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Route Tbilisi-Racha Ambrolauri-Oni-Utsera-Shovi-Mtskheta-Tbilisi
6 days/5 nights
Racha-Lechkhumi - land of beautiful mountains and green valleys. This region is surrounded by the Caucasian mountain ranges and glaciers. Legend is that once Georgian hunter climbed to the ridge Nakerala and looking down he saw a narrow and deep gorge Rioni. The view was so amazing that he compared it with a well (Cha in Georgian) and shouted in surprise: what a well (in Georgian - Ra Cha). Since then this place was called Racha.
Arrival to Tbilisi, transfer and hotel accommodation. Some rest after the flight. City tour: Sameba Cathedral, Metekhi church, Fortress "Narikala", visit to Bridge of Peace, on the left bank of the bridge there is Sioni church. Going up to holy mountain Mtatsminda. Walk along the evening city. Overnight in a hotel.
Breakfast in a hotel. Departure to Racha. On the way we'll see lake Shaori. After visiting Nikortsminda, arrival to Ambrolauri, later on Barakoni church (XVIII century). Outdoor picnic. Arrival to Oni town, visit to the ancient synagogue. Overnight in a hotel in Oni.
Breakfast in a hotel. Departure to the upper Racha, resort Utsera. Here you may see the most beautiful forest in Georgia. Going to the east, resort Shovi. Overnight in Shovi.
Breakfast in a hotel. Shovi is located in the valley of rivers Buba and Chanchahi. Hiking to the north, in the direction of the Caucasus, walking a few hours, Dolamis lake (is bottomless lake), then return to Shovi, outdoor picnic. Overnight in a hotel.
Breakfast in a hotel. Return to Tbilisi. Lunch on the way back. Stop in Mtskheta, sightseeing: Cathedral "Svetitskhoveli", Samtavro monastery, going up to the monastery Jvari. Return to Tbilisi. Overnight in a hotel.
Breakfast in a hotel. Transfer to the airport in Tbilisi. Completion of service and happy return home.
