at the Hotel

• Suleymaniye Mosque, the largest mosque of Istanbul
• Chora Church, with stunning mosaics of Holy Bible
• Fener-Balat Districts, a Jewish and Orthodox district with sinagogs and churches.
• Pierre Loti Hill, a cable car ride to a panoramic view

Day 9 -Istanbul

Breakfast at the Hotel

• 5-hour Turkish food tour of Istanbul led by an expert local guide Step off the main tourist trail and eat like a local Enjoy a simit bagel in a locally renowned bakery and visit a kiraathane (meeting room) Grill your own kebabs on an open fire in a barbeque restaurant Party the night away in a Turkish tapas bar with live music

Day 9 -Istanbul

Breakfast at the Hotel

• Turkish Bath is a cleaning method which has been used since the initial years of Ottoman Empire. Your skin gets softer as the result of perspiration in the hammam.
• 1.5-hour whirling dervish performance in Istanbul Enjoy a drink and some Turkish delight as the show starts Watch the UNESCO-listed ceremonial dance inside the Hodjapasha Dance Theater Be captivated as the semazens dance and chant their way around the stage Listen to traditional Persian and Turkish music from a live orchestra
  

Day 11- Departure

11 Days / price : Hotel (3*)

Hotel (4*)