Trip in Racha
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6 Days / 5 Night
Racha is for nature lovers as there are high Caucasian mountains with Christmas and Pine trees forests, lakes, caves and waterfalls. One of the famous mountain resort in Racha region is Shovi village, that is located after city Oni. Shovi is famous by its forests and mineral waters. That is just a small bit beautiful Racha.
ITINERARIES
DAY 1: Arrive in Tbilisi, meet in the airport and transfer to a hotel. After rest a little trip in Old Tbilisi, where u can travel to the history of the city from early centuries by walking in narrow streets. Overnight in Tbilisi.
DAY 2: In the morning the driver and guide will pick up from the hotel. The first place of destination is Kutaisi, visiting Bagrati Temple ( 11 - th century ) and Gelati Monastery ( 12 - th century ). Trip to Racha, one of the most beautiful region of Georgia and visit Nikortsminda domical church, a masterpiece of Georgian architecture. Overnight in Oni.
DAY 3: After breakfast we ’ ll go to see Synagogue - is located in Oni. It had been built in 1895 by Warsaw Synagogue project. The next is Utsera - mountain spa and health resort of Utsera. It is rich with mineral waters. There is St. Maria church in the territory of resort X - XI Century. Overnight in Oni.
DAY 4: After breakfast we’re Driving to Ghebi Village, Shovi Resort. Shovi is one of the famous mountain climatic and health resort in Georgia. It is known for its various wild birds and animals and springs of mineral waters with diverse composition of minerals that are used for medication of several deceases. The pass of Mamisony - Is located in the central range of the Caucasus. There are sub alpine and alpine zones. Overnight in Oni.
DAY 5: After breakfast we’ll see Barakoni Church of the mother of God is located near the town Ambrolauri, in the Tsesi village, in mountainous Racha region. Barakoni is one of the last important monument in the tradition of the medieval Georgian architecture. Barakoni was built in the 1753, by the order of local lord the Ruler of Racha Principality-Rostom. Located on a top of a steep cliff, it overlooks Rioni River which joins the Lukhuni River just below the mountain. Back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.
DAY 6: Transfer to the airport.
Best period of this trip: from April till Octomber