There are many churches and monasteries with great historical past in Imereti and Racha regions, which are located in beautiful places. Our guests will have the opportunity to visit these places and at the same time relax in our hotel complex - Tskaltubo Epic Hotel and Spa.

1 day

Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel - Prometheus Epic Hotel and Spa.

Accommodation in the hotel.

Dinner.

Day 2 - Kutaisi City Tour, Bagrati Temple, Mtsvanekvavila Church, Gelati and Motsameta Monasteries.

Breakfast.

Kutaisi City Tour - Kutaisi is one of the oldest cities in the world. During the City Tour we will walk around the city center with a guide, visit sightseeings in the historic districts and other places of interest.

After completing the Kutaisi hiking tour, we will move to Ukimerioni Hill and visit the Bagrati Temple, which was built in 1003 by the first King of United Georgia, Bagrat III. The temple is an excellent example of medieval Georgian architecture.

Mtsvanekvavila Church is located on the left bank of the Rioni River and overlooks the historical districts of Kutaisi. The first church was built here in 1013, which is still remained in ruins. The main temple was built in the 17th century.

We will drive from Kutaisi in the direction of Motsameta Monastery. The monastery was built in VIII-XI centuries, it is located in the beautiful valley of the river Tskaltsitela. "Place of the martyrs", "belonging to the martyrs" - this is the meaning of the name of the monastery. The monastery is dedicated to the saint brothers David and Konstantine who were tortured and killed during the Arab invasion in this area in VIII c.

Lunch.

Gelati Monastery, founded by the greatest Georgian king David IV the Builder. Its construction began in 1106 and was completed in 1130. Gelati Monastery was the religious, cultural and educational center of Georgia. The main landmark of the complex is the Cathedral of the Virgin, which has reached us in its original form. The painting of the dome of the temple dates back to the 12th century. Noteworthy is the mosaic composition of the Virgin and the Archangels in the sanctuary, which dates from 1125-1130. The frescoes on the walls of the monastery were renewed in the 16th and 18th centuries, although a 12th century fresco is preserved in the western stoa. Gelati Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Day 3 - Tabakini - Ubisa - Katskhi Column - Katskhi Monastery - Mgvimevi Monastery

Breakfast.

Departure in the direction of Zestaponi and visit the St. George Monastery in Tabakini. The monastery was built in VII-VIII centuries. It is distinguished by its rich history, architecture, and paintings of 16th century frescoes. The church is a two-aisled basilica, next to it stands a bell tower of a later period.

St. George's church of Ubisa Monastic Complex was built on the verge of  IX-X centuries. The two-aisled basilica belongs to the XII century. The Ubisa Monastery was an important cultural center. Books have been copied here for centuries, there were schools of embossing and icon painting. The Ubisa monastery has preserved unique samples of Georgian painting school. The Ubisa monastery was painted in the 14th century during the reign of King George V the Brilliant. Historians believe that the wall painting must have been done by the great artist Damian, or his apprentice Gerasime. The temple presents a magnificent composition of all the Great feasts: the Annunciation, the Palm Sunday, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, the Epiphany and others. The fresco of St. George of Ubisa and the Last Supper are distinguished among other frescoes.

Lunch.

Drive in the direction of Chiatura. Katskhi pillar is a 40 meter high natural limestone monolith. It became known to the public, when the first ascent of the expedition was carried out on the pillar in 1994. The researchers have found the remains of churches and other buildings dating back from V-VI centuries on top of the pillar. It is believed that they were built by hermit monks from the Middle east. The construction of monastic chapels in such places were linked to extreme ascetism which was spread  in prehistoric Asia in the VI century and, above all, in Syria, which Christian Georgia had close relations with. Currently, a monastery church and cells for hermits are built on the Katskhi pillar and a hermit monk serves there.

Katskhi temple was built at the beginning of the XI century. The temple burned down twice during its existence and it was rebuilt again in the 16th century. Katskhi temple is one of the most distinctive and original monuments of Georgian architecture. An architectural monument of similar forms is not found anywhere else in the country.

Mghvimevi Nunnery, founded in the 13th century, is one of the most unique monuments in Georgia. The nunnery complex consists of many buildings. The main temple is named after the Savior. It is a two-aisled basilica, which are separated from each other by arches supported by massive columns. The facade of the building is decorated with very beautiful carvings. There is the Mghvimevi cave behind the central temple, where services are held on major holidays. Another attraction of the nummery is the small hall church. Its ceiling and west wall are natural rock. A head of a ram is engraved on the east wall of this church, and there are frescos on the outer part of the south wall. There are other architectural buildings of the nunnery: the bell tower and cells for nuns.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Day 4 - St. George Church in Gogni - Nikortsminda - Barakoni - St. George in Savane

Breakfast.

The church of St. George on Gogni Mountain is a monument of VII-VIII centuries. This place is distinguished by its beauty and it is a holy place. To celebrate St. George Day (on May 6), people start going to the church night before. A large number of pilgrims from different parts of the country visit it during the day.

Departure in the direction of Racha region. Visit to Nikortsminda temple. Nikormtsinda is a masterpiece of Georgian architecture. Built in the early 11th century, 1010-1014. This is the period when great attention was paid to the decorative decoration of the facades. In this regard, the decor of Nikortsminda is an achievement of Georgian monumental architecture.

Lunch.

Visit to Barakoni Church - one of the last important monuments of old Georgian domed architecture in Racha.

We will travel on a beautiful road in the direction of Sachkhere and visit St. George church in the village of Savane. The church built in the 11 century is richly decorated and distinguished by its harmonous and refined proportions.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Day 5 - Free day, rest in the hotel

Breakfast.

Relax in the hotel - pool, jacuzzi, sauna.

Lunch at the hotel restaurant.

Relax in the hotel - pool, jacuzzi, sauna.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

6 days

Breakfast.

Transfer to the airport.