Dmanisi Bolnisi Day Tour – 18 May

Let’s head to Dmanisi – Bolnisi region to explore some of the most crucial Georgian historical and archeological sites. We will visit the oldest extant church in Georgia to learn more about the formation of the Georgian language and the advent of Christianity in the Caucasus, explore the Dmanisi hominins discovery site, and, as a bonus, look into the history of German colonies in Georgia.

Date: Sat 18 May
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 220 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Min. 6 participants
Pick-up: 9:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 19:00 (The arrival time will depend on the group’s speed and traffic)
Price: 135 GEL

Itinerary:

We will start our trip with a visit to Dmanisi – an open-air museum dedicated to the earliest hominid dispersal beyond Africa (1,75 million years ago). Next, we will head to Bolnisi Sioni – a cathedral built in 478–493. It is the oldest extant church in Georgia, famous for its early medieval inscriptions in the Georgian alphabet. We will also visit the fantastic Bolnisi Museum and stroll the cobbled streets built in the 19th century by Germans from Swabia. Once we finish sightseeing, we will head to a local restaurant for late lunch/ dinner. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.

Inclusions:

1. 1. Transfers,
   2. Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide,
   3. Entrance fees to museums.

Exclusions:

1. 1. Meals,
   2. Personal travel insurence,
   3. Gratitudes. 

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy.