Historical and geographic region of Samtskhe-Javakheti is located in southern Georgia. Akhaltsikhe, main town of the region, houses one of the most popular tourist attractions in Georgia – Rabati Fortress. In 2010-2012, the fortress was completely renovated to represent a synthesis of European and Asian cultures. Local history museum boasts pieces of ancient weapon, tools and household items, discovered in Samtskhe-Javakheti, as well as medieval manuscripts and ethnographic materials.

One of the main cultural sites of Georgia – cave monastery Vardzia - is also located in Samtskhe-Javakheti. The complex was founded in the 12^th-13^th centuries AD during Queen Tamara’s reign. In 2007, Vardzia was inscribed on UNESCO Tentative List.





Vanilla Sky offers a two-day tour to Samtskhe-Javakheti:

 

First Day:

• Departure from Tbilisi (trip duration - 4 hours)
• Borjomi Resort
• Green Monastery (Mtsvane Monasteri)
• Akhaltsikhe, lunch, hotel check-in
• Rabati Fortress
• Samtskhe-Javakheti History Museum
• Dinner

Second Day:

• Breakfast
• Departure to Vardzia
• Saro Village
• Khertvisi Fortress
• Vardzia, lunch
• Sightseeing in Vardzia
• Departure to Tbilisi
• Atskuri Fortress
•  Tbilisi
  
  
  
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