Gorelovka – Doukhobors Day Tour – 20 September
Join our Gorelovka – Doukhobors Day Tour to enjoy the nature and cultural heritage of Samtskhe-Javakheti Doukhobors. Local guide, Local lunch and traditional houses.
Date: 20 September
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 350 km
Trip difficulty: Easy (The includes long drives. Some of them are off-road)
Group size: Min. 5 participants
Pick-up: 09:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 21:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)
Price: 195 GEL
Itinerary:
Early in the morning, we will head to the Samtskhe-Javakheti region in southwest Georgia. Our destination will be the area of Lake Paravani and Ninotsminda.
Since the 19th century, this area has been home to Doukhobors – a Spiritual Christian ethnoreligious group exiled from the Russian empire for their nonorthodox beliefs. By the end of the 19th century, there were around 10,000 Doukhobors in Georgia. Many of them left the country following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
During this trip, Our local host will meet us and we will have an opportunity to look at the architecture Doukhobors left behind. We will visit the Doukhobor community center in Gorelovka village. It was once the house of Peter Kalmykov, son of Illarion Kalmykov (the first leader of the Doukhobors that settled in the area in 1841). We will also have lunch with a local family.
On the way back to Tbilisi,we will stop at Poka convert shop. Return to Tbilisi in the evening. The end of the tour.
Inclusions:
- Transfers
- Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide
- Homemade lunch at traditional house
- Local Guided tour around the Doukhobor Community Center
Exclusions:
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 9:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.
WEATHER
Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.
WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Keep in mind that we will be visiting a traditional Christian community – dress modestly (no shorts or yoga pants).
FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. Please make sure to bring snacks. They will help you maintain your energy level until lunch.
OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry important items with you.
GUIDE
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.
