This tour is starting from the meeting point { str. Kote Abkhazi 44 ( Metekhi bridge ) }.
Visit the first European and historical monuments of Kvemo Kartli region Bolnisi Cathedral and Dmanisi archaeological complex.
Explore Georgian architecture, learn more about history, culture and traditions while tasting traditional Georgian dishes and wine.
During the tour we will visit:
Asureti, a village located about 45 kilometers from Tbilisi, Georgia, offers a unique blend of German and Georgian history. Originally founded in 1818 by German colonists and named Elisabethtal (Elizabeth's Valley), the village is now known as Asureti. Here, you can visit the historic German Church and enjoy some complimentary tastings of delicious local wines.
Bolnisi - we will visit Georgian Numismatics and Artifacts Museum.
Bolnisi Museum is a model of the 21st century regional museum and the new ecosystem in general – where different segments as science, culture, education, and tourism coexist in one space.
Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral - is known for its Georgian inscriptions. These are one of the oldest historical documents of the Georgian alphabet. This church is the first Georgian building to have a completion date on the exterior. Bolnisi Sioni’s decorative scheme was a Sasanian style. The southern and central parts of the church are adorned with curling vine scrolls, arabesques, and foliate motifs. Uniform masonry blocks were used to build on to the original building’s late antiquity remnants on the southern façade.
Dmanisi, located in southern Georgia's Kvemo Kartli region, is a significant archaeological site dating back to the early Paleolithic era. Discovered beneath the medieval town of Dmanisi in 1983, it was once a prominent city along the Silk Road. Notably, Dmanisi is home to Europe's oldest human skull, dating back 1.81 million years. Visitors can explore the museum showcasing Bronze Age settlements and view the fossilized remains of the first discovered human couple in Europe, known as Zezva and Mzia.