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The excursion program for a picturesque route of Tbilisi - Samtskhe-Javakheti.
The first stop in Borjomi – the resort town well-known for the healing mineral water of the same name which natural source lies on our route. Further – an excursion on the unique national park of Borjomi-Haragauli known for the variety of geographical and ecological zones, landscapes, unique historical monuments, endemic flora and fauna. The Borjomi-Haragaulsky park the only national park in the Caucasus and one of the biggest in Europe.
Rabat is the city in the city. This not only well-known historical place which includes fortresses, towers, churches, cells and mosques. The Rabat complex is and modern institutions which are urged to bring to tourists convenience. It both cafe and restaurants at which it is possible to enjoy local traditional dishes. It and shops in which it is possible to buy the most interesting and most beautiful souvenirs for memory of this beautiful place.
Fortress Rabat is divided into two half – top and lower. In the top part of the greatest fortress tourists can visit the museum Samtskhe-Javakheti, well-known to all Georgia.
The next item on the road - the unique and legendary Vardzia. This 8-story carved into the tuff rock, the monastery complex, spread out along the banks of the Kura at 900 m. Or rather, even a city with streets, tunnels and staircases. Here up to 600 buildings: houses and cells, refectory, storerooms, baths, treasuries, libraries and, of course, monasteries and temples. Latest - 15. In the center of the complex stands proudly in the main church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with unique mural paintings. An outstanding monument of Georgian architecture Vardzia - a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage Site
