Dmanisi
Departure & Return Location: Your Hotel in Tbilisi
Duration: 5 hours
What will you visit on this trip to Georgia? Here it is the first European and historical monuments of the Kvemo Kartli region, Bolnisi Cathedral, and the Dmanisi archaeological complex. You can explore beautiful Georgian architecture and learn more about history, culture, and traditions while tasting traditional Georgian dishes and wine.
We will visit the following:
Asureti - an old German village - was founded on 19 November 1818 by Caucasian Germans under the name Elisabethtal or Elisabeththal by 72 German immigrant families. In this village, we will visit the German Church, and here we have complimentary wine tasting. We taste delicious local wine for more excitement for the trip to Georgia. Asureti is an exciting village situated on the road Koda - Tetriskaro, some 45 km from Tbilisi in Georgia.
Bolnisi - we will visit Georgian Numismatics and Artifacts Museum. Bolnisi Museum is a model of the 21st-century regional museum and the new ecosystem, where different segments such as science, culture, education, and tourism coexist in one space. You will get a unique experience and interesting stories from this place.
Do you know that the Georgian (Mkhedruli) alphabet is one of the oldest, and it is among only 14 existing scripts in the world?
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 These are one of the oldest historical documents of the Georgian alphabet.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. On this trip to Georgia, many historical facts will pleasantly surprise you.
We will continue our tour by visiting and discovering Dmanisi – the jaw of an ancient human. The early Paleolithic site of Dmanisi was founded in 1983, beneath the deserted medieval town of Dmanisi. During the middle ages, Dmanisi was one of the prominent cities, located along the Silk Road Dmanisi.
Have you ever heard about Zezva and Mzia? You will be amazed in any case. Here in Dmanisi, you can visit the museum to check archeological excavations of the bronze age settlement and see the 1.8 million-year-old fossilized remains of the first discovered human couple in Europe whose names sound indeed Georgian: Zezva and Mzia!
We will be more than glad to show you this amazing part of our country during your trip to Georgia.
Includes:
• Pickup & Drop off at your hotel
• English speaking guide-driver service
• Transport
Not included:
• Lunch
• Entrance fees
Recommendations:
• Comfortable Walking Shoes
• Sunscreen